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Are supplements necessary for weight loss?
Losing weight can be frustrating, not to mention time consuming and difficult. That is why many people try to find a 'quick-fix' to solve their weight-loss issues. A lot of us would like to burn fat, but most of us do not know the facts, and therefore will not be seeing the results, even in spite of tremendous effort. Even those who appear slim, will often have substantial amounts of visceral fats around their organs, which can be tough to shift. For most of us, losing that last bit of fat would make us feel a lot better, and it is the route of many of our health and fitness goals, but just exactly how is it done?
How creatine works – quick guide for beginners
If I was going to suggest a first supplement to a beginner lifter then without any doubt it would be creatine.
I'm sure you have already heard about creatine from the gym rats or from searching all those forums on body building websites. You may even been heard “bro, creatine is a steroid” and the chances are if you believed that you probably don’t know much about fitness supplements or what steroids scientifically are. I'm going to try and educate you on what creatine is without boring you with too much science, listen up and learn.
Sleep to perform
This is probably one of the most overlooked aspects in terms of making progress not only in the gym, but also for general health.
I'm going to dive right in and ask you to be honest with yourself before reading this article. How much sleep do you really get? Is it enough and can it be improved? Also ask yourself if you feel like you are performing to the best of your ability not only inside the gym, but in your career as well.
Weight loss diet for men
Let me explain this from the start. There is no one type of diet that works for everyone, because we are all different, some of us will be able to stick to certain diets such as keto or intermittent fasting better than others will. Having said that, whatever diet you do, if done properly, will work for everyone because all you are doing is creating a calorie deficit. So for the purpose of this article I will assume the main audience reading it are your average male training 3-4 times a week with a desk job currently eating between 2500-2800 calories a day.
How Muscle Building Supplements Work
The fitness industry Is one of the fastest growing industries there is. Every week you see a new supplement or new diet that claims to help you lose more weight or build more muscle faster. So what are the best?
I will be honest with you. Supplements aren’t a necessity, but they can help. They can both be done by manipulating your training and nutrition. Having said that, there are a few tested and proven supplements that will give you an edge. Those are what I am going to run you through today. I will give you a bit of background into the supplement, how it works, the benefits, when to take it, how much and if you really need it.
Blonde Chicks
Blonde Chicks...
Try this delicious, nutritious, healthy baking recipe for your next guilt-free treat!
Supplements for Runners
All endurance athletes face similar training challenges along the way. With walls to break-through such as stamina peaks, joint pain and muscle integrity, there are supplements available to help you battle through and reach the next level of your performance.
Supplements vs Whole Foods
The everlasting debate between the benefits of whole-foods or supplements does not seem to be drawing to a conclusion.
We're going to give our 2 pence on the subject, to try to weigh up the pros and cons of each.
The goal here is to provide you with sufficient information to help you choose which nutrients to obtain from whole-foods, and when to supplement.
Healthy Snack alternatives
Healthy snack alternatives
If you're sitting down the watch the big game, you may also be grabbing a bag of crisps and a cold one?..
You're probably already aware of the negative health effects which salty and fatty snacks can have on your body... but perhaps you didn't know how simple it was to replace those awfully unhealthy snacks with some great ones!
We've compiled a short guide to help you choose the healthier option from the food cupboard next time you're feeling peckish.
Supplements for Cyclists
Whether you're into distance or speed cycling... it is most likely that you will struggle with certain aspects of your training.
Numerous issues such as: fatigue, knee pain, back ache and more, are a grievance for many Cyclists.
We have compiled this comprehensive list of fantastic supplements for cyclists, to ensure optimal performance, and quick recovery from training.