| Archive for the ‘Products’ CategoryApril 16th, 2010 by Joe In the world of bodybuilding, there are always new developments that come from merging science and technology to meet the demands of athletes. Interestingly enough, the wild popularity of creatine supplements is really nothing new. It’s been around a century now that bodybuilders have been experimenting with creatine boosts to enhance performance and bodybuilding results. Creatine ethyl ester is another stage in developing these technologies, with some significant modifications, but what exactly is it? Creatine is something that the body already produces naturally, and is found in the skeletal muscle. It’s that substance that gives the muscles the ability to respond and react, and to perform with more energy for greater endurance. Creatine supplements help to keep the process moving forward, so that the energy and endurance is enhanced, and it increases muscle mass, and that’s why those who use them experience a boost when taking the chemicals. Of course, it is ingesting something in the body that alters the chemistry, but so far, the negative side-effects seem to be fairly minor. Some people experience digestive problems, and others get that well-known muscle bloat. It could be that these things come from overuse, taking more of the supplement than the body can absorb. This is where creatine ethyl ester enters the picture. The ester part of the equation helps the body to absorb the creatine more efficiently, allowing the users to ingest less and perform better. It does seem to have a peculiarly effective way of increasing energy and performance, and can also increase lean muscle mass. There are some who will argue that using it is simply enhancing what the body already does naturally, and there are others who will argue against any chemical alterations in how the body builds muscle. Because there are few negative side effects from the supplements, it really is up to the athlete to decide if it’s worth it. Ads How to Build Muscle – The Nonsense Hardgainer Guide To Bodybuilding 7 Minute Muscle – Build More Muscle In Just Minutes! Tom Venuto’s Burn The Fat Feed the Muscle How To Build Muscle and Gain Weight Fast – Top Mass Building System March 23rd, 2010 by Joe Creatine is not a relatively new supplement, but many new studies have been released on its various uses and effects. Most people who use the supplement use it to gain muscle mass. Creatine is a nitrogenous organic acid that is naturally produced in the body by amino acids. Body builders have used it in order to supply more energy to their muscles in order to maximize muscle mass capabilities. It is now found that vegetarians may benefit from creatine as well. Since vegetarians do not consume animal proteins rich in amino acids, they have lower levels of creatine in their body. Taking a daily dose of 2-5 mg a day can significantly raise their levels of creatine. In fact, levels can be doubled or even tripled than that of a person eating a high protein diet. Creatine is not only good for the physical body it is also good for cognition. Studies have shown that among vegetarians those taking creatine had higher I.Q. scores than those of a placebo group. This study was done over a few weeks, and each participant was given 5 grams daily. The term ‘meat head’, usually a derogatory term used for men with big muscles, may just make a positive comeback! Many people with degenerative disease can benefit from creatine. People suffering from Parkinson’s or muscular dystrophy and even arthritis have shown signs of improvement. This is not to say that creatine is a cure for these diseases by any means. Just like vitamins help your body function at its peak performance, so this supplement can provide a little boost for those who need it. Like any other drug prescribed or over the counter, there are side effects. Creatine can cause stomach aches, nausea and loss of appetite. There have not been any significant studies done to test the safety of the supplement for women who are nursing or pregnant. It has also not been tested on children. Ads How to Build Muscle – The Nonsense Hardgainer Guide To Bodybuilding 7 Minute Muscle – Build More Muscle In Just Minutes! Tom Venuto’s Burn The Fat Feed the Muscle How To Build Muscle and Gain Weight Fast – Top Mass Building System March 19th, 2010 by Joe Troponin derives from three regulatory proteins that are crucial for muscle contraction in both the skeletal system and the cardiac muscle. Troponin levels are believed to be very important in the process of diagnosing various potentially life threatening heart disorders. Skeletal and cardiac muscles are controlled by the fluctuation in the levels in the intracellular calcium concentration. They are connected because when calcium rises it causes the muscles to contract and conversely, when the calcium levels fall the muscles relax.
Creatine is naturally produced in the body and comes from amino acids that are mainly in the kidney and liver. The creatine created then goes into the blood stream to be used in the muscles. Approximately 95% of the total creatine supply in the human body is found in the skeletal muscles. This is where the connection between troponin and creatine come into play, both are crucial for activity in the skeletal system.
Creatine powders are used by individuals who are looking to put on muscle mass and appear bigger because the creatine causes water retention and as a result the user appears to be more muscular. The creatine causes the muscles to expand and also gives the person more energy and stamina for exercises which further promotes muscles growth. These effects are linked to Troponin as well due to the fact that the three proteins that make up Troponin are important in the process of muscle contraction in the skeletal system and the cardiac muscle. There are some concerns with creatine use however, since it is used to increase the size of muscles some believe that will can potentially be harmful to the heart which is also a muscle. Troponin is connected with the creatine in regards to this because it is important to the contractions in the heart as well. If creatine does in fact cause the heart to enlarge then the levels of Troponin may have to increase in order for the heart to continue to contract and pump correctly. Ads How to Build Muscle – The Nonsense Hardgainer Guide To Bodybuilding 7 Minute Muscle – Build More Muscle In Just Minutes! Tom Venuto’s Burn The Fat Feed the Muscle How To Build Muscle and Gain Weight Fast – Top Mass Building System February 18th, 2010 by Joe Bodybuilding is something that some people do for life, and others just try it out when they’re young. For teenagers, it has come to be something of a rite of passage. We learn facts about muscles in health class, and then we put these to the test in gym class. For some, this is a great way to learn, and also to keep in shape, developing the muscles along with the mind. For others, it can be a rather traumatic event where an underdeveloped body gets exposed publicly, in a forum where weakness is something that’s openly mocked. For still others, it’s the only hope for expressing a talent or an ability. In the best of circumstances, of course, there is a balance, and the body and the mind can work together for health and for good decisions. Bodybuilding is an excellent form of exercise, meditation, and a means to improve a self-image. Noncompetitive bodybuilding, particularly, is a way for someone to get in touch with the athletic self without fear of humiliation, or having to worry about looking good in front of all your friends. It works by tearing down and building up the muscle, and when you can find a good regimen, the results can start showing very quickly. This can be quite a boost to the confidence of a young person, and can lead into other problems if not checked. By the same token, bodybuilders also experience the runner’s high, where endorphins are released to fight the physical pain, and this can also be addictive. In itself, addiction to exercise is not necessarily a bad thing. It can be seen as something similar to addiction to food and to sleep, and therefore can be enormously healthy. For some athletes who do it competitively, it can be tempting to cross over into the realm of steroids. Steroids boost the body’s output of testosterone, the male hormone that promotes muscle growth, along with other “masculine” traits, like aggression and paranoia. They are very addictive, and long term uses of steroids can lead to severe physical problems. There are many reasons why they are banned in professional sports, beginning with the unfair advantage, and ending with severe health problems. Ads How to Build Muscle – The Nonsense Hardgainer Guide To Bodybuilding 7 Minute Muscle – Build More Muscle In Just Minutes! Tom Venuto’s Burn The Fat Feed the Muscle How To Build Muscle and Gain Weight Fast – Top Mass Building System February 17th, 2010 by Joe For those watching their health and nutritional intake, many questions arise about when is the best time to take vitamins. The answer for the most part, is simply when it is most convenient. The key is the routine of it all, in taking them around the same time each day so that one’s body will receive the full benefits. Some vitamins and supplements are sustained release, while others may need to be taken throughout the day in smaller milligrams. Another question arises as to whether it is better to take these vitamins and supplements on a full or on an empty stomach. Again, there are exceptions to this, but for the most part it does not matter if they are taken before or after meals, for the most part it is a personal preference. However it is best to check the recommendations on the bottle. For some people, the vitamin B supplements can cause their stomachs to feel a bit upset. If this is the case, then simply take them on a full stomach. Calcium supplements are recommended to be taken just after a meal, while it is advised to take iron supplements on an empty stomach. Iron that is part of a simply multi-vitamin and supplement routine is not such an issue, but for those treating anemia it has been recommended that absorption will occur more thoroughly when taken on that empty belly. Vitamins should never be taken with alcohol, as for the most part it just simply negates the benefits of the vitamins and supplements in the first place. For those needing to add Hydrochloric acid supplements, these should be taken just at the beginning of the meal, as they help with digestion. Vitamins and supplements are just that…they are meant to be supplemental additions for the nutrients people get from just simply eating food, and they should never be used in place of a healthy and well-rounded diet. Ads How to Build Muscle – The Nonsense Hardgainer Guide To Bodybuilding 7 Minute Muscle – Build More Muscle In Just Minutes! Tom Venuto’s Burn The Fat Feed the Muscle How To Build Muscle and Gain Weight Fast – Top Mass Building System February 16th, 2010 by Joe Steroid use in professional sports is cheating and illegal. The reason is because steroids and other similar performance enhancing drugs, gives the athletes an unfair advantage over other athlete working through their own efforts. Despite the drug being illegal, it hasn’t stopped any of the athletes from taking steroids, just so they can improve their game. Many athletes believe that they could get away with using steroids, but once they were caught, their athlete careers were over. Marion Jones was a world champion in field and track. She held many records and won several medals. Her most significant win was the five metals she won in the 2000 Summer Olympics. Marion was stripped of all of her medals and prizes, when in 2007, after her name was on the BALCO list that supplied anabolic steroids. She was also convicted of perjury when she testified in two trials that she never used steroids. She ended up serving 6 months in jail in 2008. Tim Montgomery, was also implicated in the BALCO scandal. He was a former athlete in the US Olympics in the field and track team. He was a former partner of Marion Jones. He was banned for two years and he finally had to retire from sports. Barry Bonds, one of the greatest players in the entire history of baseball with 762 home runs to his name, found that all of his achievements were overshadowed by the rumor he uses steroids. He too became a central figure in the BALCO scandal. He also lied about it during the Grand Jury. Barry Bonds was not re-signed to the San Francisco Giants and became a free agent. So far he has had no activity in professional baseball. Ken Caminiti, who played for the Atlanta Braves and who won 3 Golden Gloves and was the 1996 MVP, was the first to admit to using steroids. This admission led to Congressional inquiries concerning the use of performance enhancers for baseball players. We in the sports industry hope that all the people who want to become the best in their field, do it the right way and not by cheating and certainly not by using steroids. Ads How to Build Muscle – The Nonsense Hardgainer Guide To Bodybuilding 7 Minute Muscle – Build More Muscle In Just Minutes! Tom Venuto’s Burn The Fat Feed the Muscle How To Build Muscle and Gain Weight Fast – Top Mass Building System January 18th, 2010 by Joe MuscleMaster.com is recalling all lots and expiration dates of the seventeen below listed dietary supplements sold between June 1, 2009 and November 17, 2009. FDA informed MuscleMaster.com that it believes that the Recalled Products contain ingredients that are steroids. Specifically, FDA advised MuscleMaster.com of its concern that the Recalled Products may contain the following ingredients that are currently classified, or the FDA believes should be classified, as steroids: “Superdrol,” “Madol,” “Tren,” “Androstenedione,” and/or “Turinabol.” While MuscleMaster.com cannot independently confirm the FDA’s concerns, that any one or more of the Recalled Products in fact contain these ingredients, MuscleMaster.com is undertaking this voluntary recall out of an abundance of caution and in deference to FDA’s stated concerns. Acute liver injury is known to be a possible harmful effect of using steroid-containing products. In addition, steroids may cause other serious long-term adverse health consequences in men, women, and children. These include shrinkage of the testes and male infertility, masculinization of women, breast enlargement in males, short stature in children, a higher predilection to misuse other drugs and alcohol, adverse effects on blood lipid levels, and increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and death. Read more…. Ads How to Build Muscle – The Nonsense Hardgainer Guide To Bodybuilding 7 Minute Muscle – Build More Muscle In Just Minutes! Tom Venuto’s Burn The Fat Feed the Muscle How To Build Muscle and Gain Weight Fast – Top Mass Building System | |
