Pre-Workout Supplements: Are They Natural? Ingredients, Risks, and Safe Choices
Most reputable pre-workout supplements are considered "natty" as they contain legal, non-banned ingredients, though vigilance is needed for ...
By Hart
Category: Sports Nutrition
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Creatine: Why You May Feel Weaker After Stopping and How to Manage
Feeling weaker after discontinuing creatine is primarily due to the loss of increased intracellular water retention and a reduction in the immediate e...
By Alex
Energy Gels for Cycling: When to Fuel, How Much, and Best Practices
For optimal cycling performance, begin consuming energy gels approximately 45-60 minutes into moderate to long rides, and continue every 30-45 minutes...
By Alex
Amino Acids: Their Role in Muscle Repair, Growth, and Recovery
Amino acids, particularly essential and branched-chain types, are crucial for muscle repair and regeneration after exercise by driving muscle protein ...
By Hart
Pre-Workout Shakes: Understanding, Usage, and Safety
Pre-workout shakes enhance exercise performance when consumed 30-60 minutes before training, requiring precise dosing, awareness of ingredients, and c...
By Alex
Creatine and Belly Fat: Separating Myth from Fact
Creatine supplementation primarily leads to intracellular water retention within muscle cells, which can cause a temporary increase in scale weight an...
By Hart
Tomato Juice for Runners: Benefits, Considerations, and Practical Use
Tomato juice can be a beneficial addition to a runner's diet, particularly for post-exercise recovery, due to its rich antioxidant profile and essenti...
By Alex
Beta-Alanine: Contraindications, Side Effects, and Safe Use
Beta-alanine should be avoided by individuals with pre-existing medical conditions, those on specific medications, pregnant or breastfeeding women, an...
By Alex
Cricket: Fueling, Hydration, and Recovery for Optimal Energy
Maintaining optimal energy in cricket involves strategic pre-match fueling, in-game hydration and nutrition, and robust post-match recovery to sustain...
By Jordan
