creatine

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...

The effects of creatine are nothing new. As one of the most researched supplements on the market, it should be a part of any serious lifters supplement stack. Not only has it been unofficially proven to work by bros at your local gym, it is also a clinical superstar producing real, substantial...

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...

2 Lean Bulk Supplement Plan Options What follows are 2 lean bulk supplement plan options: Option 1 - For a typical frequent feeding lifestyle of 3-6+ meals per day. Option 2 - For a fasting lifestyle in which the majority of food is eaten between a 4 to 8 hour window each day. Supplements are...

Aside from whey protein, creatine is probably the most-used muscle building supplement in gyms all over the world. Yet, creatine is surrounded by myths and rumors spread by people in gyms, magazines and on the internet who really do not understand what creatine is and how it works. It’s these...

Pre-workout supplements are a big business. The supplement industry combines many ingredients to form some rather potent potions to get you geared-up for your upcoming training session. The cost of pre-made drinks, shakes, or mixes can quickly add up when taken on a daily basis. With the right...

Separating truth from myth can often be difficult in the muscle building and fitness realm. Everyone has an opinion, and often these opinions are based on rumors, misinformation, or a 10 second blurb overhead on the nightly news or radio. Many supplement myths remain prevalent, despite the fact...

As an athlete or bodybuilder, you require a lot from your body, which is why it's important to properly recover after each workout. Recovery refers to the techniques and actions you take to maximize repair, such as stretching, proper nutrition, heat, ice, and compression. Taking supplements to...

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...

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...

There are hundreds of sites out there that sell you creatine supplements but none of them give you the facts about creatine and whether it's what you need for your goals. This page has everything you wanted to know about creatine supplements. If you are considering creatine supplements you...

As an athlete or bodybuilder, you require a lot from your body, which is why it's important to properly recover after each workout. Recovery refers to the techniques and actions you take to maximize repair, such as stretching, proper nutrition, heat, ice, and compression. Taking supplements to...

Creatine is a naturally occurring source of energy for our muscles. It is not a steroid and it does not directly affect a users’ testosterone levels. Around 95% of the creatine in our body is stored in skeletal muscle but small amounts are also found in the heart, brain and other tissues. The...

1.What Is Creatine? Creatine is derived from the amino acids glycine, arginine, and methionine. Skeletal muscle contains 95% of all creatine. The heart, brain, and testes hold the remaining 5%. 2. How Does Creatine Work? According to David Sandler, the Senior Director of Education for the...

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...

Creatine supplements are like the Kardashians. They aren’t going away any time soon. But unlike the Kardashians, creatine works. As one of the most clinically studied supplements on the market, its effectiveness is unmatched. With more discoveries about this wonder supplement surfacing, it’s...