Share A bedtime shake is both the hardest and the easiest way to ensure that the hours spent in the gym effectively convert into muscle. Why both hard and easy? Hard; because it seems difficult to whip one up when you’re sleepy. Easy; because in the long term you could save alot on supplements & get better results from your gym workout. This shake ensures that your body has nutrients during sleep when it regenerates itself. Slow release proteins and complex carbs are basically what should differentiate this shake from a post-workout shake. Whey protein in this shake isn’t a bad thing- but the key ingredient here is casein. Some...

Tea has been consumed for centuries in China, and its benefits have been known for just as long. For over one thousand years green teas has been known to freshen breath, ease the effects of alcohol and quench thirst. With time and research, new benefits of this amazing drink are discovered constantly. With relatively no downsides- green tea is beneficial to almost anyone and is highly recommended for adults that would like to maintain good health and optimum weight. Basically green tea is the leaves of Camellia sinensis that has undergone minimal oxidation during processing, when compared with black tea. Medical science does not strongly agree...

Your workout is only as good as your diet. That being said- Post workout is a critical time to fuel your body with the right protein and carbs to repair damage and kick-start the muscle-building process. You want protein that will be quickly broken down and absorbed. Whey protein is perfect for this. Studies have shown that supplementing with whey protein powder immediately following a resistance training workout will increase the performance gains you get from that workout. Whey protein is absorbed quickly- you also want protein to be constantly absorbed for a couple hours after. Casein is perfect for this, so is egg-protein. Add a bit less...