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Valentine’s Special: Partner Workout

Valentine’s Day is usually associated with romantic dinners, flowers, and chocolate. In the fitness world, we tend to add a protein dessert to the mix – and sometimes a bit of guilt when the “all-you-can-eat celebration” goes a little too far.

Pump Up with Citrulline Malate

You have heard of it but you are still unsure whether it is the right supplement for you? Let’s look at citrulline malate together!

Fitness Trends

The fitness industry changes every year and it has been continously adjusting to the technological progress, scientific news, and evolving preferences of sportsmen of all kinds.

Carbosnack vs. Endurosnack: When to Use Which Energy Gel?

Carbosnack is an energy gel for immediate energy delivery – ideal for acute energy drops or shortly before a demanding section. Endurosnack is designed for long endurance efforts, where stable energy supply is needed throughout the entire activity. Why does it work this way and when should you choose which gel?

Do you know which form of creatine to choose?

Creatine is a naturally occuring substance in a human body. It is largely contained skeletal muscles and in our heart. Creatine can be obtained from regular food, such as beef, chicken, or rabbit meat. Benefits of creatine are repeatedly proven by many researches, both in the matter of muscle strength and bulding muscle mass. If consuming at least 3 g per day, creatine improves physical performance during short-term, high-intensity training.

What is gainer? And is it better than protein?

Creatine and its functions in the organism

What is creatine and what is its role and purpose in our organism? What is the need and its metabolism? We should be capable to answer these questions before we decide to implement a creatine supplement into our diet.

What should I eat when I want to run a half marathon?

A half marathon requires two things at once: enough energy for 21 km and a stomach that won't stop you halfway. Proper nutrition starts several days before the race, continues on the course, and doesn't end at the finish line. We bring you tips on what to eat and when in preparation.

When and How to Use Supplements During Endurance Performance

Energy – the engine of your performance. Energy is essential for all vital processes in our organism. It is necessary for maintaining all functions, for regular movement, work activities, and of course for sports activities as well. A multi-hour demanding outing or a cycling race or half marathon will not only test your fitness. It will not forgive you even the slightest mistake. When it comes to preparing your diet and hydration regime, it is important to know the right principles that will greatly aid your sports performance and subsequent recovery after it.

Protein bars – why to get them, when to eat them, and how to choose them

Nowadays, it is possible to find a wide range of functional foodstuff and tips for daily snack. Protein bars definitely fall into this category. But how to find the right one and what are the criteria? We bring you several tips, whether you search for a bar that is high in protein or low in sugar.

How to Choose the Right Protein?

Proteins are essential for growth, regeneration, and the maintenance of muscle mass. Adequate protein intake is important for the entire population; however, for athletes, it is especially crucial for performance and the replenishment of essential amino acids. Protein supplements represent a practical way to supply high-quality proteins at any time during the day as well as after training.

Cramps – How to Prevent and Deal with Them

You certainly know that unpleasant feeling when you are enjoying your activity and suddenly an unexpected cramp occurs, limiting your movement or completely preventing you from continuing. Perhaps you woke up at night and struggled with an unpleasant pain and cramping. Muscle cramps affect many of us during activity. However, can these feelings be eliminated? What to do to avoid these unpleasant muscle contractions and how to prevent cramps?

Water vs. Ionic drink

Correctly set drinking regime during workout or race is one of the most important things you should always focus on. Water is fundamental for hydration of the organism, but during a physical activity, it is necessary to replenish lost ions in the correct ratio, too, and only pure water simply won't do this job for you.

When Energy Runs Out on the Hill

A well-known fact is that an athlete's body can store glycogen reserves from a carbohydrate-rich diet. The more trained an athlete is, the more glycogen their body can retain.

5 Tips for Getting Back to Running in Spring

The weather invites you to run. Are you starting again after a long winter break? Then check out our recommendations.

How to protect our bones and joints

Each year, the week after the 12th of October is dedicated to the well-being of bones and joints and prevention of their diseases.

Burn calories effectively

Are you clueless about how to lose the extra weight? Let’s choose the right fat burner and support your diet regime together with the right exercise.

How to get up to 660 muscles moving

The winter is almost over and most of us cannot wait for spring because it brings new energy and nicer weather for outdoor activities. If you don’t feel all fit for running or gym after the tough winter, walking might be gentler and more beneficial substitute for another sports activities.

Unnecessary mistakes that beginner runners make

Have you started running? Congrats! And don’t you make one of these things that are wrong and slow you down?

Running in Winter – Aren’t You Making These 5 Most Common Mistakes?

You can run all year round and in any weather, even in winter. Thanks to this, your fitness will improve, you will be healthy, full of energy and ready for the new season! You just need to follow a few rules and avoid doing these things.