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06SepSeptember 6, 2020

Does beta-alanine increase strength?

During exercise, increased pH can cause fatigue and hamper performance. Resistance training relies on the anaerobic energy system. This system causes increased pH levels after extended training. Beta-alanine increases muscle carnosine content and improves performance in certain activities.

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12AprApril 12, 2019

Does creatine make you stronger?

Creatine works by providing additional phosphate groups, making it easier for the body to recycle ADP back into ATP. This should theoretically improve performance in exercises which have high, short-term energy demands.

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06DecDecember 6, 2018

BCAAs and Strength Training

In the first post of this series (Introduction to BCAAs), we looked at what BCAAs are, how they work, and some of their potential benefits. One of the areas where BCAAs have the most promise is improving strength. BCAAs can provide the muscle with energy, increase...

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23MarMarch 23, 2018

Creatine and Strength

What is creatine?

Creatine is one of the most popular supplements in the fitness industry. It plays an important role in energy metabolism and supplementation provides many benefits including increased muscle mass, strength, and improved body composition.

How does creatine work?

When we eat macronutrients, they get converted into adenosine triphosphate or...

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Does beta-alanine increase strength?

Does creatine make you stronger?

BCAAs and Strength Training

BCAAs and Strength Training

Creatine and Strength

What is creatine?

How does creatine work?