Journal

A new Northern Highlight
A new Northern Highlight
SCI-MX — New Production Facilities SCI-MX has moved facilities. And no, not just a shuffle around the corner, we're talking a proper, full-scale move into a world-class production and distribution... Read more...
A Day in the Life of a GB Gymnast by Jack Stanley
A Day in the Life of a GB Gymnast by Jack Stanley
Most people don’t really see what goes into training at this level. They might catch a routine on TV or a clip on Instagram, but the reality is a lot... Read more...
We're gritty Northerners - that's why our prices are the best!
We're gritty Northerners - that's why our prices are the best!
What'Supps Journal Price Transparency Report —May  2026 Independent Price Check — MAY 2026 76% cheaperthan the market.We checked. We put our SCI-MX and Protein Dynamix prices up against the UK's... Read more...
Collagen vs Whey Protein: Is Collagen Really a Sports Supplement?
Collagen vs Whey Protein: Is Collagen Really a Sports Supplement?
Is Collagen Really a Sports Supplement? Collagen protein has well and truly arrived on the sports supplement shelf, sittingalongside whey, creatine, and BCAAs as though it's always belonged there. But... Read more...
REVIEW of SCI-MX Total Mass Gainer
REVIEW of SCI-MX Total Mass Gainer
A recent update to this review still places SCI-MX Total Mass Gainer among the very best weight gain supplements available in the UK, retaining its place in The Daily Telegraph’s... Read more...
SCI-MX - supplements made in manchester & built in the North
SCI-MX - supplements made in manchester & built in the North
Why We Stock SCI-MX at What'Supps We’re proud of our Northern roots, and that pride runs through every decision we make, including the brands we choose to stock. One of... Read more...
BCAA vs Pre-Workout: Which Supplement Is Best Before a Workout?
BCAA vs Pre-Workout: Which Supplement Is Best Before a Workout?
When it comes to getting the most out of your training, we’ve recently had quite a few enquiries asking our advice: should you take BCAAs or a pre-workout before hitting... Read more...
Pros and Cons of Protein Gainers
Protein Gainers: Do They Actually Work? (Honest Review)
All that training, but just not gaining? If you’ve ever stood in the gym thinking, “I’m training hard, eating loads… so why am I not growing?” you’re not alone. For... Read more...
Natural vs Synthetic Caffeine Drinks
Natural vs Synthetic Caffeine: What’s the Difference?
And Which One’s Right for You? Caffeine is one of the most widely used performance enhancers in the world, and for good reason. It boosts energy, sharpens focus, delays fatigue... Read more...
Creatine for women
Creatine for women: so much more than muscle-building
For years, creatine has lived in the “big tubs, bigger biceps” corner of the supplement world. Gym bros, heavy lifts, protein shakers the size of your head. But that story... Read more...
Why Are BCAAs the Building Blocks of Muscle Growth?
Why Are BCAAs the Building Blocks of Muscle Growth?
If you lift, sprint, grind through circuits, or just like training hard and looking strong, you’ve definitely heard the hype around BCAAs. They’re in your shaker, your intra-workout, and probably... Read more...
A women strength training with dumbells
Women & Weight-training - a quick dip into history.
Strength training has been part of human culture for thousands of years. Ancient civilisations, including Greece, China, and Egypt, celebrated physical strength through practical challenges such as stone lifting, throwing,... Read more...