Nutrition for lifters: protein, carbs, fat, diets and supplements, with the reasoning behind each recommendation.
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I’ll be honest: For years, I’ve been pounding protein shakes after every workout to kickstart recovery and build bigger and stronger muscles. Research has backed the…
The love affair with sugar is woven into the fabric of our society. From childhood rewards to comforting snacks, sugar occupies a prominent place in our…
Many of us find ourselves raiding the fridge at night, only to wake up feeling sluggish and regretful. This familiar cycle of evening snacking, poor sleep,…
Intermittent fasting is arguably the fastest-growing fitness trend of all time. It is echoing through gyms and online forums, and you’ve probably seen celebrities and athletes…
Eating out is a part of life. The sooner you accept this, the faster you can make the necessary adjustments to your diet and lifestyle. Don’t…
According to figures from the Centers for Disease Control, nearly half of American adults are overweight, with 40% of those people being obese (1). Consequently, a…
The mechanics of weight loss are pretty simple: Eat less and move more to create the kilocalorie deficit that forces your body to use stored body…
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), almost 50% of adults have tried to lose weight through dieting. Unfortunately, the CDC also states that only…
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 43% of adults are overweight, of which 40% are classed as obese (1). In short, being overweight…
Protein is one of the three macronutrients and is the building block of muscles. Your muscle tissues develop micro-tears while you are lifting weights in the…
Every day is a little different, especially when it comes to working out. On some days, you are so psyched up that you cannot wait to…
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 43% of American adults are overweight while 16% are obese. More worryingly, one in six children under the age…
The best thing that has probably come out of fitness Instagram is that a big chunk of people are now aware that protein is the most…
A lot of people are worried about lower belly fat. Also known as FUPA (Fat Upper Pubic Area), lower belly fat affects men and women and…
Over the years, people have realized that their diets are crucial for achieving their fitness objectives. However, this does not mean that everyone is headed in…
Interval fasting, also known as intermittent fasting, involves alternating between periods of voluntary fasting and eating. The great thing about fasting is that there are several…
Whether you are a beginner or an advanced lifter, you’ve probably woken up sore after an intense workout at some point or another. While delayed onset…
From intermittent fasting to IIFYM (If It Fits Your Macros), the diet landscape is constantly shifting. Each week brings a new trend promising “miracle” results—overnight fixes,…
The sports nutrition world can be incredibly intimidating, as multiple new products launch weekly. However, most of these supps are nothing more than fats, and you…
