June 2009

Features

Kwanten Physics
BY JIM SCHMALTZ
It's not enough that Ryan Kwanten steals scenes and breaks hearts on the HBO hit "True Blood." He's also a world-class athlete and yoga expert. And he's just getting started.
 
Grow and Tell: Month 2
BY JORDANA BROWN
The second installment of our Ripped, Tight and Dry men's makeover takes the training and dieting up a notch, and the results are dramatic. See how our studly group buffed out in only two months.
 
How to be a Hottie
BY JORDANA BROWN
It's the ladies' turn as we launch a three-month transformation program designed to make any woman firm, fit and might fine.
 
Superstar Bars
BY MARIE SPANO, MS, RD, FISSN, CSS
You know that sports-nutrition bars are better than ever, but you may not know which ones to choose. That's where we come in.
 
All-Day Nutrient Timing
BY STEVEN STIEFEL
Supplements are even better when you take them at the right time. Use this detailed schedule and make every dose count.
 
DEPARTMENTS
Achiever
BY MARKE TURNER
This Marine lost his personal battle of the bulge only to remake himself into "Super Dad." Find out how he did it.
 
Muscle Talk
News & Research
BY TEAM M&B
Here are the latest news stories and discoveries in performance science straight from the world's top research labs.
 
Master Class
BY DAVID HAWK
Our expert spills some knowledge on ab and back training, then talks protein with great authority.
 
Top Shelf
BY TEAM M&B
Take your training to the next level withe these cutting-edge supplements.
 
Breakthrough
BY ANDREA PLATZMAN, M.S., R.D.
What you need to know about what many call the "perfect food."
 
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BY CHRIS MANN
Olympic great Greg Louganis recalls the ups and downs (literally) of a remarkable life.