July 2003 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 Tito Raymond.

Special Section

Procrastinator's Guide to a Hard Body Spent your winter getting lazy and fat? Don't fear - you can still build a killer body in time for summer with our fast muscle up program. Beach Muscle Workout Strip off your shirt. These four routines will bring your most visible bodyparts - pecs, arms and abs - up to speed. You might want to keep your pants on.

Training

Quads That Rock 2002 Mr. Olympia runner up and Fulblown lead singer Kevin Levrone belts out a loud an aggressive thigh workout. Your Ultimate Fat Fighting Day Tag along with IFBB pro Troy Alves for a day of eating and training to achieve ultimate leanness. Max Out For More Muscle When's the last time you went heavy? We mean really heavy. Load up the plates: You'll be stronger in minutes (really) with this powerful one rep tech nique. A Chest To Impress Sculpt spectacular pecs with fitness model and competitor Laurie Vaniman's unique routine. On Trial: High Rep Training The verdict is in on the best approach to training high endurance muscle fibers like abs and calves. Arms with Attitude "Three Pump" your way to big biceps with bodybuilding bad boy Craig Titus bad ass routine. Training Ups and Downs Growth stuck in neutral? We've got three words for you: reps, reps, and reps. Pop your training into gear with ascending and descending sets.

Features

The Great Muscle Giveaway II Claim your share of thousands of cool freebies all June long. Shoes Wisely Whether you kick up your heels or tread light ly, these 13 hot new athletic shoes will have you fit to be tied. Worship the Ground You Run On Mixing up the surface you run on ensures the best overall fitness results. We offer the pros and cons of different running surfaces to help you stay on your feet. Pill Talk Can relieving your pain reduce your gains? This is what you need to know about aspirin and your health. Top Tan List Which self tanner will give you that golden glow, and which one will have you looking like George Hamilton. One M&F staffer puts 10 self tanners to the test. First And 10 Don't tell her she throws like a girl. From the gridiron to pumping iron, centerfold and backfield bombshell Anita Marks has all the right moves.

Nutrition

Gobble This Trying to get some plucking protein in your diet? Take a break from chicken breasts and gobble up these four high protein ground turkey recipes. Do Real Men Need Calcium? Most guys ignore this vital bone building mineral, but it's critical for your bodybuilding efforts and overall health. Check Your Oil Fuel your bodybuilding cuisine with our manual to choosing the right cooking and salad oils.

Arnold Fitness Weeekend 2003

All Eyes On Jay Jay Cutler defends his Arnold Classic title in convincing fashion. Next stop, Mr. Olympia. Curry Takes Fitness Title Again Lynn Wins 1st Figure Crown Oriquen Repeats as Champ

Departments

Editorial A Place To Start by Joe Wieder Perspective Location, Location, Location By Tom Deters Feedback The Edge Hotline Ask the Pros Training Notebook Dumbbell Lateral Raise One Minute Lesson Hanging Around Mind In Bodybuilding Mind Over Matter Body by Betty Making the Grade Nutrition Journal Mercury Rising? Nutrition Rx Fast Food vs. Muscle Food Power & Strength Bi-Weekly Power Surge Ask Arnold The Power Of Two Marketplace / Coming Next Month Success Stories Focused on Fitness