Nutrition Tips

Why Supplements are Necessary

The National Institutes of Health and the United States Department of Agriculture have performed numerous surveys involving tens of thousands of Americans. Many have shown that not one person consumed 100% of the RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) of all 9 essential vitamins and minerals studied. Many people didn’t even consume two or more. Food... [Read more of this review]

Role Supplements Play in Bodybuilding

First, supplements make sticking to the proper diet easier to follow. Meal replacements and protein supplements fall into this category. They’re fast, economical and convenient. You can use them to add extra calories and protein to your diet for mass gains or use them in place of more fattening foods during a cutting diet. Second, supplements... [Read more of this review]

About Muscle-Building Supplements

Bodybuilding supplements are substances taken by athletes involved in weight training or other sports to aid in the building of lean muscle mass or to cause fat loss. Bodybuilding supplements may also be used to improve sports performance and improve recovery from events and training. One important distinction exists in many weight training groups between... [Read more of this review]

How many calories do you need to gain weight?

The secret to gaining lean bodyweight is calories. Most people who want to gain weight and are having a difficult time doing so just aren’t eating enough. Simple isn’t it? Of course there’s more to it than just calories; like the nutrient density, calorie density, meal frequency and the ratio of calories from carbohydrate, protein... [Read more of this review]

Glutamines’ Role in Bodybuilding and Exercise

Intensive exercise disrupts your immune function, in-turn increasing your body’s lactic acid and ammonium levels. High levels of ammonia can affect muscle function. Within the first five minutes of exercise glutamine levels will rise and catabolic hormones are released. But, the bad news for exercisers doesn’t stop there, because even at the... [Read more of this review]

Protein Shake Product Review

It is good to have a pre and post workout meal. Protein is important after workouts to build lean muscle. I have tried various protein shakes and have been surprised at how disgusting most of them really taste. I decided to do a review of three different products. Nutrition Facts Serving Size 1 Bottle (11.5 fl oz/340 mL) Amount Per Serving Calories... [Read more of this review]

Bodybuilding Workout Nutrition Tips

As you should already know by now, nutrition plays a massive part in building your muscles and getting the shape and tone you need as a bodybuilder. You can train harder than anyone else but if you aren’t giving your body what it needs, you will simply burn out and not grow your muscles at all. What you eat and just as important when you eat will... [Read more of this review]

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