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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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Can you eat "too clean" when building muscle? Take a look at the concept of clean eating and decide if your food restrictions are counterproductive to good health.
A bodybuilding bulking method that helps pack on muscle mass while minimizing fat gain. Based on the latest science.
Pro Bodybuilder and Scivation sponsored athlete Kurt Weidner shares his recipe for healthy high protein waffles. This is a great muscle building breakfast!
IFBB Legend and GASP athlete, Branch Warren, takes us along with him and his daughter as they head to the grocery store for their weekly groceries.
Intermittent fasting is an extremely popular weight loss tool. But, even if it's not for you, here are 3 things you can still learn from its practice.
Many foods are good for you, but Tanya Etessam has compiled a list of dieting essentials. Learn about the benefits of these 10 nutrition-packed super foods.
Big eaters...do you fear the word "diet" Do you have a lot of weight to lose in a short period of time? Fear not! This is a lifestyle for you!
![[Video] Grocery Shopping with Pro Bodybuilders w/ Victor Martinez](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/victor-martinez-grocery-store.jpg)
Join along team MHP athlete and IFBB legend, Victor Martinez, as he hits up all his grocery spots to grab his preferred food sources for the week.
![[Video] What Pro Bodybuilders Eat for Breakfast w/ Errol Moore](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/errol-moore-breakfast.jpg)
IFBB Pro and Nutrex Research Athlete, Errol Moore, joins the Muscle & Strength Breakfast Club in this episode of What Pro Bodybuilders Eat For Breakfast.
Do you avoid gluten at all cost? Should you? Learn what the current research says about gluten and how to plan your diet accordingly based on the research.
Improve your bodybuilding diet with these 10 nutrition-packed protein foods. Article includes 50 tips on how to incorporate each muscle building choice into your eating plan.
The Bodyopus approach is simple...low carbs for 5 days, high carbs on the weekend. An interesting approach to fat loss, and possibly a better way to utilize a keto run.
![[Video] What Bodybuilders Eat Pre-Workout w/ Fouad Abiad](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/fouad-preworkout-meal.jpg)
In this video, IFBB Pro and Kaged Muscle athlete, Fouad Abiad shows us how he prepares his pre-workout meal prior to heading to the gym to train.
Looking to make the most of bulking season? Check out these 7 nutrition and training strategies that will help you gain maximum muscle and minimal fat.
Nichole Ohrablo talks about great vegan protein sources in part 2 of a 3 part series. In this episode Nichole discusses Vegan supplements.
There's a lot of myths when it comes to plant-based diets. In this article, we touch on 6 of the most commonly believed ones and bust them.
Interested in trying a Ketogenic diet? Or maybe you're of the mindset it's the worst diet out there. Regardless, here are 3 things you can learn from Keto!
How much water should you be drinking? Bodybuilder Joe Ohrablo also talks about his supplement stack, and explores the value of doing push ups.
![[Video] What Bodybuilders Eat for Dinner w/ Johnnie O Jackson](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/johnnie-jackson-dinner.jpg)
We join IFBB Pro & GASP athlete Johnnie O Jackson as he shares with us a couple of tips on how he likes to prep his potatoes and grill his steak for dinner.
NPC Fitness competitor Nichole Ohrablo brings you a delicious recipe for her chickpea crunches! They are loaded with protein, fiber and complex carbs.
Team Universal athlete Jamie Collins shows us how to shop for gains on a lean budget in her episode of the popular series "Fit for Fifty". Check it out!
We follow Whitney Reid as he drops his bodyfat from 12% to 6% in just 8 weeks to get ready for a photo shoot! Each video in this 8 part series will detail Whitney's diet plan, training and supplements.
Sean Sullivan continues his look at the alternative dieting approach, and discusses the theory and application of the reverse pyramid diet.
We follow Team ALLMAX athlete, Pham Flexx, as he goes and gets a cheat meal at MOD Pizza and Marble Slab. Check out what meals he gets at each location!
Looking to optimize your fat burning? Increasing your protein intake might be the answer you're looking for. Learn the 8 ways protein can help with fat loss!
Boost your muscle building efforts with these detailed eating plans for hardgainers by Nick Ludlow. Included are sample diets ranging from 3,000 to 4,500 calories per day.
Jim explains why protein is so essential for building muscle, and outlines a basic plan on how much protein to eat and how frequently to eat it.
Most of us are dialed in and meal prepping every week - but is it actually healthy to eat the same meals each and every day? Read on to learn more.
If you're not seeing results, stop making excuses and start making changes to your diet right now. No cleanses, juice fasts, or carbophobia needed.
NPC Fitness competitor & trainer Nichole Ohrablo talks about the importance of nutrition for the woman just starting out on a training routine.
![[Video] What Bodybuilders Eat for Breakfast w/ Logan Franklin](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/logan-franklin-breakfast.jpg)
IFBB Pro and MHP athlete, Logan Franklin, joins the M&S Breakfast Club in this episode of "What Pro Bodybuilders Eat for Breakfast". Check out what he eats!
We follow Whitney Reid as he drops his bodyfat from 12% to 6% in just 8 weeks to get ready for a photo shoot! Each video in this 8 part series will detail Whitney's diet plan, training and supplements.
Jim Brewster tells you how to maximize your body's anabolic hormones with the right nutrition, supplements and training intensity.
![[Video] Full Day of Eating w/ Regan Grimes](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/regan-grimes-full-day-of-eating.jpg)
We spend the day with Primeval Athlete Regan Grimes as he shows us exactly what he eats to grow in the off-season. See what Regan to fuel his muscle growth.
How's that low-carb diet working as you try to get jacked? Learn how carb intake can optimize performance, improve recovery, and speed up results.
Cliff discusses the benefits of including healthy fats in your diet. Eating healthy fats is key when cutting fat. Fat is nothing to shy away from!
It's one of the most common questions in the fitness realm, should you be cutting or should you be bulking? Read on to learn which strategy is best for you.
We follow Whitney Reid as he drops his bodyfat from 12% to 6% in just 8 weeks to get ready for a photo shoot! Each video in this 8 part series will detail Whitney's diet plan, training and supplements.
Forget off-season bulking cycles! Dustin Elliot explains exactly how to add muscle mass without adding much fat.
![[Video] What Pro Bodybuilders Eat For Lunch with Johnnie O. Jackson](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/johnnie-o-jackson-breakfast_0.jpg)
Johnnie Jackson, invites us into his home for this episode of "What's for Lunch?" Check out how his high protein meal and give it a try for yourself.
There are many myths surrounding the topic of post workout nutrition. Read this article to figure out if the top four myths are fact or fiction!
Tip # 2 - The importance of healthy fats in your diet. Fats are essential in hormone production and are a great source of energy. Get your fat on!
If you're a vegan looking to build muscle through a solid weight lifting routine, you'll make sure to read these 6 important vegan weightlifter tips.
If you want to set yourself up for dietary success, you better have these 4 pillars in place. Learn more about what is truly important when it comes to diet!
There is no need to get fat! This guide and Q&A by Brad Borland shows you how to add muscle while adding minimal fat.
![[Video] What Fitness Pros Eat For Breakfast with PhamFlexx](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/phamflexx-breakfast.jpg)
PhamFlexx joins the popular Muscle & Strength series, "What Pros Eat for Breakfast". Follow along as Pham makes one of his personal favorite breakfasts.
Is the insulin spike from ingesting carbohydrates the reason for fat gain? Read this article for everything you need to know about how insulin works!
Tip # 6 - Bulk without getting fat. When bulking, you should be looking to gain .5 to 1 pound per week. Any more and you might be gaining too much fat.
Fuel your training and boost your workout performance with these six clean carbohydrates. Build more muscle, optimize your recovery, and crush your goals!
Looking for a high protein breakfast that is filling and sweet? Try out this high protein, muscle building waffle recipe packed with 55g of protein!
