Caffeine Increases strength and Power

December 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Several trainers take caffeine supplements prior to working out in order to increase training intensity and energy levels. Scientific studies argue about the effectiveness of caffeine as a performance increasing supplement. An Arizona State University revealed that small doses of caffeine (average 440mg) amplified some measures of strength (chest press) and power (Wingate test; a [...]

Brown Fat Might Be A Key To Weight Control

December 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Our bodies have small amounts of a calorie-burning tissue referred to as brown fat (brown adipose tissue, BAT). This turns into food energy directly into heat. White fat, on the other hand, stores energy. Increasing brown fat production may help people lose weight and regulate body fat. BAT endorses non-shivering thermogenesis, which produces heat [...]

Multivitamin Supplement Improves Performance

December 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment

There are more than 300 metabolic reactions, chromium, magnesium, zinc and selenium are three. They help block the harsh effects of free radicals, generate protein synthesis, help control energy production and storage, safeguard genetic material (ex: DNA and RNA) and shield the mitochondria- the cells’ energy centers. You can actually take in plenty of these [...]

Weight Training plus Creatine Slow the Aging Process

December 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment

We all know that muscle mass, strength, and muscle cell function decreases as we grow older. The aging process, causes loss of functional motor units (nerve and muscle cells), abnormal mitochondria (cell energy centers), nerve cell death and DNA destruction. Slowly, muscle cells lose the knack for repairing damage, which causes further weakening in muscle [...]

Green Tea Extract is Good for Your Heart

December 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Green tea extract (GTE) is a well-liked weight loss supplement that improves blood vessel health and blood sugar control. It isn’t a magical formula that immediately enhances metabolic health, but it does have benefits. Scientists suggest that chemicals in the supplement called catechins, particularly epigallocatechin-3-gallate, help enhance metabolic health, fight free radical formation and decrease [...]

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