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by Matt Weik Let’s face it, there are items that we all use when heading to the gym—the staples. It’s like a ritual we go through before we walk into the weight room and make the daily sacrifice to the Gainz God. But let’s be clear about one thing. If you don’t have the items listed below in...

In a previous column, the topic of beta-2 (b-2) agonists and their effects on muscle hypertrophy were discussed along with the pros and cons of using the drug. The beta adrenergic receptors are regulated not only by the catecholamines epinephrine and norepinephrine, but also by the thyroid...

Since I know everyone here loves stimulants, I thought I would talk about a lesser known one that is starting to pop up in some products. Higenamine is an interesting structure. At first glance, it doesn't look like your typical "amphetamine structure" but it's actually a amalgamation of the...

themusclephd 🔹Pterostilbene (teroo-still-bean) is an antioxidant commonly found in blueberries. It has been reported to be stronger than resveratrol (red wine) in regard to its beneficial effects on insulin sensitivity, cardiovascular disease, and chronic inflammation. - ⬆️In the few...

In an attempt to bring the latest and greatest stimulant to market, many companies are using Eria Jarensis extract so I want shed some light into this new ingredient. Real Eria Jarensis extract consists of 2 main constituents that are phenylethylamine(PEA) derivatives(most companies use...

In 2013, a stimulant drink called Clearshot by E-Pharm was released and it was formulated by none other than infamous chemist Patrick Arnold. It contained an ambiguously named stimulant “2-aminoisoheptane” that no one had really heard of at this point. Reviews for this product were very good...

by Matt Weik In an industry loaded with well-built men, the ladies often get the short end of the stick when it comes to nutritional supplements. In fact, many female athletes avoid supplements all together due to male-minded branding, while others don’t seem to mind if a tub of protein has a...

by Matt Weik We live in a world where people who use pre-workouts are focused only on one thing — stimulants. That’s right, they want to feel jacked up. They want to feel as if ants are crawling under their skin, that tingly sensation telling them their pre-workout product is working. If...

Genuine advances in sports nutrition are rare, which is why the discovery back in the 90s that creatine supplementation really did improve anaerobic performance created such a stir. However, apart from caffeine use, there’s been no equivalent ‘magic bullet’ supplement for aerobic athletes. But...

We’ve all heard of menopause, right? It’s when a woman goes through the “change of life,” meaning that she’s leaving her reproductive years behind. It’s a transition period where her body produces less hormones, causing all sorts of physical changes. When going through menopause, most women...

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I just finished the first bottle then using 20 mg a day about an hour before my workout and I've had pretty good improvements overall. I run in the mornings when I have time and I have a pretty difficult course I'm not exactly sure how far it is because I don't have a Fitbit or anything like...

Way back in the early 1970s Arthur Jones popularized the notion of training to failure with his series of articles in Iron Man magazine. Training to the point of muscular failure, Jones explained, was the necessary stimulus for maximum muscular growth. Mike Mentzer, a former Mr. Universe and...

Is workout timing an important aspect of an effective muscle building and fat loss program, and is it something you should be specifically paying attention to? When is the best time of day to workout for maximum performance and overall results? Some trainees are happy to jump out of bed and lace...

Ephedrine Description: Ephedrine is a stimulant drug that belongs to the group of medicines known as sympathomimetics. Specifically, it is both an alpha and beta adrenergic agonist (you may remember clenbuterol is a selective beta-2 agonist). In addition, ephedrine enhances the release of...

by Matt Weik In early 2016 the Wall Street Journal published an article calling out the sports nutrition industry for what they call, “marketing to minors”. They claim that manufacturers are dooping young athletes into using their products. I’m not sure where they are getting their...

Next time you’re in the drug store, take a hard look at all of the available “fat burners” for sale. There are DOZENS of them on the shelves, just begging for your dollars. They average in price from a low of $20 to a high of $75 or more, in some cases a LOT more! Take a closer look at the...

Being long, lean, ample-bootied, and X-Men-level muscular is the calling card of a fitness competitor. See them on stage and you might think: What does one have to do to get eight-pack abs? And how come these people have NO cellulite? Reality check: Though some train responsibly, many bikini...

Researchers in Portugal have conducted a study on Oxandrolone’s metabolites when consumed with caffeine. The Portuguese researchers acting on behalf of a doping lab Laboratório de Análises de Dopagem consulted the literature. Caffeine has been studied before about its ability to increase the...

A lot of people hate clen, Feel clen is unsafe etc. Albuterol is a decent alternative that seems to have more benefits in humans along with a greater safety profile. It's been shown to be significantly anabolic, increase work capacity and stimulate lipolysis...