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An athlete drinks pre-workout.

How to Cook Up Your Own Homemade Pre-Workout

You do everything you can for optimal performance on the lifting platform. Downing pre-workout before the gym gives you that energy and performance boost you’re looking for, especially on those mornings ... Continue Reading

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Pre-Workout and Alcohol: The Risks You Need To Know

If you were a teenager or young adult in the latter half of the ‘aughts, you were probably aware of (or partook in) the infamous Four Loko drink. The “premium malt beer beverage” was all the rage among ... Continue Reading

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How Long Does Pre-Workout Last?

If you’re hoping to take your gains to the next level you may already know that the best pre-workout supplements can provide a reliable kick in the pants. Pre-workouts are generally a mix of caffeine, ... Continue Reading

Two scoops full of pre-workout powdered supplement.

What Are the Side Effects of Pre-Workout?

You’re at the gym on an upper body day feeling energized and dialed in from taking your pre-workout supplement. Suddenly, something feels a little off in your body and you need to take a break. If you’ve ... Continue Reading

A cup of coffee, coffee beans, and pre-workout.

Coffee vs. Pre-Workout: Which Should You Use Before Your Workouts?

A lot goes into making sure you feel your best so you can crush your workouts. You want to sleep well the night before, eat enough nutrients throughout your days, get your mobility work in, and carve out ... Continue Reading

Different types of pre-workout supplements.

Does Pre-Workout Go Bad? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

It’s training time, and you’re getting ready to crush your leg day workout. You reach for your favorite pre-workout supplement to pop into your shaker, but when you open your tub, something looks or smells ... Continue Reading

Our tester scoops up some creatine in the gym.

Does Creatine Cause Hair Loss? Here’s What the Science Says

The best creatine supplements remain some of the most popular powders, gummies, and capsules for athletes thanks to an impressive amount of scientific evidence supporting its efficacy and safety across a ... Continue Reading

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When Is the Best Time to Drink a Protein Shake?

Across strength sports, athletes have all different approaches to nutrition. But one common unifier? Protein — and a lot of it. No matter your goals on the lifting platform, you probably have a love affair ... Continue Reading

A person dumping a scoop of creatine into a shaker cup.

4 Creatine Side Effects You Need to Know About

If you’re heavy into tracking your nutrition to get the most out of your time in the gym, you may have tried or wondered about creatine. Creatine is a naturally occurring amino acid that plays a role in ... Continue Reading

Is Grass-Fed Whey Protein Right for You? Here’s How To Know

If you’re on a muscle gain or fat loss journey, let’s face it, you’ve got protein intake goals. If you’ve added whey protein to your diet to help you get there, you may have come across grass-fed whey ... Continue Reading

Whey protein powder in a scoop, set beside weights and spilled whey powder.

6 Benefits of Whey Protein for Strength Athletes Who Want to Build Muscle

You just finished a sweaty and heavy training session at the gym. As you revel in your hard work, one of the most enjoyable moments of that post-workout high can be downing a delicious shake packed with ... Continue Reading

Nitric Oxide Side Effects

The Nitric Oxide Side Effects You Need to Know Before Your Next Workout

You’re at the gym crushing arm day with your heart pumping and your blood flowing. Nitric oxide is at work in your body widening your blood vessels and delivering oxygen and nutrients to your muscles. ... Continue Reading

Creatine vs Pre-workout

Creatine Vs. Pre-Workout — Differences and When to Take Each

If you’ve been crushing it in the gym lately but hitting plateaus, you may have considered boosting your energy with different types of supplements. Your pre and post-workout nutrition can play a ... Continue Reading

Whey vs. Plant Protein: How to Choose the Best Option for You

Figuring out the best protein powder for you can be tricky. In addition to personal factors like taste and texture preference, you’ll likely want to know which type of protein powder is best for your ... Continue Reading

Pre-workout meals

The Best Pre-Workout Meal for Bodybuilding Based on Your Goals

You don’t just head to the weight room to work out. You go to the gym with a mission. You’re on a quest to build the most muscle possible. Maybe that means you’re entering your first bodybuilding show. Or ... Continue Reading

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How to Clean Your Gross Protein Shaker Bottle Properly (and What Will Happen if You Don’t)

If you're a serious fitness enthusiast, your shaker bottle occupies a position inside your circle of trust equivalent to a long-time training partner — maybe even more so. Your training buddy isn't ... Continue Reading

Cocoa seeds and powder sitting on a wooden spoon.

Pea Protein Vs. Whey Protein — Which Protein Powder Is Best for You?

Protein is the cornerstone of many a strength athlete’s nutritional plan. Whether you’re trying to bulk up, move down a weight class, or just generally get stronger, you’ve probably considered adding a ... Continue Reading

5 Benefits of Vitamin D for Strength Athletes

If the sun is shining where you are, you can get a free supplement just by heading outside. Although the sun is a direct source of vitamin D, nicknamed the sunshine vitamin, most people don’t get enough of ... Continue Reading

A BarBend tester is mixing MyProtein creatine in a shaker bottle.

Can You Take Creatine and Caffeine Together? Experts Weigh In

If you take supplements before or after you train, you probably have a very clear goal in mind — make your workouts as effective as possible. Whether you're opting for the best creatine supplements alone ... Continue Reading

Benefits of nootropics

7 Benefits of Nootropic Supplements

Nootropics are a relative newcomer in a booming supplement market, promising benefits and enhancements to those seeking a cognitive edge. However, they’ve gained popularity quickly and are now firmly ... Continue Reading

A scoop of creatine with weights in the background.

Does Creatine Make You Gain Weight?

When it comes to evidence-based supplements, creatine tops the charts as one of the most effective ways to improve your performance both in the gym and on the track. Not only is it considered safe for just ... Continue Reading

BCAA Benefits

6 Benefits of BCAAs (Branched-Chain Amino Acids), and the Potential Side Effects

Building muscle is a simple, yet not easy, process. You fuel up, you train hard, and you recover well. You follow a program with progressive overload; you hit your macros, nutrition, and hydration goals. ... Continue Reading

Dry Scooping Pre-Workout

Everything You Need to Know about Dry-Scooping Pre-Workout, From Experts

If the best pre-workout supplements are part of your training regimen, you know the drill. You mix a scoop of that energizing powder with some water and sip away before hitting the gym. A recent ... Continue Reading

Creatine Benefits

6 Creatine Benefits All Lifters Should Know About

Dietary supplements are a dime a dozen, often collecting your hard-earned cash without delivering their promised value. However, there are those rare, shiny coins like the best creatine supplements that ... Continue Reading

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