Nutrition

What is Creatine

What is Creatine? Creatine is a muscle and strength building supplement that has been used for years, unlike 98% of supplements, it’s been proven to  work. Like, actually work,  there are at least 700 studies that have confirmed it safe for human consumption without any deleterious side effects. So yes, you’re right in thinking that creatine …

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How much do you need to eat in order to be healthy and Fit

How much do you need to eat in order to be healthy and Fit   When you think too much about counting calories, meal timing, fasting and leaving on water alone may seriously hinder your progress in starting to eat healthy An average woman needs to eat about 2000 calories per day to maintain, and 1500 calories to lose one …

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Eight Essential Sports Nutrition supplements

Fitness has, thanks to greater nutritional awareness, which has changed dramatically over the last decade. Though it retains an intense focus on training, nutritional supplements have crept into the diet of even the least casual gym goers. From protein supplements to amino acids, the language and detail of targeted nutrition supplementation have become commonplace. But …

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Delayed onset of muscle soreness (Doms)

Sore Muscles? Don’t Stop Exercising Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), also called muscle fever, is the pain and stiffness felt in muscles several hours to days after unaccustomed or strenuous exercise. The soreness is felt most strongly 24 to 72 hours after the exercise. It is thought to be caused by eccentric (lengthening) exercise, which causes microtrauma to the muscle fibers. After such exercise, the muscle adapts …

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MAKE YOUR OWN ISOTONIC SPORTS DRINK

The best type of drink to combine re-hydration with energy available for athletes is the isotonic sports drink. WHICH WILL ENHANCE PERFORMANCE? ·         4g sugar per 100ml which is 4% carbohydrates ·         This sugar should be in simple form ·         Th e fastest absorbed is glucose or sucrose with maltodestrin ·         A small amount of …

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