Sports Nutrition Advice
Need advice on sports nutrition, sports supplements, training or your diet?
We've been in and around sports nutrition and sport supplements for over 10 years so can help you with any sports nutrition questions that you have. Make sure to use our contact page to send us any questions that you've got.Check out what we've put together covering all the major topics and questions we've been asked over the years:
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Creapure® Creatine Monohydrate Long-Term Safety
In recent years, numerous papers have been published in professional journals and elsewhere evaluating the long-term use and clinical safety of oral creatine monohydrate supplementation using Creapure®. The main focus was to evaluate if long-term Creapure® supplementation (average of 5 grams/day) might increase the incidence of musculoskeletal injury, heat-related disorders (e.g., dehydration and cramping), and renal stress. Clinical assessments included analyzing a comprehensive panel of serum and whole blood markers (electrolytes, muscle and liver enzymes, substrates, lipid profiles,... more »
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What is Creatine?
Creatine Monohydrate is probably the most popular sports supplement on the market today, being one of the most effective supplements available for increasing explosive power, strength and aiding lean muscle gains. It is most commonly sold in powdered form, and capsules, and is also available in a liquid form which has yet to be proven effective (One particular brand of Liquid Creatine Serum has been pulled from the New Zealand shelves and the importers fined $70,000 for false claims). Creatine is commonly available mixed with carbohydrates or “transport systems” designed to improve creatin... more »
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Q & A: Correct Arginine Usage
Q: I'm wanting to use a pure arginine supplement to boost my nitric oxide levels. What other supplements should I use with it to get the best results? ... more »
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Mass Gain and Weight Gain - Diet Basics
If you’re training in the gym, but just aren’t getting the results you want here are the seven fundamental principals of Mass Gain. If you are a hard gainer and haven’t gained any weight or size since you started training, if you are just new to training and wanting to add some muscle mass and strength, or simply looking to mass up so you’re bigger than your mates, implement these into your daily routine to maximise your results.... more »
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Fat Loss Basics
There are many different ways to go about fat loss, from the drastic cutting back of calories typically at the expense of muscle tissue, to increased cardio training, the use of thermogenic supplements, and low carb diets. Obviously the more time we have to achieve our fat loss goals the better as there is more likelihood of retaining more of that hard earned muscle tissue whilst also being able to avoid some of more hardcore and undesirable dieting tactics. Late Spring, early Summer is the time of year when most people's goals turn from muscle and strength gain, towards focusing on getting... more »
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7 Steps To a Better Body
They say there’s more than one way to skin a cat, and there’s even more ways to lose weight. However there are some tried and true methods that just can’t be beaten for helping build muscle, burn fat and tone up your body. Follow these seven basic steps and start getting results today.... more »
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What is Whey Protein?
Whey protein is by the far the biggest selling sports supplement on the market. What you might be asking yourself is why has whey protein become so popular? What makes it better than other forms of protein and such a staple of bodybuilders and sports athletes diets?
In this article you'll find out the basics of what makes whey protein your first choice of supplements when preparing your nutrition plan and diet. ... more » -
Q & A: Muscle and Strength Gain
Q: Gday guys,
Hey im looking at really bulking up this summer! iv tryed the weight gainers and the protein shakes and stuck to them but no results. I work out 5 times a week and run 3 times a week. I really want something that is really going to work! I thing creatine is what im looking at, but what one is truely going to give me the best results???
Cheers
Matt... more »
