Many athletes are in the heart of their off-season. It’s prime time to add some much-needed strength and muscle mass, which means loading up dinner plates with seconds and thirds of muscle-building food.
But how do you add muscle without unwanted fat? How do you know you’re eating enough of the right foods? What’s more important for gaining muscle – protein or carbs? My latest article on Stack.com has the answers.
In part one of my multi-part Eat Like a Champion series, I talked to Cressey Sports Performance coach and nutrition expert Chris Howard, who gives his insights on how to build muscle in the kitchen to compliment your off-season workouts. Check it out!