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 … [Read more...]
Spotlight on Drugs in Gyms and Harmful Effects of Steroid Abuse
September 8, 2009 By 57 Comments
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, … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know about L-Glutamine
May 14, 2009 By 70 Comments
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 … [Read more...]
Hydroxycut Recalled Due to Liver Damage
May 5, 2009 By 25 Comments
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 … [Read more...]
About Glutamine and L-Glutamine Supplements
February 20, 2009 By 23 Comments
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 … [Read more...]
What is Creatine?
February 20, 2009 By 45 Comments
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 … [Read more...]
Boost Your Energy with Vitamins
February 8, 2009 By 8 Comments
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, … [Read more...]
10 Essential Supplements for Building Muscle
February 3, 2009 By 76 Comments
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. … [Read more...]
