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Why ‘Clean Eating’ Isn’t Enough: A Scientific Look at Performance Nutrition
As a bodybuilding coach and nutritionist at Unified Strength Methods, I often work with athletes who are doing everything “right” on...

Layla Daniel
Jul 24 min read


DMAA and Its Banned Status Under WADA Rules: What You Need to Know
In the world of competitive sports, understanding which substances are prohibited is crucial for athletes. We discuss DMAA this month.

Layla Daniel
Oct 7, 20244 min read


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
Apr 14, 20249 min read


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
Feb 4, 202411 min read


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 29, 20213 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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
Jun 7, 20212 min read


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 24, 20212 min read


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
May 10, 20212 min read


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
Apr 26, 20214 min read


WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A PRE-WORKOUT
Ultimately, the goal of a pre workout is for us to improve performance acutely.

Unified Strength Methods
Mar 29, 20215 min read


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

Unified Strength Methods
Mar 1, 20213 min read
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