There’s something the fitness community never talks about. When I was working on my fitness, eating a strict diet, and following a workout schedule, this one component of my health flew under the radar. I was bloated, plateauing, and getting stomach pains. What was wrong? When I got it checked out, it turns out I wasn’t …
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Vitamins are often overlooked. The western diet is notorious for being void of actual nutrients, after all. In fact, studies suggest that nearly 1/3 of the American population is at risk of various vitamin deficiencies. That leads to a whole host of issues by themselves such as higher risk of various disease, immune disorders, and hormonal issues. …
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Regardless of if you are new to strength training, or you have been at it for awhile, you could be wondering how you can better improve your gains. Our bodies are built to exist in equilibrium. That means, they do their best to be efficient with a balance between building new tissue and removing old …
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Contrary to popular belief, fat is actually good for you. Or, it can be good for you. It all depends on what kind of fat you are eating. In fact, healthy fatty foods are essential to your overall health and are necessary for the absorption of certain vitamins from other foods you eat. Here, we …
66.7% of overweight individuals have tried methods of fat loss in the past. If you’ve ever put on a few extra pounds, you’ve likely followed the same fate. There are so many myths and stories passed around about fat loss. For those who are trying to lose weight, these fat loss myths can hinder weight loss …
One common mistake that people make when they start exercising is to neglect their post-workout recovery. But neglecting proper recovery while pushing too hard can take a serious toll on your body. That’s why it’s important to know how to adjust your diet and take care of your body after a workout. Here are the most …
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If you look at the broad picture, culture leads to nutritional deficiencies. Most people living in the United States don’t meet the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for many nutrients. That includes athletes and the average Joe, alike. Ultra-processed foods have replaced nutrient-dense foods. These healthy foods include fruits and vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts, …
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Childhood obesity is a global epidemic with staggering statistics. According to the World Health Organization, in 2016 340 million children age 5-19 were obese. In 2020, 39 million children around the world under the age of 5 were considered obese. Numbers like these can be discouraging to those of us trying to bring our love …
Pre-Workouts are a dime a dozen these days. Every supplement company makes them, and it is hard to tell the good from the bad. Some give you the tingles, others give you the shakes. The decent ones, however, focus on giving you energy while reducing the unpleasant side effects that so many brands suffer from. …
Shatter SX-7 Revolution Pre-Workout: A No Frills Review Read More »
Admittedly, the energy drink market is a bit saturated. There are a ton of manufacturers out there and the competition has gotten a bit stale. Setting aside the overall marketing and exterior design, a ton of energy drinks are the same dang thing. Gratuitous amounts of caffeine. The results are pretty useful for most people, …
Everyone has days where they are struggling more than usual to get going, especially in the gym. In fact, an entire industry has grown up around that idea. Pre-workouts are as prevalent in fitness circles these days, as protein shakes are. With all of the pre-workouts available, what differentiates the C4 line? Is C4 Extreme …
Creatine. It’s one of those things that are weirdly misunderstood, especially by beginners or those new to the world of nutritional supplementation. Creatine has a reputation in some circles of being some sort of a “steroid.” Even more experienced athletes may distort it’s abilities and how it actually works; falling victim to ‘bro-science.’ People are …
People are always looking for a quick way to lose weight or to reduce the likelihood of disease and illness. Naturally, when people heard about the ketogenic diets ability to provide massive results quickly, they jumped on it without necessarily realizing the impact it may have on their gym routines. While the diet has shown …
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If anyone asked me to recommend a pre-workout, I would point to Cellucor C4. I literally cannot say enough good things about it. The ingredients really seem to work for me. As someone who caffeine doesn’t affect too much, this stuff is a gold mine. The energy it provides at 5 am are nothing short …
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