creatine
Creatine is one of the most popular sports supplements. There’s evidence that it can improve sports performance, including performance with short-term, high-intensity exercise, like weight training. However, some people develop a rise in blood creatinine, a marker of kidney function, when they take it. Is creatine safe for the kidneys?
Plants have protein too. That’s why people who eat a vegan or plant-based diet can still build muscle. However, there are some things you should know about protein and building muscle on a vegan diet. Here’s the scoop.
How long should you rest between sets to maximize your results when resistance training? It all depends on what you’re trying to achieve. Find out how rest periods impact the results you get when you train and how to decide how long to rest between sets.
Fats, carbohydrates and proteins – your body can use them all to produce energy to fuel muscle contraction. How does it know which one to choose? Find out more about fuel usage during exercise – when your body uses carbs and when it turns more to fats – and what factors influence it.
Do you know how your body generates energy to fuel exercise? Find out more about the ATP three-part energy system the body has for fueling your workout.
