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Anyone who exercises regularly may have come across a variety of products promising to improve performance, increase muscle gain, burn more calories and give extra energy during training, among other benefits. However, the big question is: do these products really deliver what they promise? In this blog post we will talk about how these substances should be used and the necessary care one should take when consuming these sports supplements. Experts are unanimous in stating that monitoring nutrition is essential and that the most important element in the search for a healthy body is regular physical activity and the adoption...

A study recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that doing between 20 and 25 minutes of exercise a day can offset the increased risk of death associated with a sedentary lifestyle. During the investigation, researchers discovered that those who sit or lie down for more than 12 hours a day have a 38% higher risk of death compared to people who spend 8 hours a day sedentary. However, this harmful effect of a sedentary lifestyle is nullified if the individual practices at least 20-25 minutes of moderate to intense physical activity daily. Benefits of 20 minutes...

To gain muscle, run faster or improve your physical fitness in any sport, it is not enough to focus on physical activity and do the exercises with intensity. Recovery is also just as important and many times it can be overlooked. There are several techniques used to speed up the muscle recovery process and reduce pain. This not only allows you to be ready for the next workout but it also helps to reduce the risk of injury.Below, we show 5 common methods that can help you with muscle recovery. Choosing the right muscle recovery method that you prefer depends...