BCAAs stands for “Branched Chain Amino Acids.” Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. In total, there are nine essential amino acids, but leucine, isoleucine, and valine are the three that are key to helping you maintain muscle. You can buy these in powder form as a dietary supplement.

December can be a very challenging month when trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Many people adopt the ‘Oh well it’s Christmas’ mentality and with all the Christmas meals out and additional drinking, it’s hard not to pile on the pounds.

Over recent years we have witnessed the War of the Watches between leading corporations such as Nike, Apple, Samsung, as smartwatches prove to be the new hot tech that everyone wants.

Protein shakes: myths debunked and best practice tips What are the proposed benefits of protein shakes? Protein powder can help to build lean muscle mass quickly and can shrink your [...]

#DonateForDefibs This Halloween! Over the Halloween period at Choices Health Clubs, we will be putting on a number of classes in an effort to raise money for St John’s Ambulance. [...]

Is drinking tea pre and post workout good for my health? Tea. We Britons drink a lot of the stuff, but more than just an enjoyable drink, can tea be [...]

What exactly is ‘Boxercise’ and how can it benefit my health? If the treadmill is just not working for you or you want to switch up your normal workout routine, [...]

Energy balls (or Energy Bites) are a popular new food trend across the UK, but what exactly are they and what is so special about them? If you are trying to [...]