Instant Energy Boosters
November 15, 2011
Instant Energy Boosters
Energy may be one of the biggest things standing in your way to fitness and weight loss.
And let’s face it, energy is a key component of motivation.
Without enough energy, you’re not going to feel very motivated – you may even find it difficult to get to the gym!
But there are things you can do to get an instant boost to your energy level. Read more…
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Soy Protein and Weight Loss
September 28, 2011
Soy Protein and Weight Loss: Does it Actually Work?
Soy protein shakes and snacks have become popular health food options.
Besides offering a handy milk alternative for those who have to avoid dairy, many soy products also claim to help you lose weight. And in today’s busy world, who isn’t looking for easy ways to lose weight?
But what’s the real story on soy protein and weight loss? Does it actually work?
Let’s find out… Read more…
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Branched Chain Amino Acids & Weight Loss
September 13, 2011
Branched Chain Amino Acids & Weight Loss
It’s time to increase you knowledge of Branch Chained Amino Acids not only because of their impact with your weight loss goals but also because of all the benefits they can provide to those of you who are giving it your all with your training efforts.
Branch Chained Amino Acids are also known as BCAA’s and stimulate the body’s own recovery process by providing the essential amino acids that our bodies need to produce muscle and build immunity.
You see, proteins break down into smaller particles known as amino acids that are utilized in the body to produce new proteins (muscle) or to be stored and burned as energy. Thus, amino acids are the building blocks of muscle tissue.
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Cytosport Cyto Gainer
July 25, 2011
Cytosport Cyto Gainer
Cytosport Cyto Gainer can facilitate your protein intake, because being ripped requires a very high amount of consistent protein intake so your muscles can grow and get that sexy tone.
The problem is that most of the time when you buy whey powder protein, it is chalk full of fats and sugars. These are unnecessary when you are trying to achieve lean muscle mass.
Cytosport has none of these excess fats and sugar, only good carbs and ample protein that are essential for athletes, bodybuilders, individuals trying to gain strength, and anyone looking to improve muscle tone and quality. It uses whey protein which is the fastest digesting protein on the market as well as maltodextrins which are complex carbohydrates which provide a constant feed of energy to your muscles.
Let’s look at some more benefits of Cyto Gainer.
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Post Workout Recovery Supplements
July 12, 2011
Post Workout Recovery Supplements
Arguably the most important time to take supplements is post-workout when your uptake is at its highest rate and this is the time when your muscles gobble up amino acids, vitamins and other elements to help it recover and grow definition.
This is the third and final segment in my best workout supplements series and it will definitely pack a punch in giving you the results you desire the most.
Speaking of results, with post-recovery our goal should be to replenish all the stores of energy in our muscles and make sure we have given them enough nutrients so we don’t go too far into a catabolic state (catabolic is the time when our muscle is broken down and used for energy).
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Best Workout Supplements: Pre-Workout
July 7, 2011
Best Workout Supplements:Pre-Workout
Now that we have your best workout supplements outlined that you should be including as a long term plan let’s take a look at the best workout supplements to have pre-workout.
Your pre-workout supplements will be focused on giving your muscles maximal energy and power so you can whip through your workout and know that you have trained at your hardest.
The most important part of pre-workout supplements is that you need to ensure that you have had a good nights rest the night before otherwise their effect will be limited. If you’ve had issues with your sleep then make sure to read the first part of best workout supplements as I’ve gone over the best sleep aids and how to benefit from them the most.
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Best Workout Supplements
July 6, 2011
Best Workout Supplements
Many people are getting a lot of great results from including a smart supplement plan in their daily nutrition plan. However many don’t know how and when to take the supplements in order to get the best results with fat loss and building sexy toned muscle.
In this article we’re going to look at the best workout supplements in the industry and take it one step further so you aren’t flushing money down the drain, especially if you’ve tried some supplementation in the past and not gotten the best results.
I’m going to divide this article into three segments. The first segment will talk about the daily supplements you want to make you include, the second segment will go over pre-workout supplements and the third segment will go over post-workout supplements.
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Muscle Recovery Supplements – Glutamine
June 26, 2011
Muscle Recovery Supplements – Glutamine
Glutamine is one of the amino acids (a building block of protein) stored in our muscles and greatly abundant in your small intestine that are used mostly for muscle building.
In addition to muscle building and preserving the breakdown (catabolism) of muscles it also can aid in many other areas of the body to achieve optimum health.
Glutamine is actually produced by our body (semi-essential amino acid) but can be hindered greatly by metabolic stress; such as over training, trauma, burns, and various illnesses such as cancer and aids.
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Sleeping Supplement: Bullet Proof
June 20, 2011
Sleeping Supplement: Bullet Proof
When it comes to weight loss and training one of the most important components for your success is not only having a good amount of sleep, but having a deep restful sleep.
A few weeks back I came across the sleeping supplement by Muscle Pharm called Bullet Proof but I was very skeptical that it would be any good at all as I’ve tried quite a few different natural sleeping aids and none of them have worked very well, or if they have they have made me extremely groggy the next day.
If you’re like me and have a thousand things going through your head at night and either have a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep then keep reading…
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Muscle Building Protein: The Perfect Choice For You
May 19, 2011
Muscle Building Protein: The Perfect Choice For You
We all know by now that protein is incredibly important for helping us with muscle growth and at the same time curbing our appetites and allowing our metabolism to burn through fat, but what is the best muscle building protein for you?
The value of the protein really comes into play by the amino acids they provide and what their ability is to be digested and absorbed by our system to lay down more muscle.
I’ll help you demystify protein sources so you can make an educated decision to choose one that is right for you.
