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Special Dietary Needs of Bodybuilders and Weightlifters

By Evan O’rourke · 15 years ago

Whether you are currently a weightlifter or you are hoping to be more active in the future, there are some fundamental differences between your ideal diet and an inactive person’s diet. This is simply a ...

How Nutrients Are Transported Through The Body

By Evan O’rourke · 15 years ago

Did you know that most food nutrients are actually absorbed into the blood stream through the small intestine? It’s the first step in getting nutrients and essential elements to the farthest corners of the body ...

How the Body Uses Protein

By Evan O’rourke · 15 years ago

Proteins are vital to proper body function. These important nutrients help your metabolism, your hormones, and your immune system function at optimum levels. Protein is also the key ingredient for building muscles. Next to water, ...

Six Pack Abs

By Evan O’rourke · 16 years ago

Are you tired of that unattractive muffin top? Do you need to get rid of your love handles? Are you just looking to tone up your tummy? You can do it! The key to a ...

Improve Your Muscle Endurance

By Evan O’rourke · 16 years ago

Muscle endurance is necessary for any athlete who performs for extended periods of time. If you are able to perform a high number of repetitions using your maximum strength for an extended period of time ...

How Creatine Can Increase Muscle Mass

By Evan O’rourke · 16 years ago

Creatine is a metabolite and it’s produced by the body naturally. It is found in several places in the body, including the brain and heart, but its highest levels is found in red muscle tissue. ...