March 2009

Features

Arnold's Classic Stimulus
BY LARA MCGLASHAN
The Arnold Sports Festival returns to pump up our spirits as well as our bodies.
 
Letter from Mathew "Jett" Shaefer’s parents
Mathew "Jett" Shaefer’s parents talk about their son, who passed away from cancer in January.
 
The "Make Me Huge" Muscle-Building Protein Plan
BY STEVEN STIEFEL
This muscle-building protein plan will help you make the most of all your hard work in the gym. Here's what to take and when.
 
New-Age Proteins
BY JAMES EDWIN
Scientists are creating ingenious proteins from unlikely sources. Check out what goat milk, buckwheat and other new proteins can do for your physique.
 
WMD: The Master Plan
BY JORDANA BROWN
Our beefy brood of bodybuilders pack on the pounds in Part 2 of the WMD (Workouts of Mass Dimension) bulking program. So when do you start?
 
A Gutty Performance
BY ANDREA PLATZMAN, M.S., R.D.
Gut integrity is key to optimizing nutrient intake. You need probiotics.
 
In Memory of Matthew "Jett" Schaefer
BY JIM SCHMALTZ
Remembering Matthew "Jett" Schaefer, whose battle with cancer was chronicled in last month's issue of M&B.
 
DEPARTMENTS
Achiever
BY JUSTIN EULIANO
Tired of being the sweet, chubby kid, this young man leaned out and buffed up. Girls, get in line!
 
Muscle Talk
News & Research
BY TEAM M&B
Find out why fiber is essential to muscle- and strength-building success. Also, how to boost energy for your intense workouts.
 
Quick Fix
BY SERGIO PENA
Why all kids should consider lifting weights.
 
Master Class
BY DAVID HAWK
Find out why fiber is essential to muscle- and strength-building success. Also, how to boost energy for your intense workouts.
 
Top Shelf
BY TEAM M&B
Take your training to the next level with these cutting-edge supplements.
 
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BY CHRIS MANN
Reality-show fixture Bruce Jenner explains what it was like to be the greatest athlete in the world. (Hint: It was pretty cool.)