Pre-workouts have always been popular among athletes to help boost energy and athletic performance. They typically come as a powdered substance that you mix with water and drink before exercising. Although pre-workouts are meant to benefit your nutrition and performance, there’s a lot of misleading information about them. This can make it a challenge to… read more
This flavorful herb is for more than just soup! Amongst your dried spices, your kitchen pantry likely has bay leaves. Bay leaves are used widely in cooking, and called for in a variety of soups and sauces. We know they turn the bland and boring into delicious, edible meals, but do bay leaves do anything… read more
Not seeing results in your workouts? Perhaps it’s related to stress! Training hard and working out has as much of an aesthetic appeal as a mental and emotional one — people want to look good, while benefiting their mental health. And while exercising is just one avenue to combat stress, it’s vital to reduce stress… read more
It’s spring, so why not emerge from hibernation by exercising outdoors?! If you’ve felt cooped up indoors and antsy because you’re confined to a specific square footage when the weather is drab and cold, you can begin to thaw out and soak in the sunshine with the emergence of spring! And while there’s nothing more… read more
Are foot cramps keeping you from your best night’s sleep? If you’ve ever had a foot cramp that wakes you from your peaceful slumber, you know how alarming and painful they can be. The tightening or knotting seems to come from nowhere, and can last anywhere from a few seconds to minutes. Proven4 supports athletes… read more
Curious about the source of your neck and shoulder pain? It could be mouse shoulder! As an athlete or fitness enthusiast, aches, pains, and discomfort are no stranger. You train extremely hard, and as your body and muscles recover, there’s no doubt you incorporate your arsenal of recovery efforts including ice baths, Epsom salt soaks,… read more
Are you in search of a holiday gift for the athlete in your family? Proven4 has you covered! It can be tough to try and figure out a gift for the athlete in your family, but we’ll let you in on a little secret — athletes LOVE the holidays because it’s a chance to try… read more
Promote sinus wellness this season! ‘Tis the season for sniffles, sinus pressure, and congestion, but with the help of a few pressure points, you can better support your sinuses and be able to breathe clearly again! Don’t let sinus pressure get in the way of your workouts this season. Pressure points stem from Traditional Chinese… read more
Cultivate gratitude and healthy choices this Thanksgiving! The holiday season has officially begun, which means an influx of celebrations that aren’t always kind to our regularly scheduled wellness routines. Thanksgiving is no exception — the average Thanksgiving meal can top 3,000 to 4,000 calories — so for those who have goals, the food and drinks… read more
Review the call for supplement regulations and why it’s vital to know what’s in your sports supplements! The dietary supplement industry remains steady and continues to grow in revenue every year, largely as a result of the fact that just about any product can go to market without being verified and tested for purity,… read more
Learn more about the process and how to identify an NSF Certified For Sport® product! The sports supplement industry is an ever-revolving door — one product in and another out — where new supplements are introduced at an alarming rate, with no signs of slowing. In such a fast-paced industry, it’s difficult for consumers… read more
Because the ingredients in your workout supplements matter whether you’re a professional athlete or not! People who are invested in their training — whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or professional athlete — all saunter common ground, which is the ability to support our bodies through every workout. And, we need sports supplements that… read more
