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Do Amino Acids Help Your Training?

Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, but are they crucial for training? Protein is vital for any athletic goal, whether you want to build huge amounts of muscle, tone up, or excel at a sport. All kinds of sporting activity need strong muscles. And muscles need protein. Protein is made from[...]
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Building Muscle On Plant Based Protein

Do vegan protein powders contain everything we need to build muscle? Every good bodybuilder knows that building muscle means protein. More than that, muscle gain (and repair) means getting adequate protein from a variety of sources. This variety is important, because there are 20 amino acids within[...]
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Bodybuilding Australia - Fasted Cardio + Daily Supps

Nathan Williamsons Fasted Cardio and Morning Supplement Routine. Today Nathan runs through his morning supplement routine which helps increase fat lose in the 45 minutes of Fasted Cardio he does. Nathan is a very big believer that fasted cardio helps get rid of stubborn fat. After a 45 minute fasted[...]
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Bodybuilding protein supplements of the future

Gym supplements have come a long way since the flavourless, clumpy, chalky protein drinks of bodybuilding's early eras. Here's our fun look at how the future of supplements could look. A move away from whey? Whey protein has dominated the protein supplement market for decades, and for good[...]
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9 things bodybuilders can teach us about sports supplements

Bodybuilding and gym supplements go hand in hand. It's not just bodybuilders who use our sports supplements, but there's a lot we can all learn from our tanned and muscled bros… Straight from the weights-room, here are 9 things we can all learn from bodybuilders 1. Getting organised[...]
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Arginine supplement 101

Here's the latest in our series of online articles bringing you clear and simple information about common sports supplements. Under scrutiny is arginine: what is it, what does it do, who should take it and when? Learn more about arginine supplement, a popular amino acid. L-arginine supplements[...]
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Green tea extract supplement 101

Let's look at green tea extract as a powdered or capsule supplement. It's one of the most cost-effective and popular dietary supplements out there. But what does it do, and why should you take it? Green tea itself is one of the most potent anti-oxidants nature has to offer. But it's difficult[...]
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Guarana supplement 101

Guarana is one of nature's most powerful energy boosters and weight loss aids. Let's look at exactly what guarana is and what you can expect from it in supplement form. Guarana is a totally natural health food and nutritional aid. It's actually the Brazilian cocoa plant and, as you can imagine,[...]
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WPC Supplement 101

WPC is probably the most commonly used type of whey protein, and a bit of a "gateway" whey protein, in that most people start off buying WPC. It's the type of whey you probably bought when you started lifting (good choice!) Some people might add whey isolate, casein or a whey blend to their[...]
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WPI Supplement 101

In this blog series, we look at popular supplement products and ingredients and ask what they are, what they do and why you should take them. Today we look at whey protein isolate (WPI). Whey protein isolate is a form of whey protein, typically available as a powder (for mixing with water), a[...]
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CLA supplement 101

In the spotlight today is CLA (conjugated linoleic acid), a popular supplement used by bodybuilders particularly when dieting. The supplement commonly known as CLA has the full name Conjugated Linoleic Acid. Although it's actually a fat (and counted as fat macros in your daily nutritional[...]
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Creatine supplement 101

In this series of blog posts, we explore popular sports supplements, bringing you the low down on what they are and what they'll do for you. Central to every supplement stack is creatine. But what it is? Creatine is perhaps the most popular, widely-used and most trusted sports supplement[...]
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Tyrosine supplement 101

With so many amino acid supplements available, find out exactly what the popular tyrosine supplement is, what is does, and why you should consider using it. Tyrosine - or l-tyrosine - is one of the amino acids which form the basis of all proteins. As such, it's an important supplement for any athlete[...]
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HMB (beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate) supplement 101

Although it's got a long and complicated name, HMB (beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate) is a common, popular and very safe sports supplement widely used by bodybuilders, physique athletes and gym goers. HMB is actually one of the amino acids (a metabolised version of leucine) and therefore really[...]
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Colostrum supplement 101

What exactly is colostrum when taken as a sports supplement, and why is it beneficial to athletes? Find out more about colostrum supplements. Colostrum is actually a form of milk produced by the pregnant mother just before birth, and is therefore the very first food newborns eat. As you'd imagine,[...]
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ZMA (zinc, magnesium aspartate) supplement 101

ZMA is a popular recovery tool for hard-working athletes, bodybuilders and gym goers. Find out more about ZMA and exactly why this supplement could boost your recovery for muscle gain. What's in your ZMA supplement? ZMA is actually a combined supplement, containing two very important minerals: zinc,[...]
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L-Lysine HCL Supplement 101

Lysine (full name l-lysine HCL) is an amino acid. Find out more about this essential amino acid and its role in muscle gain and muscle building. Essential amino acids are amino acids which our bodies can't produce by themselves through any other biological process: we simply must get them via either[...]
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Garcinia Cambogia supplement 101

If you've heard about Garcinia Cambogia extract, you might be curious to find out more about this popular all-natural weight loss, fat loss supplement. Here's the 101 on garcinia cambogia (HCA) so you can decide if it's for you. What is Garcinia Cambogia and the HCA extract? Garcinia Cambogia is a[...]
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Maca powder supplement 101

Maca powder is a food, but it definitely belongs here in our supplements 101 series. Learn all about this incredible whole-food powder and why it's been prized since ancient civilisations! Maca is a plant, and the powder we use as a dietary supplement is actually a powdered form of the root which[...]
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5 key supplements for inflammation and injury recovery

There's nothing more frustrating than nagging injuries. Here are 5 great supplements you can take to ease inflammation and boost recovery from injury. Injuries and inflammation can affect athletic performance, cause low-level pain, or even keep you out of the gym completely. Help your body help itself[...]
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Protein and your gut health (all about hydrochloric acid supplement)

What is hydrochloric acid supplement and why is it considered crucial for people looking to add muscle mass, lose body fat and train hard? Here's the low-down on hydrochloric acid and why we recommend it for body composition. How often do you think about your stomach acid? Yeah, not often! Trouble is,[...]
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Five must-have supplements for hardgainers

Are you a hardgainer (or an "easy loser")? If you are one of those ectomorph types who struggle to pack on mass and keep it, we've got your back. Read on to find out exactly how to tweak your supplement stack for maximum gains. Whey protein concentrate A quality whey should be central to any[...]
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Organic Whey Protein - Does it get any better?

Discover the many benefits of organic whey protein powders. We already know why it's good to eat organic. But what about your protein powder? Let's look at the benefits of organic whey protein, organic milk protein, organic pea protein and organic rice protein powder supplements. Unless you choose[...]
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Pre-workouts - Build your own natural solutions!

Maybe you over-slept, perhaps it's leg day, or could be you just need an extra boost. You don't need to rely on ready-made pre-workout powders. Try these awesome, all-natural pre-workout boost options. Quick and simple: coffee! A cup of coffee is the quickest and simplest way to boost your energy[...]
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Super greens vs Multivitamins : The best way to get your vitamins!

As we move into Winter, it's important to pay attention to micronutrients, vitamins and antioxidants. After all, you don't want your training derailed by a cold. How do you boost immune health? We all know that vitamins and minerals help keep away colds and other viruses. How much attention do we pay[...]
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Protein Powder - Why choose raw & unflavoured?

With so many delicious flavours of whey protein powder available, why would anyone choose to use raw, unflavoured natural protein powder? Lots of reasons, actually. Here are just a few! Create your own flavoured shakes and smoothies Using unflavoured whey protein powder allows you to call the shots[...]
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WPI vs WPC - What's the difference?

There may only be one word separating Whey Protein Concentrate and Whey protein Isolate but these two protein powders have very different functions. So what's the difference between the two, why would you choose one over the other, and when would you use WPI vs WPC? Whey protein isolate (WPI) WPI is[...]
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Six-pack shortcuts using supplements, lifestyle and exercise.

Who doesn't love a flat, hard six-pack? Here are 5 amazingly effective ab exercises, with the bonus lifestyle and supplements information so you can finally get those chiseled abs on display. Getting a flat stomach and hard, lean torso isn't just about sit ups. You know that already, right? But do you[...]
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Best protein powder for women who want to be athletic but feminine

There are folk who say women just need the same sports supplements as men, but you and we both know that there are plenty of differences. Here are the best supplements for women who want to be healthy, lean and feminine. Why would women and men need the same healthy living and sports supplements when[...]
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Why you might need to consider Aromatase Inhibitor supplements

You love training and you're totally dedicated to your goals of gaining muscle, losing body fat and getting bigger. You spend hours in the gym (and wish you could be there more) and you've even got your nutrition dialled in. Nothing can stop you, right? Not so fast. There's one very important thing[...]
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