Dietary Supplements
2 Essential Factors Athletes Cannot Ignore About Workout Recovery
Training is just one part of the formula for peak performance. Another critical component in that equation is recovery. Training creates a stimulus to which the body must adapt, and [...]
The ‘BuffBoxx’ Sends You the Latest and Greatest in Fitness and Nutrition Every Month for a Great Value
Subscription box services are blowing up. Blue Apron will help you become a better cook. Birchbox will help you get your styling and grooming game on point. But what about [...]
What to Look for in a Pre-Workout Supplement
Pre-workout supplements promise to transform your workouts. You’ll be more energized, you’ll smash weights like never before and you’ll visit Swole City. You wouldn’t be wrong for thinking a magical [...]
Could This Non-Prescription Sleep Aid Be Your Key To Improved Focus And Performance?
Not getting enough sleep can have disastrous consequences. The scary part is that most Americans are feeling those consequences at this very moment. According to renowned sleep expert Dr. James [...]
HEALTH ALERT: Third-Party Testing Finds Heavy Metals in Many Popular Supplements
The supplement market is sketchy. It’s hard to differentiate between a quality product and one that contains cheap fillers or even dangerous ingredients. There are some warning signs that a [...]
3 Warning Signs A Supplement Isn’t Effective
Most athletes try at least one type of supplement to increase their on-field performance. They can choose from a wide variety of products, but there are some supplements they should [...]
5 Most Common Nutritional Deficiencies in Athletes
Nutritional deficiencies can negatively affect how athletes perform. STACK talked to sports dietician Leslie Bonci to find out which macronutrients athletes are most commonly deficient in. Bonci laid out the [...]
Jets Running Back Matt Forte Eats Living Marine Phytoplankton to Stay Healthy
New York Jets running back Matt Forte is off to a great start in the 2016 NFL season. Many fans and analysts think that once a running back gets to [...]
Denver Nuggets Strength Coach Steve Hess Explains How Basketball Players Should Eat
When it comes to the game of basketball at the highest competitive levels, it's much more than practice (place your Allen Iverson joke here). Basketball...
This Rare Compound Found in Watermelon Improves Endurance, Reduces Fatigue and Makes You a Better Overall Athlete
Watermelon is a favorite summertime snack, but if you're munching on it only at the occasional barbecue, you're missing out. Watermelon is a nutritional powerhouse, chock full of nutrients and [...]