Beta Alanine is a naturally occurring beta amino acid and is the rate limiting precursor to carnosine, which is to say carnosine levels are limited by the amount of available β-alanine. Supplementation with β-alanine has been shown to increase the concentration of carnosine in muscles, which decrease fatigue in athletes and increase total muscular work [...]
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So you don’t like cardio or just “don’t have the time” after your workout to run on the treadmill. High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) could be the solution. HIIT is purported to be a great way to get your body to burn calories in a short amount of time, to get your body burning fat [...]
There was a recent study released at the the Experimental Biology meeting in San Diego.
Blake Rasmussen, PhD, of the University of Texas Medical Branch, presented findings that show a blend of protein sources—50 percent casein, 25 percent whey, 25 percent soy—was superior to whey alone for prolonging muscle building and recovery after exercise.
A great sensational [...]
With a number of class action law suits filed in the US vs companies like USP labs and GNC for supplements containing DMAA being misrepresented as Geranium Extract, there’s been some changes in many popular formulas.
The main issue is that by calling DMAA “geranium extract” the manufacturers can use a natural source provision to include [...]
There are many MANY apps for tracking calories, I’ve tried out the major ones like sparkpeople and dailyburn, both of which do the job, but are still missing a little something. My favorite so far is myfitnesspal. Some of the highlights include
An integrated barcode scanner with a very comprehensive list of foods
You can save meals [...]
Freak’n Muscle Contest
Freak’n Muscle has launched their first contest – the Get Your Freak On Photo Contest. The prize list is pretty long with many opportunities to win product and shirts plus a grand prize that includes a trip to the 2012 Mr Olympia plus some spending money.
The contest is more open to non-competitive bodybuilders [...]
I recently purchased this product off of bodybuilding.com to use in conjunction with creatine. I wanted to have a preworkout that didn’t include the Creatine in it and Optimum Nutritions AMIN.O. Energy seemed like a perfect solution.
The product is essentially micronized amino acids in combination with caffeine and green tea extract. Unlike many of the [...]
Looking for the something a little different for your workouts. Try Demon Bells. There functional art pieces consist of steel demon heads perfectly transformed into working kettle bells. Props to anyone who can handle the 72 lbs Fat Boi.
website: Demonbells.com
TRX is a suspension training system that uses a series of straps and handles to enable you to perform exercises with only the system and your body weight.
There are hundreds of exercises that build power, strength, flexibility, balance, mobility, and prevent injuries, all at the intensity you choose. An incredibly popular system it’s small and [...]
Interested in being a Flex Bikini model. Here’s you chance to get you pics online and have the public vote.
ABOUT the contest:
The FLEX Bikini Model Search Online is a three (3) month online contest where each of the six (6) winners (two winners per month) will qualify for a spot in the 18-woman finals of [...]
