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 ...

Why the price you’re really paying for the convenient "twist off top" protein shakes may be your life—at least your health. You’ve likely heard the saying, “If a tree falls in the forest does anyone hear it?” It’s a oft used, well travel thought experiment that questions the nature of reality. One I like to leverage when pointing to the fundamental flaw of the ready-to-drink, twist off top, protein shakes / ...

I was having that moment of brain drifting on as I was taking the kids to school this morning. And as happens now and then, funny things roll through my mind. Thought I'd share this mornings bit of humor with ya... imagine there's a block of guys out there who might actually "get" a few of them. Damn, wish I’d drank more last night. Sleep is overrated! I’m so gonna get up earlier tomorrow. So glad I don’t h ...

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 ...

Some days I can last two, even three, hours. Hell, if I plan and am well fueled, I’ve been known to go five hours strong! No exaggeration. What are you good for? Still, fact is, with kids, work and all the stuff that over-fills the days more often than not I’ve got to bang it out—fast as possible. You too? Admit it. I do. You, me, we...We’re all looking to get more from less— and it’s no different with our ...

In my book Glutamine is “life essential,” slightly edging out creatine as my #1 favorite supplement of all time. Here's 7 Amazing Reasons Why I LOVE me some Glutamine... 1. Helps Build and Preserve Muscle 2.... >>>> ...

[caption id="attachment_1097" align="alignright" width="263" caption="Who's Your Guru Baby?"][/caption]We live in a connected world. But do you ever wonder just who you're really connected to? A torrent of information at your finger tips. In a fraction of a second you have access to nearly anything you could imagine ever wanting to know. Who wrote the screenplay to Gone with the Wind? Shazamm, you've g ...

Here are the answers to a few questions I received on the LIVE Q&A Session for those on the 12-Day ReBOOT that started Monday. These are great questions and surprisingly common ones. There's two ways to share your questions (beginning immediately): 1. Visit the FullStrength Facebook page... [Like] it and ask away. 2. Post your Question in the comment field below. Here's one of the Questions I've received th ...

"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... ...

How can the #1 most successful box office movie in history help you shed fat, get fit and live the life of your dreams? Valid question. Allow me to explain… In 1997 movie maker James Cameron made Titanic, the #1 grossing movie of all time. Then he went quiet—resting on his success—most assumed. ...