Leucine
Should You Be Taking BCAAs?
BCAAs, or branched chain amino acids, are one of the most popular supplements in performance training. The term refers to three amino acids: leucine, isoleucine and valine. These three [...]
What You Need to Know About Protein
What You Need to Know About Protein This article is the third installment of a 3-part series on the different macronutrients. To view part I which...
Leucine: Cutting Weight with the Alpha of the Aminos
Cutting weight is arguably the most important time to pay ever-so-close attention to an athlete's diet. Cut too much of the wrong nutrient and you may...
The Best Post-Workout Supplements and Nutrition
I constantly see athletes looking for ways to make their workouts harder and more intense. But athletes also need to think about how to balance their performance with recovery. The [...]
A Guide to Muscle-Building Supplements
More and more athletes are experimenting with muscle-building supplements to give them an edge over their competition. However, not all supplements are safe or as effective as they claim. Read [...]
Top Workout Supplements
Supplements are a huge topic of debate in the fitness industry, and rightfully so—they have become a billion dollar industry. As the name implies, supplements are meant to "supplement" your [...]
The Scoop on Protein Powders
Shelve your confusion about protein powder with this scoop from David Pearson, CSCS, director of strength research at Ball State University. Benefits of protein Protein serves as a building material [...]