HELPING YOU SUPERCHARGE YOUR HEALTH
This blog is focused around helping you improve your health for the long-term.
I will show you how to choose the right health & fitness products for your individual needs and how to utilize them in the most optimal way that puts your health first.
About the Author
Jake Willhoite
About the Author
My health journey started in 2013 when I was rehabbing a cracked collarbone. I've gone from Paleo to plant-based in search of how to improve my body's performance and recovery time.
Right now I am focused on improving my calisthenics skills and mastering muscle-ups, while dialing in my daily nutrition and supplement stack to optimize my progress and results.
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Vegan-Friendly Product Reviews
Veganism is on the rise and the plant-based movement is only going to continue to grow in the coming years.
You may be surprised to find out that many mainstream products utilize animal testing or contain animal-based gelatin and other byproducts - yuck!
Luckily, we can vote with our dollars to support companies doing business the right way.
With that in mind, we have researched the top cruelty-free supplements & beauty products for those of you looking to embrace a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle.
Beauty & Personal Care Products
Who doesn't want to look & feel good? Even better is you can treat your hair and skin well with the top cruelty-free concealers and the best vegan shampoos & conditioners.
And for those of you looking to get fancy, you'll LOVE these amazing rose water toners, jojoba oil brands, and the best aloe vera gels.
My favorite feeling is brushing my teeth with some organic, cruelty-free toothpaste and whitening them with activated charcoal.
Vitamins & Supplements
If you care about your health, then you will likely want to optimize your well-being with calculated supplementation.
At a minimum, all vegans should look into the best form of Vitamin B12, plant-based Omega 3's, and even some vegan Vitamin D3 if you aren't able to get daily sun exposure.
If you're struggling with digestive issues, then you should also consider plant-based digestive enzymes and probably vegan probiotics too.
To get the benefits of some of the most amazing foods & drinks on the planet, you can get forms of them that go down the hatch easily when don't have time for a smoothie. I'm talking organic spirulina powder & tablets, best wheatgrass powders, and EGCG green tea extract.
Nail Your Pre-Workout Routine
Pre-workout supplements can be an amazing addition to your fitness routine. When used correctly, they provide an extra spark of energy which can often make the difference between having just a mediocre gym session or a Spartan-like workout performance.
Choosing the right product comes down to considering what time of day you are exercising, what types of exercise you are doing, and what your overall goals are:
- For workouts later in the day, stick with caffeine- and stimulant-free versions.
- Creatine is in most products, but you can get creatine-free pre-workouts as well.
- Looking to burn more fat? Go for a thermogenic option.
- Women will love these products the best.
- What type of workout are you prepping for?
And on those days when you finish your favorite powder you can whip up a pre-workout snack from these recipes as a substitute.
Muscle Building With Creatine & Protein
Creatine 101
Creatine monohydrate is the most studied and safest workout supplement, but you can weigh the pros and cons for yourself.
There are a few less common forms like creatine ethyl ester and kre-alkalyn you can try as well. Additionally, there is a plethora of great vegan creatine and options perfect for women too.
Protein Powder
You've certainly heard about protein powder before. You can even get healthy pre-made protein bars and ready to drink protein shakes that women really love.
Our favorite options are dairy-free and plant-based for great digestion (and gains!). See for yourself which ones suit your tastes best:
Top-Notch Fitness & CrossFit Gear
Last but not least, you're gonna need some solid gear to crush your workouts and build muscle.
To improve your grip you can try out the best grip strengtheners and pull-up gloves. For injury prevention for big lifts take a look at wrist wraps for lifting and CrossFit knee sleeves.
For the WOD-focused of you, no CrossFit workout is complete without a solid pair of shoes (see flat feet cross trainers here) and a handy jump rope for double unders.
