March 2002 Muscle & Fitness is considered to be the best of the non-hardcore bodybuilding magazines. It contains lots of information about the principles of fitness & bodybuilding. Each monthly magazine usually contains information about weight training, nutrition, training, bodybuilding and many other topics that are current in the bodybuilding and fitness world. Muscle & Fitness is more of a mainstream bodybuilding magazine, which has excellent articles and pictures. On the cover is Carol Grow.

Bonus Section

M&F Bodybuilding Nutrition Guide The essentials of eating for bigger muscles, all on one handy pullout. Learn the importance of protein and carbs, what to eat before and after your workout, and much more.

Superfeature: Complete Nutrition

Add 5 Pounds of Muscle in 5 Weeks Chad Nicholls, nutrition consultant to the pros, gives you a step by step mass gain plan to help you build 5 pounds of solid muscle without the extra fat. 5 Week Fat Blast Diet Ditch those faddiets and shed that stubborn, unwanted bodyfat. This rotational diet keeps your metabolism in gear while maintaining your hard earned muscle mass. Conquering Your Energy Zappers Sick and tired of feeling tired? Want to feel more invigorated throughout the day? We help you solve the nine energy draining mistakes you may be making and get you going full steam. Meals in Minutes Most of us have little time to plan and prepare healthy meals. Here we offer up taste and nutritious recipes for eating on the run. Are You A Smart Mouth? Test your nutrition know how and find out if you eat to compete or are simply ruining your physique. Beef Up Your Hardbody Beef has gotten a dum rap lately, but it's an excellent source of essential dietary nutrients. The Buzz On Caffeine The latest research on what's brewing on this popular bodybuilding pick me up, and the do's and don'ts of using it wisely.

Training

Quadruple Victory Four time Mr. O champion Ronnie Coleman is a big man with an even bigger heart. Here he shares his routine for building quintessential quads. Customize Your Training Schedule How frequently do you train? How frequently should you train? Your answers to these questions are probably very different. These planning tactics will help you fine tune your workout schedules for maximum benefit. In The Trenches: Shake, Rattle and Row Fresh off their onstage rumble at the Night of Champions in New York City, Mike Matarazzo, Victor Martinez, Jamo Nezzar and NOC champ Orville Burke push one another to the limit in a brutal back training session. Building A Better Biceps Routine Want sleeve busting arms? You need to start with the right plan. These seven steps will help you design a foolproof biceps routine that will rip your shirt to shreds. Punch Up Your Mass It's true, bigger is better. Punch your ticket to the mass revolution with 18 training strategies to add reams of muscle to your physique. Susie Tri's For Two Susie Curry, the first competitor ever to successfully defend the Fitness Olympia title, shares her secrets for success and her formula for first place triceps. Hawaiian Crunch 2001 NPC USA middleweight champ Pat Matsuda has a rock solid midsection and razor sharp conditioning to spare. Luckily, he is willing to spare some of his tricks as he details his favorite ab routine.

Features

Beating the Clock Working at odd hours or the overnight shift doesn't have to derail your bodybuilding progress. Here is how to keep your workouts and your diet strategies on track. Surf's Up M&F cover model, fitness competitor, triathlete and brainy beauty Kristia Knowles is picture perfect. Fix Your Weakest Link Some consider them essential, some consider them an unneccessart crutch. Truth is, training accessories can improve your workouts - if used correctly. Here's the lowdown on what you need to know.. Stop Throwing Your Weight Around Good form is no laughing matter. A humorous look at the importance of proper form.

Departments

Editorial Making of a Champion by Joe Weider Perspective The Kitchen Is Key By Tom Deters Feedback Hotline On The Record Dexter Jackson Form Vs. Fiction Incline Dumbbell Press Success Stories Now I Am A Believer Body by Betty On The Road Again by Betty Weider Get It Right Reverse Grip Bench Press One Minute Lesson Going Around The Bend Training Notebook Barbell Reverse Curl. Advanced Training with Mr. Olympia by Ronnie Coleman. Ask The Pros Sports Research Update No Pain, No Gain Muscle Fare The Creative Cucumber IFBB Update History of the Mr. O Nutrition Journal Chilling Out The Marketplace / Coming Soon Ask Arnold Middle Management Reality Bites The Math of Fat Loss Home Builder No Gym, No Problem