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Category: Supplements
VRT: Benefits of Adding Bands & Chains
Variable resistance training (VRT) refers to resistance training with elastic bands or chains attached to a barbell, mostly in the squat, bench press, and deadlift exercises. It is referred to as VRT because the resistance changes throughout the movement, increasing … continue reading
Which Whey to Go When Choosing a Protein
Hundreds if not thousands of protein powders are available on the market today. This often makes choosing one that suits individual training and dieting goals a bit confusing. Even for the most nutrition-savvy customer, the attractive package and bold claims … continue reading
MCTs For Health, Weight Loss, & Performance
Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) are a type of fatty acid that are found naturally in foods like coconut oil, palm oil, and some dairy products. Because MCTs are shorter in length than long-chain fatty acids (i.e. vegetable oils) and water-soluble, … continue reading
HMB: Stacking With Creatine For Greater Gains
HMB makes a solid addition to any athlete’s training regimen and supplement stack. For example, research has shown when HMB is combined with creatine, the ergogenic benefits, as compared with what could otherwise be achieved by either compound independently, are … continue reading
Everything You Need to Know About HMB
HMB is a clinically proven ergogenic aid that has been shown in over 50 human studies to improve strength and power gains, increase lean mass, and aid recovery. HMB, short for beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate, is an active metabolite of leucine that … continue reading
EAAs: The Amino Acids That Must Be Consumed Through Diet or Supplementation.
The nine essential amino acid are Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Valine, and Histidine. These are considered “essential” because the body cannot manufacture them and must be obtained through the diet or supplementation.
The Top 6 Benefits of Intra-Workout Supplementation
We are all familiar with pre and post workout supplementation. As the names imply, these are supplements (pre-workouts and protein powders for example) we can take before or after exercise that can enhance performance, build muscle, and promote recovery. While … continue reading
High Protein Diets: Are They Detrimental To Bone Health?
At one point in time scientists believed that high protein diets increased calcium excretion and thus negatively affected bone health. More recent research suggests otherwise. Net stores of bone calcium are not affected by high protein diets and can actually … continue reading
Whey Isolate & Micellar Casein: A Powerful One-Two Punch
Extensive research on milk proteins (whey and casein) has been conducted as it relates to their roles in enhancing adaptations from exercise. This research has shown that milk proteins, ingested following exercise and throughout the day, can speed recovery, promote … continue reading