So you are not a gym bro and not interested in becoming a beefcake? Fine. But did you know that creatine has MANY other potential benefits that go way beyond building muscle mass and improving physical strength? And some of them are quite mind-blowing! Quick intro - what is creatine and how does...
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7 Ways to Keep Muscle As You Age & Reduce Age-related Muscle Loss
Bad news first, sorry. Age-related muscle loss IS real. It affects every person lucky enough to live to old age. Now the good news. There are MANY things that you can do to slow down or in some cases even reverse this process and keep muscle as you age. Muscle loss with age - WHEN does it start?...
Creatine for Running – Myths & Evidence
If you’ve heard of creatine, the first thing that pops into mind when you hear that word is a big muscle guy pumping iron in the gym. And if you haven’t yet heard of creatine and ask around, the first thing you’ll be told is that it is something people take to grow bigger, stronger muscles....
What is HMB and can it help me run better?
(aka ‘new secret weapon’ for a better sports performance)During my running journey I have learned lots about running technique and gear. I know why some shoes are good for my feet but some aren’t and I wear customised insoles because I learned the importance of balance and hip alignment. I also...
Top 5 Excuses Against Running – How I Deal With Them And Always Win 💪 😎
Modern life can be a hectic affair and sometimes the best plans need tweaking, changing and even cancelling. Our running is part of it. There are days when we need to work out schedules around running and sometimes it can all become too much, our running can suffer from distractions so something...
Running From 5K To 10K To Ultra Marathon – How I Hit My Targets And Increased My Distances……Even If At Times I Thought I Couldn’t
In the beginning there was one simple aim for me - being able to run at 52. I was very unfit and rusty to say the least. But once I discovered and mastered those early running tips and understood what’s necessary in order to run comfortably and with relative ease, I started thinking of distance...