In this week's podcast, we discuss which supplements you should take if you're an endurance athlete. Bone broth and salt are the backbone of the supplement regimen and these should be taken everyday. Bone broth is a great source of collagen and glycine, both of which will help with recovery…
In this week's podcast, we discuss nitric oxide (NO) boosting supplements L - Arginine and L - Citrulline better known as pre-work out. (Topic of the podcast starts at the 9 minute mark). Why would you want to "boost" your nitric oxide levels? NO is responsible for that pumped feeling…
In this week's podcast, we discuss the performance enhancing effects of caffeine. Caffeine is by far the most widely consumed drug in the world with about 90% of all Americans consuming some form of caffeine everyday. The scientific community hasn't settled on a consensus on how caffeine works in the body.…
In this week's podcast, we discuss the role of glutamine in the body. Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body. Amino acids are primarily used as building blocks for proteins throughout the body. Glutamine can be produced by our body but it's considered a conditionally essential amino acid,…
In this week's podcast, we discuss the similarities and differences between taking a BCAA supplement or an essential amino acid supplement. BCAA stands for branch chain amino acids and consists of three amino acids: Leucine, Valine and Isoleucine. The star of the show however is leucine, because this is the amino…
In this week's podcast, we discuss the best way to put on muscle. There are many different training techniques and principles out there. Any good training routine that focuses on hypertrophy or simply increasing the size and amount of muscle on your frame, will undoubtedly revolve around stimulating muscle protein…
In this week's podcast, we discuss hormonal birth control and all the problems that come along with taking the pill. The pill is one of the most over prescribed drugs in today’s world and half the women who are prescribed the pill, don't take it for birth control. They take…
In this week's podcast, we discuss how to choose the best protein powder and whether or not you should take one.The vast majority of people don't consume enough protein throughout the day. The minimum amount of protein someone, who performs any sort of exercise, should be consuming (regardless of being…
In this week's podcast, we discuss a training technique called blood flow restriction. This technique involves tying a tourniquet around one of your limbs to partially block arterial flow from the heart and completely block venous return to the heart. The technique is short and sweet. It's designed to maximize the stress…
In this week's podcast, we discuss ways to optimize your immune system. With the global Covid-19 pandemic, people are more concerned than ever about having a strong immune system. Luckily for you, we discuss ways in which you can prime your immune system to be as strong as possible. The best…