Fitness

Paradigm shift in perception of men’s fitness sparks new opportunities for bone and joint category

16-Nov-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

Consumers are recognising that health and fitness goes beyond having a muscular physique, and are increasingly seeking products that help improve joint mobility, body functionality and overall health, says an industry expert.

The Vitamin Shoppe 2023 Health & Wellness Trends: Focus on fitness and active lifestyles

11-Jul-2023 By Asia Sherman

Consumer purchasing behavior is evolving, shifting from categories like immunity protection and foundational health towards products that enhance fitness and active lifestyles, according to the latest Health & Wellness Trends Report from supplement...

Sports Nutrition Summit 2020

Alex Ardenti on his film SUPPS: The Movie

20-Feb-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The filmmaker takes an up close and personal look at the history and evolution of the growing $40 billion sports supplement industry.

Japanese researchers link omega-3 intake to reduced muscle stiffness post-exercise

17-Apr-2019 By Adi Menayang

Supplementation of omega-3s EPA and DHA had a positive role in reducing muscle stiffness after exercise, according to new data published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.

Redcon1 expands distribution in military channel

04-Jan-2019 By Adi Menayang

Roughly 38% of sports nutrition brand Redcon1’s core consumers are active or former military members, “so they play an important role in our business,” said company founder and CEO Aaron Singerman.

Extracts of mangosteen rind and Indian bay leaf may enhance muscle strength, endurance

23-Oct-2018 By Adi Menayang

Results from two studies—one on mice and another on adult human males—suggest that supplementation of extracts from two plants may enhance muscle strength.

High casein intake before sleep may benefit metabolic rate in active women, study suggests

13-Sep-2018 By Adi Menayang

Consumption of casein before sleep was linked to improved resting metabolic rate the next morning and a ‘trivial’ changes in resistance exercise performance, researchers reported.

FTC suggests ways to make fitness trackers, other devices safer and more secure

18-Jun-2018 By Hank Schultz

The Federal Trade Commission has weighed in on the safety and security of devices in the so-called Internet of Things, which include fitness trackers and other devices used by personalized nutrition firms.

Women are underrepresented in whey protein supplementation studies, researchers argue

30-May-2018 By Adi Menayang

Relatively little attention has been paid to potential sex differences in body composition responses to whey protein, argued researchers from Purdue University.

Casein supplementation timing doesn’t really matter, suggests pilot study on recreationally active males

18-May-2018 By Adi Menayang

Eating cottage cheese before bed for its casein content is a popular bodybuilding tip. But results from a new clinical trial suggests that casein levels may matter more than timing.