Fitness Guides

If you workout often, you’ve probably heard the term “BCAA’s” being thrown around like weights. For most women, they automatically assume it’s some bodybuilder trick to get bigger muscles and elect to stay away from it. The truth is, BCAA’s are more important than you...

It doesn’t matter if you’re a student, workaholic, or just looking for something to help you focus throughout the day, it’s likely that you’ve heard of the stimulant Adderall. It is a highly effective psychostimulant that is used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. ...

Many athletes and runners understand the importance of consuming enough protein on a daily basis. When protein powder was introduced to the market in the 1950’s, it was widely popular among bodybuilders. Today, people from all walks of life utilize it daily --...

A well-stacked nootropic supplement can bring many benefits to your cognitive performance. A majority of people will associate this with enhanced focus, concentration, memory, intelligence, and creativity. While these benefits are sure to boost your performance,...

It can be difficult to find the time to work out and exercise daily with the rest of our busy schedules weighing us down. While many people will turn to pre-workout powders and energy drinks filled with caffeine, these will only lead to negative side effects down the...

While we are learning more about the brain every day, we still know very little about it. One thing has been obvious all along and it’s that our brain is one of the most complex and sophisticated organs in the human body. The more we study it, the more surprised we...

Our minds are a powerful tool being used in every waking moment of our lives. Unfortunately, there will come moments when we wish it could do more. We might have an intense project to finish, a test to study for, or simply need a mental boost each and every day....

Introduction to the Raw Foods Diet There is no single raw foods diet, but the basic premise is to eat foods that have not been cooked, processed, exposed to chemicals or genetically modified. The raw foods diet is sometimes called ‘the living foods’ diet for this...

Building Muscle Muscle building has so many benefits. Not only does it increase your strength, make you look good and boost your confidence, it also helps prevent injury. There are so many supplements out there claiming to help you build more muscle faster, but which...

INTRODUCTION TO THE WHOLE30 DIET The Whole30 is an elimination diet based on Paleo principles. The theory behind Whole30 is that many health problems, both physical and mental, are due to the foods we eat. Whole30 does not consider itself to be a diet in the sense of...

INTRODUCTION TO THE ATKINS DIET The Atkins diet is a low-carb diet that has been proven to help people lose weight. Dr. Atkins determined that overall calories did not matter as much as carbohydrate intake. On this diet, you can eat as protein and fats to satiation,...

INTRODUCTION TO THE WEIGHT WATCHERS DIET Weight Watchers has been helping people to lose weight for over half a century. The Weight Watchers program (now called WW) teaches members how to make healthy food choices and fit exercise into their daily schedule. But what...

INTRODUCTION TO THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET There are many different cultures and diets in the countries that surround the Mediterranean Sea, but the basic Mediterranean diet (MED) involves eating plenty of fresh vegetables, fruit, seafood, whole grains, and extra virgin...

Whether you’re a newbie at the gym or if you’re looking to step up your strength, knowing your way around supplements can not only help you increase your performance but also help get you well-enough rested and recovered to hit the gym full power for the next...