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In this natural bodybuilding video blog I talk about whether to load or not to load creatine. (more…)

In this natural bodybuilding video blog I talk about what is creatine and how it works. (more…)

Can Labrada Nutrition’s EFA Lean Gold Help You Burn Fat?
Anthony Alayon: Author of The Fat Extinction Program
http://www.fatextinction.com

Check out this short video I made where I discuss whether or not Labrada Nutrition’s EFA Lean Gold helps to burn fat or not! 

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In this video, I discuss whether or not you can use protein and creatine at the same time. 

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In this article I talk about Testosterone Level Ranges, what is considered normal, and possible ways to increase them. (more…)

Just a few days ago, you bought your new pre-workout supplement, and already you can’t believe your results! Your strength has gone through the roof and your previous bests now seem laughable. When you step into the gym you feel like a machine. Your energy kicks into overdrive, your muscles pump to new levels, and you become completely focused on the task at hand. Finally, you think to yourself. A product that actually works as well as it claims to!

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In this video blog I discuss the pros and cons of Bodybuilding supplements, the supplements I take and the brands I personally trust.

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Real food is by far the most important component of a bodybuilding diet. There are so many nutrients that real food contains, many of which have not even been discovered yet, that you would be doing yourself a disservice by limiting the amount of real food that you are eating.

In addition, real food has what is called a “thermic effect”. A “thermic effect” is the impact that real food has in your metabolism. Because real food requires digestion, your body burns more calories in processing it; as opposed to shakes which are already pre-digested.

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Protein Shakes – Why Use Protein Shakes?

Because of hectic schedules it is impossible to eat the six perfectly balanced daily meals required to get in shape. Protein shakes can be used as “fast foods”. They are easy to prepare (if it is a protein bar then no preparation is required) and most of the formulas that are available on the market today taste good. Having said that, there are many categories of protein supplements. Before we cover the different categories of protein supplements and how to use them, let’s talk about the different sources of protein found in these supplements.

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What Is L-Glutamine?

L-Glutamine the most abundant amino acid in muscle cells. It is released from the muscle during times of stress (such as hard weight training workouts) and dieting. This amino acid not only has been shown to be a great anti-catabolic agent (protects the muscle from the catabolic activities of the hormone cortisol), to be a contributor to muscle cell volume, and to have immune system enhancing properties but also to help in the following ways:

1. Regulation of protein synthesis (this is one of the ways in which steroids exert their muscle building effects).

2. Accelerating glycogen synthesis after a workout.

3. Sparing the use of the glycogen stored in the muscle cell (recall that the glycogen stored in the muscle cell is what gives the cell the healthy volume and firmness that you seek).

4. Faster recuperation from weight training workouts.

How To Use It

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