Nutrition & Diets

Summertime and watermelon: Name a more iconic duo, I’ll wait. In fact, the two go together so well that July has been recognized as National Watermelon Month. Pretty sweet, eh?

That pun wouldn’t have held up in ancient times. According to National Geographic, watermelon was actually bitter when it first originated in Africa. Throughout history, it was cultivated to be the sweet fruit that you know it as.

You may be eating this fruit for its refreshingness, but are you aware of just how healthy it is? How many calories in a whole watermelon?

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There has been a debate for a very long time over the safety of pre-workout supplements. Well, I am here to help you understand everything you need to know. In the end, we will be able to ascertain for a fact whether it is safe to use or not.

First, let me start by explaining to you what a C4 pre workout (also known as Cellular C4) really is and what it does. C4 pre workout is a supplement made up of minerals, vitamins, herbs and amino acids.

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When you’re new to weight training or are just starting to take it more seriously, you have tons of questions about the best training splits, exercises, and equipment to help you pack on muscle as fast as possible.

You also have a lot of questions about nutrition, particular supplements like protein shakes and amino acid pills. And one of the most popular bodybuilding supplements that have stood the test of time is branched-chain amino acids (BCAA).

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Taking in supplements before a workout is a practice some follow. There are many to consider, and one of the tricky decisions to make is figuring out which between Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAA) and Creatine would be best.

Both contain amino acids, the building blocks of protein that increase strength for a great workout. But if one had to choose, which of the two would be best?

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Proper hydration is vital for your body’s performance, as well as your daily heath. This is because, as most everyone knows, our bodies are made of up to 60% water!

Water is important for every process that goes on inside your body, and if you’re an athlete or regular gym-goer, it’s even more crucial to stay hydrated.

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Athletes and bodybuilders take creatine to help them build muscle faster. Almost all users know that the supplement has to be taken before and after a workout. You need to take creatine 30 minutes before your workout since it provides the energy needed for your exercises.

Also, you need to take it immediately after your workout so that it can be quickly absorbed into the body. While being absorbed, the supplement also draws other nutrients into your system.

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