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Apr 22, 2024
Secret Recovery Hacks to Performing at Your Highest Level
Are you looking to take your muscle-building and fitness game up a notch? Then you'll want to check out these recovery tips! They're simple to follow, and they can have a significant influence on how you feel post-workout, allowing you to work out harder and longer. So what do you have to lose? Get started recovering like the pro you are!
Jul 3, 2023
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.
Mar 1, 2023
How to Fuel your Cardio Performance with the Right Protein Intake
Want to improve your cardio performance? Look no further than protein. Consuming protein before or after a cardio workout can build and repair muscle tissue, leading to increased endurance and strength. Protein also helps stabilize blood sugar levels, providing sustained energy during long cardio sessions. Overall, protein is essential in anyone's diet looking to boost their cardio performance, whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting.
Sep 29, 2022
5 Ways to Reduce Inflammation (and Become a Better Athlete)
Sore muscles, poor performance, and extreme fatigue can all be signs of inflammation which can hold you back from achieving your fitness goals. Combat these issues and perform better with these five tips!
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.
Mar 22, 2022
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.
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.