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3 Reasons Why People Are Going Plant-Based Protein vs Dairy-Based
If you were to walk around the gym and ask people what kind of protein powder they use, most would probably say whey. Why is that? Because for the longest time, whey protein was considered the gold standard source for getting in adequate protein and helping hit your daily protein requirement. That being said, there is a HUGE movement of plant-based protein powder options hitting the market which has a few people scratching their heads about whether or not they should consider making the switch.
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A Day In The Life with Devin Bernardo Training Legs
Jump into a day in the life with Evogen Elite athlete Devin Bernardo. We follow Devin behind the scenes as he eats breakfast and a meal following his haircut. After he jump starts with his car for what seems like the 100th time, Devin shares his personal tips for training legs powered by Evogen. Watch the video to follow his workout in it's entirety.Â
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Sports Are Back: 4 Snacking Survival Tips to Avoid a Weight Penalty
With sports back in full swing, your nights and weekends may be full of time in front of the television. When you sink into your favorite seat, you generally have a beverage and snack of choice close by. To prevent you from having a whistle blown on your weight gain, here are four snacking survival tips to avoid a weight gain penalty.
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Recovery Optimization with Bromelain
A supplement that many have never heard of or, at the very least, those who have, aren’t exactly sure what it does is bromelain. If you’ve ever had a surgery or suffered from severe burns, the doctors or hospital may have given you a bromelain supplement.
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Optimizing Physical Health with Pomegranates
Not too long ago, there was a craze surrounding pomegranates. Americans were rushing to their local grocer to pick up there deliciously red beauties. People were adding them to their food, such as yogurt and drinking pomegranate juice. Then, almost as quickly as the trend came, it went away. Poof – without a trace. This is quite interesting and shocking as the benefits of pomegranates are immense. Â
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Stiff Joints? Here Are 3 Nutritional Strategies to Help
Many people believe you need to be "old" in order to experience any type of stiff joints or joint pain. However, that's not always the case. Repetitive motion and stress to a joint through exercise and training is enough to cause problems and stiff joints. To remedy this situation and even help prevent it, you can implement some nutritional strategies into your daily routine and nutrition plan.
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Hany Rambod Delivers on The Hype About Persian Food
Did you ever want to know what is all the hype about Persian food? Join 22X Olympia winning coach Hany Rambod as he dines at Evogen’s favorite Persian restaurant. During the feast, Hany shares his culture and how Persian food can be a tool during your off-season or how to eat clean when you are dinning with friends and family. If it was good enough for Hadi Choopan during his 2019 Olympia debut, it’s definitely good enough for you.Â
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Effective Rehydration with Coconut Water Powder
Coconut water has been a hot beverage for those looking to improve their recovery as well as aid in rehydration following time out in the heat or even during or post-workout. The issue arises when it comes to the supplement industry and how to package such a useful ingredient. You could absolutely use it in its natural liquid form, but that tends to get a little pricy when it comes to shipping out liquids and the final price point on shelf. Therefore, the next best thing would be to create a coconut water powder that supplement companies create by freeze-drying the actual coconut water.Â
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The Main Reason You Should Avoid Grains Post-Workout
You finished you’re grueling workout and now it’s time for some post-workout recovery. What do you grab? Hopefully a source of protein to kickstart the recovery process and help rebuild all of those torn down muscle fibers. Many people prefer to also include a carbohydrate source along with their post-workout nutrition. This is fine, however, you should be aware of the type of carbohydrate you’re consuming. One thing to keep in mind is that you should avoid grains post-workout if you want to maximize your recovery timing.
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Evogen Elite Thanks Athlete Frank Bugner For His Service In The US Marines
Frank enlisted in the Marine Corps the summer before his senior year and went to basic training at Parris Island SC o...
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3 Reasons Training with Glycerol in the Heat is Beneficial
Whether you’re an athlete or an avid exerciser, when the temperatures rise, many are forced to deal with the elements when training outdoors in the heat. As if training (itself) isn’t taxing enough, when you toss in the fact that you’re exerting yourself in the heat, it can bring on another set of challenges. For that reason, ensuring you are properly hydrated is an absolute must. If you wanted to take things a step further and prime your body for the work it’s about to do, you should consider training with glycerol when in the heat.
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Evogen just announced the signing of 3x Mr. India Overall Champ and 2018 Mr. Asia Overall Champ Sunit Jadhav
Sunit Jadhav has trained and disciplined himself to the Evogen standard for years now, and Evogen is so excited to ha...
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