As we work out, our bodies produce lactic acid, which can cause fatigue and soreness. While it's a natural byproduct of exercise, excessive lactic acid build-up can hinder our performance and make it difficult to maintain an active lifestyle. In this blog post, we'll explore what lactic acid build-up means and how to get rid of it. What is lactic acid build-up? Lactic acid is produced by our muscles during...

You care about being properly hydrated when you’re active; otherwise, you most likely wouldn’t be here. But did you know there are some activities that we wouldn’t necessarily think about being dehydrating when in fact, they are? Now, we know you never leave home without your trusty water bottle and a pack of aminoVITAL, but you might want to double down if you’re going to be participating in any of...

We all know that it’s extremely important to keep our water intake high while working out, but the exact reasons behind it may not be well known to you. There are also some important reasons for maintaining your hydration that also may come secondary to the fuel to your body.

You have surely heard of electrolytes in the context of working out. Every sports drink has them. But what exactly they are may be a bit more of a mystery to even the most avid workout enthusiast.