Sports Nutrition Articles - Bodybuilding Weight Training & Fitness

Consumers are becoming savvier with what they’re putting in their bodies and with the higher demand there are increasing numbers of people leaning towards the direction of natural, healthy and organic

Most serious trainers realise that proper recovery is critical for health and fitness. Having proper rest allows your body’s system to adapt to the stresses of training and hopefully you become strong

Natural Flavours is a common term you find in many products but it is not a term that all are familiar with. Product developers today almost need to be experienced or trained in the nutritional proper

Given that most of us live a busy life and are constantly surrounded by a fast-paced environment, we are all looking for convenient and easy solutions to help us lose weight and stay healthy...

Vegans should aim for a calorie surplus whereby your calorie intake exceeds the number of calories you use in a day. Weight gain is mostly a matter of calorie expenditure vs. intake...

Many follow the guidelines of how to achieve the ultimate lean look but for some people they still cannot achieve their desired goal. Many may assume that it is fat, but it may just be excess water...

Fasting diets have become increasingly popular over the last few years as a quick way to support fat and weight loss. Still others are taking on these diets as a way to live longer and boost...

Genetic testing for fitness, building muscle, performance, fat burning and weight management. It sounds like science fiction, but these days, you can find out how your DNA might just affect how you...

Learn about the myths in supplement advertising. A comprehensive article explaining the tricks & myths used by disreputable advertisers who target & market to unsuspecting male & female consumers...

In what is considered one of the most significant food labelling changes in the past two decades, ‘Nutrition Facts’ panels on all US food products will now be required to include the amount of...

Lactose intolerance is one of the most common food intolerances known. Producing distention and gas in the small intestine, lactose intolerance is also one of the most widely accepted types of...

Finding it hard to meet your fitness goals? The problem might lie in your own habits which might be affecting your ability to succeed. We take a look at 5 of the biggest exercise personas and how...

Sports scientists and researchers are experts when it comes to glycogen use in endurance athletes such as cyclists and runners. But they know relatively little when it comes to team sports,...

Some things are common sense. Like the notion of getting a good night’s sleep before an event. Not drinking after a workout would seemingly be another common sense practice. But the great thing...

Getting your abs to show is probably the holy grail for a lot of trainers out there. One of the most common complaints though during the quest for abs is that the lower abdominal muscles are always...

Does gluten make you fat or gain weight? We take a look at what exactly gluten is, the difference between gluten intolerance, coeliac disease and gluten sensitivity as well as the gluten free diets...

What happens to lean body mass when cutting calories by 40% ramp up protein intake and exercise a lot? That’s the question researchers from McMaster University in Canada were trying to answer is...

Beef protein has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity in recent times and the latest findings of a study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition will do nothing to...

The science of hydration has evolved considerably and quite dramatically in the last decade or so. When it comes to hydration, most people consider it an important aspect of exercise and...

What are some of the biggest food and ingredient trends in the health and supplements industry? We take a look at emerging new health foods and what you can expect to see in some of your meals and...

What's it like to build muscle over 40? We take a look at factors affecting muscle growth as you age and provide tips on how to be building muscle when you're over 40. Focusing on weight training...

As you age, building muscle becomes much harder for a variety of reasons. These range from ageing related biological and physiological changes to your body, environmental changes such as the...

Certified gluten-free protein supplements are increasingly popular nowadays to the extent that one has to wonder if there has been a dramatic increase in the incidence of celiac disease. However,...

Have you ever tried to lose weight and failed? Perhaps you've decided to reduce your body fat percentage this year? Well pay close attention, because we're going to look at the top reasons why...

A new study has sought to provide assurance that a very high protein intake (i.e. >3g/kg/day) in individuals undergoing regular resistance exercise is safe. What makes the study particularly...

A study of competitive triathletes has provided the first concrete evidence of performance improvement when using a periodised carbohydrate intake pattern called ‘"Sleep Low". In a nutshell the...

What if people’s blood sugar response to a meal was more influenced by the individuals genetics and microbiota (i.e. collective mass of microorganisms in the gut) than the food itself. Moreover,...

We all know that protein is the best macro for any bodybuilder, trainer and athlete. It’s vital for helping us build muscle, lose fat, stay lean, improve recovery and support performance. Studies...

Unless your genetically gifted, losing weight and being ripped and toned can be an incredibly tough goal to achieve. But you can make things easier for yourself with some simple tips and tricks...

Anthocyanins are a group of water soluble pigments found in most types of plant. They are responsible for the bright blues, purples and reds found in many fruits, vegetables and flowers...

Black rice, also known as purple rice and forbidden rice, has been around for thousands of years, but has recently risen the ranks in popularity to the point where people are calling it a superfood...

What is Matcha? Matcha is a high quality, finely ground green tea, notable for its characteristic bright green colour. It is consumed as a beverage and also used as a natural colouring and...

Fermentation is a metabolic process through which bacteria and yeast convert sugars and starches in food and drink items into acids and alcohols. It is a process that helps to produce a lot of...

Wheat germ is a component of the wheat grain. It is considered a by-product in the manufacture of white flour but it is retained in whole grain flour, and it is responsible for some of its...

Macronutrient or macros is a type of food or nutrient which is consumed in large quantities in the diet. Overall, there are 3 core macronutrients including carbohydrates, proteins and fats and...

What is Agave? Agave syrup, or agave nectar, is an alternative sweetener produced from the sap of the agave plant. Agave is very high in fructose, the simple sugar found in fruit. Fructose does not...

Planning a good hardgainer diet is the most time consuming, but most important part of succeeding in gaining muscle and mass. You can workout as intense and with as much volume as possible, but if...

Muscletech’s Clear Muscle is the latest supplement from their ultra popular Performance Series of supplements. Touted as one of the strongest muscle building supplements ever released from the...

Ther term "amino acid" is used to describe a class of compound containing both an amino group and an organic acid. Amino acids have a huge variety of roles that support health and wellbeing, and...

Fish oil has long been praised for its many benefits. These most notably include improving cardiovascular health by lowering triglycerides and blood pressure, and easing the pain and inflammation...

Fish oil is extracted from oily fish like Salmon, Mackerel and Cod, and as is the case with many supplements which are derived directly from edible sources, it is widely known as a very safe and...

Protein is an essential nutrient needed for growth and repair, and for the manufacture of essential functional and structural components within the body, including the muscles. The amount of...

Traditionally recognised as the ‘fast’ and ‘slow’ proteins of the sports nutrition world, whey and casein are the two pillar proteins of sport supplements. But which one is better for putting on...

Creatine is often considered by the training and sports science community as one of the most powerful and effective supplements there are. In fact, creatine can be said to be truly the ‘best...

Virgin coconut oil is the name given to oil extracted from fresh (i.e. within 24 hours) coconut palms (Cocos nucifera L.) by wet processing with minimal heat exposure....

What is Coconut Oil? Coconut oil as its name suggests comes from coconut palms or Cocos nucifera. It is often referred to as copra oil, because copra is the name given to the dried meat, or...

One of the most noticeable trends over the past few years is the increasing popularity of functional nutrition. As superfoods slowly edge their way into the mainstream, people are dosing up on...

L-Carnitine is arguably one of the oldest and most popular single-ingredient supplements in the sport of bodybuilding, having been around for some 3 decades. In contrast, its acetylated form,...

Even for the average fitness enthusiast, the term ketone or ketone body may not mean much. There are some who associate it with the highly popularised “ketogenic diet” (also called Atkins...

Protein is the word – and the macronutrient - on everyone's lips at the moment. Bodybuilders and athletes have long known the benefits of a protein rich diet for performance, power and lean muscle...