The Ultimate Pre-Workout Guide

The Ultimate Pre-Workout Guide

  It should be no surprise that pre-workouts are a staple supplement for many in the fitness community. Let's face it, many of us, at one point or another, simply came across the supplement aisle at our grocery or supplement store and picked the pre-workout with...

The Ultimate Protein Guide

The Ultimate Protein Guide

  By now most of us know the importance of protein when it comes to adding muscle mass and progressively getting stronger. What many people struggle with, however, is the amount and type of protein they should be consuming and why it's important. Below you'll...

Is Ibuprofen Use Hindering Gains?

Is Ibuprofen Use Hindering Gains?

  It's tough to imagine a world without the pain-relieving, fever-reducing and anti-inflammatory properties of common NSAIDs such as Ibuprofen. As widespread as they are in their use, what role do they play in the weight lifting community?     What are...

Animal Protein vs. Plant Protein: Which should I consume?

Animal Protein vs. Plant Protein: Which should I consume?

  You're at a gas station and decide to get a quick protein snack. You have beef jerky on one hand and peanuts on the other, but which should you get? As an athlete or someone who is looking to increase strength and muscle mass, you may be wondering what...

8 Health Benefits of Prebiotics and Probiotics

8 Health Benefits of Prebiotics and Probiotics

Bacteria: *Literally Existing* Human: *squirts hand sanitizer*   Although it may seem like humanity has been in a never ending war with bacteria, we actually exist through our participation in this symbiotic relationship.  These bacteria and other microorganisms...

Best Way to Use Creatine for Enhanced Athletic Performance 

Best Way to Use Creatine for Enhanced Athletic Performance 

  Whether your goal is to build more muscle, get stronger, or both, you may want to consider creatine - one of the only supplements, that through the scientific literature, repeatedly lives up to the claim as one of the best supplements currently available....

REVIEW: MyProtein Clear Whey Isolate

REVIEW: MyProtein Clear Whey Isolate

  If you had the option to choose one supplement to help you put on lean muscle mass which would you choose? If you said protein powder, you’re on the right track. In the midst of hundreds of companies pushing their own protein powder claiming their taste is...

COVID-19: Should I Take Supplements?

COVID-19: Should I Take Supplements?

  People all over the world are continuously encouraged by experts to exercise and eat well during the COVID-19 pandemic.  As a result, hordes of people have rushed to the store to buy any supplements such as vitamins, minerals, probiotics and even antioxidants...

Best 2020 Antioxidant Supplements

Best 2020 Antioxidant Supplements

  Antioxidants   The word “antioxidant” has a really positive ring to it. Most people often associate it with getting rid of toxins from your body which generates a sense of benefit when consuming them.  This isn’t far from the truth as antioxidants are...

Alkaline Diet: Is it Right For You?

Alkaline Diet: Is it Right For You?

  What is The Alkaline Diet?   The alkaline diet revolves around the idea that consuming alkaline foods instead of acid-forming foods may improve your health. The main purpose of the alkaline diet is to alter your body’s pH value. Essentially, if you consume...