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Cold Weather and Sore Joints, Help!

By Tiarna Breen May 11, 2021 | health joint pain muscle pain relief supplement

Joint pain is extremely frustrating and can become debilitating when it flares up during the colder months. We use our hands to drink our tea, hold our loved one's hand and get us through our day to day lives. When we can’t use them properly because the pain is too...

Top 5 Reasons Why You're Not Gaining Muscle

By Paula Vargas April 20, 2021 | mass muscle growth muscle muscle building performance strength strengthen weight training workout

You've been making an effort to train regularly and eat healthy foods, but no matter what you do, it seems you just can't gain the muscle mass you're looking for. Though it may be frustrating, remember that muscle does take time to grow. Plus, you must always have a balanced viewpoint...

The Myth Of Toning

By Stephen Maxwell March 19, 2021 | burn fat exercise fat loss fitness muscle muscle building strength weight loss weight training workout

Lets dissolve the misnomer of “tone” right now. The firming up or toning is due to an increase in muscle tissue as well as a low enough bodyfat percentage to see the definition and shape of the muscles and get rid of the “jiggle”. Muscles do not go from soft...

How to Choose The Right Protein Powder For You

By Paula Vargas January 12, 2021 | diet fat loss fitness healthy eating mass gainer mass muscle growth meal prep milk protein isolate muscle muscle building plant based protein strength Supplements vegan weight loss weight training Whey protein concentrate whey protein isolate

Choosing the perfect protein can be overwhelming, with so many choices, where do you start? Not all protein supplements are made equal. Depending on your overall goal, one protein may be better suited to you over another. What to do when there is so much variety on offer? When looking...

Why You Should Embrace The Weights This New Years

By Paula Vargas December 15, 2020 | anti ageing burn fat confidence energy exercise fat loss fitness mental health muscle muscle building pain management resistance training strengthen weight loss weight training workout

When you think of weights, you probably think of bulking up and putting on muscle, but muscle growth isn’t the only thing that can come out of lifting those dumbbells! There are many benefits that are important to keep in mind as the new year approaches – it may just help...

How to Choose the Right Magnesium for your Body

By Paula Vargas October 14, 2020 | anxiety athlete daily routine diet energy exercise fitness gut health health healthy habit magnesium mineral muscle sleep sports performance

Being the fourth most plentiful mineral that you have, magnesium is critical for many functions. Magnesium is a part of over 300 metabolic reactions that occur that are necessary for your health. This includes the proper functioning of your muscles and nerves, blood pressure, healthy bones, and DNA! Magnesium-rich foods...

How to use Protein Powders for Weight Loss

By Paula Vargas October 08, 2020 | burn fat diet fat loss fitness health healthy eating healthy supplements meal prep muscle smoothie strength Supplements weight loss Whey protein concentrate whey protein isolate workout

Protein powder is an excellent way to help you feel fitter and take your results to the next level. However, not all proteins are equal, and they can be used for either weight gain or weight loss. This can make it so confusing for you when shopping. I often get...

Weight Loss versus Fat Loss

By Paula Vargas September 28, 2020 | diet exercise fat loss fitness muscle muscle building weight loss workout

When you feel like your pants a getting a little too tight for comfort, or when you realise you've been indulging in a few too many Krispy Kremes lately– the first thing that comes to mind is probably 'I need to lose weight'. When you think of losing weight, you...

How to Choose the Right Personal Trainer For You

By Paula Vargas September 23, 2020 | athlete burn fat crossfit endurance exercise fitness goals health mass muscle growth muscle muscle building personal trainer pregnancy sports performance strength weight loss workout

Choosing the right personal trainer (PT) can be a daunting task, not only are their differences in training, but there are also differences in personalities, and getting your choice right is essential for your overall results. As both a qualified personal trainer and having experienced many coaches in the past,...

Boost Your Morning Coffee With Vitamins & Antioxidants

By BoostCommerce Collaborator June 25, 2020 | caffeine diet digestive enzymes digestive health endurance greens gut gut health healthy supplements keto ketogenic muscle muscle building performance plant based probiotics tired vegan workout

You might forget to take your daily vitamins, but I’m sure you never forget your daily cup of coffee! You are not alone on this one. The day doesn’t even start until you have that cuppa, yes I know, the feeling is mutual here. Here’s an alternative, why not add...

5 Reasons Why You Need To Be Taking Creatine

By Grant Mayo August 15, 2019 | Creatine mass muscle growth muscle strengthen

Creatine is perhaps the most studied supplement on the market today. A quick database search will pull up literally thousands of articles looking at its efficacy and safety. Such research has led to scientific consensus arounds its beneficial use as an ergogenic (performance enhancing) aid. However what is often lost...

An Overview Of Protein Types

By Grant Mayo June 29, 2017 | collagen protein egg white protein hemp protein hydrolysed milk protein isolate muscle pea protein rice protein Whey protein concentrate whey protein isolate

Animal Proteins - Dairy The protein found in milk can be separated into two distinct types. The first type are casein proteins, which include the hotly debated α-s1 and α-s2 proteins. Whey protein is the term given to the group of proteins isolated from whey (funny that). Casein and whey...