Nutrition

Muscle growth is achieved by stimulating the muscles and with the right nutrition. Here you’ll find out how much protein you should consume, what the best protein sources are and what else you should pay attention to in your training nutrition.

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Ramadan and Strength Training

Estimated reading time: 6:48 min.

Every year, Muslims around the world fast daily for the entire month of Ramadan. They abstain from eating and drinking from dawn to sunset, participating in a unique form of intermittent fasting. Since the Islamic calendar is based on the lunar cycle, Ramadan moves ahead by about 11 days each year. This means that the fasting month eventually covers every season, resulting in slightly different daily fasting durations each year. […]

Protein

Estimated reading time: 4:02 min.

Protein is a macronutrient composed of amino acids, essential for our bodies. Found in all our cells, muscles are primarily made of protein, emphasizing its importance for strength training and muscle building. While many think of protein supplements like whey, casein, and plant-based powders for strength training, it’s crucial to focus on overall nutrition and protein intake from “normal” foods like eggs, fish, or meat. But how much protein do […]