Nutritional Studies

#SuperStackSaturday – Energy & Recovery

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Bio-Synergy Essential Sports Fuel
Training and nutrition go hand in hand without one the other will not matter so much.
With the Rugby World Cup in full flow give this intense weights session a try.
Try out this workout, which is based around developing power, shedding fat and building a lean athletic physique
Deadlifts-4×10
Press-ups-4×20
Military press-3×10
TRX row-3×10
Glute ham raise-3×5
Walking lunges-3×16
Plank-3x45secs
Leg Lowers-3×12
After completing this workout, make sure you take on the correct nutrition to help fuel your body for the rest of the day.
Use Essential Sports fuel, Each serving contains Beta-Hydroxy-beta-methylbtyric acid, which has been shown in studies by Nissen et al to increase lean muscle and prevent muscle breakdown.
Another effective source of recovery is branch chain amino acids (BCAAs). Your body needs essential amino acids in your daily diet because your body cannot make them. If you do not get essential amino acids in your diet, proteins break down, resulting in muscle loss and problems with repair.
Use this alongside our other award winning supplements such as our ActiVeman® Energy Charge, Whey Better RTDs, ActiVeman Free motion and ActiVeman® Oatein, all of which are available in a stack on our site
Energy Charge
Preparing for any endurance event requires dedication and consistency. Making sure you stick to a vigorous plan and not deviating from it. Follow the below training protocol leading up to a marathon adding ActiVeman Energy Charge into your daily nutritional intake.
This training schedule will run for 4 to 5 weeks
activeman workout
ActiVeman Energy Charge is a Blend of Agave, Fructose and Maltodextrin to provide immediate and sustained energy. It also contains AAKG to increase nitric oxide levels to improve muscle protein synthesis allowing you to train harder and gain strength and Creatine for explosive energy and muscle recovery.
D-Aspartic Acid has also been added as research suggests that it can help boost energy levels in men in their 30s, while copper helps maintain a healthy metabolism and immune system
All supplements in this stack have been carefully chosen to enable you to #powerup your workouts and build an athletic physique.
Use this alongside our other award winning supplements such as our Essential Sports Fuel, Whey Better RTDs, ActiVeman Free motion and ActiVeman Oatein, all of which are available in our marathon stack.
Super7
If you are training hard in the gym, it is important to provide your body with the correct nutrients to speed up the recovery process.
Below is an example of a training plan to help improve your stamina enabling you to perform at your optimal level for longer.
A great way to do this is through HIIT training. Try this workout below to boost your endurance.
Minutes 1-4 (Warm-Up)
Jog at about 50% effort
Minute 5 (Workout Interval 1)
Sprint 30 seconds at maximum effort Jog/Walk 30 seconds
Minute 6 (Workout Interval 2)
Sprint 30 seconds at maximum effort
Jog/Walk 30 seconds
Minute 7 (Workout Interval 3)
Sprint 30 seconds at maximum effort
Jog/Walk 30 seconds
Minute 8 (Workout Interval 4)
Sprint 30 seconds at maximum effort
Jog/Walk 30 seconds
Minutes 9-12 (Cool-Down)
Jog at about 50% effort
Taking an intra workout during such training can help with overall performance and recovery
Super7 Super Fuel is the ideal supplement to take during your workout to help provide your body with the energy it needs and kick-start the recovery process.
Repair and refuel between sets and give your muscles the fuel they need. We all have those days when we want to punch-out early. Looking great isn’t easy, and when you’re doing all the work in the gym, it’s important to have the right ingredients in your body so you can leave the gym feeling like you accomplished something.
Some of the benefits of using Super7 Super Fuel Intra workout during training include: Kick-starting your muscle recovery during the workout; Replenishing glycogen stores to support endurance and encouraging mental focus and concentration during training.
You can stack this supplement with ActiVeman Energy Charge and ActiVeman Thermolean.
Energy Charge is a Blend of Agave, Fructose and Maltodextrin to provide immediate and sustained energy. It also contains AAKG to increase nitric oxide levels to improve muscle protein synthesis allowing you to train harder and gain strength and Creatine for explosive energy and muscle recovery. D-Aspartic Acid has also been added as research suggests that it can help boost energy levels in men in their 30s, while copper helps maintain a healthy metabolism and immune system
Thermolean incorporates a sophisticated, complex and unique blend of thermogenic fat burning and metabolic boosting ingredients, including: Calcium, Zinc Copper, Chromium, Green coffee & Green Tea, Caffeine, Cinnamon Alpha lipoic acid, and Choline.
Active Woman 
Refuelling after an intense spinning class or gym session, it is vital to making sure your recover in time to take on your next fitness challenge. Training hard can take its toll on your body so making sure you are using the best when it comes to nutrition is a must.
Each serving of Active Woman Refuel packs a punch of premium protein – that’s high-powered quality energy to charge your batteries.
Our premium protein blend is made with micellar casein, whey isolate, and whey concentrate to provide a balance of short bursts of energy with slow-burning, long-lasting fuel that will carry you through the longest Zumbathon.
With Vitamin C, E, B2, Calcium and Vitamin D and Folic Acid, Refuel is primed to push you into the best shape of your life. These vitamins play vital roles in efficient energy metabolism, and also help safeguard bones and sensitive muscle tissues. Play smart and play safe with Refuel so you’ll never have to stop.
In addition to recovery, Active Woman Refuel can also help increase your strength thanks to its inclusion of creatine. Creatine is a naturally occurring amino acid that releases energy and assists in sustained performance.
A great workout to combine with taking Active Woman Refuel can be the below. This workout is great to help you increase your general fitness and stamina
Perform each exercise 3 times with 45 seconds on and 15 seconds rest.
Push-ups
Squats
Butt kicks
Tricep dips
Side Lunges
To make sure you are making the most of this new plan use in conjunction with our other fantastic products in our Active Woman Stack.
This stack was put together to help you achieve your health and fitness goals by making sure you are giving your body the correct nutritional support.
The stack is made up of Active Woman Activate, Active Woman Define, Active Woman Revitalise, Active Woman Define, Active Woman Refine and Active Woman Multivitamin.
Active Woman Activate a high protein supplement to aid recovery. Made with a blend of the highest quality proteins such as micellar casein, whey isolate, and whey concentrate. It also has an unrivalled vitamin complex made up of Vitamin D, B5, B6, Calcium, Zinc, and Folic Acid to help protect you maintain perfect healthy.
Active Woman Define was designed to give your weight loss goals the boost they need. These capsules include a unique blend of research-supported ingredients for weight management, including Green Tea Extract, Konjac Mannan, Caffeine and Chromium.
With only natural colours and flavours, Revitalise is designed to keep your body performing in peak condition. Your body loses much more than water during a workout, and Revitalise replenishes vital micronutrients to make sure you look and feel great following periods of exercise. With a complete collection of your RDA of Vitamin C, K, B6 and B12, Revitalise helps you get more out of your water.
Refine is packed with the essential fat-fighting nutrients like CLA, Yerba Mate, and L-carnitine. CLA is a natural omega acid that targets fat deposits for conversion into energy, whilst Yerba Mate stimulates your metabolism and contains antioxidants for quick fat loss. L-carnitine is a micronutrient that assists in fat burning at the cellular level, transporting fat to be burned into energy.
Multivitamin contains 31 nutrients, specially selected to help support an active life. Made up of vitamins C, B6 and B12 contribute to normal energy release and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, as well as green tea and green coffee, both natural sources of caffeine.
Combine all these and #Bfit