Maximizing Performance: Nutrition Strategies for Powerlifters on Competition Day
As a sports performance nutritionist, I understand the intricate relationship between nutrition and peak performance, especially for...
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Layla Daniel
- Apr 14
- 9 min
Is your non-stim pre workout rubbish?
We’ll dive into the key ingredients to look for when selecting a stimulant-free pre-workout tailored specifically for powerlifters.
Layla Daniel
- Feb 4
- 11 min
SLEEP OPTIMISATION FOR STRENGTH ATHLETES AND PHYSIQUE COMPETITORS
SLEEP CONSIDERATIONS FOR ATHLETES From the perspective of a strength athlete, acute performance is particularly relevant when we look at...
Layla Daniel
- Dec 2, 2023
- 11 min
The Impact of Sleep on Performance: A Nutritionist's Guide to Sleep Hygiene for Strength Athletes
We delve into the intricate relationship between sleep and athletic performance, offering insights and practical tips for optimizing sleep.
Layla Daniel
- Oct 4, 2023
- 3 min
Banned Substances in Supplements - How easy is it to spot them?
Would you be able to identify a banned substance in your pre-workout?
Unified Strength Methods
- Nov 29, 2021
- 3 min
How useful is glucosamine sulphate?
WHAT IS GLUCOSAMINE? Have you had literally any form of issue with your joints? I’d be surprised if you haven’t heard of or had...
Unified Strength Methods
- Nov 8, 2021
- 4 min
MAKING GAINS WITH YOUR EYES CLOSED
So we all know good quality and quantity of sleep is vital for recovery and performance for pretty much every athlete out there. Non...
Unified Strength Methods
- Oct 25, 2021
- 5 min
What are micronutrients?
Micronutrients are nutrients required in smaller quantities than macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins etc.), including vitamins...
Unified Strength Methods
- Oct 11, 2021
- 3 min
WHAT IS LION'S MANE?
Lion's Mane, also known as Yamabushitake or Hericium erinaceus, is a dietary mushroom that grows on old or dead broadleaf trees that can...
Unified Strength Methods
- Oct 4, 2021
- 2 min
WHAT IS HORDENINE?
Hordenine (N,N-dimethyltyramine) is an adrenergic-like compound found in a variety of foods and has been investigated for its fat-burning...
Unified Strength Methods
- Sep 27, 2021
- 3 min
ALCOHOL AND TRAINING - WHAT’S THE DAMAGE?
Aside from the obvious effects of alcohol on our performance, there are a few other factors to consider when weighing up the cost vs....
Unified Strength Methods
- Sep 13, 2021
- 3 min
BODY WEIGHT FLUCTUATIONS IN DIETING PHASES
Our body weight fluctuates daily even with consistent nutrition, tracking and eating the same macros every day. Long term changes in body...
Unified Strength Methods
- Aug 30, 2021
- 2 min
WHAT is a NOOTROPIC?
Nootropics are a group of supplements that are taken primarily for their effects on our brains. Generally the term refers to any natural...
Unified Strength Methods
- Aug 2, 2021
- 3 min
WHAT IS CAFFEINE?
Caffeine is a widely used stimulatory compound extracted from coffee beans but can also be synthesised in a lab. Habitual caffeine use...
Unified Strength Methods
- Jul 5, 2021
- 2 min
WHAT ARE BCAAS?
What the hell are BCAAs? Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) are three essential amino acids that contribute towards muscle growth....
Unified Strength Methods
- Jun 7, 2021
- 2 min
WHAT IS L-Carnitine
L-Carnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid found in animal tissue (meat products). It can be acetylated to produce...
Unified Strength Methods
- May 24, 2021
- 2 min
WHAT IS BITTER ORANGE?
Bitter orange a.k.a. P-synephrine or Citrus Aurantium comes from a tree native to Asia. The peel, flower, leaf, fruit, and fruit juice...
Unified Strength Methods
- May 10, 2021
- 2 min
WHAT IS BETA ALANINE?
Beta-alanine is a modified version of the amino acid alanine. It’s a non-essential amino acid so can be made in the body. Large doses of...
Unified Strength Methods
- Apr 26, 2021
- 4 min
DOES CREATINE MAKE YOU ‘HOLD WATER’?
We’ve previously covered what creatine does, what benefits it provides to performance and muscle mass, how it is used in the body, but...
Unified Strength Methods
- Mar 29, 2021
- 5 min
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A PRE-WORKOUT
Ultimately, the goal of a pre workout is for us to improve performance acutely.
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