Overwhelming volumes of research indicate that creatine supplementation improves exercise performance and lean muscle mass. Now research is showing potential benefits on cognitive function.Research suggests that in addition to creatine accumulation in skeletal muscle, the brain may also take up creatine. This study had healthy men and women load with 20 grams of creatine per day or placebo for one week.Afte ...

Study: Carb-Depleted Training Facilitates the Use of Fat for Fuel Given the choice between carbohydrates and adipose tissue (stored fat) as the fuel/energy source during your exercise, there is no choice. Your body chooses carbohydrates, this day, all day, every day. It’s the way we’re built to optimally operate. When your aim is ever greater performance and carbs made readily available, the system works th ...

[caption id="attachment_1151" align="alignright" width="260" caption="Follow the Arrow to the Fruit-Smoothies!"][/caption]This scene plays out tens of thousands of times a day across the country: Your typical "health nut" with the best of intentions, slams down a shot of wheat grass (whatever the hell that is), and promptly chases it with a whopping 785 calorie, carb-o-bomb "fruit smoothie" before hobbling ...

"Question: I don't take supplements. I'm into just being real. Try to eat clean...Should I be using any supplements? And if so, why?" ~ Jason D. Answer: I salute your "just being real." But as for "should you take supplements?," that’s something that... ...

[caption id="attachment_612" align="alignright" width="231" caption="You\'re off and away... "][/caption]I like to win. I don’t like to fail. More accurately I abso-fu%$king-lutely hate to fail. It feels bad—I feel bad; ashamed, embarrassed when I fail. I feel like a failure. And I have no patience for feeling bad and/or looking bad. I much (way much) prefer to look good, or better yet, look great. Which br ...

When was the last time you woke up fully rested—eager and energized to start your day? Think back; perhaps it was day six of a seven-day vacation that you were last in balance, enjoying your natural flow of energy. As rare as this surplus of energy is for most, think of how a child awakens each day. My young son, Nathaniel, pops out of bed every morning with his tank full. No need for a Grande... ...

It happened this past week. While the government was busy switching focus from healthcare reform to Wall Street reform the AHA (American Heart Association) put the hammer down on another dangerous—ultimately deadly—target of American gluttony and indulgence; sugar. Responding to a recent study that connected added sugars in food with elevated triglycerides and cholesterol, both precursors to heart disease, ...

Now I know that mood swings are a symptom of zinc deficiency. Hummm… Note to self there. This knowledge could come in handy. I’m familiar with the importance of Zinc for men, and it’s essential nature in supporting testosterone production. This first came to awareness in the ZMA product... ...

Yesterday, after a full day at Universal Studios with the kids, we arrived back at the house. Exhausted, I was torn between the need to catch up on work and the desire to enjoy some much needed rest. My six year old son had other ideas... ...

At the mind numbing speed of zero miles per hour, Tom Seabourne is at Full Strength, some 103+ hours into his Guinness World Record attempt at riding the stationary bike. This amazing feat of strength and endurance was inspired by Tom to help support new fitness equipment for his College.... ...