January 2004 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.

Cover Stories

187 Years of Training Wisdom Bodybuilding legends Ferrigno, Draper and Zane join three of the sport's brightest young stars to share training advice for every major bodypart. NO: The Next Big Supplement Turn up your muscle pump with the hottest product on the market - Nitric Oxide generators. 'Tis The Season To Get Huge Intent on blowing your diet this holiday season? Good! Now take this workout program and turn those extra calories into 10 pounds of pure muscle.

Bonus Section

2004 M&F Calendar Keep your dates straight and your eyes occupied with our collector's edition 12 month calendar.

Training & Fitness

Jonesin' for an Eight Pack Need a midsection fix? Look no further than new pro Richard Jone's rip ready routine. One Rep To Grow If you think one rep sets are only for powerlifters, think again. This innovate spin on singles can power up all your favorite lifts, one rep at a time. Designing Delts Wider. Thicker. Stronger. If you want delts that live up to all three of these goals, try super symmetrical IFBB pro Jamo Nezzar's routine. Your Next Workout Reignite your muscle growth today with these six surefire ways to have the best workout ever. Show of Arms Time in to better biceps with IFBB figure pro Sharon Christian highly rated routine.

Nutrition and Supplements

8 Before Weights Don't let your workouts wane. Maximize performance and get the most out of every rep with these proven pre-workout supplements. The 7 Best Body Building Foods You may know these foods, but do you know how to prepare them? Digest these quick and easy methods to make the gain you're hungry for?

Features

Star Chambers Building the ultimate athlete is a study in technolog and advanced training secrets. Hot Aussie Meet the perfect woman! Aussie model Bronte Kok. Head Strong The hidden key to muscle growth? It's focus, baby. Learn how improving your concentration can lead directly to more muscle.

Featured Departments

Training Notebook: Page 1 Workout: A chest workout that covers all the right angles Pull Out: One Arm Cable Row One Minute Lessos: Get A grip on bigger arms Form vs. Fiction: Lessons on the reverse crunch Power & Strength: Plyos for a stronger squat Get It Right: Seated Cable EZ Bar Triceps Extension Training Table: Cook Smart: Avoid calorie overload during the holidays Recipe Doctor: Stuffed shells Muscle Fare: Miami Scallops Reality Bites: Cranberries Nutrition RX: Case Study: Better Breakfast Nutrition Journal: Protein for Pennies Mind & Body In a training rut. Try a wellness coach.

Columns, Etc.

Editorial: By Joe Wieder Perspective: By Tom Deters Feedback: Big Time: Edited by Steve Mazzucchi Hotline: Edited by Steve Mazzucchi The Edge: Edited by Jim Stoppani, PhD Ask Arnold: By Arnold Schwarzenegger Mind & Body: By Carey Rossi The Marketplace: Next Month: