How to know whether trying fitness supplements for weight loss and muscle gain is worth it, according to dietitians

Fitness supplements like preworkout, protein shakes and more promise to give your gym routine an extra boost — but some can just waste your money instead, according to a sports dietitian. Get the most bang for your buck by picking the right supplements for your goals and routine, according to Brett Singer, a sports dietitian at Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute who works with the Houston Dynamo. Singer told Insider that fitness supplements like creatine are extensively researched, generally safe, and have evidence-based benefits for boosting performance and gains in the gym.…

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6 warning signs you’re working out too much, and ​how to recover from overtraining

If you want to build muscle and strength, you may need more rest than you think, according to Chris Duffin, a world record-holding powerlifter and co-founder of Kabuki Strength. Overtraining can hurt your gains and increase risk of injury, especially when you’re a fitness beginner, Duffin told Insider. Warning signs like lack of progress, mood or sleep issues, and persistent aches and pains are all signals to focus on recovery, he said. Here’s what to look out for. You’re working out hard, but not making strength or muscle gains …visit…

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I worked at a popular hotel for 3 years. Here are 10 things people should stop wasting money on.

Even with a carefully planned budget, the excitement of being in a new place can make it very difficult to stick to your financial goals. As someone who worked at a popular hotel chain for three years, I watched countless guests waste their money on the same things. Here are the top things I think people should stop buying while staying at hotels. Premium hotel rooms aren’t usually worth it I know it’s tempting to upgrade your room, and having a suite is nice. But they’re significantly more expensive than the basic rooms.…

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