Sports Nutrition

Ephedrine Fat Burners – What Are They?

Thursday, November 26, 2009
By MotleyHealth

Many people talk about and recommend fat burners as a way to lose fat quicker, but few people bother to find out what they are or even ask if it is safe. Most fat burners contain a substance called ephedrine. Ephedrine is a stimulant that is found naturally in a Chinese herb called ma huang... »

What is Whey Protein, and How Does it Build Muscle?

Thursday, August 6, 2009
By MotleyHealth

Whey protein is available in supplement form and whey protein contains many positive health benefits within its whey protein powder formula. Derived originally from whole milk, whey protein is separated and collected during the cheese making process and whey protein powder has proven to yield the highest amount of rapidly absorbed whey protein available... »

Smoothies: Best Energy Snack Before Running and Workouts?

Tuesday, June 23, 2009
By MotleyHealth

Preparing well before exercise, a sporting event or even a day out playing is essential to get the most out of yourself. Eating the wrong foods before a workout can leave you not feeling in the mood, lethargic and generally lazy. A heavy meal may make you bloated, and a too much meat can... »

Post Workout Fluid Replacement / Hydration Drinks

Thursday, June 11, 2009
By MotleyHealth

During exercise we lose both liquid and mineral through respiration and sweating. It is very important to replace both fluids and minerals after a workout, to avoid dehydration and to aid recovery. There are many different fluid replacement drinks on the market. A recent study (ref. required) showed that there are also many alternatives to... »

What to Eat Before, During and After Exercise

Wednesday, January 14, 2009
By MotleyHealth

An essential part of ensuring that your workouts produce the maximum gains, is nutrition, and more specifically, timing. Whether you are working out to meet your own personal weight loss / bodybuilding goals, training for kickboxing competitions, or football, athletics or any other active sport, you need to get you nutrition right. So, lets... »

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