by admin | Sep 23, 2024 | Nutrition, Nutrition Facts, Other Nutrition
If you’re on a quest for more muscle mass, you’ve probably heard of bulking. As the name suggests, that’s when you force-feed extra calories, usually over a set period, in a concentrated effort to muscle up. There are two major approaches to bulking up: “clean” and...
by admin | Sep 20, 2024 | beta alanine, Nutrition, Nutrition Facts, supplements, Vitamins & Supplements
For its help improving exercise performance, delaying muscular fatigue, and elevating overall endurance, beta-alanine — a key ingredient in Beachbody Performance Energize — has gained attention as a supplement in recent years. But there’s a quirky side effect that...
by admin | Sep 20, 2024 | chicken, Diet Tips, Nutrition, Nutrition Facts, Other Nutrition, protein, protein shake, supplements
There’s an uncomfortable truth about supplementing with protein: It can leave you feeling bloated and gassy — and conspicuous. Protein farts can happen to anyone. Even actor James McAvoy battled the phenomenon while filming scenes with Angelina Jolie on the set...
by admin | Sep 18, 2024 | cramp, electrolytes, hydration, ladder, Nutrition, Nutrition Facts, performance, Sports Nutrition
There’s little more frustrating than being sidelined by a muscle cramp. You’ve built the strength and the mental stamina, but you also need your muscles to perform their best — and that means keeping your muscles from seizing up. Exercise strain and overuse are the...
by admin | Aug 29, 2024 | Nutrition, Nutrition Facts
Our bodies use protein to build and repair muscle (and provide energy and break down food and support growth and development). But if you’re looking for other sources of protein — particularly those that don’t add loads of extra fat and calories — where should you...
by admin | Aug 20, 2024 | Nutrition, Nutrition Facts, Vitamins & Supplements
If you’re looking to build muscle, the benefits of protein shakes are clear: They’re a convenient and dense source of protein and can help you recover faster between workouts. But what if you’re working to shed some pounds? Are protein shakes good for weight loss?...