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Complete Guide to Collagen: Benefits, Sources, and How to Use It Daily
In this expert article, you'll learn what collagen is, why it's essential, how much to take daily, and where to find collagen and collagen-boosting foods in your supermarket for men and women
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25 Lessons After 25 Years of Training
In this article, you'll learn 25 valuable lessons on training, nutrition, and recovery to help you become your best self. These tips are backed by science and over 25 years of experience.
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3 Proven Benefits Of EAA Supplementation
EAAs play a pivotal role in more than just your health. In this article you'll learn the benefits of EAAs, why you need them, and how they play a fundamental role in athletic performance.
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![[Video] Cheat Meals with Pro Bodybuilders w/ Victor Martinez](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/victor-martinez-cheat-meal.jpg)
While in Columbia for a video shoot at the Muscle & Strength HQ, we took IFBB Pro and MHP athlete Victor Martinez to Pawley's Front Porch for a cheat meal.
Running into situations that put your nutrition goals in jeopardy? Learn common problematic situations and how to prepare to keep your nutrition on track.
In this episode of One Minute Tips, Cliff Wilson dispels some of the myths about the dangers of eating at night. For most people, eating at night is actually ideal!
In this video, Team ALLMAX athlete Steve Kuclo gives us a behind the scenes look into how a pro bodybuilder eats and diets to return to the contest stage.
Are you a bonehead, blaming your lack of workout results on poor genetics? Stop playing the hardgainer card, and start building muscle today with proper nutrition!
![[Video] Full Day of Eating w/ George Peterson](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/george-peterson-full-day-of-eating.jpg)
2019 Arnold Classic Classic Physique winner, Geroge Peterson shows us what he typically eats on an average day to fuel his workouts and training recovery.
Is intermittent fasting the real deal? Can you build muscle and lose fat without eating every 2-3 hours? Find out if intermittent fasting is for you.
So many lies about fats exist in mainstream media. Learn which lies aren't true and begin to reintroduce this important macro into your diet.
Ofi Hofmekler, author of The Warrior Diet, discusses several studies that analyze the benefits of frequent meal feedings.
Enjoy all of the fall flavors with this batch of delicious Fitmiss Recipes which includes Pumpkin Spice Shakes, BCAA Gummies, & Protein Chocolate Pudding!
In this video, Kaged Muscle athlete and IFBB Pro Fouad Abiad gives us a run down on the groceries he typically purchases weekly from the grocery store.
Learn how to (finally) get that six pack by setting proper goals, living a fitness lifestyle instead of a diet, and allowing yourself room to make mistakes.
![[Video] Cheat Meals with Pro Bodybuilders w/ Regan Grimes](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/regan-grimes-cheat-meal.jpg)
Primeval Labs athlete, Regan Grimes, shows us one of his typical cheat meals during the offseason while talking about general offseason dieting tactics.
Afraid of getting fat but want to build muscle? After trying everything in the book, Ryan Munsey used this eating plan to pack on 10 pounds in 2 months.
A lot of folks truly fear artificial sweeteners, but most of what you've heard about them are myths. Separate fact from fiction by reading this article.
Does hacking your sleep schedule lead to a boost in productivity? Gain an understanding of the Uberman Sleep Cycle and decide for yourself!
Primeval Lavs athlete, Romane Lanceford, takes us through the aisles of his local grocery store to show us exactly what he purchases for his offseason diet.
Can you really trust the nutritional facts on the back of food packaging? What about the health claims laid out on the front? Read this article to find out!
In this four part series, we break down everything natural lifters should know about building muscle without steroids. Part 3 covers diet and nutrition!
Take a close look at 3 of the most common mistakes people make with their dieting, and cut out the bad habits before they hinder your progress.
Learn how and why Kurt structures his (seven!) meals the way he does for maximum effectiveness and growth.
![[Video] Grocery Shopping with Pro Bodybuilders w/ Chris Bumstead](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/chris-bumstead-grocery-shopping.jpg)
MHP and Chris Bumstead take us through the aisles of a local Canadian grocery store. Check out the exact food sources Chris purchases to fuel his body.
Dr. Warren Willey shows you how you can improve your muscle building diet and physique by adjusting macronutrients based upon the biomarker of LDL particle size.
Kurt Weidner brings you his 7 Meal Plan. Meal #1: Eggwhite, Oatmeal and Blueberry Muffins. See what the Animal has for breakfast!
Learn everything you need to know before starting the Mediterranean Diet plan including it's history, guidelines and components, and the science behind it.
In this episode of our popular series, What Pro Athletes Eat for Breakfast, we follow Gerardo Gabriel around the kitchen as he prepares his breakfast.
Optimize your fat loss and muscle growth by avoiding these 7 crucial diet mistakes that are often to blame for slowing your gym progress down.
Meal #4: Consisting of Red Meat, Quinoa, Broccoli, and Oatmeal. This is a pre-workout meal.
![[Video] Cheat Meals with Pro Bodybuilders w/ Chris Bumstead](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/chris-bumstead-cheat-meal.jpg)
Chris Bumstead shares with us what his favorite cheat meal is to eat. Check out the video to get Chris' perspective on what constitutes a good cheat meal.
In this video, Gerardo Gabriel shows us exactly what he purchases from the grocery store just days into his off-season. Learn how this pro balances his diet.
Meal #6: A Tuna Wrap with Hummus and Spinach. Tuna is rich in protein and cheap. It is one of the best foods for building lean muscle.
![[Video] Grilling with Pro Bodybuilders w/ Steve Kuclo](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/steve-kuclo-grilling.jpg)
Fire up the grill this summer! IFBB Pro and Team ALLMAX athlete, Steve Kuclo, teaches you some of the basics every bodybuilder should know when grilling.
IFBB Pro Santi Aragon joins the Muscle & Strength Breakfast Club. Check out this video to see exactly what the IFBB Classic Pro eats for breakfast.
Chad Shaw addresses the topic of post-workout nutrition and makes the case that pre-workout nutrition might be of more importance for muscle growth.
Primeval Labs athlete Stephanie Sanzo aka StephFitMum shows us what she eats for her first meal of the day - Steph follows the Vertical Diet by Stan Efferding.
What exactly determines if a food is dirty and off limits or clean and nutritionally sound? Learn how to logically classify food, avoid excess and eat with moderation.
10 rules you should be following if you're serious about muscle building. If you're not following the 10 commandments you are limiting your growth potential.
With so many myths about effective and efficient dieting out there, how are you ever supposed to separate fact from fiction? Read this article for starters!
WNBF Pro Bodybuilder and Team Scivation sponsored athlete Kurt Weidner shares his recipe for healthy high protein waffles.
IFBB Pro, Fouad Abiad, attempts to eat 20,000 calories in one day. Will he be able to consume 20k calories in 1 day? Watch the video to find out!
What is the Glycemic Index? Nutrition expert Gary Mathews explains what it is, why it's important and some simple steps to a low GI diet.
In this video, Gaspari Nutrition athlete Robert Timms takes us through the drive thru at Starbucks and In-N-Out to show us how you can eat well on the go.
WNBF Pro Bodybuilder Kurt Weidner shares his recipe for healthy egg white oats and blueberry muffins.
In Branch Warren's segment on M&S Legends, Branch talks about his mentality when it came to dieting both in-season and off-season as a professional bodybuilder.
Do you believe you have to sacrifice all of your favorite foods when you start a new diet? The truth is you don't. Learn all about flexible dieting here.
Learn the science and benefits behind the protein supplement "Bio-Active Peptides." Enhance recovery, strength and improve lean body mass development.
In this episode of "What Bodybuilders Eat For Breakfast", Jason Poston invites us into his kitchen to show us one of his favorite breakfast meals.
Tired of the same old high-protein bodybuilding foods? Check out these 7 easy ways to add protein to any meal or snack - no dry chicken breast needed!
NPC Fitness competitor, Trainer and Lifestyle & Conditioning Coach Nichole Ohrablo talks about great vegan protein sources in part 1 of a 3 part series.
![[Video] Table Talks: IFBB Pro Fouad Abiad Exclusive Interview](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/table-talks-fouad-abiad.jpg)
Fouad Abiad joins us on this segment of Table Talks to discuss prep, the weirdest thing to happen to him in bodybuilding, & life balance in bodybuilding.
