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IcemanRx - New supplement from Chuck Liddell, Does it Work?

2008-10-06T20:25:00.004-05:00

IcemanRX, What is it and why is it changing the world of MMA?

Lets start with this, Chuck Liddell, legendary UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, regarded to be one of the most dominant MMA champions of all time, has spent year's fine tuning all the elements of his game that require him to be the best, and nutrition has always been the cornerstone. Several nutrition companies have approached Chuck Liddell over the years to endorse a number of different products, none of which worked. So Chuck Liddell decided to create his own brand. He put a team together to manufacture a product that combined all the ingredients he would need to maximize his workouts. Iceman Rx was specifically developed to support the intense workout rigors of athletes needing to achieve peak physical condition, enabling them to remain at the top of their game. The future of supplementation has arrived! In order to stay in peak physical condition Chuck liddell uses Iceman Rx before and after his intense workouts. The Pre Workout formula allows him to endure long strenuous workouts and helps push him to his limits, while the Post Workout formula helps replenish his body and prepare him for the next day's training session. Iceman Rx is your single-stop on the path to impressive gains in strength, stamina, and recovery. IcemanRx Designed to help push the body beyond natural plateaus, boosting the drive an athlete needs to reach the next level of strength, training, conditioning and intensity, but does it work?

Does IcemanRx Work?
Not many studies have been done on IcemanRx, because it has only been out since June 2008, but IcemanRx has created a huge buzz. Anyone who trains with IcemanRx has shown to have increases in strength, power and intensity, and to prove to you, IcemanRx has become one of the hottest selling products and it has only been out for a few months! for more information check out www.fitbodysupplements.com where they have the lowest prices on IcemanRx

What are Carbohydrates? and how do they benefit me?

2008-09-17T00:10:00.006-05:00

Carbohydrates, Considered the most valuable nutrient in the body. Carbohydrates are composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen molecules, combining to form various types of sugars to get fast energy. Carbohydrates are the body’s main source of energy and are classified as simple sugars and complex carbohydrates

Simple Sugars – are made up of monosaccharides and disaccharides

Complex Carbohydrates – are made up of starches, glycogen and fiber

Monosaccharides

Glucose – found in the blood stream called Blood sugar
Dominant source of fuel for cells
Fructose- found in fruit, honey and high fructose corn syrup
Converted into glucose in the liver
Galactose- Usually bound with glucose
Converted in liver to glucose

Disaccharides – “Simple Sugars”
Sucrose (Table Sugar)
Lactose (Milk Products)
Maltose (Alchohol Production)
Polysaccharides
Starch – 3,000 or more monosaccharides bounded together
Glycogen – storage form of carbohydrates for animals and humans
Found in liver and muscles
Fiber – Undigested plant food – Body cannot break down the bonds
Some Fiber Content of Foods:
Beans 7-9g per ½ cup cooked
Vegetables 3-5g per ½ cup cooked
Fruits 1-3g per piece
Nuts 2-5g per ounce
Breads 1-3g per serving
Recommended daily amount is;
25g per day in women
38g per day in men
Be CAREFULL because too much fiber may result in diarrhea, bloating, and gas.

How does all this information relate to daily life?

The average daily American consumes too much carbohydrates and not enough Fiber.
The recommended daily amount for carbohydrates is roughly 130g/day for adults while
The average American consumes between 180 – 300 grams per day, which is way over the limit.
The recommended daily amount for fiber is 25g/day for women and 38g/day in men
The average daily consumption is well under this daily amount

Lets sum this all up:

Carbohydrates are very important to the body, consuming too little has consequences and consuming too much results as carbohydrates stored as fat, which may lead to obesity or diabetes.
It is important to know what you are consuming, look at food labels, track how much you take in during your day, because monitoring your daily consumptions and tracking your diet is the best way to eat a healthy life. I'm not saying it is the only way, but tracking diets lets you know where you stand against your recommended amounts, you can still eat that cheeseburger from McDonalds but realize that you are consuming 1/7 of your daily amount of carbs, over 1/6 your daily amount of calories in that cheeseburger.

What are Amino Acids, and Why are they important

2008-09-10T00:32:00.004-05:00

Not many people know what amino acids are and why they are beneficial, but they serve as a necesary function for daily life especially if you do any sort of training.

Amino Acids:
When you consume your favorite protein drink or eating your favorite meal, what you don't know is that you are consuming Amino Acids. Amino Acids are essentially the building blocks of protein. although there are some variations on to how many different amino acids there really are but one clear classification states that there are 9 essential amino acids and the rest are considered nonessential or sometimes called dispensable amino acids. Essential Amino Acids are those amino acids that you get from food sources, because the body cannot produce these amino acids. the others are considered dispensable because the body produces theses amino acids.

Why Amino Acids:
Amino acids like stated before are the basis of protein and the body needs these amino acids for muscle building and other essential body functions. The importance of amino acids resides around that of anyone who participates in any training regimen. If someone is going through a tough and demanding workout where some or most of the bodies energy is depleted, the chances are that you would need to replace that energy or get those amino acids to the muscles for muscle building. so why amino acids? the answer is this if you consume a high protein meal following a demanding workout, then it takes time to digest the food and takes time for the protein to travel to the muscles for muscle building.

So what is our choices then?

Amino acids, in the form of a supplement, is considered a free form amino acid which means that chemically it is already broken down and ready for a quick digestion. Why is this good? well faster digestion, the faster the amino acids will travel to the muscles and start the repair process!

So lets start taking amino acids:
The most important thing to consider before taking any amino acid as a supplement, is what are you taking and how will it effect my body. some amino acids precede with an L,(L-leucine = leucine) but don't worry it is the same amino acid. other things to consider before taking, is how much should i take? more is defiantly not better, your best bet is to read the directions for the recommended dose because taking too much of an amino acid may have a negative effect. Next reading up on what each amino acid does can change your life, because not all the time are amino acids related to the exercise field but those of psychiatry and even general health. Some cures or preventions that amino acids help are; Anigina, bronchitis, Chronic Fatigue, COPD (Chronic Pulmonary Obstructive Disorder), Depression, Diabetes, Hepititis, Herpes (Some Forms), High Cholesterol, Osteoarthritis, Pain (general, or specific), Sports Athletes, and even wound healing. The prevent or regress some dieseases depends on the type of amino acid taken, so i will go through with you some amino acids and their benefits.

L-Leucine = important in maintaining muscle mass, thought to control age related muscle loss.
L-Arginine = well known amino acid in the bodybuilding and training world, it exists as a presursor to nitric oxide, which improves blood vessel tone and lowering blood pressure.
N-Acetylcystenine (NAC) = has potent antioxident potential and may reduce flu symptoms
L-Lysine = important roles in the manufacture of bone, collagen and skin. may prevent symptoms of genital and oral herpes.
Threonine = helps prevent some fatty buildup in the liver. this amino acid is generally low in vegetarians.

These were just some of the amino acids and their benefits, check with your doctor to see if some are right for you.

Disclaimer: This blog is not meant to provide health advice and is for general information only. Please consult with your doctor or other trusted health care professional before starting an amino acid regimen.

Whey Versus Casein

2008-09-07T23:43:00.005-05:00

Today on our few days on protein we will discuss with you the differences between Whey and Casein proteins.

Whey and casein are both milk proteins but they have different profiles in their amino acids and their functions. Whey protein has been a huge leader in the protein world because of its protein quality, and marketing towards sport athletes, but whats the difference and what is best for you?

Advantages of Whey:
Digests faster than casein, thus gets to the muscle faster to start building muscle. Whey protein isolate is formulated so that you don't get the fat or the lactose you get from casein. Why is that great? well you get all the advantages of protein without the lactose and fat!

Advatages of Casein:
Casein has a source of high glutamine content, which out of the two casein contains the highest amounts of the amino acid glutamine, which can benefit bodybuilders and athletes by helping preserve muscle mass and aiding immune system function. Also glutamine is considered conditionally indispensable especially with exercises such as endurance training or long bouts of exercise, so taking a supplement without it, it may be crucial to your training.
Casein when taken before bedtime, it has a slow digestion rate which prevents catabolism while you sleep.
Although little eveidence proves this, casein has been thought to be more efficient because of its slow digestion rate.

So who is the king of Protein?
The answer is there is no superior protein. each protein has their own purpose and their own reasons to take them.

Simply the best at building mass: Whey Protein

2008-09-07T16:16:00.000-05:00

Whey protein has been proven to be a huge component and a necessary supplement in training programs that revolve around gaining mass, but what else can whey protein do for you.

Before we look at the uses of whey, we must define what whey is.
Whey is a milk protein that has a high level of branched chain amino acids which is necessary for muscle growth and muscle repair. Whey is a byproduct of cheese making which has shown that combined with weight training lean muscle mass and strength have been shown to increase. Whey digests fast so travels straight to the muscles and starts the repair process.

Uses for Whey Protein:
Increases Strength
Increases lean body mass
Decrease fat tissue (when combined with cardiovascular exercise and/or resistance training)

There are many recommendations for the amount of whey protein that is necessary to build muscle and gain size:
Active adults (recreational athletes) = .8 - 1 gram per kilogram (1Lb = 2.2 Kg)
Endurance Athletes = 1.2 - 1.4 gram per kilogram
Strength Athletes = 1.6 - 1.7 gram per kilogram
Weight gain/ Weight Loss = 1.6 - 2.0 gram per kilogram
Team Sport Athletes = 1.2 - 1.6 gram per Kilogram

Creatine now a leader in the treatment of myopathies

2008-08-13T16:35:00.000-05:00

Creatine, a popular nutritional supplement among athletes because of its improvement in muscle performance in healthy individuals, might be helpful for treating myopathies. Myopathy, a neuromuscular disease in which the muscle fibers do not function for any one of many reasons resulting in muscular weakness, has been proven to reverse the effects of myopathies if used with a short to medium term creatine program.

Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health advice and is for general information only. Always seek the insights of a qualified health professional before embarking on any health program.