The Lockerroom
Welcome to The Locker Room™, the social heartbeat of THE PROTEIN WORKS™, and one of the best resources on the net for everything to do with fitness and nutrition. Contributions are from a wide range of experts and from our very own community of passionate members giving first-hand experiences and insights. It’s a free resource to help everyone live a healthier and better lifestyle.
Renowned for our Protein Shakes that span the standard whey protein to our innovative vegan protein – we try to find the finest minds in sports nutrition to help educate and inform. Common questions like which is better whey concentrate or isolate to anything relating to preworkout powders and amino acids powders. We’ve got you covered.
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Most people never think about digestive enzymes. They eat, they drink their protein shake, and they assume everything gets absorbed as intended. But the process of breaking down nutrients – protein included – is more involved than it looks, and digestive enzymes are central to it. Some protein shakes now include digestive enzymes as part […]
Omega 3 is one of the most widely consumed nutrients in the UK. Millions of people take it separately – in fish oil capsules, algae-based supplements, or through their diet. So the question of whether it belongs in a protein shake is a fair one. The short answer: it depends on what you want from […]
Protein shakes have come a long way from a simple scoop of powder in water. The conversation around nutrition has broadened – and gut health is now a central part of it. So when a protein shake includes probiotics, it’s worth understanding exactly what that means, what you’re getting, and whether it matters. Whey Protein […]
Monohydrate, Creapure, HCl, buffered, ethyl ester – creatine labels are more confusing than ever. And most of the content out there is just product rankings without any real explanation of the science. This guide breaks down every major type of creatine, what the research actually says, and which one is worth your money in the […]
Busy schedules and growing workloads are consuming more of UK workers’ time and attention, making convenient grab-and-go lunches an everyday staple for millions. Offering variety, convenience, and relative affordability, supermarkets have become a go-to, especially for younger generations (1). Studies suggest workers spend an average of £15 to £20 per week on lunch, making a […]
Inspired by marathon season, or wanting to keep up your running habits over the summer? Heading out on runs when it’s warmer can feel a lot harder than it was earlier in the year – but don’t let that put you off or make you think you’re not fit enough. With the right preparation, fuelling […]