What is Maltodextrin? Carbohydrate is a vital energy source for both endurance performance and high intensity intermittent activities. Athletes and body builders aim to maximise their body’s carbohydrate stores in preparation for competition using a process known as ‘carb loading’ or ‘carbing up’. This allows endurance athletes to increase the amount of fuel available to ...
What are Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs)? Amino acids are the ‘building blocks’ which combine to form the proteins needed by the body for many important functions including tissue growth and repair, and energy production. There are 20 amino acids that make up the estimated 2 million different types of proteins in the human body. Of ...
What is a Glucose Disposal Agent? Glucose is the body’s preferred fuel. It comes from the breakdown of the carbohydrate we consume and is the predominant energy source for high intensity activities lasting from 30-seconds to approximately 90-120 seconds, such as performing a set of 8-20 repetitions of a resistance exercise at a high intensity, ...
What is CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid)? Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) is a group of Fatty Acids found in a limited number of foods. The highest levels of CLA occur in Ruminant Animals, with beef, milk-fat, and cheese, being the most common animal products containing CLA. Technically speaking, CLA is a type of Polyunsaturated, Omega-6 Fatty ...
What is Creatine? Creatine is a substance that is produced naturally in the body. Approximately 5% is found in the brain, kidneys and liver. The remaining 95% (120-140g) is stored in the skeletal muscle, where it forms a high-energy molecule known as phosphocreatine. It is the breakdown of Phosphocreatine which produces ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) to ...
What is Glutamine? Glutamine is the most Abundant Amino Acid in the human body. It makes up approximately 60 percent of our skeletal muscle and plays an important role in Protein Synthesis, the function of the immune system, and gut health. Muscle tissue is a major site of Glutamine production, where it forms the Anabolic ...
What is an Intra-Workout supplement? It is essential that we consume the right nutrients, in the right amounts and at the right time if we are to perform at our best and achieve the greatest results from our training. Many supplements are designed to be consumed before a training session while others are intended for ...
What is a pre-workout supplement? In order for us to obtain the greatest benefit from our training, we need to be fully prepared both physically and mentally to meet the demands and challenges of each workout. This means having sufficient levels of energy and being highly focused. However, no matter how motivated we are, at ...
What is a testosterone support supplement? Testosterone is a powerful naturally occurring Steroid Hormone and the most important androgen (male sex hormone) It has a number of Anabolic effects including directly increasing muscle mass and strength and promoting the release of Growth Hormone. It is largely responsible for the sex differences in strength and muscle ...
What is Whey Protein? Whey Protein is the protein fraction of Whey, the liquid portion of milk that separates from the curds during the cheese making process. It is a complete, high-quality, easily digested protein, containing all of the Essential Amino Acids and various other important nutrients for health and performance. What are the benefits ...
What is a water loss supplement? Water makes up approximately 60% of the adult human body and is an essential nutrient for every cell. It plays many vital roles within the body including transporting substances in the blood, such as protein and carbohydrates, flushing waste, regulating our internal temperature, and lubricating joints. Therefore, it is ...
What is a Greens supplement? Most of us at sometime will have been told to eat our Greens. The wisdom of this advice is demonstrated by the growing amount of scientific evidence which shows that Greens not only provide many nutrients essential for good health, but also for optimal physical performance. For example, spinach alone ...
What is a joint protection supplement? Exercise can provide many benefits for our joints, such as increased strength and mobility, but over time, the activities of daily life can lead to ‘wear and tear’ which may result in inflammation, pain and stiffness. A joint protection supplement is a specially formulated combination of substances that helps to promote ...
What is a sleep supplement/ natural sleep aid? Sleep is an essential, yet often overlooked component of health and well-being, as it can help to enhance the function of our immune system, reduce the risk of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease, enhance mood, mental wellbeing and fertility, and aid memory consolidation, brain recuperation, and learning. ...
TIME 4 FAT LOSS SERIES This is the fourteenth and final in a series of original articles looking at the science behind fat loss. Join our mailing list to be informed of the latest news, articles and Time 4 Nutrition products. Are there any supplements that can help us to reduce our body fat? The short ...
TIME 4 FAT LOSS SERIES This is the thirteenth in a series of original articles we will be publishing looking at the science behind fat loss. Join our mailing list to be informed when we have added the latest article. Part 13: What is the most effective diet for fat loss? Due to the huge variety of ...
TIME 4 FAT LOSS SERIES This is the twelfth in a series of original articles we will be publishing looking at the science behind fat loss. Join our mailing list to be informed when we have added the latest article. Is all fat bad and can it actually make you leaner? The short answer to the ...
TIME 4 FAT LOSS SERIES This is the Eleventh in a series of original articles we will be publishing looking at the science behind fat loss. Join our mailing list to be informed when we have added the latest article. PART 11 – Why do we put fat on in particular areas of the body and can ...
TIME 4 FAT LOSS SERIES This is the tenth in a series of original articles we will be publishing looking at the science behind fat loss. Join our mailing list to be informed when we have added the latest article. PART 10 – Are performing cardio on an empty stomach and training in the ‘fat burning ...
TIME 4 FAT LOSS SERIES This is the ninth in a series of original articles we will be publishing looking at the science behind fat loss. Join our mailing list to be informed when we have added the latest article. What is metabolic training and is it an effective means for reducing body fat? Although there ...
TIME 4 FAT LOSS SERIES This is the Eighth in a series of original articles we will be publishing looking at the science behind fat loss. Join our mailing list to be informed when we have added the latest article. Part 8 – How can we use resistance training to maximise fat loss? Specific guidelines have ...
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TIME 4 FAT LOSS SERIES This is the fifth in a series of original articles we will be publishing looking at the science behind fat loss. Join our mailing list to be informed when we have added the latest article. Diet versus exercise: PART 5 – Are ‘abs’ made in the kitchen or the gym? Research ...
TIME 4 FAT LOSS SERIES This is the fourth in a series of original articles we will be publishing looking at the science behind fat loss. Join our mailing list to be informed when we have added the latest article. PART 4 – How much fat should I aim to lose and how quickly? Regardless of ...
TIME 4 FAT LOSS SERIES This is the third in a series of original articles we will be publishing looking at the science behind fat loss. Join our mailing list to be informed when we have added the latest article. PART 3 – Is your metabolism making you fat? What is this thing called metabolism and ...
TIME 4 FAT LOSS SERIES This is the second in a series of original articles we will be publishing looking at the science behind fat loss. Join our mailing list to be informed when we have added the latest article. PART 2 – How much fat should we have? There is no simple answer to the question ...
Time 4 Fat Loss series This is the first in a series of original articles we will be publishing looking at the science behind fat loss. Join our mailing list to be informed when we have added the latest article. Part 1 – Why do we get fatter? The short answer is energy imbalance. ...
Time 4 Fat Loss series We will be publishing a series of original articles looking at the science behind fat loss. Join our mailing list to be informed when we have added the latest article. The Scientific Approach to Fat Loss Whether you’re a competitive body builder preparing for a competition or a recreational ...
The benefits of Time 4 Joint Pro by Dede Deane So guys I feel I have to share this story with you all about Time 4 Joint Pro. I always recommend all pro combat athletes to take a joint formula because of the rigors of their training, however this story has blown my mind as ...
TIME 4 WATER LOSS – HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF USING THEM – by Dede Dean Time 4 Water Loss supplement is a true market leader when it comes to cutting water weight, but unless you use them in the right way you won’t get the optimum results this product brings. Here ...