In this update:
- Q&A Forum Files:
>Understanding Glutamine
- How to spot fake testimonials
- The Fundamentals of Successful Weight Training
- Dangers of Creatinine
- Forum Files:
>Understanding Glutamine
Q: "What are the benefits of using the amino Glutamine?"
A: Glutamine is a non-essential amino acid, but the most
abundant in muscle tissue. It easily crosses the blood-brain
barrier and is a potent "brain fuel".
In the brain, Glutamine is converted to glutamic acid, which
is essential for cerebral function. It increases the amount
of GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), which is required for
proper cognitive function and mental activity.
Glutamine is vital for the synthesis of muscle proteins,
and is of great value in the treatment of wasting muscle
conditions and post-surgery care.
Glutaimine also balances acid/alkaline levels and forms the
building blocks of RNA and DNA. It also serves as a source
of fuel for cells and is important for immune function.
It is useful for arthritis, fibrosis, connective tissue disease,
peptic ulcers, ulcerative colitis, as well as epilepsy, fatigue,
impotence and senility. Glutamine can also benefit those
undergoing alcohol abuse withdrawal and those living with HIV.
Glutamine supplements are often referred to as "smart drugs",
although they are totally natural and wholesome.
Research has shown glutamine to have a significant
anti-inflammatory effect and it also tends to decrease
ones craving for sweets and sugar, which is beneficial to
those looking to lose weight or reverse candida.
Certified 100% pure "Glutamine Supreme" comes highly
recommended as an ultra-premium version, found in
"MASS PRO Amino" at http://www.musclemass.com
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>> The Fundamentals of Successful Weight Training <<
By Rob Regish
The fundamentals of successful weight training are threefold:
Intensity, Volume and Frequency. If your results don't match
your expectations, then the answer to your problem will be
found in one of these three variables. This article will focus
on helping you to properly regulate the frequency of your training.
As a MASS customer, I assume you are training with the
proper intensity and volume (set-rep scheme). That is,
you regularly attempt to add weight and/or reps each and
every trip to the gym and do not overtrain with unnecessary
set volume. So far, so good.
Over the past 7 years I have traveled the country on
business and trained in gyms from MA to CA. What
I have noticed is that more often than not, trainees
adhere to a fixed training schedule or frequency. This can
spell disaster for even the most dedicated weight lifting
enthusiast. Allow me to explain why.
As you grow stronger your muscles adapt by growing larger.
They have a built in mechanism (hypertrophy) to adapt to
the demands you place upon them. What does NOT adapt
in a linear fashion is the body's ability to clear out the
metabolic byproducts of training. For example, free radicals
generated by exercise will not be cleared by your internal
organs at a faster rate and can result in DNA damage.
This has been demonstrated in a number of studies (1).
The findings of this particular study conclude that overtraining
induces oxidative damage to nuclear DNA. Not ideal for your
muscle building efforts.
The question then is, what to do?
Step one is taking two weeks off. Tough for many to do but
it is necessary to let your body play catch up. More importantly,
it will give us the objective reference point we need in order to
properly regulate your exercise frequency; waking heart rate.
Each day, take your waking morning heart rate before getting out
of bed. Get in the habit as it pays dues. For example, let's say on
day one you clock in at 70 beats per minute. If at the conclusion
of two weeks you're down to 60 beats per minute you know you've
struck gold. A tool we can use to measure your true metabolic
(not overtrained) state. Now we go to school.
Upon resuming your training, take careful note of your frequency.
Let's say you start back on the popular every other day schedule.
Your weights are going up from workout to workout and all is well.
By week three, however, you notice an elevation in your waking
heart rate; it's now 65 beats per minute or greater. The solution
is to add an extra rest day by moving to a one on, two off schedule.
Now, compare this to your training partner who isn't availing himself
to such information. He stagnates. The weights aren't going up like
they used to. His joints start to ache a bit and he has a general
disinclination to train. Subjectively, he's noticing that he's more
tired than usual. He reasons that he must work harder (increase
intensity) or do more (increased volume). He is focusing in
the wrong area. The solution is to decrease frequency.
You will often hear knowledgeable vets say "listen to your body, it
won't lie". This is one way of doing that. Of course, proper feeding
of the machine can make a huge difference. You will be able to
increase protein synthesis to the tune of 400% (2) by incorporating
time tested supplements such as MASS PRO, KRE-ALKALYN and
MULTI-LIFE. A simple, one step strategy is to consume the "insulin
cascade cocktail" by mixing 2 cups grape juice with 2 scoops berry
MASS PRO along with two caps of KRE-ALKALYN and 2 caps of
MULTI-LIFE vitamins immediately post workout.
To summarize, take a two week break from weight training. Start taking
your waking heart rate daily to obtain an objective measure of your
metabolic status. Incorporate the insulin cascade cocktail to
supercharge your levels of glycogen (grape juice), adenosine
tri-phosphate (KRE-ALKALYN), critical amino acids (MASS PRO)
and all of the supporting micro nutrients (MULTI-LIFE). Finally,
adjust your training frequency by incorporating an additional rest
day between workouts when your waking heart rate rises 5 beats
per minute or more.
Enjoy your newfound advantage over your training partner!
References:
(1) Can J Appl Physiol. 2005 Apr;30(2):186-95.
(2) Journal of Applied Physiology; 88, 386-392, 2000
>> Dangers of Creatinine <<
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of the bio-waste creatinine and it's connection to Chronic
Kidney Disease and related maladies. Educating from a medical
standpoint about where creatinine comes from and how to avoid it
in over 120 in-depth pages. This is a must-read for users of large
gram quantities of regular (non Kre-Alkalyn) creatine. Save $6.00,
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