Muscle for Life
Get Lean, Strong, and Healthy at Any Age!
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Michael Matthews
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Michael Matthews
About this listen
A “must-read” (Mark Divine, New York Times bestselling author) fitness book for men and women over forty from bestselling author and trainer Michael Matthews.
Is this a workout book that can make you look and feel like you’re twenty again in thirty days flat? Is it a fitness book full of diet and exercise “hacks” and “shortcuts” for gaining lean muscle and melting belly fat faster than a sneeze in a cyclone? Absolutely not.
But is it an exercise and nutrition book that’ll guide you on how to eat and exercise to lose pounds of fat and gain eye-catching amounts of muscle definition and strength? YES.
Muscle building and fat loss after forty aren’t nearly as complicated as you’ve been led to believe, and Muscle for Life is the go-to, comprehensive guide for anyone looking to permanently achieve and maintain their best body. Backed by over three hundred peer-reviewed scientific studies that support the Muscle for Life system of eating and exercising, this book offers a realistic and accessible starting point.
You can get a fit, lean, and strong body no matter your age or circumstances, and you can do it without following a bland diet and without living in the gym doing exhausting workouts you hate. Just pick up this comprehensive guide from “one of the most informed, intelligent and experienced fitness gurus on the face of the planet” (Ben Greenfield, New York Times bestselling author) and discover how you can finally be at your best for life.
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Because most nutrition products and training plans are designed for men, it's no wonder that so many female athletes struggle to reach their full potential. ROAR is a comprehensive, physiology-based nutrition and training guide specifically designed for active women. This book teaches you everything you need to know to adapt your nutrition, hydration, and training to your unique physiology so you can work with, rather than against, your female physiology.
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lost me at no intermittent fasting
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Great Guide for Women Over 50!
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How would it feel to have the body you've always wanted, a huge boost in energy, and the mindset to keep it forever? Have you ever felt frustrated about not getting the results you want? Do you feel you are eating the right foods and doing the correct workouts but your body still isn't changing as quickly as you want? Are you grinding through your workday with low energy levels, praying for the next day off so you can sleep in?
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A lot of bunk science
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Next Level
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For active women, menopause hits hard. Overnight, your body doesn’t feel like the one you know and love anymore—you’re battling new symptoms, might be gaining weight, losing endurance and strength, and taking longer to bounce back from workouts that used to be easy. The things that have always kept you fit and healthy just seem to stop working the way they used to.
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great info but....
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- Dallas
- 02-23-22
great read for beginners
I would highly recommend this book to anyone starting a fitness Journey. Also has good information for long-term Fitness folk as a refresher. Narration is awesome I like hearing from the author howerver his delivery is a bit wooden. all in all a great book.
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- Jim
- 01-30-22
The perfect length
The author does a nice job covering nutrition, weight management, strength training, and supplements in one reasonable length book. So many books add volume via fluff, but this one is perfect to keep the pace of information high. Some sections are too complicated for the audio format - examples are supplement criteria and weight training plans. author includes a pdf with this info, but I enjoyed the approach enough that I'll be buying the full book to use as a reference.
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- Jami quinn
- 01-22-22
Great read!
Loved the read! For sure take the time and read this book! You won’t regret it!
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- Anonymous User
- 05-12-22
Loved it
Phenomenal book. I found it very informational and beneficial to my fitness journey. Thank you!
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- David
- 09-22-24
Good solid advice
Everything was great. I will apply the suggestions to improve my physical abilities. Time will tell as I follow Mike's suggestions.
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- JSJS8254
- 03-31-23
Excellent resource for beginners
This is a great resource for anyone who is new to the fitness space, and or resistance training as a whole. It is also a great resource for people who are looking to do a transformation, and cannot afford the high prices that one on one coaching costs these days.
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- DH19
- 09-12-23
total gamechanger
fantastic novel approach at strength training. it doesn't have to be as hard as you think.
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- crzyhorse13
- 10-10-23
Powerful
I started with Mike's Bigger Leaner Stronger almost 4 years ago now. The science hasn't changed much, so consistency and persistence have been my best friends. And that was the start of my Muscle for Life! I'm about 20 lbs heavier, and that is solid muscle. I'm more conscious of what I eat, which has always been the biggest obstacle to having the body I want. And I'm healthier and stronger than I've ever been at 48 years old! The program and the logic in this book (and BLS) was transformative for me and continues to be. i've tried other programs but none have been as successful as this one. This is a reasonable approach to building a lifestyle that prioritizes health and fitness. And I'll use the knowledge found her for the rest of my life! Thanks Mike!
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- Sammie B
- 05-28-22
Awesome book but I miss Mike.
This was a great recap for anyone who’s read/listen to BLS or TLS. My only problem is although the narrator is probably a really nice person (lol) and has a great voice, I love listening to Mike Matthews read his own books.
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- Mateusz Zawisza
- 12-17-24
High accesible content
Changed the way I do my muscle Training by providing detailed but accesible instructions with attached materials
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