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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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These 3 Chipotle orders will keep you on the right track when it comes to your goals & won't wreck your waistline. Check them out and add them to your orders!
In this video, we follow IFBB Pro, Sergio Oliva Jr, through a full day of eating. Sergio, in the video, is just 4 weeks out from the Arnold Classic 2020.
Want to try the Paleo diet but don't know where to start? This feature provides detailed sample eating plans for fat loss, muscle building and weight maintenance.
It's the most important meal of the day. No, it's not breakfast (unless you workout in the mornings). Learn how to master your pre-workout nutrition!
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Kaged Muscle athlete, Fouad Abiad, invites us back into his kitchen for another cooking segment. In this video, he's showing us his favorite lunch meal.
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IFBB Pro, Regan Grimes, joins the Muscle & Strength breakfast club in this episode of "What's for Breakfast?" Spoiler Alert: It's not eggs and oats.
Set down your fruit juice, fat free milk and all those "fake" healthy foods. In this feature Nick Ludlow tells you why 6 popular food choices might not be all that healthy.
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!
It's time to stop packing on extra fat while bulking! Learn how to dial in your nutritional plan and make amazing gains without adding unneeded pounds of fat.
Learn how and why Kurt structures his (seven!) meals the way he does for maximum effectiveness and growth.
Quit overthinking your muscle building breakfast and try these 5 easy recipes that were designed to deliver a whopping dose of protein while still pleasing your taste buds.
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.
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!
Learn everything you need to know before starting the Zone Diet plan including it's history, guidelines and components, and all the science behind it.
If you're struggling to pack on mass, try adding these meals just before bed. These 5 meals are full of protein and healthy fats to fuel muscle growth while you sleep.
If you're serious about results, you'd better get serious about your diet. This ultimate guide to meal prep breaks down the process from start to finish.
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.
Are you on a bulk gone bad? If you're gaining too much fat (or not gaining at all!) look for these 11 warning signs that your lean bulk is an epic fail.
Kurt Weidner brings you his 7 Meal Plan. This is Meal #2: Consisting of Chicken Breast, Hummus, Broccoli, Oatmeal and Sweet Potatoes.
Join 4x World's Strongest Man and Team Redcon1 athlete, Brian Shaw, as he takes us on his typical grocery run at Costco and explains what he buys.
IFBB Pro and Nutrex Research Athlete, Errol Moore, takes us to Oh My Burger to get one of their award-winning burgers for his cheat meal.
Concerned about your testosterone levels dropping as you age? These 13 foods are scientifically proven to aid in testosterone production and maintenance.
Learn how to "lean bulk" - gain muscle mass without gaining fat. Let's set the record straight, bulking for extended periods is not a good idea!
In our first episode of "What's for Lunch", we join 4 time World's Strongest Man Brian Shaw in his kitchen as he cooks some bison, rice, and carrots.
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...
Who doesn't love enjoying a sweet, refreshing pint of ice cream during summer? Find out which ice cream options are best to help you crush your goals!
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IFBB Pro and Nutrex Research athlete, Errol Moore, shows us what he typically shops for when he makes his weekly trips to the grocery store.
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.
Have a healthy 4th of July weekend without turning your feast into a disappointing fizzle. These 5 food swaps will add bold taste and flavor to any picnic or gathering.
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Logan Franklin takes us through his full day of eating in the offseason. During this offseason, he's looking to move up to the classic physique division.
Could bone broth be the secret to optimizing your overall health? Read this article to learn how you could benefit from bone broth and how to make it.
Explore the meaning of anabolism and catabolism in this comprehensive guide to the physiological factors and hormones that impact muscle growth and muscle loss.
Poor nutrition is the main reason many don't make the progress they hope for. Here's some tips on getting your diet in check so you can become shredded!
When it comes to fighting the carbohydrate wars, it's important to understand why a low-carb diet may work well for some, while adding more carbs works better for others.
Kick unhealthy snack to the curb with these 9 healthy, and high-protein treats that aren't only delicious, but travel-friendly as well!
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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.
Could alkalizing be the key to helping you achieve your fitness goals? Read to learn what alkalizing is, how to test your acidity, & how to alkalize!
Set aside the boring protein shakes and start getting creative. This article provides suggestions and tips on how to make flavorful and nutritious protein drink recipes.
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.
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.
Learn everything you need to know before starting the Paleo Diet plan including it's history, guidelines and components, and all of the science behind it.
In this video, Gerardo Gabriel takes us through the drive thru at Boston Market & Chick-fil-a to show us how you can eat out and still eat clean food sources.
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 extra calories doesn't have to mean spending extra money. Check out these cheap muscle building recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks!
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.
Are you constantly hungry even after you've just finished a meal? A new study reveals which foods are the best (and worst) at keeping you full longer.
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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.
