Pre-workout supplements are quite popular. They often contain a mystery blend of ingredients ranging from caffeine to creatine to BCAAs to some more exotic ingredients and stimulants. Pre-workout supplements are formulated to improve your athletic performance. It provides an “extra boost” during high intensity training and is quite popular among casual gym-goers, athletes, bodybuilders, and trainers. […]
Continue readingIn the realm of fitness and nutrition, the focus on weight management often revolves around the reduction of carbohydrates and increased cardiovascular exercise for weight loss. However, what often goes unnoticed is the role that carbs and cardio can play in a different context—weight gain. Here we’ll explore the less-discussed aspects of using carbohydrates and […]
Continue readingIn the fast-paced world of fitness trends, high-intensity exercises have gained significant popularity for their promise of quick results. However, for many individuals, the high impact and intensity of these workouts can be overwhelming and unsustainable in the long run. Here, we explore the benefits of ditching high-intensity exercises in favor of weight training, emphasizing […]
Continue readingPost-workout muscle soreness, also known as delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), is a common occurrence, especially if you’ve engaged in a new or intense exercise routine. While you can’t completely eliminate muscle soreness, there are several strategies to help alleviate the discomfort and promote recovery: Some degree of muscle soreness is normal, especially after challenging […]
Continue readingToday I wanted to talk about fat loss. Most of the people who are on a quest to lose weight want a quick fix. They look for quick tips / best fat burner supplements or exercises that they can do to lose weight. Quickly. Quickly is where you are wrong. You didn’t put those extra […]
Continue readingWhether you train at a gym, do yoga or play outdoors, there are probably people you watch and think, “Wow.” Even while lifting heavy weights or doing complex body movements, they’re smooth and efficient. They make it look way easier than it is. Yeah, it might be that they’re stronger or more flexible. But there’s […]
Continue readingCreatine is one of the most popular supplements of all time. It’s purported to increase strength and endurance during training sessions, as well as enhancing your overall muscle mass. I’m going to give you the full breakdown of creatine and all the common questions related to this supplement while ending with the all-important question: is […]
Continue readingRating: As my long-term readers know, I wouldn’t recommend a product unless I actually personally use/used it myself. Today, I’m bringing you another product review from the Schiek brand (you can see my Schiek Wrist Wraps review here). As I said in that article: I don’t view training accessories as fashion items. Only the most […]
Continue readingWhen it comes to lifting iron, I’m as ruthless in my approach as I am to everything else. Frankly speaking, I don’t cut corners and entertain unnecessary crap. You certainly won’t find me advocating the use of vibrating power plates or the latest abdominal gadget on Lifestyle Den, which you’ll know already if you’re a […]
Continue readingWhen it comes to training and nutrition, you’ve seen by now I like to keep things clear-cut and simple, yet with discipline and consistency at the heart of all my success. The 5 items that I keep in my gym bag for every session are no different in this regard. 1) Towel For basic hygiene reasons […]
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