Reading Time: 3 minutes Glycine the smallest amino acid, is also non-essential, and as in the case of glutamine, there are situations that increase the body’s need for this amino acid and those include acute emotional or physiological stress, recovering from physical trauma, and hyperglycemia. In a previous article, I wrote Why I Love Glutamine and the response […]
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Guest 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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Reading Time: 3 minutes As 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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Reading Time: 4 minutes Guest 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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Reading Time: 4 minutes Glutamine 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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Reading Time: 2 minutes L-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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Reading Time: 5 minutes In 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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Reading Time: 2 minutes Guest blog by Designs for Sport Creatine is an amino acid synthesized in the body and obtained through dietary sources. It plays a key role in cellular energy production. In research, creatine has been shown to support athletic performance and muscular health. Recent studies indicate it may also support the body’s response to strenuous exercise.
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Sleep is not a luxury; it is a human necessity and invaluable to one’s health. In fact, one of the oldest forms of torture is to prevent people from sleeping. During sleep, our bodies perform most of the processes of repair, construction, growth, detoxification, and cleaning. Some scientists believe that sleeping is also a way
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Reading Time: 3 minutes Guest blog by Designs for Sport How Whey Protein Can Improve Athletic Performance and Promote Muscle Recovery Exercise and regular physical activity are the primary means of enhancing physical fitness, which plays a critical role in overall health and wellness. However, exercise alone is not sufficient to yield the positive health outcomes many seek. To
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