Health & Fitness

Showing 1 to 18 of 125 articles
  • New Creatine Nitrate: South Africa’s First Nitrate Powered Hybrid Creatine

    New Creatine Nitrate: South Africa’s First Nitrate Powered Hybrid Creatine

    NPL has always focused on doing the basics well. But while we’re big on perfecting the fundamentals, we also pride ourselves on developing supplements you won't find anywhere else in South Africa.

  • lean muscle supplement stack

    Stack Smarter: Your Complete Lean Muscle Blueprint

    While consistent training and a clean diet form your foundation, the right lean muscle supplement stack acts as a valuable tool to accelerate your results.

  • Fat Burners

    Turn Up the Heat: How to Use Fat Burners for Real-World Results

    This guide breaks down how fat burners work, what the science says about key ingredients, and how to choose the right NPL formula for your goals.

  • Built To Perform: The Search for the Next Yellow Army Athlete

    Built To Perform: The Search for the Next Yellow Army Athlete

    There is no wishing for results here. Your effort determines the outcome, and no goal worth having is ever handed to you. It is about the work you put in when nobody is watching and the discipline required to stay the course.  

  • NPL x Virseker Noordvaal Cup 2026: Fueling the Future of South African Rugby

    NPL x Virseker Noordvaal Cup 2026: Fueling the Future of South African Rugby

    The Virseker Noordvaal Cup is one of South Africa's oldest and most respected school rugby tournaments. Since its inception in 1920, it has grown into a tournament that measures the strength of an entire rugby programme, not just a single team.

  • NPL Whey Protein

    Best Whey Protein in South Africa 2026: NPL's Top Picks

    Whether you’re an athlete, looking to feel better in your own skin, or just need something that fits into a busy schedule, we’ve got you. Think of this as your personal breakdown to help you pick the right tool for the job.

  • Whey Protein

    The Ultimate Guide to Whey Protein: Types, Benefits & Which to Choose

    In this guide, we explore the science behind whey protein and how its unique biological profile helps you reach your training goals and improve overall wellness.

  • Creatine & Fat Loss

    Why Creatine Belongs in Your Fat Loss Stack

    If you are training while trying to lose weight, creatine might be one of the most underrated tools you are not using. Nutritional Performance Labs explores how creatine can complement a healthy weight loss journey.

  • NPL Energy: The Yellow Army’s New Favourite Energy Drink

    NPL Energy: The Yellow Army’s New Favourite Energy Drink

    If there is one thing that defines the Yellow Army, it is a refusal to slow down. Whether you’re grinding it out every day at the gym, a mountain of work, you are constantly pouring your energy into the things you think are worthwhile. 

  • Types of protein powder

    The NPL Protein Playbook

    Whether you are new to training or refining your supplement stack, Nutritional Performance Labs breaks down common protein options available in South Africa and helps you choose the right one.

  • Creatine Monohydrate

    What Exactly is Creatine?

    Creatine is the most researched sports supplement on the market, but what does that mean exactly? Nutritional Performance Labs explores creatine and how it can benefit you. 

  • Creatine Benefits

    How Long Does Creatine Take To Work?

    In this guide, we explain what creatine is, how it works, the benefits of taking it and how to use it effectively to support both performance and general wellness.

  • NPL Trail Run Brings the Yellow Army Together in Johannesburg

    NPL Trail Run Brings the Yellow Army Together in Johannesburg

    On Saturday, 18 April 2026, our second annual Yellow Army Trail Run brought over 250 runners to the start line at Syringa Park, Avianto Estate. Despite a good amount of rain the night before and a chilly start to the morning, the Yellow Army was not deterred, and we saw our soldiers brave the muddy trails with smiles on their faces.

  • Why FemmeFit Fest Is Becoming Johannesburg’s Favourite Female Fitness Event

    Why FemmeFit Fest Is Becoming Johannesburg’s Favourite Female Fitness Event

    FemmeFit Fest 2026 brings 1000 women together in Johannesburg for workouts, wellness brands and a vibrant outdoor fitness experience at Syringa Park. 

  • HFPA’s Role in Supporting Education Within BodyRev

    HFPA’s Role in Supporting Education Within BodyRev

    Health and fitness advice has never been more accessible, or more overwhelming. As more people prioritise their wellbeing and turn to social media for guidance, advice on workouts, nutrition and overall wellness makes up a huge portion of what you scroll through each day.

  • Hyperice Brings World-Class Recovery to BodyRev X

    Hyperice Brings World-Class Recovery to BodyRev X

    Most people begin their journey full of motivation, raring to go. The excitement of progress and visible change often leads to training all out from day one. Many don’t realise that their bodies are starting on the back foot.

  • A decade of transformation with BodyRev X

    A decade of transformation with BodyRev X

    A decade after launching one of South Africa’s most recognised body transformation challenges, NPL is raising the bar with BodyRev X. Now in its 10th edition and unveiled shortly after the brand celebrated its 10th birthday, this milestone challenge signals a sharper, more focused era for Body Revolution

  • 10 Years of Strength

    10 Years of Strength

    2025 has been a huge year for Nutritional Performance Labs. We turned ten and shifted our entire operation to a new facility, all without missing a beat. Reaching both milestones has made us reflect on how far we’ve come, but everything still goes back to the same idea we began with. We wanted to create supplements people could trust. Ten years later, that focus has never changed.