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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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In school and dirt poor, but still have muscle building goals? Check out these grocery store money saving tips to get your diet & account balance straight!
Want great abs? Desperate for a shredded six pack? Tom Venuto shares his ab secrets, and provides specific workout plans and nutritional guidance.
It's one of the most common questions asked by both gym-goers and your average health-conscious individual - how much protein should I be consuming each day?
Good pre-workout nutrition is essential for seeing results. We're giving you 10 ready-to-eat ideas plus the formula for designing your own pre-workout meal.
Pack on muscle mass without adding unwanted fat. This lean bulking feature helps you to determine daily calorie needs and provides a sample meal plan.
Ashwagandha is growing in popularity and for good reason. In this article, you'll learn why it's beneficial for athletes and how it can improve your training.
HMB has been used by bodybuilders since the early 1990s. This expert guide will teach you what HMB supplements are, their possible benefits, and how to use HMB for optimal results.
You want abs & you already know that nutrition is an important part to getting them, but where should you start? Check out this visible abs diet guide.
Gluten-free bodybuilder Alex Silva heads to the grocery store and details the best products to add to your shopping list.
A lot of bodybuilders already include avocados in their diets. But do you know why? Learn 9 reasons why avocados might be a good addition to your diet.
Forget six pack abs - it's time to bulk and pack on some serious muscle mass! Maximize the muscle building process with these seven workout and diet plan tips.
Carbs may fuel your muscle gains, but are they also adding unwanted bodyfat? Here's a breakdown of the what and when of carb intake for fat loss.
Everything you need to know about protein intake and consumption, including discussions on protein timing, and the improvement of protein synthesis rates.
![[Video] Full Day of Eating w/ Chris Bumstead](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/chris-bumstead-full-day-of-eating.jpg)
IFBB Pro Chris Bumstead and MHP take us through one of Cbum's typical days of eating in his bodybuilder off-season. Check it out to see what he eats!
Why do you need carbohydrates? This article explains how you can integrate carbohydrates into your diet to help build more muscle faster.
Eating extra calories doesn't have to mean spending extra money. Check out these cheap muscle building recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks!
First of a 2 part series designed to help beginners who are learning how to build muscle. Learn how to work out and how many calories you need.
![[Video] What Pro Bodybuilders Eat for Dinner w/ John Meadows](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/john-meadows-salmon-dinner.jpg)
John Meadows joins us again to give us an insight into a bodybuilder friendly dinner. This meal is probably different than what you're used to. Give it a try!
Two sides are at war in bodybuilding: intermittent fasting and frequent feeding. In this article LJ Walker discusses some of the possible downsides to restrictive eating.
Most of us know that Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids are good for us, but do you know the difference? Doug Lawrenson explains in detail in this article.
Jason Poston takes us through what he orders at Chick-fil-a & Whataburger. He also shows how he customizes his order to fit his needs being a type-1 diabetic.
Hate counting calories? Here's an easier system that gives you foolproof tools you can't lose.
NPC Fitness competitor, Trainer and Lifestyle & Conditioning Coach Nichole Ohrablo brings you her delicious recipe for a highly nutritious green juice! She even shows you how to use the leftovers to make super-healthy crackers!
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Fouad Abiad takes us through his local grocery store to show us how you can get huge without spending a ton of money in the process. Watch the video!
Sadik Hadzovic visited the M&S HQ a few months ago to give us an inside look at some of his favorite bodybuilding foods that he eats to build lean muscle.
Everyone in the bodybuilding and figure world is talking about metabolic damage and how it is a diet killer. This article explores the current "epidemic" of this condition.
This article shows you what to eat after your workout and explains why. A must read if you want to maximize your lean muscle gain.
In this episode of "What Bodybuilders Eat For Breakfast", fit couple and team Gaspari athletes, Robert Timms and Jessie Keller, join the M&S Breakfast Club.
Shopping is a pain and endless diet articles make nutrition incredibly confusing. Here's a simple system that will get you on the right track.
Survive the holiday season with these eating tips from Bry Jensen. Minimize empty calories, learn plate portioning, and still eat delicious food that you'll enjoy.
If you follow intermittent fasting or train upon waking in the morning, you might want to read this before hitting the gym and training on an empty stomach.
Saturated fats are a necessary part of a well-rounded eating plan, yet most of us are unsure about how much we can safely eat. Learn about proper saturated fat intake.
In this episode of "What Bodybuilders Eat for Breakfast", bodybuilding legend and MHP athlete Victor Martinez joins the Muscle & Strength Breakfast Club
Tired of boring bodybuilder meals? These 7 cooking secrets will help you upgrade your ordinary meals for maximum flavor, convenience, and results!
In this episode of One Minute Tips, Cliff discusses the benefits of including healthy fats in your diet. Fat is nothing to shy away from!
IFBB Pro and GASP athlete, Branch Warren, invites us into his home to show us what he eats for breakfast. Check it out and give it a shot for yourself!
Hitting the road towards a spring break destination? Read up on these 10 tips on successful dieting while traveling first and stay on track with your goals!
In this article Allen Tripp looks at why we need water and how it can effect our performance and energy.
Fat loss hacks? Muscle building hacks? Ignore the hype! It's time to stop relying on shortcuts and start implementing sane solutions for diet success.
Scivation's Kurt Weidner discusses how he approaches nutrition as a whole. Learn how and why he structures his (seven!) meals the way he does.
The vegan way of life is wrong! Or is it? Read this article to find out the 4 things we can learn from vegans & apply these tips to your diet today!
Ever wondered why all those hours in the gym is failing to bring you results? Well it's probably got something to do with Cortisol.
![[Video] Full Day Of Eating w/ Victor Martinez](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/victor-martinez-full-day-of-eating.jpg)
IFBB Legend and Team MHP athlete, Victor Martinez, takes us through a full day of what he typically eats to maintain size and minimize unwanted fat gain.
Major mass comes from a solid diet. David and Justin teach you how to calculate your calories and macros, and even provide a sample meal plan.
Kurt Weidner brings you his 7 Meal Plan. Meal #1: Eggwhite, Oatmeal and Blueberry Muffins. It is designed for simplicity and convenience.
Your diet is just as important to accomplishing your goals as training is. Learn exactly how to set up your diet to accomplish your current goals.
![[Video] Epic Cheat Meals: Doughnut Cheeseburgers w/ Brandon Hendrickson](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/brandon-hendrickson-cheat-meal.jpg)
Men's Physique Champ and team Beast athlete, Brandon Hendrickson, visits the South Carolina State Fair for their infamous doughnut bacon cheeseburger.
Sure, you know that cooking your food is best, but the occasional meal out is part of life. Check out the 10 best chain restaurant options for healthy eating!
Meal # 3: Consisting of Scivation Whey, Almonds and Grapefruit. This is an extremely easy to prepare, convenient meal to have on the go. There are no excuses!
![[Video] Grocery Shopping with Pro Bodybuilders w/ Antoine Vaillant](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/antoine-vaillant-groceries.jpg)
IFBB Pro and Redcon1 athlete, Antoine Vaillant, takes us on a tour of his local grocery store as he shows us what he likes to pick up to fuel his body.
