Serena Williams stripped down for the cover of ESPN magazine's "Body Issue." The Sports network is releasing six covers featuring Serena Williams, Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic, Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, NASCAR driver Carl Edwards, and MMA star Gina Carano.

I'm really loving this idea! Instead of magazines featuring skinny models and airbrushed men in men's health magazines, why not feature athletes in the buff? They work hard for their careers and their bodies and they're not thin. They're just hot and healthy. If there's anyone who can promote gymspiration and good nutrition, it's an athlete.

ESPN's six different "Body Issue" magazines hits newsstands this Friday October 9.