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November 1999

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 Tara Phillips and Chris Monberg.


November 1999 - Table of Contents
Volume 60, Number 11

Pullout

  • GUIDE TO HERBS FOR PERFORMANCE AND HEALTH
    Confused about herbal products, their claims and actual benefits? This cutting edge chart gives you a handy reference on a gardenful of herbs and how they can be of use to bodybuilders and other athletes.

Superfeature:

  • POWER PLANTS
    The topic of herbs is so huge, we could not fit it into just one article! Think green with this comprehensive look at the latest research and information on herbs for a variety of uses, covering everything from increasing your energy and adding muscle to fighting disease and lowing weight.

  • COOKING WITH HERBS
    The best of both worlds: Healthy bodybuilding recipes that make use of flavorful, rejuvenating herbs.

Training

  • TICKET FOR TRICEPS
    Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman, an Arlington police officer, trains triceps in hopes of teaching other top bodybuilders that you can't mess with Texas.

  • BODYBUILDING 101
    Troubleshooting: Hamstrings and Low Back. Check your training form against these common mistakes and get on the right path toward fast gains and injury free exercise.

  • M&F MIXERS: CHEST
    Need to mix it up in the gym? Blast out of stagnation with these pros' pec workouts.

  • ABRACADABRA!
    Bewitching fitness diva Laurie Vaniman reveals her secrets to spellbinding abs.

  • U.L.T.R.A. SYSTEM
    Month 5 of our yearlong workout brings you a power phase plus the foods you should be eating to support your ongoing efforts to build a stronger, more muscular body.

  • SET TO GROW
    The science of sets, and how you arrange them to attack your training, can make a big difference. Here is a comprehensive review of the various ways to set up your sets.

  • FIGHTING BACK
    From martial arts to the art of muscle, amateur bodybuilder Dan Freeman builds a model back in his quest for a pro card.

Features

  • NATURAL NEWS
    Up to date information on how natural approaches can help your health and physique goals.

  • TALES FROM THE RIPPED
    A nightmarish vision of what happens when fine physiques meet horror freaks.

  • REAL PEOPLE, REAL RESULTS
    The desire to improve upon nature inspires plastic surgeon Rick Silverman, MD, both on the job and in the gym.

  • M&F SPORTS RESEARCH UPDATE
    • Taking control of Anabolic Hormones - Naturally
    • GDL: GH Releaser or Deadly Drug?
    • Hyperbaric Chambers: Hot air on sports injuries: Recovery or Training?
    • Creatine Fears: Real concern or false alarms?
    • Leptin: Update n the fat loss 'miracle' drugs.
    • Research Briefs

  • ROCK 'N' ROLL
    IFBB Pro Kevin Levrone lives his life all out, and our reporter kept up with his full throttle pace for 48 hours to share it with you.

  • MOVING FORWARD
    A look at how the International Olympic Committee has responded to recent controversy and plans to take the Olympic Games to new heights. By Ben Weider.

Nutrition

  • ECONOMIC EXPANSION
    You do not have to spend a lot of money to eat a bodybuilding diet. Here is how to get maximal nutrition bang for your buck.

Departments

  • Editorial: 'When Less if More' by Joe Weider
  • Perspective: 'Having It All' by Tom Deters
  • Feedback
  • Success Stories: Saving Body & Soul
  • Hotline
  • Training Notebook::
    • Bent Over Lateral Raise
    • Kinesiology by Michael Yessis, PhD
    • Advanced Training with Mr. Olympia by Ronnie Coleman
  • Mind in Bodybuilding: Associate or Dissociate?
  • Body by Betty: 'Don't Be Fuelish' by Betty Weider
  • Lab Notes: Tiny Bubbles by Jose Antonio, PhD, CSCS
  • Hardwired: Digital Buzz
  • Ask Arnold: A Lesson in Cheating
  • Get It Right: Cable Crunch
  • Nutrition Journal: Super Size Strategy
  • Bodybuilding Science: Tanning with Nutrients
  • The Marketplace
  • Coming Next Month