Most pre-workout supplements contain 150m to 300mg of caffeine. This is because 150mg is the lower limit for effective sports performance boosting. However, 300mg isn’t the most they’re allowed or intended to contain. Clearly, pre-workout supplements are built on the back of caffeine – but how much is healthy? How much is the minimum to […]
Nutrition
Exercise is only part of being healthy. If you exercise but don’t fuel your body well, you are making it harder for yourself to meet your goals. This is obvious to most people, but smart nutrition can sometimes be counterintuitive. Make sure you don’t make any nutrition mistakes with our articles covering basic nutrition, timing your meals, choosing the best foods for you, and more.
Can You Mix & Take Creatine and Protein Together?
Creatine and protein are the two most popular supplements on the market – you might even be taking both – but what about mixing creatine with protein? This is a question you need the answers for if you want to build muscle and improve your physique. Today, we’re going to provide all the information you […]
Creatine HCL vs Creatine Monohydrate (Which Is Really Better?)
Creatine is the most well-studied sports performance supplement and one of the most important. You should be taking creatine, whether your goal is weight loss or muscle gains. The big competition has always been between Creatine Hydrochloride (HCL) and Monohydrate. Today we’re going to explain what they are, which you should use, and why. Read […]
A Beginners Guide to Making Your Own Pre-Workout [2019]
Imagine a pre-workout tailored perfectly to your needs. 100% effective, super cost-efficient, and it does all the things you want – with none of the fluff or marketing hype – all at a great price. That’s what we’re going to be talking about today: how to make your own pre-workout supplement, why you should be […]
What to Eat Before Crossfit Training? (A Complete Guide)
CrossFit is constantly varied, but your nutrition shouldn’t be. The way you fuel up for a training session in CrossFit is going to determine how that workout goes. Putting yourself in situations where you’ve prepared for your workout provides the raw materials for your performance and recovery. Today we’re going to discuss what you should […]
CLA vs Fish Oil (Benefits, Differences & Which is Better?)
Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) and fish oil are two of the most popular oil supplements on the market. They’re both hailed for their variety of health and fitness benefits. There are two camps on this, each supporting one of these supplements as the best choice. This hides the real science behind a lot of opinions […]
The 10 Best Crossfit Supplements That Work (A – Z Guide)
Your nutrition needs the same effort and attention that you put into your training. If you want to get good at CrossFit, you need to cover a variety of athletic characteristics. Zone dieting isn’t going to be enough to reach your potential. You need to be pro-active to ensure you’re getting the very best from […]
The 4 Best Supplements for Cutting (Lose Weight, Not Muscle)
Everyone knows that diet and exercise are the big duos for slimming down. But what about those lesser known gems which encourage fat loss, promote lean muscle mass and boost general health? The truth is, changes to diet and exercise habits can be thankless endeavors in the short-term. Most people just aren’t prepared to change […]
Top 13 High Calorie, Low Carb Foods for Muscle Gain
High-calorie foods aren’t bad for you. Calories are just a measure of energy and, if you ever want to build muscle, you’re going to have to get comfy with high-calorie foods. They fuel your body and make sure that you’re recovering. Too few calories can be just as much of a problem as too many: […]
How Much Water Should I Drink On Keto Diet?
It can be confusing to understand how much water you need to drink. Ask ten different people, and you will get ten different answers on how much water you need. While following a ketosis diet, a safe bet is to opt for more water than less. A good rule of thumb is to drink at […]
