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Safe Muscle-Building Supplements That Actually Work—And a Couple That Don't

May 14, 2013 | Tim Ziegenfuss

Deciding what supplement to take can be a tall task. Companies are constantly marketing their latest muscle-building "breakthrough" product, which may sound tempting. But don't be fooled. Only a few muscle-building supplements have actually been proven by science to effectively...

Demystifying Popular Smoothie Boosters

May 7, 2013 | Samantha Jones

Today's juice bars have turned making a smoothie into a science experiment. Toss in a dash of something for extra vitamins, build muscle with a pinch of something else, or take a shot for an energy boost. The simple days...

This Just In: Boost Your Workout With Peppermint

May 6, 2013 | Samantha Jones

Sometimes, simple things can have a big impact on our training. For example, did you know that you might be able to boost your next workout by chewing a piece of peppermint gum before you hit the gym? A recent study in...

7 Fiber Supplements: More Than Just For Weight Loss

May 6, 2013 | Brandon Miles

The health benefits of fiber extend beyond weight loss and constipation relief. In both isolated and whole form, fiber plays a multitude of significant roles in our diet. (See Fill Up on Fiber [But Not Before Competition].) A necessary nutrient, fiber lowers...

Why You Can't Ignore Pre- and Post-Workout Nutrition

April 25, 2013 | Eric Johnson

Have you been pushing hard in the gym and leaving nothing behind on the field? Trying to build lean muscle, cut up, run faster or just push yourself further? Training with maximum intensity is a key to athletic success. But if...

Fuel for Thought: Gels, Bloks and Beans

April 25, 2013 | Heather Mangieri

Halfway through a full marathon or as you embark on the biking segment of a triathlon, your energy level dips. This is when an energy supplement can come into play. So you grab a gel, blok or bean and continue...

What's Missing From the Female Athlete's Diet, Part 2: Iron

April 2, 2013 | Kate Knappenberger

Have you reached a performance plateau? Do you feel like you're training harder than ever and not seeing results? Something very important may be missing from your diet. This article, the second in a series highlighting nutrients commonly missing from...

Ask the Experts: Is Caffeine Safe for Athletes?

March 27, 2013 | Andy Haley

Q: Is caffeine safe for athletes? A: Man, I hope so. (Hides double latte behind desk.) Many athletes and non-athletes consume caffeine every day in coffee, tea, and other beverages they probably shouldn’t be drinking, like sodas and energy drinks. But...

Do Athletes Need Zinc Supplements?

March 25, 2013 | Mitch Calvert

Zinc is an essential mineral found in some foods, available as a dietary supplement and added to cold remedies like lozenges because of its immune boosting effects. (Learn about more foods that boost the immune system.) But what can zinc supplements...

The 6 Most Promising Weight-Loss Supplements

March 21, 2013 | Andy Haley

Losing weight takes hard work, intense training and a strict nutrition plan. This challenge forces many athletes who need to trim excess fat to look for a supplement that will help them achieve their weight-loss goals. (Learn if cardio is...