Functional Athletes Need Carbohydrates TOPIC: The world of carbohydrates can be a difficult one to manage. They can leave you in a sweet spot of proper fuelling and recovery as an athlete, or crashing and burning when it matters most. This simple guide will hopefully...
Working Out During Ramadan: Maintaining & Making Gains It’s falsely believed by many Muslim athletes that Ramadan = losing progress (gains!). This isn’t the case if you train, fuel, hydrate, and sleep appropriately. Of course that’s easier said than done, but...
Bulking and Cutting: Is It Worth These Health Risks? Whether you’re a newbie to the gym or a veteran athlete, you probably heard the term “bulk and cut” at least a few times. But tread carefully, gym lords and ladies. Despite its recognition, very little evidence...
Supplement Primer for Strength & Conditioning Athletes The amount of misinformation out there on supplements is enough to make your head spin. So many athletes and coaches and influencers touting the benefits of this or that supplement, but wait! Don’t forget to...
An Honest Look at Intermittent Fasting Intermittent Fasting (IF) is the practice of restricting your food intake by reducing your eating hours or modifying your meal schedule. As with most diet-related practices, there’s a lot of misinformation out there on...
The Vegan Athlete’s Guide to Building Muscle How do you build muscle as a vegan athlete? The exact same way as a non-vegan athlete – provided you get enough protein. Follow the tips in this guide to optimize your plant-based diet and start building muscle just as fast...
