"A life-changing and accessible guidebook on the fundamentals of building muscle, losing fat, and staying healthy at any age and any ability from the million-copy bestselling fitness guru and founder of Legion Athletics. Forget drastic and dangerous diets or unrealistic workout routines. Health and exercise expert Mike Matthews's Muscle for Life will be your new go-to fitness bible, providing you with the science-backed tools to achieve and maintain your best body. Based on the latest research, Mike offers a realistic starting point and doable goals no matter where you are in your fitness journey. The principles in Muscle for Life are tried and true. Featuring in-depth guidelines for workouts at every skill level, plus an easy-to-follow meal planning guide, Matthews offers encouragement no matter what your challenges are and answers any questions you may have. Whether you want to lower your cholesterol levels, reduce your risk of heart disease, eliminate aches and pains, or simply burn fat and build muscle, Mike's advice at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels offers actionable takeaways for everyone and every body type"-- Provided by publisher.