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Are you tired of paying mega bucks for pre-workouts that promise the world and deliver very little? Fortunately, you don’t have to spend a small fortune…
As a veteran personal trainer, I understand the need for energy bars. They are perfect on-the-go snacks and can deliver a solid punch and ensure constant…
Experts recommend avoiding heavy meals before workouts. Large meals slow digestion, making exercise uncomfortable. Instead, fuel your body with easily digestible carbohydrates and a small amount…
Pre-workout supplements aren’t strictly necessary for everyone, but they can offer benefits like increased energy, focus, and workout performance. Whether they are necessary for you depends…
Plant-based protein can be as effective as animal protein for building muscle, but absorption rates and amino acid profiles differ. Plant proteins offer a complete profile…
Anything above 2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight is generally considered too much protein. A seasoned athlete or bodybuilder may be able to…
How much caffeine is too much for athletes? The ideal intake depends on body size, tolerance, and activity type. The International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN)…
Consuming over 48 ounces (six cups) of water each hour or three to four liters in a short period can lead to hyponatremia or water intoxication.…
Carbohydrates, known as carbs for short, are a controversial nutritional topic. Some people believe that carbs are fattening and unhealthy. Consequently, they follow a low-carb diet,…
According to a study published in Nutrients, obesity began in the late 1970s and spread across Westernized countries like wildfire. (1) The World Health Organization (WHO)…
A pre-workout snack must be delicious, boost your strength, and ensure you don’t feel overly full. Per a study published in the International Society of Sports…
I’ve been helping people lose weight and get in shape for over 30 years. During that time, I’ve worked with everyone from bodybuilders prepping for shows…
As a veteran personal trainer with a special interest in nutrition, I know that eating healthy is not always easy. There is so much contradictory diet…
Plumpness is usually a sign of gluttony. Many folks want to lose weight but struggle with persistent hunger. You probably have a friend (or two) who…
A lot of fitness and weight loss information targets experienced exercisers with methods like five-day workout splits, high-intensity interval training, and intermittent fasting. While these approaches…
You are what you eat, or so the saying goes. This makes a lot of sense because all the food you consume affects you at a…
Snacking is generally considered bad, whether you’re trying to lose weight or maintain your body composition. The reality is that it’s not the actual snacking but…
Salting our food used to be simple. After all, it only came in one form — iodized table salt. Now, as many as a dozen varieties…
The fitness world welcomes new diets every year. However, you must distinguish between fleeting trends and truly effective nutritional plans to ensure you’re not wasting time.…
