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Supplements
CherryPharm Natural Light
Everyone is going light these days. Take a look around you, and you’ll understand why. When you’re watching your calories, you want every calorie to count. For example, Gatorade G2 is 25 calories per 8 ounce serving (~250 ml) which is about half the calories compared to the regular Gatorade. … [Read more...] about CherryPharm Natural Light
ZMA-5 = ZMA + 5HTP + B9
For those who swear by ZMA, you’ll be glad to know a new and improved formulation is now on the market. ZMA isn’t for everyone, because everyone will react differently to it, especially the vitamin B6 component which can keep you awake for hours. ZMA is meant to be taken at night prior to … [Read more...] about ZMA-5 = ZMA + 5HTP + B9
Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate – Hope or Hype?
Let me go on record with this fact: Once injury or osteoarthritis has occurred on a soft tissue such as your shoulders, knees, elbows or Achilles, there is NO magic pill to fix the athletic injury. Lower back pain also fall in this same category. That pain and damage you feel is from weeks … [Read more...] about Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate – Hope or Hype?
Vitamin B Complex Supplementation
It is amazing how many items in the local grocery store are supplemented with common vitamins and minerals. Table salt is iodized, to prevent goiter. Milk is supplemented with Vitamins A and D because calcium absorption to the bones decreases during the Northern winter months. Our past … [Read more...] about Vitamin B Complex Supplementation
More Contaminated Supplement News
It looks like the infamous Jeff “BALCO” Novitzky is at it again. There are more cases of athletic supplements are contaminated that can fail your next drug test. So buyer beware. Two products from American Cellular Labs (ACL), Tren Xtreme and Mass Xtreme, were pulled of the shelves from … [Read more...] about More Contaminated Supplement News
25 Travel Tips for Long Flights
With the upcoming meets in Lahti Finland (WMA) or Sydney Australia (WMG), some of you may be making trans-oceanic flights anywhere from 6 to 20 hours long. So here is a huge list to take with you. The 3 most important things are staying hydrated, good food, and sleep especially if you are … [Read more...] about 25 Travel Tips for Long Flights
Energy Drinks vs. Sports Drinks – Know Thy Difference
Now I’m getting worried. When an eight year old become sick from the unpleasant after effects from energy drinks such as Red Bull, I have to ask one thing: Where are heck are the parents? Seriously, there’s a huge difference in Gatorade, or Tiger Gatorade Focus, and Red Bull or Monster drinks. … [Read more...] about Energy Drinks vs. Sports Drinks – Know Thy Difference
Saturated Fats, Monounsaturated Fats, Polyunsaturated Fats, and Terrible Trans Fats
I discussed the topic of protein in great detail, and promoted Omega 3 fatty acids. I even promoted chocolate milk, which contains saturated fats, especially the whole milk variety. But what about fats? Here is a brief overview of the 3 main fats: Saturated Fats, Monounsaturated Fats, and … [Read more...] about Saturated Fats, Monounsaturated Fats, Polyunsaturated Fats, and Terrible Trans Fats
Treating Sore Muscles – Try Arnica or Traumeel
At every indoor meet, I still remember vividly the scent of Ben-Gay in the locker rooms. Now combine that smell of muscle rub ointment, sweat and the musty locker room, and you can guarantee that rancid combination is a smell you'll never forget. Depending on your country, famous brands … [Read more...] about Treating Sore Muscles – Try Arnica or Traumeel
