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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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Need to get big and strong on a vegan diet? Included is information on high protein vegan foods, vegan protein powders and sources of DHA.
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!
Is high fructose corn syrup really that bad? How does it stack up compared to honey and sucrose, and should it be avoided when trying to build muscle?
Jay sits down to answer one of his most frequently asked questions: What's the best pre and post meal?
Gluten-free natural athlete Alex Silva tells the hypoallergenic bodybuilder about the best fast food choices, restaurant foods and adult beverages.
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George "Da Bull" Peterson takes us with him during his trip to the grocery store. See exactly what the pro buys for his week's worth of groceries.
If you've hit a plateau on your fat loss journey despite weeks of dieting to no avail, a refeed day may just be the key to your new found success.
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!
What is intermittent fasting? This article explores the benefits of intermittent fasting and provides several sample meal templates to help you get started.
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Sadik Hadzovic shows us a typical day of dieting during prep just 3 weeks out from the 2019 Arnold Classic. Check it out to see how Sadik eats while prepping!
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!
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!
Dustin Elliott outlines several ideas for proper weight management, including information on water and macronutrient intake.
As the number of organic options becomes available to consumers, the more we need information on whether eating organic is healthier and/or practical.
When it comes to nutrition, people get way too wrapped up in things that don't really matter. Let's get back to the basics and find out your actual needs!
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.
Kurt Weidner shares what he believes to be the most beneficial sources for his macronutrients.
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.
When it comes to recovery, all the talk is about post-workout nutrition and nutrient timing. Learn why pre-workout nutrition and supplementation is just as important.
In this video, Santi Aragon takes us through the drive thru at Mcdonald's and Taco Bell to show us how you can eat out and still eat clean food sources.
Kurt Weidner brings you his 7 Meal Plan. This is Meal #2: Consisting of Chicken Breast, Hummus, Broccoli, Oatmeal and Sweet Potatoes.
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George Peterson invites us into his kitchen to show us one of the typical meals that he eats throughout the day. Watch the video and give it a try for yourself!
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.
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.
Do you pay attention to the amount of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fats you eat each day? What about the ratio in which you eat them? Learn more about Omega fats!
Meal #5: A Post-Workout meal consisting of Scivation Whey and Oatmeal. Kurt also throws in an granola bar to stabilize his blood sugar and boost energy.
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IFBB Pro bodybuilder, Iain Valliere, joins the Muscle & Strength breakfast club in this episode of "What's for Breakfast?" Check out Iain's meal & cooking tips!
Meal #7: An Omelette made from liquid egg whites, whole eggs, black beans and spinach. A perfect way to end the day.
Everything you need to know about protein intake and consumption, including discussions on protein timing, and the improvement of protein synthesis rates.
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.
Kurt's recipe for healthy burritos; an example of what Kurt would enjoy as break in his nutritional routine during his off-season.
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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!
Can you benefit from gluten-free living even if you don't have an intolerance? Find out why this might be harming your pocket book more than it's helping your health.
Getting the correct nutrition for muscle building can be expensive! We're going to try to ease the weight with some muscle building meals for tight budgets.
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.
The "Supplement Godfather" Don Gauvreau teaches you the top 10 testosterone-boosting foods! Learn how each one affects your natural test levels.
Get absolutely shredded for your upcoming contest by following this peaking approach designed by top natural bodybuilder and trainer Cliff Wilson.
The Mountain Dog, John Meadows, IFBB pro and highly-respected coach joins Muscle & Strength in this episode of Grocery Shopping with Pro Bodybuilders.
As they say, "failure to prepare is preparing to fail". Check out these meal prep tips & get on the right track to accomplishing all of your fitness goals!
Are carbs the enemy? Maik Wiedenbach says no. Learn how to approach your carbohydrate consumption based on the the current state of your physique.
NPC Fitness competitor, Trainer and Lifestyle & Conditioning Coach Nichole Ohrablo talks about her Vegan lifestyle. Anyone can benefit from including vegan food sources in their diet!
Chris Bumstead shows us one of his favorite dinner meals to eat during the offseason. Check it out and give this tasty, easy-to-make meal a try for yourself!
You’ve conquered the routine of making it to the gym almost every day. Now it is time for you to finally conquer the kitchen & get your nutrition in check.
