Having trouble digesting all that protein? Here’s what to do. Whether your training goal is to run, jump and score like Kobe Bryant or flaunt intimidating muscle a la Jay Cutler, your nutrition program won’t support your aspirations if it doesn’t include plenty of protein. Problem is, large quantities of meat can be tough to… read more
The Arnold Sports Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary. Here’s why it’s the best multisport festival in the world, and getting bigger every year. It became clear sometime in the 1970s that Arnold Schwarzenegger couldn’t be stopped—he couldn’t even be contained. A force of nature with a muscular physique straight from Mt. Olympus, Arnold’s ambition went… read more
Feeling the pain from hard training? These nutrients will help relieve soreness and enhance muscle recovery. Unless you spend your time at the gym sitting on equipment, talking on your smartphone, you’ve had to deal with sore muscles in the days after a workout. Known as DOMS (delayed-onset muscle soreness), this lingering pain is the… read more
’Tis the season to save your muscle with smart supplements. Dreading the holidays? Worried that stress from traveling, Mom’s tasty cooking and no access to a gym will torpedo your hard-earned gains and pack on ugly pounds? Well, we can do something for you. Or, rather, the supplements in this article can. There’s a nutritional… read more
HERE’S A WOMAN’S GUIDE TO NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO GET STARTED ON A PROGRAM OR SIMPLY TAKE HER REGIMEN UP A NOTCH. Many women diet and train hard, but too many neglect the benefits of supplements. Here’s what the active female needs to know about sports nutrition. Strictly speaking, supplements are gender-neutral.… read more
HERE’S WHY THIS MILK PROTEIN CAN BE A VALUABLE PART OF YOUR MUSCLE-BUILDING ARSENAL. Scientists have improved upon the unique effects of this valuable protein. Casein protein has long been a staple in the bodybuilder’s arsenal as a nighttime protein due to its “slow-release” properties. Also, people focused on leaning out often turn to… read more
SILK AMINO ACIDS ARE A GROUNDBREAKING DISCOVERY IN SPORTS NUTRITION AND BODYBUILDING. LEARN HOW TO USE THEM FOR AWESOME MUSCLE GAINS. The silk amino acids (SAAs) in Blox may change sports nutrition forever. Sports-nutrition scientists are never satisfied. Even the exhaustively studied class of amino acids can be revitalized by new discoveries, and supplement… read more
OMEGA 7 FATTY ACIDS HAVE AN UNCANNY ABILITY TO AFFECT CHOLESTEROL AND HEART HEALTH. Omega 7 (palmitoleic acid) strengthens the most important muscle in your body. February is heart-health month, but just one month seems inadequate, considering how prevalent cardiovascular disease is in this country. Heart disease is still the number one killer of adults,… read more
HERE ARE YOUR GO-TO SUPPLEMENTS FOR FIGHTING THE FATTY AND SUGARY EFFECTS OF ALL OF THOSE HOLIDAY GOODIES. Beat Holiday Weight Gain With These Supplements. Dreading the holidays? Worried that stress from traveling, Mom’s tasty cooking and no access to a gym will torpedo your hard-earned gains and pack on ugly pounds? Well, we can… read more
FITNESS SUPERSTAR GREG PLITT AND OTHER COVER MODELS TEACH YOU HOW TO CARVE A WORLD-CLASS SET OF ABS WORTHY OF A PHOTO SHOOT. The best bodies in the business share their secrets to a cover-worthy midsection. Here at Muscle & Body, we love our science: clinical studies, peer-reviewed articles and laboratory results. But for once,… read more
