Fitness Tips

They say that building muscle is 40% exercise and 60% nutrition, in fact, some people say that it is 20% exercise and 80% nutrition, or 100% exercise and 100% nutrition. Basically, nobody has an idea, and the phrase is pretty meaningless anyway. What is true that if you are looking for optimal results, then you need to exercise hard and eat right...

Creatine is one of the most well-researched supplements out there, and also one of the most popular. It has hundreds of documented benefits for lifters, such as increased power, increased strength, and increased hypertrophy. There are many debates surrounding the best practices regarding creatine supplementation, such as how much to take daily? (around 5g for beginners but up to 10g for people with more muscle) and whether it is sensible to load it or just take a daily dose (either option gives the same result long term)....

You probably heard the term ‘Nootropics’ which references a category of supplements designed to influence cognitive functions. Noopept, or N-phenylacetyl-L-prolylglycine ethyl ester, is a nootropic molecule that research has shown can improve cognitive functions, including focus & memory. Noopept was developed as an alternative to a well known pharmaceutical called piracetam which delivered similar benefits but required much larger dosages (as much as 4000% compared to Noopept). Noopept is a patented compound, trademarked by the Russian company JSC LEKKO Pharmaceuticals...

Unless you are made of a different material than rest of us humans you already know that getting the right type of meal and nutrients before you hit the gym can have a significant effect on your performance. Being able to go through your workout with intensity, while being able to handle the volume will eventually lead to better results. But, what to eat and when to eat it is a topic for a lot of articles and debate. But here at Fitness Deal News, we try to keep it simple.  In this article, we will give you practical and easy to apply tips on which foods are the best to eat before a workout and how to maximize your performance in the gym afterward...

Ephedra is a herb that contains an active component known as Ephedrine, this product has the ability to increase metabolism and oxidize fat. It is also responsible for increased blood pressure and can seriously affect those with underlying medical problems. For this reason (and the use of Ephedrine in creating Meth) [1] products containing Ephedra are currently banned in the United States.

We are all the way through January. Are you still going strong on your fitness goals? Or have you lost motivation? We know how hard it is to stick with your workout plan from day to day.

That is why we put together a list of the top fitness beasts you should be following on Twitter. These guys know what they are talking about, and you will certainly find the motivation you need to keep going...

Keeping your workout and nutrition regiment is a tough task by definition. But as any travelling gym rat will tell you doing this when travelling is much harder. Trying to keep track of food intake and tracking your workout program while on the go can be a real hassle. With that in mind we have gathered a great set of apps that can help you stay fit & lean while on the go.

We have installed and used almost a 100 relevant apps and our selection criteria was focused on ease of use, functionality and affordability. The review is designed to give you a quick snapshot of what the app is about, why we chose it and where to get it....