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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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What is the Glycemic Index? Is it useful for lifters? Or is it an outdated resource? Read this article to learn the answer to those questions and more!
Stagger your alories and help your body lose fat and gain muscle at the same time. A zig zag diet approach is a proven and effective way to avoid ruts.
Quit overthinking lunch and try these 7 easy recipes that were designed to deliver a whopping dose of protein while still pleasing your taste buds.
Summer's done and it's time to pack on mass. This hardcore diet and supplement plan will get you headed in the right direction.
Bulking might not be the best plan if you resemble the Michelin man or you're giving Santa a run for his job this year...
4x World's Strongest Man & Redcon1 Athlete, Brian Shaw, joins the Muscle & Strength Breakfast Club in this month's episode of "What Pros Eat for Breakfast".
Post-workout Pop-tarts, egg whites and stoking the metabolism. The world of muscle building nutrition has some odd habits. Find out which are legit, and which might be a waste of time.
Natural bodybuilder Sean Sullivan takes a look at pre-contest dieting, and presents information on an alternative dieting approach.
Whether you avoided these on purpose or just didn't know they existed, it's time to branch out and try these 5 healthy fat sources.
Need a little extra help to get you to your ultimate fat loss goal? Check out these 5 tips and diet strategies and shred those last couple of pounds!
Burned out on boiled potatoes and brown rice? Mix it up with these 10 unusual carbohydrates. Full macros and serving suggestions included!
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We welcome GASP athlete, Johnnie O. Jackson into the Muscle & Strength "Breakfast Club" in today's episode of "What's for Breakfast?!" Watch and enjoy!
Trying to make your mornings a little less chaotic? Try these 5 easy muscle-building recipes for perfect make-ahead breakfasts.
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!
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?
Baffled by bro science? Want to know the real deal? Dustin Elliott gives the muscle building truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
Establishing a good foundation of gut health could be exactly what you need for better gains. Learn why and how to improve your gut health with this article.
How much caffeine is too much? How does caffeine impact hormones and fat loss? Find out now!
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Regan Grimes takes us through the aisles of his local grocery store while describing his favorite food sources and why he likes to consume them.
Happy Independence Day! Stay on track this 4th of July with these delicious recipes. They're macro-friendly, so you won't be kicking yourself tomorrow.
Want to put on lean muscle mass, but unsure how to create a bulking diet plan? Check out this step by step guide and accomplish your muscle building goals!
Don't let frequent air travel slow down the muscle building process. In this feature Andrew Pardue presents 12 tips to help you eat properly while flying.
It's time to carve that Winter bulk into a shredded beach body. Brad Borland shows you how to use fat for fuel while maintaining, or gaining muscle.
So many lies about carbohydrates exist in mainstream media. Learn which lies aren't true and begin to reintroduce this important macro into your diet.
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IFBB Pro, Sadik Hadzovic, takes us through his local grocery store and explains what food sources he uses to fuel his body while prepping for a show.
Ever wonder what a 300lb offseason pro bodybuilder's shopping cart looks like? We followed Beast athlete Juan Morel on his weekly shopping trip to find out!
Kick unhealthy snack to the curb with these 9 healthy, and high-protein treats that aren't only delicious, but travel-friendly as well!
Think all bodybuilders eat is chicken & rice? Think again. We followed Beast athlete Juan "Diesel" Morel around to see exactly how a 300lb bodybuilder eats!
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.
Jay sits down to answer one of his most frequently asked questions: What's the best pre and post meal?
How and why does your metabolism slow while losing fat? Bodybuilding coach Cliff Wilson provides 6 tips on how to maximize your fat loss efforts.
In this video, Brandon Hendrickson takes us through the drive thru at Panda Express & Panera to show us how you can eat out & still eat clean food sources.
The ketogenic diet is built around the concept of removing dietary carbohydrates from your eating plan to the point that the brain and body are forced to utilize another fuel source - ketones.
Gluten-sensitive bodybuilder Alex Silva presents a list of carbs to avoid along with alternatives and product manufacturers.
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MHP athlete, Chris Bumstead, is the latest bodybuilder inducted into the Muscle & Strength Breakfast Club. Learn how to make Cbum's favorite breakfast meal!
Want to pack on lean mass & lose body fat without lowering your daily calorie consumption? Check out the unlimited diet & learn the best fat loss approach!
What is intermittent fasting? This article explores the benefits of intermittent fasting and provides several sample meal templates to help you get started.
Gluten-free bodybuilder Alex Silva heads to the grocery store and details the best products to add to your shopping list.
Check out Allmax's Steve Kuclo as he cooks up a giant breakfast to begin his day. With eggs, egg whites, grits, & toast, Steve's got the recipe for gains!
With a nutrient profile that's hard to beat, if this tasty superfood doesn't have it's place in your diet yet, here's 12 ways to incorporate it.
You might be sabotaging your progress without even knowing it. Avoid these foods and stay on the right track to obtaining the ultimate beach body.
Learn all about how eating more calories can help you sustain fat loss. Yes, you read that right! Learn how to implement reverse dieting into your lifestyle!
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.
Fuel your gains without breaking the bank. If you're looking to save some money without sacrificing your diet, check out these 17 cheap sources of high quality protein.
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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!
The "Supplement Godfather" Don Gauvreau teaches you the top 10 testosterone-boosting foods! Learn how each one affects your natural test levels.
Are carbs the enemy? Maik Wiedenbach says no. Learn how to approach your carbohydrate consumption based on the the current state of your physique.
Eating enough protein in your diet can mean the difference between being built like a bus or skinny as a twig. A look at high protein foods for building muscle.
Steven Cao takes us through the grocery section of Target and tells us the food options he typically picks up for his weekly grocery shopping trip.
Fear not, early morning lifters. Learn how to structure your pre, intra and post workout nutrition & supplements for better gains. Article includes sample diet plans.
