Sports Nutrition Articles

There is no single best diet for athletes. Everyone’s body and fitness goals are different, which means their sports nutrition needs will be different as well. Overall though, it’s important that your diet includes enough energy and provides the 50-plus nutrients and water that it needs in order to perform at its peak day in and day out. The best way to achieve this is with a combination of healthy foods and supplements. Read more....

Top 12 Sports Nutrition Foods for Body-Building and Fat Burning

Eating a healthy diet is paramount to all, to body-builders it is essential. There is no end to the abundance of vegetables, meats, dry foods and convenience foods on the market that are nutritious and important. The foods I have listed , should be included on a regular basis, as part of your diet, to feed your muscles. Explanations will be given for each food and a rating from 1 to 10 for its muscle-building and fat-burning capabilities.1 being the least effective to 10 being the most anabolic in muscle building and 1 being the least effective to 10 being downright fat- burning. Read more...

Scientists back up greater increases in muscle mass With a protein shake pre and post workout!

This was a story that we had to run with as it is a story that hits the nail on the head when it comes to sports nutrition shakes and there core benefits to muscle growth.

Scientists discover greater increases in muscle mass, strength and a greater drop in body fat, for those who take a protein shake directly before and after a workout. Read more...

Untrue Myths About Sports Nutrition Foods

There are many untrue myths about what you should and shouldn’t do with foods. I have chosen three of the most familiar myths and made it clear, as to why, they are only, myths. Understanding sports nutrition food properties is an important part of building a good physique. I think we can all be guilty of thinking that potatoes should be avoided, or raw vegetables are best and chicken breast is the best part of the chicken, here are a few sports nutrition myths explained and we have written this just to show that food is just as important as sports nutrition supplements. Read more....

Sports Nutrition Supplement Tips  

Knowing what kind of sports supplements to take and when to take them for the best results can be complicated, especially for new users. Fortunately, there are some basic principles that you can follow to help you get the most out of supplements and stay on track with your nutritional program. Read more....

Sports Nutrition Facts you may Not already not know.

Fact: You can live without food for about a month, but only a few days without water. Water is hands down the most important nutrient for your body, especially when you are very active. When you sweat, your body is losing water. That water must be replaced so it’s always a good idea to drink before, during and after your workouts or any strenuous activity. Water is all you need for most workouts. However if you are engaged in an extended workout for 90 minutes or longer, your body will probably benefit from a sports drink, which will help to not only replenish your body’s water supplies but also its electrolytes. Read more....

Sports Nutrition Supplements: Are They Necessary?

In the sports nutrition world, there has been an ongoing debate about whether or not sports nutrition supplements are needed. Many have argued that a healthy diet provides all of the nutrients we need, and that using supplements is simply a waste of money. Unfortunately, many of these arguments ignore the true benefits of using sports nutrition supplements and how, when combined with a healthy diet, they can deliver better overall health than diet alone can provide. Read More....