creatine

Lately, it seems like supplements are coming under attack from all sides. Just this morning, I listened to a video from an “expert” about ab training who made ridiculous comments about how dangerous thermogenics can be. Just after that I see the new consumer reports test on popular protein...

This muscle building diet is best suited to a 180 pound man who works out in the evenings. The meals are not set in stone, you can see I have listed a few options for your main meals. Meal Food Protein Calories Meal#1 7:00 30 grams of whey protein taken with water. 30mins later, omelette...

Learn about the different types of creatine powders, pills, liquids and blends. Determine how much creatine is required to get the maximum energy benefits! Creatine is one of the most popular supplements in the muscle building and fitness world. First identified as a component of skeletal muscle...

Glutamine and creatine are two of the most common amino acid supplements in sports nutrition today. They have been talked about thousands of times for nearly two decades (there is research on glutamine that dates back as early as the 1970’s). Claim after claim has been made for these two...

Tired of being tired? Try these six energy releasing supplements and amplify your workouts. Improved energy leads to better performance and gains. Tired? Run down? Feeling droopy, drained and devastatingly devoid of energy, despite devouring your morning coffee or energy drink? Well it's time to...

Brad Borland presents a simple guide to what's in our supplements. Confused by odd sounding compounds? This article will clear things up. Your simple guide to what is in our supplements and other odd sounding compounds. Microfiltered, isolates, extracts, ethyl esters, concentrates, acetyl-L...

Take your lean bulk to the next level by implementing an intelligent and effective supplement plan. This complete guide looks at the science behind all major bulking supplement choices. This Guide Teaches You: How to fortify your lean bulk diet with the right supplements When to take popular...

19 Facts You Need to Know Creatine was the most impressive supplement of the 20th century, but there are now a lot of experienced lifters who no longer use it. Why? Did it go out of fashion just like their circus clown workout pants? Is it because new supplements are always better than old...

Creatine Grows Some Body Parts Faster Amazingly, creatine works better for certain muscles than it does for others. Take a look at this new science. Creatine may be an outlier, though. Not only has it been shown in previous studies to increase upper body strength more than lower body strength...

Lately, it seems like supplements are coming under attack from all sides. Just this morning, I listened to a video from an “expert” about ab training who made ridiculous comments about how dangerous thermogenics can be. Just after that I see the new consumer reports test on popular protein...

Open a magazine and just look at not only the amount of supplement ads but all the different types of supplements on the market. It is no wonder that bodybuilders are always researching the latest information on the newest supplements and how and when to use them. It can be difficult to sift...

Your simple guide to what is in our supplements and other odd sounding compounds. Microfiltered, isolates, extracts, ethyl esters, concentrates, acetyl-L, sulfates, what on earth do all of these terms mean? Is monohydrate a good thing? Do I really need to include guggulsterones to my supplement...

Tired? Run down? Feeling droopy, drained and devastatingly devoid of energy, despite devouring your morning coffee or energy drink? Well it's time to wake up, and I'm going to help you do so! But before I dive into the details, it's time for a pop quiz. Ready? Here goes...Give me a list of 6...

Are you giving your body what it needs to recover after every workout? If the answer is no, then it’s time to step up your post-workout nutrition game. Research has made it clear that one of the most important times to perfect your nutrition is the post-workout timeframe. After an intense...

The question up for discussion today is "do creatine and alcohol mix?". I'm going to talk about the effects alcohol has on building muscle and what happens if you drink alcohol while using creatine. There have been no official studies into the effects of creatine and alcohol in the past. We have...

Creatine is arguably the most popular sports supplement available to date, and for good reason. Aside from it being a critical biomolecule, creatine is one of the safest, most effective supplements out there. It’s only natural that with such prosperity there will come a few false accusations...

If you’ve dabbled in the supplement industry much you’re likely well aware of the popular sports supplement creatine monohydrate and its performance-enhancing effects. However, as with most any industry, the natural evolution of supplements has led to companies taking on their own endeavor to...

There are three kinds of people in this world: People who spend thousands of dollars a months on supplements. People who think supplements are a scam and a waste of money. People with their head screwed on right. The third type of person is someone who knows that not all supplements are...

Speed, power and strength: Just a few of the requirements of a successful powerlifter. Form meets function in this sport of inches and it would behoove anyone to look for an edge to separate one from being a champion and not being a champion. Just like any other sport, lifters need nutritional...

We all go through periods when pumps elude us. Frankly, these periods really suck. And worse, they seem beyond explanation. It's a bloody shame, considering how motivating enlarged, vascular muscles can be. As Arnold once said, a huge pump in a body part is almost as good as having sex… and you...