Fitness

Want to learn and grow in knowledge in fitness as I share it with others.

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WHERE WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO VISIT ON YOUR PLANET?

Atlantis

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What Is Nitric Oxide

Many people take Nitric Oxide Supplements but if you were to go back in time 10 years no one would really know what you are talking about. Nitric Oxide wasn’t something that a lot of people knew about because it wasn’t a supplement for muscle growth. Nitric Oxide was originally noted to help with erectile function, and heart health – and most people would relate it to Arginine. Oh, how the times have changed.

What is Nitric Oxide?

Nitric Oxide is produced naturally through the body by increasing the uptake of oxygen into red blood cells. This happens through diet and exercise. Certain amino acids do convert into Nitric Oxide or may help with the production of Nitric Oxide. This is what gives people the pumped effect while working out. This pump is caused from a rush of blood that enters into the muscle area and while you are working out it feeds nutrients as you are tearing down the muscle fibers, so that it may heal.

If you are interested in taking a Nitric Oxide product there are three ingredients that you would hope to see on the label. Beta Alanine is one of the most important things to have in a nitric oxide product, secondly you want to see Citrulline. Citrulline has been shown to be more effective in producing Nitric Oxide, because it is only one step away from being actual nitric oxide. Another ingredient that has gained some popularity is Agmatine. Agmatine is a byproduct of Arginine, but it works in multiple ways, making sure that you get the most out of your workouts.

There are many options for a nitric oxide and determining what is the best nitric oxide would be hard to say. Each body would metabolize each supplement differently and it would also depend on what you eat in the day.

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What is the best protein powder?

I love Dessert Protein; I mean who doesn’t love Dessert? Ladies if you are looking for the best protein powder I recommend that you try Dessert Protein by BSN. BSN has three kinds of proteins, True Mass (not for any lady), Synth 6 (good, but too many calories), and Dessert. You may have tried protein in the past but you haven’t tasted anything this good in awhile.

I really enjoy Dessert protein because it fills me up and taste great in water. My trainer tells me that I cannot be drinking any milk products, but protein is ok. This protein has really been great while dieting. I drink about two servings in a day, and I really notice that it keeps my energy up and I have lost some weight.

Like I mentioned I am using a trainer and she really kicks my butt. She has me doing high intensity training three days and yoga two days. I have lost a good amount of weight but I am not where I want to be. I like taking Dessert and it is kind of a treat when I take it. When I am working through a really hard workout I keep in mind that sweet great tasting protein, and the wonderful fruit salad that I made with some chicken on the side.

Dessert has ingredients in it that also help with metabolizing fat. I don’t really know how all that works, but I think it is really good. I hope that this helps all of you who were thinking, what is the best protein? I don’t know if it is the best protein, but I really do enjoy it.

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Post Cycle Therapy Assist

PCT Assist is designed to help increase natural testosterone levels during the period of Post Cycle Therapy (PCT) or as part of a natural testosterone enhancement regimen.

Summary of Benefits:

Optimize Natural Testosterone*

Improved Estrogen Management*

Improves Libido*

Help Preserve Muscle Gains*

Improved Strength, Recovery, & Lean Muscle*

Ideal for PCT (Post Cycle Therapy) or Natural

  Testosterone Enhancement Regimens

Why Choose PCT Assist? PCT Assist contains precise ratios of active ingredients at proper dosages and correct standardizations in order to help optimize natural testosterone levels along with helping to control estrogen. There are no filler ingredients; every active in PCT ASSIST is specifically dosed to help you maximize your results.

PCT Assist’s cost effective formula can help save you money by eliminating the need to have to purchase numerous stand alone products to get the proper amounts of actives included in the PCT Assist formula.

Cost Effective + Adequately Dosed + Standardized Potencies = Natural Testosterone Support Solution

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Penile Enlargement

If you want to improve penis size there are a lot of options for you out there. Many people resort to Extenze Fast Acting - which is not a bad choice. Extenze has just about everything a man would need to feel like a MAN. 

Extenze uses ingredients that can help raise testosterone levels and libido without and negative sides that would come from it. It also helps with increasing blood flow to the penile area, which is probably the most important thing that a man looks for when searching for in penile enlargement.

Men don't be ashamed of trying to improve your experience or to increase teh pleasure for you woman. Many men use some sort of enhancement to help increase the over all experience in the bedroom.

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Yellow Energy Pills

Before I go on about what I use for a quick energy source I want you to know that I am a bug man, and I have an extremely high tolerance to caffeine. So WARNING!

If you are like me I have found that Yellow Bullets with Ephedra are one of the best energy pills on the market. I have found that whenever I need a quick pick me up and something that will last, Yellow Bullets do the trick. 

Though Yellow Bullets are advertised to be a top weight loss supplement I have found them to be very effective to get me through the day, especially when I am dragging. Be careful with these bad boys, they are not for beginners.

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RIPPED POWER!!!

I am usually not a big fan of dumb names that make you assume something great and amazing will happen when you take it but that is all in the past, since I started taking ripped power. I really enjoy the mild mood boost that it gives me and how it keeps my metabolism revved up all day long. It doesn't give me a crazy jittery feeling and it helps keep my appetite in control.

I don't take ripped power before competition but it is a good one to use when not training for anything and when you are just trying to maintain a healthy body weight.

Now remember I am a bigger guy so the stimulant in this product doesn't effect me as much as someone who ways 130lbs. I say this is good for just about anyone but I also think that eating doughnuts from time to time isn't always a bad idea:)

I like to lift and lift heavy, I take this before I workout and it helps create a great sweat and gives me the energy I need to get through my 2 hour long workouts. I also sip on some other stuff for fast acting calories but this stuff is sufficient.

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Red Volt Ephedra

Red Volt diet pills are an exciting addition to anyone’s weight loss goals. Ephedra extract ahs a lot of confusion that comes with it, so in this article I hope to cover the main ingredients in Red Volt Ephedra.

 Ephedra is a gymnosperm shrub found in various parts of the world such as Central Asia, South America, North Africa and Southwestern North America. This herb was widely used in traditional Chinese medicine to cure a number of illnesses. In western countries, ephedra extract was greatly promoted as a dietary supplement for weight loss. However, owing to its health hazards, FDA banned its usage. Ephedra Extract: As mentioned above, ephedra was widely used in traditional Chinese medicine and other branches of alternative medicine. Ephedra is particularly effective in improving the bronchial tubes or airways, thus it can successfully cure colds, hay fever, allergic rhinitis, asthma and other respiratory disorders. The weight loss applications of ephedra are mainly due to its thermogenic properties. This means, it has the ability to produce a lot of heat inside the body. This heat is beneficial in burning more calories. The increased metabolic rate allows you to transform more calories into energy. This is mainly the reason you manage to burn a few calories even at rest. The thermogenic properties of ephedra were harnessed to produce weight loss pills and diet supplements.

 Caffeine Anhydrous: Caffeine acts to increase mental alertness and neurologically provide the surge you need to maximize your activities. Caffeine affects the CNS causing more alertness and allowing for more intense focus. It is highly effective as a thermogenic for weight loss and energy levels. The chemical structure of caffeine is very similar to that of adenine. It increases the potency of aspirin or other analgestics. Citrus Aurantium: ( Synephrine ) functions in 3 specific ways: it burns fat, increases physical performance, and helps put on lean muscle mass. Citrus Aurantium is a stimulant, similar to caffeine and ephedra extract. It is thought to have similar effects in terms of providing an energy boost, suppressing appetite and increasing metabolic rate leading to the burning or more calories. Phenylethylamine HCL: Phenylethylamine HCL maintains and promote mental alertness, focus, mood and concentration. Phenylethylamine may be a neuromodulator of aminergic synapses while also promoting energy, and elevating mood. White Willow Bark has been used successfully as a natural alternative to synthetic (aspirin) salicylic products. White willow also has the ability to stay in the body longer than synthetic salicin products. White willow has been shown to be an effective addition to widely used herbal weight-loss supplements. Theobroma Cocoa - A small tree that produces cocoa pods that are fermented and after a long process, packed and sold as chocolate products. Research shows Theobroma Cocoa supports heart health by decreasing oxidation of LDL cholesterol, decreases the body’s inflammatory immune responses, and improves the ability of arteries to dilate. A strong antioxidant. Evodiamine - A bioactive alkaloid extract from a plant called Evodiae Fructus. It is found in many weight loss products. It is known to produce a stimulating and thermogenic effect, which warms the body’s inner core to a point where fat and water weight are burned. It has been found to be very effective for weight loss and adding that extra energy boost for workouts. Yohimbine HCL - is found in the inner bark of a tree that grows primarily in West Africa. It has long been known as an aphrodisiac and hallucinogen , but is now more commonly used for the treatment of obesity and erectile dysfunction. It has been used as an appetite suppressant and vasodilator. Yohimbine works by blocking the alpha-2 adrenoreceptors. This is important because it increases blood flow in adipose tissue, which prevents fat from being retained. New research also shows yohimbe has having antioxidant properties. RED VOLT utilizes 2 forms of Yohimbe for maximum effectiveness. Evodiamine - A bio-active alkaloid extract from a plant called Evodiae Fructus. It is found in many weight loss products. It is known to produce a stimulating and thermogenic effect, which warms the body’s inner core to a point where fat and water weight are burned. It has been found to be very effective for weight loss and adding that extra energy boost for workouts.

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Schwart Labs HGH

Being a bodybuilder I have tried a lot of different things to see what would work for me. When I was younger I realized the not all HGH products are alike, I also realized that not all of them match up to what they claim to do.

As of late I take HGH while on cycle and post cycle of prohormones. While I am on cycle I take HGH activator spray by Schwartz Labs and when I am off cycle I take HumanoGrowth by Labrada. Let me take some time and explain what each one does and why they are important when taken during these periods of time.

Not all discount HGH activators are the same. Schwartz Labs is one of the better on the market and here is why, they use real human growth hormones. The dosage that Schwartz uses in their formula isn’t real high but it used as a homeopathic to help increase natural production of HGH in the body. I take about 10 to 12 drops before bed and I wake up refreshed and my recovery is through the ruff. I usually take this while on a cycle of prohormones to achieve optimal muscle growth.

For my post cycle therapy I take an anti estrogen along with HumaoGrowth by Labrada. The reason why I like this one is because it helps with joints, nitrogen retention and natural production of DHEA (testosterone). Overall this is by far the best HGH activator on the market, and can be taken as a standalone for newbie’s.  I take this before bed and before workouts right after a Cycle and during my PCT.

If you are new to the bodybuilding world you should try giving Schwart Labs HGH a shot or even try cycling back and forth with HumanoGrowth to get optimal results. Remember prohormones are not meant for everyone and should be used by people who know and researched the ingredients before using.

Keep pushing the iron!

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Medivin by VPX

I received the new Multi Vitamin from VPX last week. This multi vitamin is supposed to be highly absorbable because they are liquid caps. It is also supposedly helps with libido.

So far I can tell that my body is reacting well to the teh liquid vitamin and I burp up fish, so they aren't lying about it being in there:) Fish oil is good for heart, joints, and nutrition absorption.

I haven't noticed anything yet with my libido but this could take time. My libido is already high because other things that I take, so I might not notice the effects liek everyone else.

I think VPX makes great products and every product that I have tried by them so far has been great. Let me know if anyone else has had good experience with them or if you haven't tried them yet, ask me if you have any questions. I am just a gym money but I know enough about the ingredients.

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Cut Fat

Cutting fat can sometimes be challenging. And not all diet pills are worth purchasing. I personally don't think the new ephedra extract diet pills do anything but many people have told me about Yellow Devils. Was wondering if this is really worth it. The more likes I get the more I know I should be it. Thanks for all your help.

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Cheap HGH for recovery :)

Being a guy who is striving to get HUGE in the gym and watch his wallet I tend to find deals that not many will ever know about. So this is one I would like to share with you all. There is this supplement company called Certified Natural that makes and HGH product. Now I know it’s not real HGH but it does have some key ingredients that have helped me. I mean it cost me less than $19 dollars so I figured I would give it a shot. The two things that caught my eye were that it had mucuna pruriens and a legit amount of amino acids in it. Mucuna pruriens is known for its ability to boost L-Dopa, and key amino acids are helpful in the release of growth hormones into the body. Being a bigger guy I take two serving before bed and have really been enjoying the results. It’s nothing dramatic, but a better quality of sleep and faster muscle recovery are always nice.

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In many ways, Rory Koonce is just an ordinary young man. But in one very special way, Rory (who also goes by Craig) is anything but ordinary.

You see, Rory is a talented athlete - an avid competitor in the sport of powerlifting. His powerlifting success is an amazing feat in and of itself. But it is made even more tremendous by the fact that Rory has cerebral palsy and is confined to a wheelchair.

This video tells Rory’s incredible story.

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Great Motivational Story!

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Feeling tired?

Damien Walters’ showreel will WAKE you up.

No joke, this is the most bad ass thing most of you will see today.

Full of KILL.

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This is what a real athlete can do

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The dance moves are the bomb. :)

The Calorie-Burning Underwear of Japan

Via Gawker

Today’s entry in the mesmerizing Asian infomercial arms race: Calorie Shaper, a special Japanese underwear built with a “honeycomb spring” that supposedly helps the wearer burn calories while performing everyday tasks, like walking to the bus stop and performing choreographed dance routines in the office.

What, you don’t perform choreographed dance routines in the office? Here, let Calorie Shaper’s indefatigable calorie-burning undies dance crew fix that problem for you, too, with this catchy little workout video.

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I wouldn't be surprised if Sketchers comes out with something like this.

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Love this song, and this video is sick! song by, awolnation

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Yoga & Break Dancing Mash-Up

Yoga and break dancing are two very different forms of exercise. Ever wonder what they would look like smashed together?

Well, here it is in all its glory: yoga break dancing.

(It’s pretty cool - more like slow motion break dancing, but you might recognize a few poses).

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