The middle of the day is often a time when people start to feel drained and sluggish. Time seems to slow, our eyes grow heavy, and we find it harder to focus on the task at hand. This can have a significant impact on our productivity. If you are one of the millions who suffer from mid-day fatigue, there is hope. You can do several things to have a healthy lunch, avoid common midday habits that can drain your energy, and recharge mid-day. In this article, we will take a closer look at how your mid-day routine can significantly impact your overall productivity - from the food you eat to the supp ..read more

How can I make my mornings help my fitness goals? Let’s face it. It’s much easier talking about establishing a healthy morning routine than sticking to one. But starting each day with rituals that promote your mental and physical wellbeing is one of the best self-care practices. And once you settle into your new morning routine, you’ll wish you’d started sooner.  Whether you’re trying to lose weight, build muscle, or simply feel better in your body, we’ll explore a few ways to greet the day feeling energised and refreshed.  Morning Nourishment First, let’s look at what you can do to ..read more

The idea of adding pre-workout nutrition to your fitness routine can certainly feel a little intimidating. Articles often use a lot of jargon and assume you understand what they are talking about. In this article, some of those mysteries will be broken down and explained so that you can find the pre-workout supplement that fits you best!  A pre-workout can be many different things. They usually come in powder form and are consumed with smoothies or drinks. Pre-workout can also come in gummy form, pills and even just straight up liquid.   How does a pre-workout help maximise yo ..read more

As men grow older, testosterone levels naturally decline, and the reduced levels of this crucial hormone seriously affect their bodies and health. The effects of low testosterone can include reduced energy, loss of sex drive, and an increased risk of numerous medical conditions, including diabetes and heart issues. For some men, testosterone levels may drop precipitously, causing hypogonadism or low T when the levels drop below 300 nanograms/deciliter. Though testosterone levels may naturally drop with age, many lifestyle choices can improve these levels and prevent low T. However the wrong li ..read more

Low testosterone often affects men in their 40s or older. In some rare cases, it also impacts younger males. Defining normal testosterone levels can be quite difficult because they can change throughout the day. What’s more, they are also affected by things like alcohol consumption, body mass index, illness and age.  What is Low T? Also known as male hypogonadism, low testosterone is a condition where the testicles (male reproductive glands, testes) fail to create enough male hormones. In males, testosterone develops and maintains things like reproductive and sexual function, sense of wel ..read more

"How do I improve my testosterone levels?" Few hormones have built a reputation like testosterone.  This anabolic hormone is responsible for building muscle, strength, and virility. It’s also essential for maintaining bone density, fat distribution, and red blood cell production. Unfortunately, as men age, their testosterone levels decline. This natural drop in testosterone can lead to several undesirable changes, including decreased muscle mass and strength, increased body fat, reduced sex drive, and erectile dysfunction. Fortunately, there's hope for men dealing with declining testoster ..read more

Do I need a testosterone booster? It's a common question many men ask. That's because as we age, men’s testosterone levels decrease. But it’s not just ageing that causes it. Lifestyle variables like our eating and sleeping habits can have an impact on your testosterone levels. Having a healthy level of testosterone is important to nearly every physical part of the body. Bone health, musculature, sex drive, heart health and memory are all affected by testosterone. But if the levels fall, it can have some negative effects on your body. There are several ways to improve the levels of testosterone ..read more

How do hormones impact a man's fitness level? What role do hormones play in building and maintaining muscle? Within every man's body are hormones that are key to overall health and well-being. Having a basic understanding of the hormones that are at work inside your body can help you to better understand how they may impact your physique, mood and overall health. When hormones are out of balance, it can lead to a host of issues, including low libido, erectile dysfunction, infertility, bone loss, and muscle mass loss. In this guide, we take a closer look at the male hormones, what they do, and ..read more

Stress is a response from the brain can create a cascade of side effects both mental and physical. The brain can change chemically and structurally in response to chronic or acute stressors. As well as various mediators, glucocorticoids and catecholamines are two hormones that play a significant role in these changes. They create the fight or flight response found during periods of stress.  Stress affects both men and women, and the differences in how both chronic and acute stress are processed physiologically can differ between the sexes.  What are the main stress hormones? There ar ..read more

Have you ever had a day where you just felt crummy and couldn’t quite figure out why? How many of those days come 5 to 10 days before your period? If the answer is ‘a lot’ then you are probably experiencing PMS. PMS ranges from slightly annoying to completely debilitating for some people. In this article we will explore ways to make sure that you feel your best even when you’re struggling with PMS symptoms. What is PMS? PMS, or premenstrual syndrome, affects a huge number of women (30% to 70%). PMS is an umbrella term for the many side effects that women experience before their period. PMS wit ..read more