Alcohol // How Drinking Sabotages Your Performance and Metabolism
For many of us, a cold beer or a glass of wine after a long day seems harmless. But if you're serious about your fitness goals, it's important to understand how alcohol affects your body and training. While the occasional drink won’t ruin your progress, regular consumption can significantly impact performance, recovery, and metabolism. Here’s what you need to know.
BCAAs & EAAs: Fuelling Your Body for Better Performance and Recovery
Looking to take your training and recovery to the next level? Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) and Essential Amino Acids (EAAs) are two powerful supplements that can help fuel your workouts, speed up recovery, and preserve lean muscle mass. Whether you're lifting heavy, running long distances, or just aiming for better recovery, understanding the benefits of BCAAs and EAAs can make a real difference. In this post, we’ll dive into the science behind these amino acids and how they can support your fitness goals.
Omega 3 vs Omega 6: Striking the Right Balance for Optimal Health
Today’s diets are overloaded with omega-6, fueling inflammation and health issues. But the right omega-3 balance can turn the tide. Whether you’re a carnivore, vegetarian, or vegan, this guide breaks down why it matters, how our intake has changed, and the best sources to optimize your health.
Pt 2 // Minerals
Minerals are essential for our overall health because they play a key role in nearly every function of the body. Unlike macronutrients (carbs, proteins, and fats), minerals don’t provide energy, but they act as crucial building blocks and cofactors that help the body function properly. In Part 2 our cheat sheet takes a look at each of the 16 different minerals, how they function, why they are important and where to source them.