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7 golden tips for starters in weight training

29/07/2021

So you want to start weight training! Great idea. weight training can help you become fitter, stronger, and better prepared for lots of different sports. But where to start? We’ve summed up 7 great tips to give you a kickstart.

Never too tired for leg day

26/07/2021

Some people consider leg day as the most boring day of the workout week. They would much rather pump their chest, arms, shoulders: literally any other body part. Leg-strength work is simply too much effort for a body part that won’t get as much attention. That’s why people tend to ignore muscles they can’t show off. Not a gym fanatic? Triathlon athletes also perform better if they build up their legs’ strength. No excuse: never skip leg day.

The Do's and Don'ts of Deadlifting

26/07/2021

Nightwatch discovered that we have a lot of powerhouses among our fans. Maybe because we team up very well. Our 100% plant based extreme energy drink for focus and power is an ideal supporter for intensive and long training. A round through the gym brought us to a recurring question. A very popular exercise is the dead lift. You don't need a lot of space for it, but it does train many important muscles at once: thighs, calves, buttocks and lower back. But how do you execute it the right way? Here it comes!

10 best at-home workouts!

23/07/2021

Yes, of course you want to do your best to stay fit. But sometimes you don't have the sense or time to make the trip to the gym. Nightwatch extreme energy drink 100% plant based for focus and power presents you a smart solution. With these 10 exercises that you can easily perform at home, you will become stronger and more vital in your own private home club. Turn on the TV or let the Sonos pop your favorite playlist and góóó!

The Olympic TV Nightwatch Guide!

21/07/2021

After the corona year 2020, the Olympic Games will still take place in Tokyo this year! With a lot of sports and contenders and a big time difference, it will also be top sports for the TV. Set your alarm and stock up on enough Nightwatch: the 100% plant based extreme energy drink for focus and power. Pure nature, without artificial additives such as sugar: better for the seated supporters who still want to spend the night. We call that -appropriately- the Nightwatch Shifts.

In the first week, these are the most important days, nights and times for enthusiasts:

Hard to keep focus during work? Try these tips.

21/07/2021

To keep focus on things that matter is a virtue we all want to train a little more. use a little bit Still, whatever we tell ourselves, to simply keep our eyes on the most important things is often a lot easier said than done. Especially during work. Nightwatch extreme energy drink for focus and power has some tips for you beside ‘to drink Nightwatch’. Pick your favorite and stay focused.

The Nightwatch top 5 crazy sports for which you need focus & power: go for it!

19/07/2021

It looks like we can move a little more freely this summer. And exercise is something we really missed. Celebrate that freedom with something new!

Looking for a fun new sport or crazy challenge? Nightwatch has the July Top 5 sports-you-probably-never-heard-of. Choose the one you like, stock up on Nightwatch and discover this sunny season.

Short course for fast pedalling 

19/07/2021

Say, you're not just the average Tour de France hero, but still quite some cyclist.

You see the yellow jersey on telly and think: ok, maybe podium is a stage too far, but I'd love to get a bit faster, at least. Luckily for you there's Nightwatch: sponsor of everyone in search of more focus and power.

Caffeine versus Nightwatch Extreme Energy

16/07/2021

There’s caffeine, and then there’s Nightwatch extreme energy. 

The caffeine market gives you different options when it comes to caffeine- and energy containing products. So why is it that you should choose Nightwatch extreme energy drink 100% plant based for focus & power? We'll compare them for you!

How do you train for the Amsterdam Marathon?

13/07/2021

You're reading on, so let's assume you're a runner! He has been back since 2019: He the Amsterdam Marathon! The start and finish will take place in the historic Olympic Stadium. The course in Amsterdam is known for its flat, fast and historic character. For example, the tens of thousands follow part of the route of the Olympic Games in 1928! Along the Amstel, stately mansions and characteristic windmills.

Whether you take time out for sightseeing or close yourself off from the peak performance, it's 42192 meters that you complete on a run. If you have a starting permit, then you are already in training. Still, Nightwatch - the 100% plant-based energy drink for focus and power - gives you some smart tips that can help you. Because that preparation is half the battle.

Of course you have to take that distance seriously. Stil you want to have a lot of fun with it. What do you have to do and not do to enjoy running a marathon?

Improve your gaming skills with Nightwatch extreme energy!

5/07/2021

Do you feel like your focus & power need improvement, but you don’t know how? Nightwatch is your new best friend. Not only does our 100% plant based, extreme energy drink provide you with long-lasting energy. It also increases your reaction speed. Here’s why.

Nightwatch extreme energy: your substitute for pre-workout supplements

2/07/2021

Pre-workout supplements have been getting more attention over the few years that they have been around for. We ask ourselves why? Because the only ingredient you need for extra focus and power is the caffeine from guayusa. 

Due to research, we now know that caffeine has got great qualities that improve your workout. Firstly, because it makes you forget about your tiredness. Which enables you to focus fully on your workout. Secondly, because it gives your nervous system a boost with more power than you're used to.

Nightwatch gives you the power to move!

1/07/2021

Energy: you need it to work, live and work out. But moving and exercising also pays back in energy. So why don’t we move a bit more? At Nightwatch we want to encourage you and provide you with the focus and power to do so!

This is why Nightwatch is the purest energy drink

30/06/2021

It is now a known fact that Nightwatch extreme energy drink 100% plant based for focus & power trumps any artificial energy drink with a low sugar level, antioxidants and longer lasting energy. But what about other bio or natural energy drinks?

Energy dip hacks from the pro’s!

29/06/2021

Energy dips: everyone gets them. And according to research they are totally natural. Most of the time they occur after a heavy lunch, or just naturally around 3 o’clock. Your body creates melatonin around this time because it wants you to take a nap. Perfect, when your work conditions allow you to do so. A bit less convenient when you actually want to continue working. We’ve collected the hacks for you to prevent and tackle your energy dip.

Achieve your goals with a healthy way of life

28/06/2021

Goals in life: we’ve all got them. Whether it’s becoming a parent, getting your dream job or running that specific marathon. Goals differ for everybody, but they all have got something in common. In order to strive for them, to make them come true and enjoy them, you need one important thing. A healthy body and mind.

Nightwatch' sustainable supply chain

14/06/2021

At Nightwatch, we aim at always improving our sustainable supply chain. Nightwatch already works in a very sustainable way, while keeping in mind and working together with the very people that discovered the energetic properties of our main ingredient, the guayusa plant.

Nightwatch vs. Energy gum

10/06/2021

There is a new energy booster on the market and it’s called energy gum. Not only does it contain less vitamins and therefore less antioxidants than our Extreme Energy Nightwatch drink, it also provides the energy rush that Nightwatch explicitly avoids. We'll explain why.  

Why organic crops are healthier than their non-organic comparators

10/06/2021

There are different studies that compare organic and non-organic crops. At Nightwatch we have explicitly chosen to only harvest organically when it comes to our main ingredient, the guayusa plant. In this blog, we will explain to you why. 

Why we keep our sugar level beneath the norm: new research

8/06/2021

Nightwatch is a 100% plant-based drink. Our extreme energy drink only contains its naturally occurring sugars, with a level beneath the maximum norm of 5%.  We explicitly choose to keep it that way. Because once again, research has shown that too much sugar is bad for you. Moreover, it decreases your learning and memory abilities. 

The effect of Guayusa during a workout

4/06/2021

As an athlete you want to make sure you take in the best nutrients possible for your body. While working out, energy is a must and nutrients that contain caffeine, are therefore important to your diet. When you consume the right kind of caffeine, you will experience long lasting energy, without highs or lows. This is why the caffeine that can be found in guayusa, is the perfect ingredient for athletes.

The difference between Nightwatch’ all-natural energy drink and a sports drink

31/05/2021

Both starters in the gym and pro’s know: to work out, you need energy. And to get energised, there are loads of options. The first is very simple: you should get a good night's rest. It makes all the difference in the world when you get out of bed and you’ve had your 8 hours of carefree sleep.

Second of all you have to eat healthy. You are what you eat, so you want to eat as natural and varied as possible. And then -of course- there are drinks to help you get energised when needed. Question is: are there better and worse ingredients in these energy drinks? At Nightwatch we investigated different pros and cons. 

Nightwatch versus coffee

10/03/2021

The powerful properties of the Ilex guayusa plants have been known to the Amazonian tribes of Ecuador for centuries. Why then, is not everyone familiar with the benefits it possesses, especially compared to coffee? When we designed our natural energy drink Nightwatch, we compared the different kinds of caffeine and discovered the advantages of guayusa caffeine. 

How to prevent an energy dip?

8/03/2021

We all know the feeling of needing a bit more energy in a day, especially during these grey and grizzled days of winter. This year is wearing out on all of us and sometimes it just takes more than a good night’s sleep. The feeling of restlessness that we often experience now makes way for dips of energy after and even before activities. But there are ways to prevent those little dips.

A plant based diet is a key to the counteraction of climate change

4/03/2021

Plant based food isn't something everybody's gotten used to yet but it might be the key to counteract the fast changing climate. When we at Nightwatch talk about energy, we talk about the positive sides of it. But when you take too much energy out of something, it might be depleted. As we keep on doing our part in this counteraction, let us talk about it.

Nightwatch vs Artificial Energy

25/02/2021

There are many ways to energize yourself. In the current market, artificial energy seems like it has had its best days. It's becoming more and more important to know what you put into your body and the emphasis is on natural products. Our Guayusa leafs offer a natural developed way for the aware consumer. Let's explain why. 

What's so exciting about the word organic?

22/06/2020

Het is al kringlooplandbouw wat de klok slaat bij het ministerie van Landbouw Natuur en Voedselkwaliteit in Den Haag. De woorden biologische landbouw duiken maar mondjesmaat op in de plannen van de minister. Wat is er nou precies zo spannend aan het woordje 'biologisch'?

Nightwatch and diabetes

1/06/2020

Scientists from Italy, Brazil, and Spain have identified Ursolic acid as the bioactive compound in Ilex guayusa most likely responsible for guayusa’s anti-diabetes and anti-metabolic syndrome benefits

What are antioxidants for?

6/04/2020

Antioxidants are natural or man-made substances that prevent free radicals from causing harm.

The Ilex Family

6/04/2020

We are all familiar with the ubiquitous black, green and white teas. Their incredible popularity and immense history make the tea brewed from Camellia sinensis the world’s most consumed beverage. Aside from Camellia sinensis, there is a family of holly plants well-known for their caffeine buzz, healthful properties and energetic purposes.

Immune System

11/03/2020

Immune system boost,

The genus Ilex is renowned for its richness and abundance in immune system boosting compounds. 

Tree planting 'has mind-blowing potential' to tackle climate crisis

9/03/2020

Why has it been relatively warm this year, and many previous years already too? Across much of the Northern Hemisphere this year, winter was a shadow of its former self — and climate change is partly to blame.

Guayusa leaves buried with Tiwanaku shaman

7/02/2020

A Tiwanaku (Tiahuanaco) burial site surprises archeologists with 1500 year old guayusa and tools for grinding them into a snuff.

The reinforcement of environmental and social values

3/02/2020

Cultivating guayusa has a positive impact, not only for the economic resilience of indigenous people in the Amazon, but also to reinforce environmental and social values

The origins of our guayusa

31/01/2020

The Guayusa we use for producing Nightwatch comes from the town Archidona in Ecuador which serves as  a business and social center for the small Quichua communities in the vicinity.

Universal Energy?

17/01/2020

Believe it or not but there’s a link between extraterrestrial stuff and Nightwatch.

If you’ve ever seen a meteor shower you have witnessed what scientist more and more believe to be the main vehicle for dropping basic building blocks of organic life on Earth.

Nightwatch is plant-based, but aren't all energy drinks plant-based and, therefore, Vegan?

11/12/2019

You got a point there! However, Nightwatch caffeine is naturally present in the guayusa leaf we sustainably cultivate and harvest in a Equadorian rainforest.

Nightwatch als pre-workout? Absolutely!

4/12/2019

Onderzoek toon aan dat meer cafeïne niet noodzakelijk beter is voor je training

Why we do not use stevia to sweeten

18/11/2019

We do not use stevia in Nightwatch because it is not allowed. What people call “stevia" is actually the refined isolated and concentrated chemical E960. 

Nightwatch community day

30/09/2019

Nightwatch organizes community days for which we invite all the farmers with whom we work. So, what does Nightwatch actually do during this community day? During the day itself we learn to know each other by chatting, cooking and eating together, and most of all just having fun. The quichua elders tell us everything about their rituals and traditions regarding guayusa but also generally about their traditional beliefs.

Purity is a thing

11/09/2019

Nightwatch does NOT use any of the following chemicals to maintain or improve Freshnes

Nightwatch does not contain any artificial sugars

4/09/2019

Nightwatch is a plant-based energy drink based on a cold brew of guayusa and we only use fruit juices to sweeten it.

The name Nightwatch

3/07/2019

Nightwatch is not called like this because of the famous painting by Rembrandt. Do you want to know the reason? Check out our blog!

Dreams of the Quechua tribe

3/07/2019

Guayusa (main ingredient of Nightwatch) became a central part of the quechua culture. 

Nightwatch is the healthy alternative energy drink

12/06/2019

The low amount of low glycemic index fruit sugars (4.9 grams per 100 mililiter of Nightwatch) are a healthy alternative to many artificial energy drinks that contain high levels of refined sugars.

Plant based energy

5/06/2019

Nightwatch, nature knows best. Nightwatch is the only original plant based energy drink that is powered by guayusa and supported by a million years of evolution! Nightwatch is real, no additives, no chemicals, just all natural, plant based energy for body and mind! Drink positive energy!