As a bodybuilding coach and nutritionist at Unified Strength Methods, I often work with athletes who are doing everything “right” on...

In the world of competitive sports, understanding which substances are prohibited is crucial for athletes. We discuss DMAA this month.

We’ll dive into the key ingredients to look for when selecting a stimulant-free pre-workout tailored specifically for powerlifters.

SLEEP CONSIDERATIONS FOR ATHLETES From the perspective of a strength athlete, acute performance is particularly relevant when we look at...

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...

So we all know good quality and quantity of sleep is vital for recovery and performance for pretty much every athlete out there. Non...

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

Lion's Mane, also known as Yamabushitake or Hericium erinaceus, is a dietary mushroom that grows on old or dead broadleaf trees that can...

Hordenine (N,N-dimethyltyramine) is an adrenergic-like compound found in a variety of foods and has been investigated for its fat-burning...

Aside from the obvious effects of alcohol on our performance, there are a few other factors to consider when weighing up the cost vs....

Our body weight fluctuates daily even with consistent nutrition, tracking and eating the same macros every day. Long term changes in body...

Nootropics are a group of supplements that are taken primarily for their effects on our brains. Generally the term refers to any natural...

Caffeine is a widely used stimulatory compound extracted from coffee beans but can also be synthesised in a lab. Habitual caffeine use...

What the hell are BCAAs? Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) are three essential amino acids that contribute towards muscle growth....

L-Carnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid found in animal tissue (meat products). It can be acetylated to produce...

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...

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...

We’ve previously covered what creatine does, what benefits it provides to performance and muscle mass, how it is used in the body, but...

Ultimately, the goal of a pre workout is for us to improve performance acutely.

This biological process could be hindering your ability to lose and maintain weight loss! To lose weight you need to be in a negative...