Whether you’re looking to knock off a few pounds or pack on some mass, you could be a novice to fitness or a “beast” at it, you’ve definitely been hit with “eat more protein”, as the magic pill to get your ideal body. If it were that easy, we’d all be walking around with washboard abs. Nutrition, seemingly easy, is actually a very intricate science. Individuals, whether sedentary or active,... Continue Reading 

With a myriad of supplements available in the market, the search for ones to improve athletic performance and aid in recovery continues to run strong. At this point, BCAA’s or Branched Chain Amino Acids, surface as a strong contender in the supplement game. Comprising mainly three essential amino acids, namely Leucine, Isoleucine and Valine in a 2:1:1 ratio, BCAA supplements have been shown to stimulate protein synthesis and also prevent... Continue Reading 

You’ve spent months training for the upcoming marathon(s). Early mornings, long distances, sore calves. You’ve done the training bit. So you definitely want to get the most out of race day. Whether you’re a novice or a pro-marathoner, you want to show up at the starting line fully prepared. Hitting The Wall For the sake of simplicity, we’re going to run with the example of a car. Think... Continue Reading 

For those of us absolutely obsessed with training, taking a rest day can seem like a curse. We could be done for the week, finished with our recovery drinks and our training plan calls for a rest day the next day. But we don’t want to be stuck inside, we want to stay active. What should we do? The universal solution seems to be: REST But that doesn’t... Continue Reading 

You’d think that having a six-pack is the epitome of a strong core. Truth is, having washboard abs isn’t necessarily an indicator of real, brute core strength. We see those “ripped dudes” at the gym or those ravishing fitness models on magazine covers and envy shows up. “ I want a flat stomach, “ I want toned legs, ” “How fast can I get my dream body.” Aesthetics becomes... Continue Reading