Still ripped in his late 40s, acTor Terry Crews starts each day the same way: by swallowing a frog. The affable Brooklyn Nine-Nine star, known for his comedic wit and pec-thumping prowess, shares his unorthodox daily ritual, along with his inspirational story of perseverance in two brutal professions—pro football and acting. In the June issue, we chronicle Crews’ journey from a struggling athlete and actor to a big-time celebrity who credits his success to his time in the gym. We’ve also got Terry’s complete full-body workout and nutrition program to help you build a stellar physique of your own. 

In this month’s issue, be sure to check out the ultimate four-week plan to sculpt your beach body without losing any of your hard-earned muscle mass. In addition, you’ll find a foolproof program with everything you need—and nothing you don’t—to get peeled in six weeks. And to make sure your body is looking its best by beach season, our Summer Cleaning routine will help you incinerate those last few pounds of fat, while our Farmers’ Market Guide will freshen up your crisper with cheaper, healthier, more nutritious vegetables to help optimize your shred.

Looking for more ways to get your body primed for the summer season? Ten body-sculpting tips from Ryan Terry, the 2017 Arnold Classic Physique champ, will steer you in the right direction, as will our 20 science-based tips to help maximize your strength-building efforts in and out of the gym. We’ve also put together a panel of experts to show you how to get stronger, faster, and more agile to excel at your chosen sport. And when you’re looking for something fresh and healthy on which to chow down, be sure to check out our Super Salads featuresix recipes packed with about 50g of protein apiece which prove salads aren’t for wimps.

You’ll get all this as well as our regular training and nutrition columns to get you jacked and feeling your best. You won’t find a better way to stay motivated and fit this summer. Don’t miss the June issue of Muscle & Fitness on newsstands now!

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