This post was made possible through my analysis of 300 different pre workouts. If you find this useful, you may also enjoy the original post.

Pre workouts are designed to increase a few things: energy, power output, and endurance. One of the mechanisms for doing this is by increasing nitric oxide output, which in turns increases the size of the blood vessels (aka vasodilation). In turn, vasodilation can aid in achieving a “pump” during your workout, which can potentially be beneficial to overall muscle growth, though more research is needed in this area. [Read more…]

This post was made possible through my analysis of 300 different pre workouts. If you find this useful, you may also enjoy the original post.

For most people, pre workout is synonymous with high doses of caffeine. I can personally attest to this association. But for many others, especially those sensitive to caffeine and other stimulants or those that want a great workout without the buzz, caffeine free pre workout is the answer. [Read more…]

This post was made possible through my analysis of 300 different pre workouts. If you find this useful, you may also enjoy the original post.

While blocked chain amino acids (BCAAs) are not essential to create an effective pre workout, some people like to use a pre workout that kills two birds with one stone.

Here are the strongest and best value pre workouts that include BCAAs. [Read more…]

This pre workout guide is a little nerdy, but I think it’s one of the best pre workout resources available anywhere. I’m sick of garbage “top 10 pre workout” lists that reward pre workouts that are underdosed and too expensive.

After spending 30+ hours making this, I understand why no one else has done it. It was a pain. But I’m happy it’s done and I’m really excited to share it with you. [Read more…]

Of all the nutritional debate in the fitness world, few things stir controversy and public concern like pre workout supplements.

Click here if you just want to just skip to the recommended safe pre workouts. [Read more…]

What is Beta-Alanine?

Beta-alanine is a version of alanine that turns into carsonine after ingestion. Carsonine is an acid buffer that is stored in cells within the body and released when pH levels drop down, reducing the effects of lactic acid. In turn, this helps reduce muscular fatigue and soreness. Muscular fatigue is reduced in the 60 to 240 second range, which makes it directly applicable to reducing fatigue during a lifting set. These results have been observed consistently.
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What is Curcumin?

Turmeric, a ginger root popular in India and Southeast Asia as a flavoring and coloring agent, has become quite popular recently for one of its chemical components: curcumin. Curcumin is a polyphenol, which have been studied for many years due to their potential antioxidant capabilities.

What Does Curcumin Do?

So: turmeric is a root that is ground into a spice and curcumin is one of the chemicals found within it. Where it gets interesting is curcumin’s potential effects as [Read more…]