Of all the supplements on the market today, one of the most well-known and also misunderstood is creatine. Most of us have heard of it before, but most don’t really know what it can do for you to help you reach your fitness goals.
What Does Creatine Do?
The easiest way to explain what creatine does is to simply say that creatine increases the amount of energy available for use in your body. Not to get too technical, but when your muscles work they use ATP; creatine increases the amount of ATP …

Most people when they hear the word “steroids” think that it means things that athletes and bodybuilders take to improve their performance, and think that all steroids are dangerous to one’s health. Actually, steroids are things that you can find in some painkillers, anti-histamine injections, or even the ordinary eye drops. Steroids are not like cocaine or crack meant to produce a high to the user. Steroids don’t give you a high, (unless you win the Olympics), and are mostly legal. Doctors prescribe medications that may contain some amount of …

There has been much hype recently about the L-Glutamine supplement. Many fitness buffs, particularly bodybuilders, have been singing the praises of this substance in contributing to building muscle mass and aiding in the body’s recovery after an intense workout.

L-Glutamine has been linked to everything from boosting the body’s immune system to curing ulcers. So, what is this mysterious supplement and should you be running out to buy a bottle? We will take a close look at the benefits and potential risks of L-Glutamine in this article.

What is L-Glutamine?
L-Glutamine is …

As any personal trainer knows, there is no supplement that can replace a consistent exercise schedule and a healthy, balanced diet. Of course, that’s not what the largely unregulated health supplement industry would like us to think. Hence, the thousands of Americans taking products like Hydroxycut.
While health supplements have their place in the fitness world, personal trainers should remind clients that, like any drug - OTC or prescribed - there can be potential side effects.
A recent FDA alert warning consumers about links between Hydroxycut products and permanent liver damage highlights …

What is Glutamine? Glutamine is a non-essential amino acid found in the human body. Glutamine and glutamic acid can be found in protein-rich foods like beans, red meat, nuts and fish. The body utilizes this amino acid to control blood sugar and retain muscle mass. Bodybuilders are the principal users of glutamine supplements, but others who wish to enhance and develop muscle are beginning to take note of this helpful fitness tool.
Benefits of Glutamine
According to most fitness experts, anyone who is looking to grow lean muscle should be taking glutamine …

What exactly is creatine?
Is it a hormone, a vitamin, a stimulant? No, in fact, it is a naturally occurring and powerful amino acid found in our body’s skeletal muscles. These muscles provide our body with generational force and strength. If we eat sources of skeletal muscle, like fish and lean meat, we ingest dietary creatine and our muscles absorb it from our blood stream. If we take creatine supplements, the muscles absorb it and it is believed that this can improve athletic performance. Creatine is also believed to assist in …

Being a kid, you have always heard from one of your parents, “Do not forget to take your vitamins!” or “Eat a dish of salad instead of a piece of cake!”
Of course being a kid, we do not think about which foods really contain the best vitamins and minerals. Even after becoming an adult, most of us allow ourselves to enjoy a big slice of cheesecake, ice cream and a latte instead of 18 grams of boiled chicken with 10 grams of steamed broccoli or natural fruits.
What Really …

Building lean muscle is a goal that requires considerable time and effort in the gym, however, by adding supplements to your diet, you can also help jumpstart your muscle-building. There are so many supplements on the market today that it is difficult to decide which ones are the most effective. Below we will take a closer look at the 10 essential supplements which will help you on the path to building muscle fast.

Protein: At the heart of any muscle-building diet is protein. To build more muscle and build it fast, …