You HATE time out of the gym, I know just what you're like.  Despite the fact it might actually be doing you good, you generally can't get your head around it. And don't worry, you're not alone.  I'll be quick: I want to present you with a bullet-proof and scientifically backed tip to prevent a cold, so you can stay in the gym where you belong. And it's this: sleep. In...

  There's nothing like a solid pre-workout - we've all had our splendid sessions after consuming any one of the variety of brands available. And as I've always said, you can be sure as soon as one stimulant is banned, with the company even facing massive legal implications as I've reported about here before, another stimulant is out before those responsible for finding...

I'll cut to the chase because I know your time is limited - but you might want to experiment with beetroot juce ahead of your next workout!  In a new study, beetroot juice has been found to improve performance in male and female national-level kayakers (1). Six male kayakers and five male kayakers were given a 70ml and 140ml beetroot shot respectively before a 500m...

  l'll get through this quickly because you might be on your way to the gym - but caffeine timing can be quite important! I've told you about how awesome coffee is before, and here's something else pertaining to it that you can add to your list. One study examined the timing on three different methods of caffeine intake: caffeine pills, coffee or cola...

    Creatine. Just say the word, and most know what you're talking about. It's the most researched supplement on earth and it's terrific, because it works.  But now, the humble nitrogenous organic acid may just do more than help us train harder and grow more muscle - it might just play an important role in healing fatty liver disease. Creatine supplementation as a possible new therapeutic approach for fatty...

  Let me just deliver the good news - you CAN get the benefits of beta-alanine without the "tingles" if you really hate how they feel! It's a common side effect of beta-alanine. You slam it down and you're ready to rock. But you feel some tingles....and wonder what the hell it is. Some love it, others can't stand it. Beta-alanine is one of...

  It's not uncommon to hear people claim that only 30 grams of protein can be absorbed in one meal. But as popular as this "truth" is, there's no solid data to back it up as a fact! A common question asked by lifters and the health concious is: how much protein can be absorbed in one meal? So let's take a look at...

  There's no question caffeine plays a role in fat loss... Whilst it's not MASSIVE it certainly does help as I've written about here.  As I always point out to you, if your diet is not on point then supplements or fat burning aids are useless! As far as green tea goes, the science is mixed. But a new study has combined both caffeine and green tea together...

One supplement company is going to need more than a pre-workout to get through some of these charges... Many criminal charges and civil injunctions have been filed against 117 makers and/or distributors of dietary supplements, considered potentially dangerous. U.S. government agencies have announced that one of the compaies is USPlabs, which sold the popular pre-workout powder Jack3d. The investigation has been carried out by the U.S. Food and...