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How to monitor training and diet progress - ICON Nutrition

How to monitor training and diet progress

Monitoring Progress Typically, those following a programme designed to improve body composition use weight as a sole measure of progression. This is an out dated approach that has a number of flaws which can mask potential issues with a programme as well as providing false feedback inf...
Carbohydrate intake for Crossfitters: Part 2 - ICON Nutrition

Carbohydrate intake for Crossfitters: Part 2

Timing of Carbohydrates The most important factor with regard to body composition and performance is eating a diet that provides a calorie deficient / surplus / balance and long term adherence. Timing of nutrients will have little long term effect, if you ...
Carbohydrate intake for Crossfitters: Part 1 - ICON Nutrition

Carbohydrate intake for Crossfitters: Part 1

Carbohydrates have a mixed reputation, depending on which guru you listen to, which websites you follow or your own general view on nutrition, your ideas about carbs are either positive or negative, some view them as essential others claim they are not.   From a technical point of vie...
When Is The Best Time To Take BCAA Powder and Tablets - ICON Nutrition

When Is The Best Time To Take BCAA Powder and Tablets

Before we discuss the best time to take BCAA, whether that be tablets or powder, let’s first look at the importance of BCAA supplementation. Branch chain amino acids, or BCAAs, are one of the best supplements for muscle growth, muscle repair and muscle recovery. BCAAs ...