Sports & Fitness

As you prep for the next day, you may be wondering “When should I fit in my workout?” and “When is the best time to work out?” Here is a guide to help you get your workout in during the optimum time of day. WHAT SCIENCE SAYS ABOUT OPTIMUM WORKOUT TIME OF DAY The truth […]

Marathon. 26.2 miles…if those words make your heart beat faster, it is probably for one of two reasons. Either the thought of running such a long distance terrifies you or maybe it excites you and you’re thinking about doing it. Read on for some tips and tricks to get started from the psychological, physical, and

You’ve been crushing your workouts lately. You’re seeing results, you’re feeling good and your pre-workout seems to be doing the trick. Pre-workout supplements are popular for a reason—but how exactly do they work? Different ingredients offer different benefits, but ultimately, they all accomplish the same goal: helping you work out harder and longer. Here are

Key Takeaways Whether training for a 10K, a marathon or a long-distance cycling event, keeping your body in top shape is important to protect it from injury and promote faster recovery. Most endurance athletes know that along with training, proper nutrition and hydration is imperative. When you are deep into a grueling training schedule, finding

When it comes to getting the most out of your pre-workout supplements, timing is everything. If you’re putting in the effort to find the right supplements to enhance your goals, make sure you’re best leveraging their effects. That means understanding when and why to take preworkout supplements. Here’s a timeline to help you get ready for

BODYWEIGHT EXERCISE: WILL IT MEET MY NEEDS? The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends not only 150 minutes of aerobic activity per week, but also muscle-strengthening activities two or more days per week.1 These recommendations stem from the fact that being active both aerobically (cardio) and anaerobically (strength) comes with important health benefits—from cardiovascular health; to

Your pre-workout supplement should make you feel energized, alert and ready for action. If you’re getting tingles or jitters or just feeling a little off, your body may be telling you to switch up your formula. Here are a couple of common pre-workout side effects and how to fix them. Related Reading: Complete Pre-Workout Guide: What It Is,

Scanning workout supplement labels shouldn’t feel like reading a foreign language you never studied in school. From amino acids to creatine, there are common ingredients you should look for but, more importantly, you should understand why you’re looking for them. Knowledge is power, so know your supplement ingredients from A to Z so you understand

There are numerous advantages to working out right when you wake up. Not only does it give you energy for the rest of your day, but you get it over and done with, which frees up your evenings for other activities. For some people, popping out of bed at 5 a.m. to hit the gym

HOW DO ARGININE & CITRULLINE PRODUCE NITRIC OXIDE? If you’ve ever taken a pre-workout, chances are you’ve heard of arginine, citrulline or sodium nitrate. One or all of these ingredients are commonly featured in formulas that claim to increase nitric oxide production and boost performance. But how does this actually work? Read on to learn how these