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Dr Stacy Sims PhD: Should you exercise on your period?

Dr Stacy Sims, PhD Dr Stacy Sims, PhD, is an exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionise exercise nutrition and performance for women. She has published more than 70 peer-reviewed papers, and authored female-focused performance optimisation books, Roar, and Next Level, which challenge the existing dogma around exercise, nutrition, and health for women.…

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What is a Ski Erg and should you use one?

It’s said you can’t reinvent the wheel, but can you when it's a flywheel. The Ski Erg machine, invented by world-leading indoor rowing machine company Concept2 in response to skiers mounting its rowers vertically on walls so they could train inside in the off-season, has emerged as one of the most popular and rewarding types…

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Turn your health and fitness passion project into a brand new career

Steven Rinaldi Steven Rinaldi is the founder and CEO of PRIMAL STRENGTH, a designer and manufacturer of high-end and innovative weight training equipment for both commercial and residential gyms, and one of the UK's fastest growing fitness companies. Visit primalstrength.com. Build a fitness business from strength to strength For Steven Rinaldi, the path to becoming…

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What are protein gummies and do you need them?

If you want to build lean muscle mass, get stronger and recover faster, you need to ensure you eat enough protein. Established products such as protein powders and protein bars have been joined by new innovations, such as protein water and now, protein gummies. Capitalising on the high consumer demand for gummy dietary supplements…

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What is protein water and do you need it?

If you want to build bigger, stronger and more defined muscles then you need to ensure you eat enough protein. Protein powders and bars have long been favoured options for increasing intake of this essential macronutrient, but there’s a new product making waves in this sports nutrition space: protein water. It’s become the go-to option…

June 2, 20240Comments

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What is S23 SARM and is it safe?

In the never-ending quest for physical perfection and optimal performance, pro bodybuilders, elite athletes and regular Joe’s will always seek new and innovative ways to get ahead. Among the array of every-more popular performance-enhancing compounds, made attractive by social media and more accessible through online chemists, stand Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) have gained notable…

May 22, 20240Comments

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Grenade Oreo review: Does this new protein bar explode with taste?

Vacuum cleaners and Hoover. Hot tubs and Jacuzzi. Plastic containers and Tupperware. Fake grass and Astroturf. Disposable pens and Biro. When a brand becomes not only synonymous for a product but the name by which it’s best known, it’s achieved something very special. Now we can add to that household name list "protein bars and…

May 12, 20240Comments

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Nocco review: the no-bull energy drink that out-muscles bigger rivals

In the fast-paced and highly-competitive sports nutrition arena, a number of once-niche brands with small but loyal audiences have made the transition to mass-market products thanks to their perceived health, wellbeing and performance benefits. Of the greatest success stories, greens powder AG1 and protein bar behemoth Grenade have blazed a trail for other specialist supplements…

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Stan Efferding: build muscle, burn fat and perform at your full potential

Stan Efferding Stan Efferding is known as the world’s strongest bodybuilder, being both a world record holding powerlifter and an IFBB professional bodybuilder. He is a leading authority on performance nutrition, and is the founder of The Vertical Diet, a performance-based nutritional framework. He has consulted with hundreds of elite athletes across multiple sports. Follow…

April 29, 20240Comments

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Muscle mistakes: what everyone gets wrong when training for size and strength

Jordan Shallow Jordan Shallow, DC, is a chiropractor, strength and conditioning coach, powerlifter and co-founder of Pre-Script and RX'D RADIO. He works with teams, athletes, and companies all over the world, lecturing, coaching and consulting on applied biomechanics, sports performance, and injury risk management. He currently lives in Miami, Florida. Follow him on Instagram and…

April 22, 20240Comments

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