Improving Performance
Apr 7, 2022
5 Training Tips to Supercharge Your Running Speed
If plodding around the park isn’t enough for you anymore, read on to discover how to improve your running speed and slash those times.
Dec 9, 2021
Why the Type of Protein You Eat Can Affect Your Workouts?
If you’re an athlete or into your fitness, then you probably know that protein is a vital part of your diet. But, on the other hand, did you know that different kinds of protein are digested differently and can have a profound impact on how well you perform in competitions and during workouts.
Nov 11, 2021
Understanding Muscle Growth: The Role of Inflammation
Muscle growth is complex and multifactorial. It's important to understand the role of inflammation in muscle growth, because it can be a great indicator of how your training program is going. In this article we take a look at what inflammation is and the role it plays in muscle growth.
Aug 3, 2021
Improve your performance with acetyl-l-carnitine
Whether you want to improve your running speed, your focus at work or your energy levels around the clock, your nutrient intake can have a big impact on your performance. In this article, we take a look at the properties of acetyl-l-carnitine, a key nutrient that may give you a vital boost in all areas.
May 29, 2021
Top 10 Benefits of a Nootropic Pre-workout
Learn why nootropics are the perfect addition to your pre-workout and discover ten benefits as well.
Apr 20, 2021
How to Fuel for Cardio Training with Protein
Whether it’s running, cycling, swimming or even HIIT classes, getting your nutrition right plays a huge part in fueling your cardio activities. The timing of protein intake is not always at the forefront of athletes’ minds but it is just as important as water and carbohydrate if you want to make the most of your cardio.
Oct 15, 2020
Episode 10: How to improve athletic endurance with periodisation?
In Episode 10 of Amino Biohacks, Simon speaks to Rob Foster about using periodisation to improve your endurance.
Oct 5, 2020
Episode 9: What does it take to become an Elite level rower?
In Episode 9 of Amino Biohacks, Simon speaks to Monica Relph about what it takes to become a world class rower, and how anyone can get started!
Sep 1, 2020
Episode 7: What does it take to become a pro MMA fighter?
In Episode 7 of Amino Biohacks, Simon speaks to Jack "Stone' Mason about MMA. Jack is the owner and head coach at BKK Fighters and an ex-pro MMA fighter himself.
Aug 28, 2020
Episode 6: Performance physiotherapy and how to heal injuries
In Episode 6 of Amino Biohacks, Simon speaks to Jim Zouchon about performance physiotherapy and his ideas around patient mindsets, trust and how to heal injuries.
Aug 6, 2020
What causes post-exercise aches (DOMS)? Here's how to combat them
Feeling sore after training is part and parcel of the improvement process. The inflammatory response and tissue damage that occurs as a result of exercise is critical to triggering the recovery response, which allows improvements to occur.
For some people, the pain of delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is part of the fun. They know that the effort they’re putting in is doing some good. But for most of us, we’d rather skip straight to the improvement part.
Jul 8, 2020
Episode 5: The importance of Osteopathy in performance sports
In Episode 5 of Amino Biohacks, Simon speaks to Mark Hokan about his journey from personal training to osteopathy.