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Ergogenic Aids

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Double Use System: switch between isotonic drink and water without changing the bottle

If you usually do more than an hour of training , you are likely to use isotonic drinks to replace salts and glucose in the body, and thus be able to maintain a good performance or recover better. The exits with the bicycle, for example, or the long runs of race for a competition like a marathon have this type of training for those who need to hydrate correctly.

When doing this type of training we usually use energy gels to get an extra energy and, if we are regular users, we know that we have to take these accompanied by water , and never drink isotonic to avoid feeling bad. This forces us to carry on one side a bottle with water and another bottle with isotonic , with the weight that this entails and the expense in material.

To solve this situation, the innovation department of Decathlon has devised the Double Use System: a drum with which we can carry, at the same time, water and isotonic drink , deciding at all times what we want to drink. We tell you how this new bottle works, ideal for long-term training.

The Double Use System, as we said, allows us on the one hand to change the drink without changing the drum and, on the other, to load with less material to fulfill the same function as two bottles.

How does this new bottle work? The isotonic drink is placed in the lower part of the lid that closes in a screw with the bottle (they are in single dose in syrup format). We screw up the isotonic monodose of our choice, fill the bottle with water and we are ready to go out and train.

The syrup mixes automatically with the water creating our isotonic drink. In addition, we can choose three degrees of different concentration of isotonic drink , in case we find it too sweet or if we need a little more energy.

Detail of the nozzle, with the three positions to choose a greater or lesser concentration of isotonic syrup.

While we are training, the only thing we have to do to switch between water and isotonic drink is to get more or less the nozzle of the drum up : in its normal position, the bottle offers us isotonic drink, while if we remove the mouthpiececompletely from the bottle up, we will drink only water.

The use of this new drum is intuitive and simple and, in addition, it is easy to clean (only with water) and does not accumulate unpleasant odors since the isotonic syrup is always isolated from the water in its sealed bag (it is made of a material that does not affects the taste of water).

The monodoses are available only in Decathlon and are of two different types: ISO monodose , recommended for workouts of more than one hour and available in orange flavor and red fruits, and ISO + monodose , recommended for workouts of more than three hours and available in lemon flavor and red fruits. The monodoses are sold in packs of six units at a price of 5 euros for ISO and 6 euros for ISO +.

The Double Use System can is available in two sizes : 550 milliliters ( at a price of 6.99 euros ) or 700 milliliters ( at a price of 8.49 euros ).

Images and Video | Decathlon

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New Post has been published on https://www.healthiernfit.com/double-use-system-switch-between-isotonic-drink-and-water-without-changing-the-bottle/

Double Use System: switch between isotonic drink and water without changing the bottle

If you usually do more than an hour of training , you are likely to use isotonic drinks to replace salts and glucose in the body, and thus be able to maintain a good performance or recover better. The exits with the bicycle, for example, or the long runs of race for a competition like a marathon have this type of training for those who need to hydrate correctly.

When doing this type of training we usually use energy gels to get an extra energy and, if we are regular users, we know that we have to take these accompanied by water , and never drink isotonic to avoid feeling bad. This forces us to carry on one side a bottle with water and another bottle with isotonic , with the weight that this entails and the expense in material.

To solve this situation, the innovation department of Decathlon has devised the Double Use System: a drum with which we can carry, at the same time, water and isotonic drink , deciding at all times what we want to drink. We tell you how this new bottle works, ideal for long-term training.

The Double Use System, as we said, allows us on the one hand to change the drink without changing the drum and, on the other, to load with less material to fulfill the same function as two bottles.

How does this new bottle work? The isotonic drink is placed in the lower part of the lid that closes in a screw with the bottle (they are in single dose in syrup format). We screw up the isotonic monodose of our choice, fill the bottle with water and we are ready to go out and train.

The syrup mixes automatically with the water creating our isotonic drink. In addition, we can choose three degrees of different concentration of isotonic drink , in case we find it too sweet or if we need a little more energy.

Detail of the nozzle, with the three positions to choose a greater or lesser concentration of isotonic syrup.

While we are training, the only thing we have to do to switch between water and isotonic drink is to get more or less the nozzle of the drum up : in its normal position, the bottle offers us isotonic drink, while if we remove the mouthpiececompletely from the bottle up, we will drink only water.

The use of this new drum is intuitive and simple and, in addition, it is easy to clean (only with water) and does not accumulate unpleasant odors since the isotonic syrup is always isolated from the water in its sealed bag (it is made of a material that does not affects the taste of water).

The monodoses are available only in Decathlon and are of two different types: ISO monodose , recommended for workouts of more than one hour and available in orange flavor and red fruits, and ISO + monodose , recommended for workouts of more than three hours and available in lemon flavor and red fruits. The monodoses are sold in packs of six units at a price of 5 euros for ISO and 6 euros for ISO +.

The Double Use System can is available in two sizes : 550 milliliters ( at a price of 6.99 euros ) or 700 milliliters ( at a price of 8.49 euros ).

Images and Video | Decathlon

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New Post has been published on https://www.healthiernfit.com/double-use-system-switch-between-isotonic-drink-and-water-without-changing-the-bottle/

Double Use System: switch between isotonic drink and water without changing the bottle

If you usually do more than an hour of training , you are likely to use isotonic drinks to replace salts and glucose in the body, and thus be able to maintain a good performance or recover better. The exits with the bicycle, for example, or the long runs of race for a competition like a marathon have this type of training for those who need to hydrate correctly.

When doing this type of training we usually use energy gels to get an extra energy and, if we are regular users, we know that we have to take these accompanied by water , and never drink isotonic to avoid feeling bad. This forces us to carry on one side a bottle with water and another bottle with isotonic , with the weight that this entails and the expense in material.

To solve this situation, the innovation department of Decathlon has devised the Double Use System: a drum with which we can carry, at the same time, water and isotonic drink , deciding at all times what we want to drink. We tell you how this new bottle works, ideal for long-term training.

The Double Use System, as we said, allows us on the one hand to change the drink without changing the drum and, on the other, to load with less material to fulfill the same function as two bottles.

How does this new bottle work? The isotonic drink is placed in the lower part of the lid that closes in a screw with the bottle (they are in single dose in syrup format). We screw up the isotonic monodose of our choice, fill the bottle with water and we are ready to go out and train.

The syrup mixes automatically with the water creating our isotonic drink. In addition, we can choose three degrees of different concentration of isotonic drink , in case we find it too sweet or if we need a little more energy.

Detail of the nozzle, with the three positions to choose a greater or lesser concentration of isotonic syrup.

While we are training, the only thing we have to do to switch between water and isotonic drink is to get more or less the nozzle of the drum up : in its normal position, the bottle offers us isotonic drink, while if we remove the mouthpiececompletely from the bottle up, we will drink only water.

The use of this new drum is intuitive and simple and, in addition, it is easy to clean (only with water) and does not accumulate unpleasant odors since the isotonic syrup is always isolated from the water in its sealed bag (it is made of a material that does not affects the taste of water).

The monodoses are available only in Decathlon and are of two different types: ISO monodose , recommended for workouts of more than one hour and available in orange flavor and red fruits, and ISO + monodose , recommended for workouts of more than three hours and available in lemon flavor and red fruits. The monodoses are sold in packs of six units at a price of 5 euros for ISO and 6 euros for ISO +.

The Double Use System can is available in two sizes : 550 milliliters ( at a price of 6.99 euros ) or 700 milliliters ( at a price of 8.49 euros ).

Images and Video | Decathlon

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The Placebo Effect

In competitive sport, athletes are constantly seeking novel methods to improve performance and gain an edge on the opposition. The line between what constitutes a legal or illegal ergogenic aid may not be a sharp one, and the prohibited list of substances and methods from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) continues to evolve and be updated. For example, taking human recombinant erythropoietin…

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Ergogenic Aids and Heat Tolerance

High muscle and core tempera­tures decrease performance and can lead to heat injury and death. Bodybuilders should be aware of the effects of supplements on tempera­ture regulation. Researchers from the University of Connecticut at Storrs summarized the literature on ergogenic aids, heat tol­erance, and hydration. Contrary to popular belief, creatine has no effect on temperature regulation or hydra­tion. While caffeine is a mild diuretic, it does not promote dehydration dur­ing exercise and has no effect on ther­mal regulation, sweat rate, fluid-elec­trolyte balance, or urine concentration.  ­Glycerol increases fluid retention, but does not improve performance.

The Food and Drug Administration banned ephedra because it was linked to three heat stroke deaths in high-profile college and professional athletes. While ephedra increases heart rate and blood pressure, there is no evidence that it impairs temper­ature regulation. Professional athletes respond dif­ferently to supplements and drugs, so it is possible that any of these supple­ments could adversely affect temper­ature regulation in individual ath­letes.

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Supplementing 101: #1 Creatine (Creatine Monohydrate)

‘Creatine appears to be the most effective nutritional supplement currently available in terms of improving lean body mass and anaerobic capacity’ – (Deldicque and Francaux, 2008)

Creatine Simplified

-          It will increase lean body mass and muscular strength.

-          It will increase muscle size.

-          It will improve recovery time between sets.

-          You will see these effects within 5 days of supplementation.

-          No side effects if done correctly!

What is Creatine?

Creatine is a molecule that exists naturally in muscles of humans and animals. Most meats contain creatine, but not enough to be useful. There are three ways your body gets energy to function, breaking down fats, breaking down carbohydrates, or breaking down phosphocreatine. When you do intense exercise that lasts around 10 seconds, like the bench press, you get a majority of your energy from the Phosphocreatine – ATP system. By supplementing with creatine, your body can more effectively utilize this system, helping you to push out those tough reps and blast through plateaus!

Isn’t Creatine all water-weight and have no real benefits?

People say that creatine is all ‘water-weight’ and has no real benefits. Although initially you gain a lot of water weight, you will also be experiencing gains in strength and muscle size. And after you stop taking creatine, the ‘water-weight’ and the bloated look will go away; but the strength and muscle size you gained will stay. I am sorry, but whoever told you that is an idiot, and you should not take advice from them anymore.

What is the science behind creatine?

Phosphocreatine (PCr) is used to make ATP (the energy that allows your body to move) during intense bouts of exercise. You reach fatigue (you can’t lift the weight anymore) when your ATP levels hit 25%-30%. When you supplement with creatine, there is more PCr available for use. And when there is more PCr, more ATP can be produced; thus, you reach fatigue slower. In short, you can lift the same weight you normally could, but for increased reps, giving you a better workout! In addition, during rest periods, your body is resynthesizing phosphocreatine at a much higher rate, getting you ready for your next set much quicker.

Just FYI: Creatine content in an average person is 110-120 mmol/kg of dry muscle mass. This can be increased to 130-160 mmol/kg with supplementation.

FYI 2: Most studies showed an average of 10-15% improvements in performance after supplementing with creatine (Deldicque and Francaux, 2008). For example, if you can bench 225lbs., you could improve by approximately 22.5lbs. – 33.75lbs post-creatine! That is huge!

How does creatine do what it does?

Gives you more energy during workouts (explained in the ‘What is the science behind creatine?’ section).

Creatine makes your body hold more water. And this does 2 things:

      It could improve protein synthesis (protein is responsible for muscle growth and repair).

      Cell swelling triggers an anabolic (muscle building) pattern in cellular metabolism. This means that glycogen (sugar stored as energy) is being produced and not broken down and proteins are being used more frequently. Which means more muscle growth and more energy!

Should I cycle Creatine?

You should go on creatine for 28 days, then off for 21 days. This is to prevent your body from being dependant on creatine supplementation.

There are two ways you can take creatine, by loading or not loading. Both have advantages. If you load, your muscles will saturate with creatine more rapidly, and you will experience results quicker. If you do not load, it will be easier on your digestive system.

Typical loading protocol involves 2 phases:

Loading phase (5-7 days): ingest 0.2-0.3g/kg of body mass per day. (i.e. 20-30 g if you weight 100 kg per day). And take it 4 times a day, spaced out evenly. You don’t have to be perfect about it, but try and give at least 4 hours between each dose.

Maintenance phase (21-23 days): ingest 0.02-0.03g/kg body mass per day (i.e. 2-3g/day)

If you do not wish to load, you can just do the maintenance phase for the full 28 days.

Washout period (no creatine): 3 weeks

What is an insulin spike, and should I take creatine with sugar or juice?

An insulin spike is caused when you consume a lot of glucose (sugar). Insulin does many things, and one of those things is that it stimulates blood flow through vasodilation. And when there is increased blood flow, more creatine can be delivered and accumulated in muscles.

So, taking creatine with a fruit juice is recommended, but only before a workout (preferably non-acidic because some studies suggest that the acidity degrades the creatine).  As you probably know, when you consume sugar, it floats around in your bloodstream. If you are not being active and using it up, then it is stored as fat. So if you took a bunch of sugar after you worked out, it would be pretty counter-productive.

Can I take creatine when I am cutting?

Definitely!!! Creatine will make you bigger and heavier because of the water retention, but that goes away. When you cut, you will have less glycogen in your body, due to the reduced carb intake. And that means your body will also have a lot less water, because glycogen holds a lot of water. Creatine is really beneficial here because it makes your body hold a lot of water, and water is good for protein synthesis. This should alleviate the worries of many cutters who do not want to lose muscle size. Creatine can help you hold onto all those hard earned muscles gained spending long hours at the gym!

What kind of Creatine should I use?

Take creatine monohydrate. It is simply creatine bound with water. The other types are more expensive and less effective. If you want a full explanation, e-mail us and we’ll be happy to tell you why.

Conclusion

Not everyone will experience the same amount of benefits from creatine. That depends on your body’s reaction to the supplement. However, most people do receive benefits from creatine and is definitely worth a try.  Creatine Monohydrate is only $20 for a 3 month supply! It is also more likely that you will see results if you have more muscle already.

Note: For those of you who have taken creatine for a while, you may have noticed that you aren’t making the gains you used to. There are 2 possible explanations for this:

You are probably getting close to your physical limit. You aren’t superman, eventually you will max out. And when that time comes, nothing is going to make you bigger or stronger. And I’m not talking about you guys who have been working out for a few months; I’m talking about those beastly men (respect) who have been hitting the gym for years and years.

Your body is getting used to the creatine and there has been a downregulation of creatine transporters. Take some time off creatine then come back to it in a few months.