L-Theanine is an amino acid which lowers inflammation, heightens mental alertness post-exercise, and it can also fight-off illness by increasing white blood cell count. https://youtu.be/7ClSDq65u6E The amino acid that's commonly found in green tea and supplements, has been shown to benefit the body and mind in various ways. From gut health to mental alertness. And even - … [Read more...]
L-Theanine: Improve Post-Exercise Mental Alertness
L-Theanine has been shown to improve mental alertness - limiting tiredness post-exercise. This helps to extend focus throughout the day when taking part in earlier workouts. Or even enhanced performance in later training sessions. https://youtu.be/EX22qGR2oRs I've mentioned this in another article on using caffeine post-exercise to increase glycogen re-synthesis. When you use … [Read more...]
Caffeine Post Exercise: Accelerate Your Recovery
Caffeine can stimulate the rate at which glycogen is transported and stored into the muscles - which speeds up recovery post-exercise. It may also aid in lipid release. https://youtu.be/pOmwsX70KkU Inside this article, I'll discuss the benefits of using caffeine post-exercise. Such as, 'how it can speed up your recovery', and 'how much caffeine to use post-workout to get … [Read more...]
Carbohydrates, Glycogen and Post-Workout Recovery
Consuming carbohydrates post-workout can make or break a winning performance. It powers ATP production and promotes faster glycogen re-synthesis, along with enhanced muscle protein synthesis MPS. https://youtu.be/HK01Nv_wzoI Inside this article, I'll discuss the benefits of using carbohydrates post-workout, including how much to use and the pitfalls of having low glycogen … [Read more...]
High Supplement Doses: Why More Isn’t Better
When you're looking to increase lean muscle mass, improve recovery, extend endurance, or give your mind the most benefit by using supplements - taking higher doses isn't always the best option. Whether you've taken too much at once, or you're experiencing acute negative symptoms from taking higher doses over-time, this article will help you to understand why using less (and … [Read more...]
