It can be really tricky to choose the right supplement. There are so many diverse supplements available in the market that it becomes easy to select the right one for you. For this, you need to consider a number of things. Whether you buy from an online store or you visit your local market to buy one, you need to research it thoroughly by looking at the effectiveness of the supplement and its reviews. Moreover, is it cost-effective or …

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Lack of motivation and negative thinking are two of the main culprits behind fitness failure. But, simply repeating to yourself “mind over matter” might not be enough to keep you focused and motivated. What can you do to reach your fitness goals? Maybe you should look into how to create a vision board?

Breaking down bigger goals into smaller wins, educating yourself, and finding guidance can help. But creating a vision board remains one of the most powerful strategies to …

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When you are following a diet plan, it is often accompanied by high carb days and low carb days. Especially during a fat loss phase. The low carb days are pretty simple and straightforward; meat, veggies, healthy fats, and a few carbohydrates around the workout.

A high carb day however, is a little bit more complicated. Some people go straight to McDonald’s and binge out, others increase their carb intake by a certain percentage.

It is important to differentiate between …

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There are so many different ways to count calories. People often wonder, do you weigh your meat before or after you cook it? What really counts as carbohydrates? Do I count the carbs in the vegetables I eat? What about the thumb rule for fat? Different books and trainers are telling you to do different things. So naturally, many questions arise when we consider managing calories and macros.

Most importantly, everyone is making an attempt to measure …

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Besides the nutrients we get from our food, there are a plethora of supplements to choose from. These include multivitamins, fish oil capsules, protein powder, creatine, and so on. One trainer tells you to take creatine everyday, while another swears by fish oil capsules. In this article we are going to explore the essential workout supplements for general health and our metabolic processes. Additionally, what to look out for when you purchase them.

Should I Take Multivitamins If I Workout?

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Besides the nutrients we get from our food, there are a plethora of supplements to choose from. These include multivitamins, fish oil capsules, protein powder, creatine, and so on. One trainer tells you to take creatine everyday, while another swears by fish oil capsules. In this article we are going to explore the essential workout supplements for general health and our metabolic processes. Additionally, what to look out for when you purchase them.

Should I Take Multivitamins If I Workout?

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The debate about high carb or high fat is never-ending in the fitness world. Some preach about carbs being necessary, while others say we do not need them because they are not essential macronutrients. In this article we are going to look at the differences between these diets, in regards to building muscle. We are considering this with the same amount of calories in mind for both scenarios.

Carbs vs. Fat for Performance

Our bodies are able to burn …

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