Will regularly skipping breakfast make it harder to concentrate? According to a recent Psychological Bulletin review, the answer is no. Scientists have found enough evidence to firmly say that short-term fasting does not cause a dip in mental clarity.“The idea...
HAS ANYONE EVER told you that when it comes to muscle growth, protein content is all that matters? Everyone talks about hitting their protein goals and nailing their macros, but according to new research, there's more to it than eating as much protein as possible. A...
IN A SMALL Missouri pharmacy, Drew Dible carefully measures out a five-gram dose of a fine white powder. The almost crystalline substance isn’t for a customer, but for him. And it’s not a prescription medication, but a supplement: creatine monohydrate. Dible is a...
In an age of social media, where teenagers have direct (yet sometimes inauthentic) access to influencers’ gym and performance supplement routines, it can be challenging to sit down and have a balanced conversation about why their approach to nutrition need not look...
BY NOW, you’ve probably heard the gospel of creatine. For years, the fitness industry has been almost unanimous in its scepticism of trendy wellness hacks and new supplements claiming they can do it all, readily dismissing them as scams. Suddenly, creatine is being...
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A new study has revealed that lean pork boosts muscle-protein synthesis more than high-fat pork, despite having the same protein content
Some supplement companies say yes. Here's the science
Caught between social media pressure and locker-room chat, teenage boys are turning to creatine in record numbers. Here’s how to talk to your child — and what science says about safety
It seems like everyone, everywhere, is talking about creatine all the time. But for all the compound’s proven benefits, there are a few things that should give you pause before taking creatine
Performance and nutrition experts explain all
Hit your protein goals with this ultimate chicken dinner recipe from fit chef David Nayfeld
Lifters, if your protein intake is super high, your testosterone response could be suffering, according to new research
A two-in-one fix for busy mornings, protein coffee delivers caffeine and muscle fuel in the same cup
Hot tip before the Sydney Marathon: research on elite runners shows that higher-carb fuelling can boost efficiency
After a pro golfer claimed to 'overdose' on creatine, we asked fitness experts whether it's possible – and what you should really watch out for
Looking for a quick and tasty, not to mention healthy midweek meal you can make in under 30 minutes? Matt Moran has you covered
