Whether it's for bodybuilding, strength training or endurance. Hitting the gym in an effort to gain muscle can be hard work. You've put in the hours training, so it only makes sense to get your nutrition plan right, right? Studies have shown that altering the diet can have a profound effect on how amateur athletes perform during exercise. Nutrition author, Melvin H Williams … [Read more...]
What to Eat Before a Workout: Performance and Recovery
Making sure you have the right nutrients in your body prior to exercise can make a big difference in the way you perform. You'll feel stronger with extended performance, along with improved recovery. As science is now beginning to highlight... what we eat seriously impacts exercise performance, such as how we can recover and perform, including our flexibility. One study … [Read more...]
Breakfast Ideas For Athletes: Quick and Easy Recipes
Eating a nutritious breakfast can set your day on the right path, from an increase in performance to enhanced muscle building and extended focus throughout the day - among other benefits which you'll discover in this article. https://youtu.be/n4EaUvxY_LY You may have heard it once or twice, the aged old saying 'breakfast is the most important meal of the day'. This may, … [Read more...]
Vitamins and Minerals: Why Athletes Need More
Vitamins and minerals are easily lost through exercise via sweat, urination, and an increased metabolism. This accelerates the loss of water-soluble elements needed for optimal health and sports performance - increasing the requirements for athletes and active people. You may have seen it on the back of supplement packets - 100% and beyond of the recommended daily allowance. … [Read more...]
L-Citrulline Pre-Workout Benefits
L-citrulline (also known as just citrulline) is a sport enhancing supplement that boosts energy levels, reduces recovery time, and increases nutrient delivery into the muscles by increasing nitric oxide production - while improving growth hormone levels. https://youtu.be/nEzB6ENgs-I So, what is citrulline exactly? Citrulline is an amino acid and also the precursor to … [Read more...]
