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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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How much water should you be drinking? Bodybuilder Joe Ohrablo also talks about his supplement stack, and explores the value of doing push ups.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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!
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.
Doug Lawrenson details the importance of proper water and mineral intake, and talks about sports drinks and carbohydrate consumption.
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IFBB Pro and ALLMAX athlete, Steve Kuclo, provides viewers with a few "healthier" choices from popular fast food chains McDonalds & Burger King.
Join Team Allmax Athlete Brandon Beckrich on his trip to the grocery store for some preworkout meals. He gives great traveling nutrition advice for anyone!
Tip # 12 - Marc talks about carb cycling. Most diets include some form of carb cycling. There is more than one way to carb cycle so choose a plan!
Female athletes and active women require adequate nutrition for optimal health and performance. Check out these 9 vitamins and supplements all women should take!
In our final video featuring Kaged Muscle CEO Kris Gethin, his girlfriend Sunshine takes us through her simple energy ball snack recipe using Re-Kaged.
On a mission to find himself, Ryan came across a bodybuilding magazine that changed his life. Since that time he has added 30 lbs to his frame and competed in the sport.
A guide to popular muscle building and fat loss eating and diet approaches, including a look at frequent feeding, Paleo, Keto and more!
If you want to lose fat and build muscle, you must understand the nutritional hierarchy. Check out the 4 most important factors for a muscle building diet!
Tip # 15 - Marc talks about getting your swerve on. Yes - booze. It is not conducive to a healthy lifestyle, but can be enjoyed on occasion.
Pre and post workout nutrition can be extremely simple. Read this article to learn exactly what you should be eating before and after your workout.
Take your lean bulk to the next level by implementing an intelligent and effective supplement plan. This complete guide looks at the science behind all major bulking supplement choices.
Natural bodybuilder Brad Borland helps you to maximize your muscle gains by leaning what to eat, and when to eat it.
In need of a nutritious breakfast to kick start the day? Look no further! Kris Gethin's Muscle Mush is full of micro & macro nutrients to help your gains!
Tip # 19 - Don't shy away from sodium. It won't make you fat! Athletes in general need a higher amount of sodium than most people.
Nutrex athlete and IFBB Figure Pro, Samantha Jerring, gives M&S a sneak peek at what her pre-workout nutrition looks like before she heads deep into her 2022 Olympia Prep!
If it fits your macros (IIFYM) is supposed to give you more flexibility in your diet. Learn how the general population misuses this dieting approach.
