You hit the weights, put in the work, and push yourself to your limit. The workout is done, and you may think the hard part is complete. The sweat and energy exertion seem to be the most crucial part of the actual workout. We wear muscle soreness and fatigue as a badge of honor and an indicator of successful exercise. Something we fail to remember is that post-workout recovery is...

Staying sharp and alert mentally is just as important as being up to the task physically for your workout. It is essential to avoid mental fatigue while working out in order to get the most out of your workout.

There are many reasons why people add amino acid supplements to their fitness routine. As a mid-workout supplement, they can maintain energy levels and reduce fatigue. As a post-workout supplement, amino acids aid in body’s recovery process and reducing muscle soreness. Whatever your personal health and fitness goals, amino acids can be a valuable tool for success. What Causes Muscle Fatigue During Exercise? Fatigue – that full-body feeling of low energy that makes you sigh...

Athletes and Fatigue In order to achieve peak performance, athletes need to be able to maintain energy levels and prevent fatigue when in training and during competition. To clarify, fatigue, from an exercise-science standpoint, is a temporary reduction in your ability to physically perform a task or activity. What many athletes are unaware of is that there are two aspects of fatigue: peripheral (in the muscles) and central (in the...