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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
Nov 8, 20214 min read


What are micronutrients?
Micronutrients are nutrients required in smaller quantities than macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins etc.), including vitamins...

Unified Strength Methods
Oct 25, 20215 min read


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 11, 20213 min read


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
Oct 4, 20212 min read


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 27, 20213 min read


WHY IS ANKLE MOBILITY SO IMPORTANT?
Ankle mobility limitations are almost always the number one problem that hinders good squat technique. If you want to get into a good,...

Emily Dodd
Sep 20, 20212 min read


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
Sep 13, 20213 min read


Is supplementing fish oil beneficial for athletes?
ARE FISH OILS BENEFICIAL FOR ATHLETES? Fish oil is a common term used to refer to two kinds of omega-3 fatty acids: eicosapentaenoic acid...

Unified Strength Methods
Sep 6, 20212 min read


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 30, 20212 min read


How to improve your overhead mobility!
I’m wanting to work on my overhead mobility as I really struggle to keep position when I try to shoulder press An easy compensation to...

Emily Dodd
Aug 23, 20213 min read


WHAT IS Taurine?
Taurine (L-taurine) is a sulfur-containing amino acid not involved in protein synthesis but omnipresent in our bodies. It’s essential to...

Unified Strength Methods
Aug 16, 20212 min read


Injury: A blessing in disguise?
One thing we all fear as athletes is being injured. No one ever thinks “Oh boy, I can’t wait to be injured”. The thought of having to...

Edgar Chekera - Psych Chek
Aug 13, 20213 min read


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
Aug 2, 20213 min read


HOW TO IMPROVE MOBILITY FOR SUMO
I’d like to improve my mobility for my Sumo Deadlifts but I’m not sure where to start? Sumo deadlifts require good hip mobility. The hip...

Emily Dodd
Jul 26, 20213 min read


BCAAs VS EAAs
Protein is one of the most discussed topics in sports nutrition. This is probably because it’s the second-most abundant molecule in...

Unified Strength Methods
Jul 19, 20213 min read


The Power of Reflection
What is reflecting? You’d be surprised how often we reflect as athletes. Reflecting is essentially, taking time to try and make sense of...

Edgar Chekera - Psych Chek
Jul 12, 20214 min read


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
Jul 5, 20212 min read


HOW TO IMPROVE MOBILITY FOR BENCH
I’m wanting to work on improving my mobility specifically for bench. How can I do this? Improving mobility will take time and effort. The...

Emily Dodd
Jun 28, 20213 min read


5 bits of advice for your first powerlifting meet
Here are 5 bits of advice we would have liked to have had before our first powerlifting meet, there’s a lot we could say here but we...

Charlotte Macpherson
Jun 21, 20213 min read


What does it mean to be a true athlete?
What do you believe an athlete is? Do you believe a true athlete is one who prioritises performance over everything? Maybe it is someone...

Edgar Chekera - Psych Chek
Jun 14, 20214 min read
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