Category: NUTRITION

There are so many different ways to count calories. People often wonder, do you weigh your meat before or after you cook it? What really counts as carbohydrates? Do I count the carbs in the vegetables I eat? What about the thumb rule for fat? Different books and trainers are telling you to do different things. So naturally, many questions arise when we consider managing calories and macros.

Most importantly, everyone is making an attempt to measure …

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As we become more aware of the value of a healthy lifestyle, understanding what our bodies need is at the top of our lists. This is where supplements come into play. And it is critical to understand supplements and how they work. Nowadays, supplements have become more of a norm. The reason being, because more people are making them an essential component of their life. These supplements are used to enhance your overall well-being. They do this through having different …

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If you have ever tried to follow your macros and diet plan, you know how difficult it can be to be 100% accurate. Especially if you want to eat something besides chicken, rice, broccoli and eggs.

Most of us have families, like to eat out every now and then, and simply do not have the desire to live like a caveman to “hit our macros.” While at the same time wanting to be healthy and achieve our fitness goals. This …

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When speaking of nutrition strategies, low carb and high carb diets have been getting most of the attention. With higher carb diets gaining more and more popularity recently. Protein on the other hand, has generally been spread equally throughout the day without too much change.

In today’s article we are taking a step further, and explaining why you should drastically change and design your nutrition program as your training and lifestyle changes.

Simply creating a nutrition plan based on the …

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When it comes to maximizing workout performance, many athletes and fitness enthusiasts turn to pre-workout supplements. These products are designed to enhance energy, focus, and endurance during exercise, allowing you to push through tough workouts and achieve your fitness goals. Among the myriad of exercises that may benefit from an optimized training session are Skull Crushers, an effective isolation exercise for enhancing triceps strength and definition. In this blog, we’ll explore the various aspects of pre-workout supplements, their ingredients, and …

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After an intense workout, especially when lifting heavy objects like barbells, the importance of post-workout recovery cannot be overstated. Recovery is a vital part of any training regimen, as it allows your body to heal, rebuild, and prepare for the next workout. Understanding the recovery process, including the essential practices and principles behind it, can significantly enhance your performance. In this blog post, we will dive into the intricacies of post-workout recovery, exploring its significance and answering the question: how …

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