If you want to know the truth about dairy, and whether or not it is healthy, then you want to read this article. Milk — it does a body good. No doubt you heard this statement said countless times across your lifespan. Whether it be splattered across billboards or as the tagline of the iconic […]
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Protein powders offer a quick, tasty, and cost-effective way to satisfy your daily protein needs. They require no refrigeration and can be used to support any performance or physique goal, including weight loss, muscle gain, or general wellness. But, many individuals struggle with deciding on which particular protein powder to purchase given the hundreds of […]
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If you want to know what tips and tricks you can use to avoid weight gain during the holidays and stay lean without feeling stressed or deprived, you want to read this article. The holidays are a time for family, friends, fun, and celebration. The holidays are also the time of year when people […]
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Whey protein is a staple for active individuals, providing a quick, affordable, and above all delicious means to hitting your daily protein requirements and supporting your fitness goals. But, sometimes you get tired of always drinking your protein. We’ve all had those days when the mere thought of drinking yet another protein shake is enough […]
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If you want to know how many calories you should eat to build muscle or lose fat, you’ll want to read this article. “How many calories should I eat?” This question is asked more often than you would believe, especially by those entering the fitness lifestyle for the first time. The answer to that question […]
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Protein powder is quite frequently the very first supplement (outside of a multivitamin) you purchased when starting to workout. You were told protein was important for building muscles, and you were also probably told that whey protein is one of the best proteins to take for building muscle and recovering from training. On the surface, […]
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The last few days leading up to a physique competition are extremely stressful. You’ve been dieting for weeks on end, lifting multiple times per day every day for weeks Not to mention you’re going crazy with cardio during the hours you’re not lifting. As the content approaches, the end is in sight. You’re nearing the […]
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If you’re a hard training female athlete, you’re at a higher risk for certain essential nutrient deficiencies. Read on to find out what nutritional pitfalls await the active female athlete. Physical fitness is more popular than ever these days, with more and more people heading to gyms than ever before. It’s not just men embracing […]
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Whey protein powder is almost universally the very first supplement a person purchases. What’s not to like about it? Whey protein is: Convenient Effective Affordable Stores Easily Absolutely Delicious Whey protein powder makes perfect pancakes, whips up easily in a smoothie, and even works wonders when added to a bowl of steel cut oats. And, […]
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Creatine is the undisputed king of sports nutrition supplements, but how does it work and what are the benefits of this best-selling pre-workout ingredient? Over the past 20 years, sports nutrition has escalated by leaps and bounds, and in that time, athletes, bodybuilders, and casual gym rats have been inundated by all sorts of shiny […]
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If you want to know the pros and cons of training fasted and whether or not it is superior for losing fat or building muscle, you want to read this article. For decades, if you wanted to lose weight and get rid of that unsightly body fat, you performed hour after hour of fasted cardio. […]
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Building muscle requires a few important things: Resistance-Training Progressive Overload High Protein Intake Caloric Surplus Plenty of Sleep While each of these is important in their own right, all the sleeping, resistance training, and progressive overloading you do won’t do a lick of good if you’re not consuming a sufficient number of calories. The way […]
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Sucralose is the leading artificial sweetener included in sports nutrition supplements these days. There’s a great deal of confusion about whether or not it’s safe for consumption or if it affects your blood sugar like regular sugar does. We’re here to answer all of your questions and more! Sugar is public enemy #1. It goes by […]
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Burning fat is big business. One need only look at the gross revenue of the weight loss industry, which just so happens to be a $66 billion dollar a year industry [1,2], for proof that there’s of money to be made helping people lose unwanted body fat. Over the decades, all sorts of pills, potions, […]
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Burning fat and losing unwanted weight usually involves two things — lots of exercising or eating an insanely restrictive, low-calorie diet. Neither of these sounds appealing to most people, which is part of the reason so many people struggle to lose weight in the first place. There’s always the option of trying out a fat […]
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