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
Recovery
The Best Method to Sleep using your REM cycle
How much sleep you really need is one of the greatest debate out there. There are numerous studies on set times patterns, flexible times, REM cycles, and sleep deprivation which results in bad drivers on the road. As a student, athlete, employed person, new father, newly wed, computer … [Read more...] about The Best Method to Sleep using your REM cycle
Self Massage and the Foam Roller
It was reported that Michael Johnson, 4 time Olympic Gold medalist and World record holder in the 200 meters and 400 meters, had daily massages of 90 minutes! 90 minutes! Nice! As an athlete, my budget was usually 1 or 2 times per week of 60 minutes. An alternative way to have a daily … [Read more...] about Self Massage and the Foam Roller
Stretching and Flexibility
I think STRETCHING should be renamed to CHECKING. After all, you are checking if your muscles are warm and long enough. When you do. for example, the classic hamstring stretch and can't touch toes when you normally can, Dude, you are STIFF! You checked if your muscles were ready. Instead … [Read more...] about Stretching and Flexibility
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
