Collagen

Collagen Peptides Effect on Skeletal Muscle Signaling Post-Exercise

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Reading Time: 2 minutesGuest Blog by Designs for Sport Collagen Peptides Effect on Skeletal Muscle Signaling Post-Exercise Collagen consists of 30% of the total protein in the human body. Collagen is essential for the extracellular matrix of muscles and tendons, and muscle force transmission, flexibility, and adaptability. Collagen peptides have a unique amino acid composition, including hydroxyproline, glycine, […]

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Adrenals

Cellular Senescence and Adrenal Health

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Reading Time: 2 minutesGuest blog by Designs for Sport What are Cellular Senescence and Adrenal Health? Cellular senescence refers to a process in which certain cells, after becoming stressed or damaged, undergo a series of harmful changes. Cells may become senescent as a result of many variabilities, including misfolded proteins, DNA damage, replicative stress, and failed protein removal.

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Supplements

Trace Elements to Support Healthy Glucose Metabolism

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Reading Time: 2 minutesGuest blog by Designs for Sport Trace elements, such as zinc, chromium, and manganese, are critical to many processes within the human body. They can act as cofactors for enzymatic reactions, assist in cell signaling, help stabilize cellular structures and more. Trace elements also play an important role in healthy glucose metabolism. They help transport

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Invest in yourself

Invest in Yourself

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Reading Time: 3 minutesAs strength coaches or personal trainers, we are normally givers, and in many cases, it becomes challenging to receive. As in any aspect of life, there must be a balance, and a good way to do it is to invest in yourself.   By investing in yourself I’m not talking about buying something you want

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Protein Powder

Effects of High Protein Intake on Aging, Metabolic Health, and Weight

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Reading Time: 4 minutesGuest blog by Designs for Sports An adequate amount of dietary protein is necessary for the body to function properly and maintain cellular health. Protein is the major functional and structural component of every human cell. Dietary proteins are comprised of individual amino acids that act as building blocks and precursors for a variety of

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Glutamine

Why I Love Glutamine

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Reading Time: 4 minutesGlutamine is a very underrated conditionally essential amino acid, but it has an impressive host of benefits, especially in our field, that I will highlight in this article. Why I Love Glutamine   Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the blood, and our cells can actually produce it. The highest concentrations are found

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L-Carnitine for Energy Production and Beyond

L-Carnitine for Energy Production and Beyond

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Reading Time: 2 minutesL-carnitine L-carnitine is an amino acid derivative found in most tissues in the human body. It is considered a conditionally essential nutrient in situations where intracellular levels are low. This can be due to certain genetic conditions, mitochondrial dysfunction, diabetes, the aging process, and high-intensity exercise. The carnitine shuttle is a critical process for the

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Calves Growth Training

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Reading Time: 5 minutesIn this article, you will learn one of the most effective ways to give your calves noticeable growth through a specific training program.   Before getting into the program, a brief anatomy description of the calves is provided, including information about the soleus and gastrocnemius muscles. The training program is divided into three parts, with

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