In response to my article Pre-Competition, Energy, Focus and Mental Alertness Drinks, Guest Blogger Steve Gray submitted this artle on Energy Drinks. I thought it was an interesting read from a different perspective. I personally like Vitalyze and Powerdrive before major track competitions, … [Read more...] about Energy Drinks: Are They Really Worth It?
Supplements
Creatine & Mixtures for Muscle Recovery
I discussed Creatine in an earlier post and focused on the loading phase of creatine, emphasizing on using your Lean Body Mass to calculate dosages. The differences between Liquid Creatine vs Creatine Powders was also discussed. One can browse any supplement section, whether it's an online … [Read more...] about Creatine & Mixtures for Muscle Recovery
Comparing Whey, Soy, Casein protein, vs Fish, Beef, Milk, Chicken, Eggs
When I was living in the USA, I used to order from Protein Factory because I liked to customize my high quality protein to maximize the absorption rates, as all protein are not created equal. My formula was a mixture of CFM Whey isolate, Egg, and Casein protein. The exact ratio formula is a … [Read more...] about Comparing Whey, Soy, Casein protein, vs Fish, Beef, Milk, Chicken, Eggs
Antioxidants: The Best Anti-aging Secret
For people trying to stay young within themselves both their heart and their spirit are what matters. However, staying young on the outside has its challenges. Keeping your skin looking young is certainly a daunting task. Many people are successful in achieving this without anyone else even knowing, … [Read more...] about Antioxidants: The Best Anti-aging Secret
Pre-Competition, Energy, Focus and Mental Alertness Drinks
I discussed a pre-competition "mental alertness" or "neurotransmitter" drinks in the article The top 5 supplements to take (or top 3 if you're on a budget) Basically, these drinks compose of caffeine and Tyrosine or Taurine. Tyrosine blocks the release of Tryptophan in your brain, which is the … [Read more...] about Pre-Competition, Energy, Focus and Mental Alertness Drinks
Liquid Creatine Vs Creatine Powders
This is part 2 of the series on Creatine. Part 1 focused on the loading phase of creatine. Guest Blogger Troy Degarnham explains the differences between Liquid Creatine and Creatine Powders. Liquid creatine is rumoured to provide the body with benefits that take place immediately after … [Read more...] about Liquid Creatine Vs Creatine Powders
The Athlete’s Body as Chemistry Experiment
I wrote this article for Geezerjock magazine in the summer of 2005. I have permission from Geezerjock's editor to reproduce and distribute this. To view the original article, click here. Curtently, GeezerJock is the only magazine dedicated to giving Masters athletes the media coverage they … [Read more...] about The Athlete’s Body as Chemistry Experiment
The Top 5 Supplements to Take (or Top 3 if you’re on a Budget)
Okay, lets talk about supplements. I don't believe in becoming a supplement freak like some people I know, but if I had to choose 3 or 5 top supplements, here they are (in order) and I can provide URLs to reference my arguments: 1) ZMA before bedtime. It's simply just zinc, magnesium, and … [Read more...] about The Top 5 Supplements to Take (or Top 3 if you’re on a Budget)
Creatine Monohydrate Loading Program
The biggest mistake for people who take creatine is they simply use the default 5 gram measuring spoon included in the bottle or tub. Creatine must be taken based on Lean weight figures. Lean weight is calculated as: LBW (lean body weight) = Total body weight - (Total weight - % body … [Read more...] about Creatine Monohydrate Loading Program
7 Types of “Fat Burning” Supplements
With all the choices of "fat burning" supplements out there, it's very confusing for the average consumer what the differences are. I've broken down the "fat burning" supplements into 7 categories (not in any particular order): 1. Ephedrine and Ephedra. Ephedrine and its herbal forms Ephedra … [Read more...] about 7 Types of “Fat Burning” Supplements
