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My Journey As A Gluten-Free/Low-Allergen Bodybuilder Part 2
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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[Video] Grocery Shopping with Pro Bodybuilders w/ George Peterson
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.
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The Case for Refeed Days: A Secret to Successful Dieting?
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.
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6 Tips For Preventing A Slowing Metabolism
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.
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Clean Fast Food: Panda Express & Panera Bread
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.
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Ketogenic Meal Plans: Lose Fat, Preserve Muscle
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.
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My Journey As A Gluten-Free/Low-Allergen Bodybuilder Part 3
Gluten-sensitive bodybuilder Alex Silva presents a list of carbs to avoid along with alternatives and product manufacturers.
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The Unlimited Diet Plan: A Sure Fire Way To Build Muscle & Burn Fat
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!
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Misunderstood Macros: 8 Lies You've Been Told About Protein
So many lies about protein exist in mainstream media. Learn which lies aren't true and begin to reintroduce this important macro into your diet.
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Are You Guilty Of These 7 Muscle-Building Diet Mistakes?
Everyone has made these dieting mistakes at least once. Catch them before they keep you from maximizing your muscle and strength gains!
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[Video] Full Day of Eating w/ Sadik Hadzovic
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!
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What Pro Bodybuilders Eat for Breakfast with Steve Kuclo
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!
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How To Eat Healthy And Develop A Smart Diet
Feeling sluggish and unsatisfied with your eating habits? It's time for a diet tune up, and a return to our childhood mantra: "you are what you eat."
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12 Tasty Ways To Make Almonds Part Of Your Muscle Building Diet
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.
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MMA Nutrition: What Fighters Should Be Eating
Dustin Elliott outlines several ideas for proper weight management, including information on water and macronutrient intake.
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Are Organic Food Choices Really the Best Options?
As the number of organic options becomes available to consumers, the more we need information on whether eating organic is healthier and/or practical.
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8 Critical Diet Tips to a Successful Lean Bulk
A lot of lifters don't obtain the physique they're hopeful for during bulking season. To make sure you do, check out these 8 diet tips for lean muscle gains!
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Nutrition Basics: How to Set Up Macronutrients with John Jewett
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!
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Kurt Optimal Nutrition
Kurt Weidner shares what he believes to be the most beneficial sources for his macronutrients.
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Reverse Dieting: The Secret to Long Term Fat Loss
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!
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Muscle Building Recovery And Your Pre-Workout
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.
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Clean Fast Food: McDonalds & Taco Bell w/ Santi Aragon
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.
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Properly Eating For Weight Loss & Muscle Gains Without Counting Calories
Burnt out on calorie counting? If you're ready to cut bodyfat, check out this simple guide to intuitive eating - no food scale necessary!
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Kurt Meal
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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[Video] What Bodybuilders Eat for Lunch w/ George Peterson
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!
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Bulk Up Fast: Maximize The Muscle Building Process
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.
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Kurt Oats Whey
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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[Video] What Bodybuilders Eat for Breakfast w/ Iain Valliere
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!
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Peri-Workout Supplements: Complete Pre, Intra & Post-Workout Guide
With so many workout supplement choices where do you start? This guide takes a complete look at supplement ingredients, and includes recommendations and timing.
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The Keto Diet for Athletes: How Low Carb Should You Go?
A lot of controversy surrounds the traditional ketogenic dieting practice - especially when it comes to performance athletes. Can athletes eat a keto diet?
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Jen Jewell's Bikini Booty Protein Smoothie Recipe
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!
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Kurt Omelet
Meal #7: An Omelette made from liquid egg whites, whole eggs, black beans and spinach. A perfect way to end the day.
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What Pro Bodybuilders Eat for Breakfast w/ George Peterson
In this episode of "What's for Breakfast?", 2019 Arnold Classic Classic Champion, George Peterson, gets inducted into the Muscle & Strength Breakfast Club.
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Protein Quantity, Timing, Digestion & Enhancement
Everything you need to know about protein intake and consumption, including discussions on protein timing, and the improvement of protein synthesis rates.
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7 Muscle Building Bedtime Meals & Snacks
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!
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Kurt Burritos
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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[Video] Full Day of Eating w/ Chris Bumstead
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!
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The Gluten Free Diet Plan Guide
Learn everything you need to know before starting the Gluten Free Diet plan including it's history, guidelines & components, & all the science behind it.
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Muscle Building Meals on a Budget
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.
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Top 10 Testosterone-Boosting Foods
The "Supplement Godfather" Don Gauvreau teaches you the top 10 testosterone-boosting foods! Learn how each one affects your natural test levels.
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Rapid Backload Peaking: Carbs, Water, and Sodium
Get absolutely shredded for your upcoming contest by following this peaking approach designed by top natural bodybuilder and trainer Cliff Wilson.
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Grocery Shopping with Pro Bodybuilders w/ John Meadows
The Mountain Dog, John Meadows, IFBB pro and highly-respected coach joins Muscle & Strength in this episode of Grocery Shopping with Pro Bodybuilders.
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How to Make Meal Prep Work For You
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!
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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!
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What Pro Bodybuilders Eat for Dinner w/ Chris Bumstead
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!
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3 Proven Ways to Lock Down Your Nutrition This Year
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.
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