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Supplement Spotlight: Break Through with Creatine

Creatine is a useful supplement for building muscle and quick burst of energy By: Michael Shadowen What is Creatine? Creatine is one of the body’s natural sources of energy for muscle contraction. Half of our stores comes from diet and the other half comes from the liver, kidneys and then delivered to the skeletal muscles […]

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Add foods high in magnesium into your diet such as nuts and seeds, leafy green vegetables and dark chocolate and cocoa powder.

Magnificent Magnesium: Train Harder, Perform Better!

Magnesium can make or break an athlete’s ability to train. Not having enough magnesium can limit the ability to use energy, recover after a workout, and impact hydration needs. Not into sluggish workouts or muscle cramps? Don’t let them happen to you. Read on for how to avoid these common problems! Magnesium Uses in the

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What do pre-workout supplements do?

Pre-workout supplements have three big uses: Many people ask me what do pre-workout supplements do. My research has shown that pre-workout supplements often have three types of products. Creatine and beta-alanine improve energy usage in skeletal muscle during workouts. Creatine replenishes ATP, while beta-alanine acts as a hydrogen ion buffer. Both of these are absorbed

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