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Cooking With Protein Myth Debunked
Shake, after shake, after shake a repetitive habit of the fittest who are supplementing their diet with protein powder. Limited variations of how one consumes their shakes have been as simple as mixing it with water, milk, juice or getting “fancy” and...
Pre-Workout Alpha Rage
We’ve all had the feeling before. You know the one where you walk out of the gym with the same amount of energy and optimism as you had when you were ready to begin your workout. The feeling like you could annihilate any weight thrown your way. ...
Lactose Intolerance
Lactose intolerance is repeatedly mistaken for an allergy to specified dairy foods, when in fact it is not a food allergy at all. Lactose intolerance, also referred to as lactase deficiency, is one of the many ailments more specifically classified as being a food sensitivity. Meaning...
Beat Your Workout Boredom
Sometimes we get set in our ways and it’s a good thing. We follow a routine, a trend of sorts to help us better accomplish our goals in and out of the gym. But, sometimes we can hit a plateau. Mentally and physically our bodies just stop producing results...
The Important Role of B Vitamins
There are a total of 8 vitamins thin the B-complex family include thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B12, biotin and pantothenic acid. Collectively, the B-complex vitamins are known as the "energy vitamins" because they help the body with energy metabolism, or the conversion of ...
What You Didn't Know About Stevia
Stevia has grown to become a well talked about topic in the natural-food industry as one of the most popular natural food sweeteners on the market today. Consumers want to use it, stores want to sell it and manufacturers want to include it in their food and cosmetic products. Unfortunately...
Top 5 Supplements That Are Worth Every Penny
We work our butts off in the gym and try to eat as healthy as possible. We even go as far as incorporating different diet approaches and sticking to a well balanced diet of natural whole foods. If you are among the many active individuals living and maintaining...
Exercise, The Diet Partner
Most people will try a hundred different fad diets, at least as many nutritional supplements and even all sorts of strange alternatives. But, getting them to exercise for weight loss can be a real challenge. Nevertheless, it's an inescapable fact that proper diet has to be accompanied by an age-appropriate...
Clear Your Body and Clear Your Mind
Having a clear mind-body connection can help you to better tune in to your health and in the long term, help to prevent deficiencies and malnourishment. Though most of our daily stresses are due to factors beyond our physical control (i.e; weather, traffic, and work related stress) we are constantly putting...
Weight Loss Myth
Studies have shown that dieters who avoided any dietary fats were replacing them with more carbohydrates and simple sugars leading them to actually gain more weight. Saturated fats are those found in animal and dairy products, as well as in any hydrogenated fat which are also regarded as less healthy fats because...
The Healing Power of Branch Chains
Did you know that this popular amino blend commonly used by athletes and fitness enthusiasts everyday is also widely used in trauma emergency rooms to treat severely injured patients and even patients with severe liver damage? This powerful healing blend of aminos is given intravenously...
Multivitamins Have You Had Yours Today?
The never ending argument of whether or not to take a daily multivitamin seems to be a recurring topic. Although research has supported in the favor of supplementation, many still feel they are simply 'passing' a pretty penny. But at what cost?...
Benefits of Coconut Oil
There are many health benefits of coconut oil. It can greatly improve your hair and skin when applied directly. There are different acidic properties specific to coconut oil. For instance, the lauric acid in coconut oil can fight viruses and disease causing bacteria. Some of these diseases include HIV, herpes, influenza...
Health Benefits of Vitamin A
Some of your favorite foods are full of Vitamin A. This Vitamin can help improve your skin and help keep mucous membrane cells healthy; Vitamin A can even help to fight cancer. It slows down the growth of cancerous tumors and helps to keep leukemia cells from dividing. It is an overall immune system...
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3s can be found in many foods but also can be taken as a dietary supplement. Fish is usually the main food source for these fatty acids but it is not the only source. There are plenty of other ways to supplement these fatty acids. Oils contain a high concentration of fatty acids. The oil from the flax plant...
Increasing Testosterone
Testosterone has been found to help increase lean muscle mass in the human body by increasing protein synthesis and providing muscles with a supply of amino acids necessary to build and rebuild lean muscle tissue. Testosterone has also been found to increase metabolic functions and increase the amount of...
This Is Your Brain On Protein: Any Questions?
The protein you ingest fuels your body in more than one way. Your brain’s network is built from your diet. Each meal you eat provides your brain with the nourishment it needs to function. Most amino acids that your body receives are from the protein you eat. There are two different types of...
Why We Love Cardio
With warm weather comes warm weather clothing. By now you may have gotten your body into “summer” mode with a great workout plan and a healthy diet. However, if you’re not quite there yet, don’t worry! The best way to shed weight and look and feel great is a great cardio...
Building Muscle for the High School Male Athlete
The majority of high school athletes play sports for reasons beyond making friends or passing the time until graduation; some are hopeful for college scholarships and the opportunity to play at the next level. These days, even the most talented and skilled player is sent to the gym with a workout plan to...
Testosterone and Muscle
Introducing Testosterone, the male sex hormone responsible for all kinds of fabulous physiological functions! A pretty commonly known fact is that testosterone increases sex drive and facial hair. However, testosterone is so much more than its reputation would suggest. Men and women need...
Female Bodybuilding
Summer is upon us. You’ve been working hard to get your body shaped and toned to your liking. Now it’s time to suit up and hit the beach! However, if you don’t feel up to par, there’s no need to worry! You can still try some of these tips to see results quickly and start feeling...
Testosterone
Generally defined as the male sex hormone, testosterone is a major player in many processes in the human body. In males, testosterone is secreted by the testes and is most popularly recognized for its role in the production of male sex tissues, namely the testes and prostate. It is also responsible for promoting...
White Willow Bark
White willow bark was first discovered many many years ago. The use of white willow bark dates back to the time of Hippocrates (400 BC) when patients were advised to chew the bark to reduce fever and inflammation. White willow bark contains salicin, which is an ingredient very similar to aspirin...
Exercise as a Treatment for Depression
It has been said that exercise can have positive effects on all types of psychological functions. Exercise has been shown to increase self-esteem and act as a major stress management tool. Exercise can also alleviate anxiety and improve sleep. With steady and shocking increase in the number of Americans using...
Growth Stimulus Training
There are many different ways to train. From P-90X to Insanity to HIIT new training programs are popping up all over the place. Growth Stimulus Training or GST, moves you from lifting light weight to heavy in a period of around four weeks. This four week period is known as a macrocycle. GST works off of a four...
Maltodextrin
Maltodextrin is a polysaccride sweetener that can be very beneficial if used properly. It is a healthy substitute to sugars and other artificial sweeteners which can be potentially dangerous. Maltodextrin is considered by many to be a healthy carbohydrate source. It can be potentially helpful to those dealing with type...
Carb Cycling
Carb cycling is a technique that bodybuilders have used for decades to help trim unnecessary fat. This technique is not just for bodybuilders. It can be very beneficial for the average dieter as well. From carb cycling, you can expect to lose between 0.5%body fat per week or 1-2 pounds per week. Today we will take...
Valine
Valine is one of the three branched-chain amino acids (the other two being leucine and isoleucine). Valine also falls into the category of essential amino acids, which means the human body cannot synthesize valine therefore we must gain all valine through dietary means. Valine, and other...
Kickstart Your Cardio With H.I.T.
Fitness programs are popping up all over the place. From P-90X to Zumba, there are lots of different training styles to choose from. One in particular is High Intensity Interval Training. It is a speed-training technique that involves fast-paced timed movements and exercises. Interval times can vary from...
The Use of Drugs In Sports
Human Growth Hormone or HGH is a very complex compound. It is legally prescribed by doctors to patients that are growth hormone deficient as well as children with growth disorders. Some of its more common uses are in the sports arena, including bodybuilding and even in the...
Hoodia Gordonii
Portion control and suppression of that seemingly insatiable hungry feeling are two major components of any weight loss program. Luckily for anyone trying to shed some weight these days, there’s Hoodia Gordonii, a natural succulent plant (that looks very much like a cactus) from...
Natural Ways To Boost Testosterone
There are many different ways to help keep your testosterone levels high. From health supplements and certain foods to estrogen blockers and ZMA, there are many myths on how to naturally boost your testosterone. Once males reach the age of 40, testosterone levels begin to...
The Effects of Glutamine On The Body
Glutamine is a commonly used product in the supplement world. People all over the world purchase this product to help increase their strength and improve their recovery time. It has been known to increase the functionality of the immune system. This non-essential amino acid is...
The Importance of Rest
There are many factors that contribute to following a fitness and health plan. Proper exercise and healthy eating are two of the more common ones but rest must also be added to the equation. Adequate rest can contribute to restoring glycogen to the muscle tissue and well as preventing...
Guidelines For Fat Loss
During an hour of TV, it is not uncommon to see multiple commercials for fat-burning pills or a new fad diet guaranteed to blast fat (or your money back). With all the advice out there, it can still seem nearly impossible to lose the unwanted flab no matter how much you work out...
Beta Alanine, Are You Serious?
When I was younger, my dad used to joke that for how expensive my sneakers were, they had better make me run faster and jump higher. Isn’t it funny it seems everyone is looking for something to make them run faster and jump higher? Look no further...
Give Me More Water
Water constitutes up to seventy percent of the human body. On average, an individual should consume approximately 96 ounces of water per day; that’s three quarts! An individual participating in a fat-loss program should drink an extra eight ounces for every...
Leucine
It is a commonly-known fact that proteins are vital to a healthy functioning human body. There are thousands of different proteins in the human body, each with a specific function. For example, skin, hair and muscle tissue are all made up of different types of proteins...
BCAA's
Without Protein, the unique traits contained in our DNA could not be created. There are different types of protein for different parts of our bodies like hair, skin, nails, brain tissue, muscle tissue and organs. Amino Acids are the building blocks for protein. They are essential in the differentiation of proteins...
Green Tea & Weight Loss
There are three types of tea: green, black and oolong. While all three types of tea are associated with an abundance of health benefits, green tea is reported to have a significant effect on weight management . Green tea is processed differently before consumption in that green tea is made from unfermented tea leaves, so it reportedly has the highest concentrations of polyphenols, or powerful antioxidants...
What Happens to Protein at High Temperature?
A frequently asked question of those who consume protein supplements is “what happens to the protein at high temperature?” In order for a meaningful explanation of this phenomenon, a few basics must be understood. Proteins are complex molecules that consist of long chains of amino acids connected by peptide bonds. The primary difference between the various sources of protein is the type of and sequence of amino acids...
Tips On Eating Healthy On the Go
You pay the price of a gym membership, you typically eat healthy when you have the time to plan and prepare your meals, but that doesn’t mean you should throw it all away when life creeps in and you simply don’t have the time. Instead of throwing away all your hard work at the gym the second things get hectic at work or at home, try these tips instead...
Why Women Should Take Whey Protein Supplements
Whey protein is a dietary supplement that has been around for quite some time with overwhelming health benefits. These health benefits include facilitating weight loss in women. Most women have the perception that whey protein will actually make them bulk up and gain weight, however quite the opposite is true. While there are products on the market such as weight gainer, the nutritional composition is...
The Whey to Six Pack Abs
One of the most desired and sought out areas of the body to whip into shape and maintain is the abdomen. Those flat, washboard abs are what many are interested in having more than anything, and one quick glance at that stomach area is usually the determining factor in how people feel about their current physical condition. Six pack abs are the most...
Rise and Shine
Want to burn some excess fat and reap the benefits of your workouts faster? Exercise first thing in the morning! There are plenty of benefits to starting off your day with a great sweat, and it is a proven scientific fact that exercise in the morning before breakfast, is the best time to engage in physical activity for immediate results. Early morning workouts will...
Beef, It's Not for Dinner
The Economy is in such poor shape that now even eating will cause you to have to fork over more cash. Restaurants, grocery stores, and even fast food places are now paying more for beef and chicken. According to recent statistics, beef went up a whopping 20 percent over the last year. Chicken has also gone up nearly 5 percent this year. Store and restaurant owners have been unsuccessful in keeping the prices from boiling over to the customers due to the large increases, and have had begun to...
Fuel Your Body
Protein is found in many different foods and meat such as fish, beef, and chicken are the most popular sources. But of the many protein sources you can find, whey protein is the finest. It is a milk derivative, separated out in the process of converting milk into cheese. Whey protein is recognized as an essential part of building and maintaining muscle tissue due to its ability to provide branched-chain amino acids directly to the body.
A Healthy Whey of Life
Let's not get it mistaken, protein supplements are not the most important ingredient in the muscle gaining recipe and they will not compensate for a poor diet or lack of training. There will never be a magic pill or an easy way to a lean muscular body. The truth is the entire equation consists of diet & nutrition, supplementing, training, and rest & recovery. Understanding and incorporating all of these elements into one bodybuilding program will maximize...
Train the Right Whey
It is obvious that if you are seeking to improve your performance in a particular sport, athletic endeavor, or just interested in improving your physical fitness level that you must engage in regular and intense forms of exercise, and training. What is frequently overlooked though is that the degree to which an individual can adequately recover from exercise is crucial in determining overall success because the quicker you recover, the harder, and more frequently you can train. The harder you train, the faster you see results.
The Gym Myth
The biggest myth in the fitness world is that having a lean muscular body takes more time to keep up with than the average person has. People also think that the more time you spend in the gym lifting weights, the better your results will be. Well guess what?
Cognitive Health Supplements, A No-Brainer
Cognitive health is becoming a topic that people cannot seem to get off of their minds. The various diseases that the elderly brain can suffer from have moved to the forefront of health consciousness and surveys show that the number one biggest fear of the aging population is losing mental/brain capacity and becoming a burden on their family and loved ones.
No Pain No Gain
As the body of science continues to grow, more and more useful information comes about to keep people informed on the best fitness practices. Discoveries are made and new and improved approaches to specific results kick traditional ways of thinking to the curb. But what is the definition of physically fit?
The Benefits of Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera has more benefits than just soothing an aching scrape. Aloe Vera has over 200 active ingredients that perform therapeutic actions in the body. A lot of the health support aloe gives comes from its digestive properties. It helps to encourage gastric juices to flow properly into the stomach...
Protein Brand Comparisons
See how Muscle Gauge products stack up against other leading Protein supplement brands.
