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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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Learn why you should be getting the right amounts of essential fats to maximize muscle growth and fat loss.
Just what is the Paleo diet, and is it right for you? This guide takes a deeper look at the history and principles behind this popular eating lifestyle. Included are sample Paleo recipes.
To really see results, you need to take your diet seriously. The Cut Like Cutler grocery list, meal plan, and supplement guidelines make cutting easy.
Carb cycling has been a staple of the bodybuilding world for decades. This article by Elliot Reimers details how to use it to maximize your lean bulk and fat loss efforts.
Some people love to snack, but a lot of snack options on the market provide little to no nutritional value. Read & learn which 5 smart snack choices do!
It's time to build size while remaining lean. Bodybuilder Brad Borland presents 19 rock solid tips to help you keep your body fat levels in check while gaining mass.
If you're only focused on the post-workout anabolic window, you could be missing out. Learn how to optimize your pre-workout nutrition for maximum growth.
Build lean muscle mass without packing on unwanted body fat. This article presents three sample lean bulk diet eating plan options that can help you reach your goals.
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In this video, we follow MHP athlete, Akim Williams, through a full day of eating. Akim in this video is just 6 weeks out from the Arnold Classic 2020.
Burned out on boiled potatoes and brown rice? Mix it up with these 10 unusual carbohydrates. Full macros and serving suggestions included!
Trying to make your mornings a little less chaotic? Try these 5 easy muscle-building recipes for perfect make-ahead breakfasts.
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.
Don't lose your hard-earned muscle! This guide and Q&A by Brad Borland shows you how to drop fat and retain muscle.
In this video, Courtney King breaks down how much protein you should consume post workout based on the type of workouts you perform & your fitness goals.
Nutrex athlete, IFBB Pro, and self-proclaimed mustard connoisseur, Samantha Jerring, gives us a rundown of what her typical grocery haul looks like during her maintenance phase.
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Regan Grimes invites us into his kitchen for this episode of "What's for Lunch?" Check it out and see what the pro eats for this muscle building meal.
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
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.
Everyone has made these dieting mistakes at least once. Catch them before they keep you from maximizing your muscle and strength gains!
Gluten-free bodybuilder Alex Silva heads to the grocery store and details the best products to add to your shopping list.
Simple, delicious and high in protein, this super easy and quick smoothie recipe uses only 5 ingredients but still packs a solid dose of protein to keep muscles happy!
In this episode of "What's for Breakfast?", 2019 Arnold Classic Classic Champion, George Peterson, gets inducted into the Muscle & Strength Breakfast Club.
Learn everything you need to know before starting the Carb Cycling Diet plan including it's history, guidelines & components, & all the science behind it.
Why go to bed hungry when you could feed your muscles and fuel growth with these 7 muscle building bedtime meals and snack recipes? Check them out!
Why do you need carbohydrates? This article explains how you can integrate carbohydrates into your diet to help build more muscle faster.
Are you a hard gainer who can't stomach the thought of another giant meal? Try adding these calorie dense foods to get more gains from your grub.
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.
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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!
Are you having trouble with your fat loss goals due to bad eating habits? Learn how to improve those eating habits with these 7 researched backed tips.
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.
It's one of the most popular questions; How do I incorporate cheat meals into my diet without blowing my progress? Learn exactly how with this article.
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!
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.
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IFBB Men's Physique Pro, Steven Cao, gets inducted into the Muscle & Strength Breakfast Club in this episode of "What Physique Pros Eat for Breakfast".
