Tag: Muscle

For years, the strength training and fitness communities have spoken openly about the benefits of creatine for gaining body mass and building muscle. Meanwhile, many people have used creatine in an effort to boost their athletic performance. Yet despite being one of the most commonly used nutritional supplements, there are...

There are two sides to every coin. And in the case of exercise, that couldn’t be more true. Yet, when the topic of cardio vs strength training comes up in conversation, it seems like most people believe you’re either in one corner or the other. But, are there actual benefits...

All the praise protein receives is for good reason. Protein is one of the OG macronutrients. (Carbohydrates and fats are the other two.) It grows and repairs muscle (#gains), keeps your metabolism humming and curbs your appetite. But amongst all this talk, this thought has likely crossed your mind: “How...

Carbohydrates continue to be a hot topic in the world of nutrition. Both low-carb and ketogenic (keto) diets rely on specific macronutrient ratios to achieve a state of ketosis. But if heavily restricting carbs sounds too extreme, there is a happy medium: carb cycling. This style of eating gives you...

Caffeine is obviously a major component of coffee, but it’s not the only one by long shot that has a biological effect. If we focus on just the caffeine part of coffee as a central nervous system stimulant, there are some interesting benefits that come to mind, like increased muscle...