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7 Beginner Nutrition Mistakes to Avoid
When it comes to nutrition, knowing what not to do is just as important as knowing what you should do. Skip these food habits so you can reach your goals.
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Grocery Shopping With IFBB Figure Pros w/ Samantha Jerring
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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8 Essential Muscle Building Supplements
Proper supplementation can be the secret weapon that makes your goals a reality. These supplements are backed by research and shown to help you reach your muscle building goals.
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Do you really need to speed home right after your workout to ensure you consume your protein shake within the 30 minute anabolic window? Find out today!
Ever since IIFYM has hit the scene, people have showed off their abs and junk food all over the web. Learn the 3 important takeaways from this diet craze.
Why you should be eating frequent meals, and why skipping meals is both bad for your health and can get in the way of your muscle and fitness goals.
Achieving your goals can be hard if you're on a budget. Get a better idea on how to shop for fat loss with these grocery shopping lists & sample meal plans.
Looking to be a beast? Maybe just get in shape? Lose the gut? This article will set you in the right direction, starting with goal setting & diets.
If you've bought into all the buzz surrounding intermittent fasting, you better ensure you know all the basics before starting the diet. Read on!
Salt. Butter. Red meat. Protein rich diets. Find out which of these are harmful to the body, and which aren't so bad.
If you're looking for hands-free gains, it's time to dust off your crock pot. Here are 11 suggestions for high protein meals you can make in a slow cooker.
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!
Stagger your alories and help your body lose fat and gain muscle at the same time. A zig zag diet approach is a proven and effective way to avoid ruts.
Summer's done and it's time to pack on mass. This hardcore diet and supplement plan will get you headed in the right direction.
Think you can just cut carbs, go into ketosis, and get shredded? Wrong. Learn the science behind ketogenic diets and why they might not help you reach your goals.
Natural bodybuilder Sean Sullivan takes a look at pre-contest dieting, and presents information on an alternative dieting approach.
Ever wonder if you were putting yourself at risk for heart disease by eating fat? Let's take a look at what the science says about fat consumption risks!
We welcome GASP athlete, Johnnie O. Jackson into the Muscle & Strength "Breakfast Club" in today's episode of "What's for Breakfast?!" Watch and enjoy!
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.
So many diets claim to be the best for fat loss. Take a look at the science behind popular fat loss diets and figure out which diet may work best for you.
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.
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!
Don't let frequent air travel slow down the muscle building process. In this feature Andrew Pardue presents 12 tips to help you eat properly while flying.
Counting calories has become the norm in the fitness industry, but is it necessary? In this feature Mike Wines presents 4 tips to help you gain without mental strain.
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.
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?
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.
With so many myths about effective and efficient dieting out there, how are you ever supposed to separate fact from fiction? Read this article for starters!
In this video, Gaspari Nutrition athlete Robert Timms takes us through the drive thru at Starbucks and In-N-Out to show us how you can eat well on the go.
It's time to become a shredded, mean, and sexy gluten-free machine. A gluten-free lifestyle can help you live leaner while reducing bloat, inflammation and more.
Part 2 looks at the amounts of food you need to build muscle and what are the best sources for protein, carbs and fat.
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.
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.
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.
This article clears up the dieting confusion and helps you to reach your goals. Learn simple rules that will help you build an effective muscle building or fat loss eating plan.
2018 Men's Physique Champion, Brandon Hendrickson, gets welcomed into the Muscle & Strength Breakfast Club in this episode of "What Pros Eat for Breakfast".
Confused about the differences between ketogenic dieting and low carb dieting? This article clarifies 3 distinct differences between the two.
A bodybuilding bulking method that helps pack on muscle mass while minimizing fat gain. Based on the latest science.
People take meal timing pretty seriously. Some insist that it takes lots of mini meals to fuel metabolism. Others say eating one big meal is the way to go. Is either side on to something?
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.
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!
Doug Lawrenson details the importance of proper water and mineral intake, and talks about sports drinks and carbohydrate consumption.
A guide to popular muscle building and fat loss eating and diet approaches, including a look at frequent feeding, Paleo, Keto and more!
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!
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.
Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) play an important role in muscle building and fat loss. This guide teaches you what EFAs are, how to get them through diet and supplements, and recommended dosages for optimal results.
Let's set the record straight about the rumors on alcohol consumption and it's affect on muscle growth by examining the science behind the claims.
Red meat has been deemed a cancer causing carcinogen, so what now? Read this article to learn how you can still incorporate red meat into your diet!
Charismatic IFBB Pro Antoine Vaillant was given the task of building a 7-day meal plan on $70. Is he able to succeed? Follow him on his journey on the first episode of "Size For Seventy".
Are you a bonehead, blaming your lack of workout results on poor genetics? Stop playing the hardgainer card, and start building muscle today with proper nutrition!
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.
Gluten-sensitive bodybuilder Alex Silva presents a list of carbs to avoid along with alternatives and product manufacturers.