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Five alternative uses for whey protein
Posted on 24/01/2020
Whey protein is probably the most common sports supplement on the market, although technically it’s classed as a food because whey, itself, is a single ingredient foodstuff. Whey is created during the processing of milk in the making of cheese. Enzymes are added to milk which cause it to separate,...
What Protein Powder Is Better For Me? How To Pick The Right Protein Product
Posted on 24/01/2020
In this article we’re going to explain the process that you should go through when choosing a protein powder. We realise that, of course, this is going to appear biased as you are reading this on a website which indeed sells protein powder, so we’ll cover that little chestnut first....
The benefits of BCAAs
Posted on 24/01/2020
Branch chain amino acids (BCAAs) are one of the most common sports supplements, often used alongside whey protein, creatine and beta alanine. We all know that one gym bro who’s bag rattles like a snake on the banks of the Mississippi, he’ll happily tell you all the supplements he takes...
How much caffeine should you take before exercise?
Posted on 24/01/2020
When it comes to ergogenic aids for exercise performance caffeine is one of the most common and most effective supplements on the market. Used for years by runners, cyclists and power lifters for its beneficial stimulant properties and one of the supplements on the ISSN list of recommended ergogenic aids...
What supplements should I take - The next step
Posted on 24/01/2020
It’s no secret that there are a lot of supplements out there to choose from, ranging from the vitamins and minerals with which we’re all familiar, to exotic or extremely scientific-sounding things like guaranine or 1,3,7-Trimethyl-1H-purine- 2,6(3H,7H)-dione (both of those are just caffeine, by the way). This inevitably raises the...
Are Pre-Workout Supplements a Waste of Money? 10 Pre-Workout Supplements Analysed
Posted on 24/01/2020
Pre-workout products are among the most popular additions to a sports supplementation regime. Gym goers around the world are very familiar with the infamous pink drinks, the effects of which are so well documented that they have been immortalised in memes across the internet. The trouble is that many popular...
Creatine FAQ
Posted on 24/01/2020
Many of the Awesome Supplements products contain creatine, one of the most popular and effective sports supplements on the market. Creatine is great, but there are a lot of questions raised about it, most likely because it’s the supplement that just about everyone has heard of, and subsequently it’s the...
Vegan hacks - making veganism easier
Posted on 24/01/2020
“I’m doing Veganuary!” says the non-vegan with a look of fear in their eyes! A whole month of vegan food may seem daunting, but with the knowledge, openness and willing to experiment with a whole host of new ingredients, going vegan is simple and easy. I’m Gaz Burrows, a plant...
Training legs 3 times per week: Food, Training & Supplements
Posted on 24/01/2020
It’s my off season from rugby, which means one thing, GAINZ. There is a short window of 3-4 months in a rugby calendar which affords you the time to get stuck into the gym, work hard, and build on whatever area it is you want to build upon. For me,...
Optimising a plant based diet
Posted on 24/01/2020
First of all, let us just clarify what we mean by ‘plant based’. Any diet that places an emphasis on vegetables, fruits and wholegrains is plant based. So, it is possible to eat meat and still consider your diet to be plant based. In fact, if you follow the advice...