Types of Creatine

If you have read my post on Creatine : Why it's one of the most important supplements you'll ever need . And have decided that you would indeed , like to start supplementing with Creatine . Here's all the types of Creatines out in the market and also my recommended type of creatine . Creatine Monohydrate  The most common and cheapest creatine product out in the market . Now , most would argue that creatine monohydrate is definitely the way to go , I would choose to differ for a couple of reasons . Not very soluble in water (Like drinking water with bits of sand) Low surface area . Which in turn means that your body will not be able to absorb a majority of the creatine that is ingested . Only approximately 1% of the creatine is absorbed into your system  Certain people do not...

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Types of Protein Supplements

Choosing the right Protein Supplement can be immensely confusing . Especially if you're brand new to supplementation . And who actually knows what's the difference between Whey and Isolate and Casein anyway . Well I'm here to tell you its important that you know which is which to make sure that you get the right stuff best suited for your needs . So read on and make sure you understand each and every kind before making a purchase . Most Common Protein Supplements .  Whey Protein. Whey proteins account for 20% of the protein in dairy. Whey protein is a by-product in the production of cheese. Initially thought of as just a waste product, whey protein is now the most popular protein supplementation protein source. It has a very high...

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Protein Supplements : For Maximum Muscle Growth .

Protein shakes , why take it if you could get it from your meals ? Aren't they super expensive ? These are very common questions asked when people hear or see that I take supplements . And the answer to both , will be explained why taking protein supplements maybe essential for the bulk of the folks out there , including me o. First of all , I'd like to say that protein supplementation can be taken for a variety of reasons and also a whole array of different proteins that do different things . Most people don't even know exactly what type of protein their taking and when they should take it . But today , we'll be focusing on supplementation for maximum muscle growth . Let's begin . How and Why ? Supplementing your body with the a high...

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Jack3d Micro Review : Why it's one of the best pre-workouts out there .

If you feel like you're hitting the gym and every once in awhile you feel like you could have done more , or you feel disappointed that you didn't max out , you don't stand alone . That's why a pre-workout supplement is really important . It makes sure that you're able to not only max out , but go beyond maxing out . Which in the long run , will be extremely beneficial towards reaching your goal be it to build muscle or burn fat . So today , I'm going to review , in my eyes , one of the best pre-workout supplements on the market right now . USPLabs is probably one of the most influential companies in nutritional and sporting supplements out in the market right now . And it's mostly because a of their original flagship product 'Jack3d'...

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Creatine : Why it's one of the most important supplements you'll ever need .

When you decide to start taking supplements , and decide to do a little research , you're bombarded all sorts of supplements from all sorts of companies for all sorts of benefits which will most likely leave your head spinning with no idea where to begin . Well , you should not buy into the hype of all of the crazy stuff on the market . Majority of the time , you can get most of the things marketed from your diet as is . Hence , your essentially would only want to spend money on supplements which your diet cannot provide . Which is surprisingly little . One of them would definitely be creatine . What is Creatine ? Creatine is a natural substance that turns into creatine phosphate in the body. The body produces some of the creatine...

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Benefits Of Caffeine For Physical Training And Fat Loss

Caffeine has recently become very popular with folks trying to lose weight or build muscle . They have started to come with pre-workout supplements or simply sold in pill form . But how much does caffeine help you really ? Be it whether you're trying to lose weight or build muscle , caffeine is definitely one of the things you would want to have in your arsenal . Here are a few reasons . Fat loss Caffeine increases free flowing fatty acids from your fat stores allowing you to access fat instead of carbohydrates or lean muscle for energy . Which basically means it will assist in fat loss while you work out . Endurance The high ( related extremely closely to a adrenaline high ) which you get from caffeine greatly affects your endurance...

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