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When You Should Eat After A Cardio Workout (And When You Shouldn’t)

When You Should Eat After A Cardio Workout (And When You Shouldn’t)

27/02/19
No two workouts are created equal. As different workouts can tax different areas of your body, it’s important to not only know which nutrients you should eat which will sufficiently refuel your body (depending on the type of workout completed) but also, when you should refuel post-workout. In today’s article, we’ll look at cardio-based workouts […]
Stress and weight gain

Stress and weight gain

21/09/23
The link between stress and weight gain is complex and can vary from person to person based on several individual factors. However, there are several mechanisms through which stress can contribute to weight gain: Emotional eating: Many people turn to food to cope with stress, which can lead to overconsumption of calories. Sugary, fatty, and […]
Part 2-How To Build Muscle By Calculating Daily Protein and Fat Intakes

Part 2-How To Build Muscle By Calculating Daily Protein and Fat Intakes

14/12/18
In the first post in this series, we explain the first step in building muscle, which is calculating your caloric surplus – up and beyond your daily maintenance caloric intake level – that’s necessary for you to gain muscle at the rate that you want. In this article, we take things further, and break down […]
Get Motivated With Mantras

Get Motivated With Mantras

10/01/19
Getting fit and staying fit requires a certain amount of discipline. In the quest for fitness, many people focus on the obvious: nutrition, exercise and weight training, dieting – the usual suspects. One of the more overlooked aspects of getting fit is the mental component involved. Motivation is key is goals are to be reached, […]
A Sedentary Lifestyle Is More Dangerous Than Heart Disease, Diabetes And Smoking

A Sedentary Lifestyle Is More Dangerous Than Heart Disease, Diabetes And Smoking

06/03/19
It’s common knowledge that exercise does a body good. Previous studies have demonstrated that exercise contributes to increasing longevity. But a recent study conducted by the Cleveland Clinic and published in October 2018, illustrates the true value of exercise: according the senior author of the study and a clinic’s cardiologist, a sedentary lifestyle is more […]
The Truth About Protein Supplements : Muscle Building Or Fat Gaining?

The Truth About Protein Supplements : Muscle Building Or Fat Gaining?

13/03/19
Protein shakes, and other protein supplements, are ubiquitous. They’re sold at fitness centers, nutrition stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, and online. It’s common practice to down a protein shake at the gym, or at home following a workout. Protein supplements hold promise that they’ll optimize muscle-building, which ties in neatly with the premise that weight training […]
Part 3-Building Muscle By Calculating Daily Carbohydrates Intake

Part 3-Building Muscle By Calculating Daily Carbohydrates Intake

17/12/18
In our previous posts, we looked at the surprisingly technical process of building muscle by first calculating optimal daily caloric intake levels, and determining the necessary daily amount of protein and fat necessary to reach your target goal. In this article, we’ll tell you how to meet your daily carbohydrate intake level. As a reminder, […]
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