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Workout Supplement Basics

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Though there is now a huge number of various different workout supplements available on the market, most of them are composed of the same basic building blocks.  In fact, most workout supplements fall into two general categories, these being, pre-workout supplements and post-workout supplements.

PRODUCT REVIEW: Tribulus Terrestris

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Tribulus Terrestris is a potent testosterone enhancing herb that has been used for centuries.  Tribulus Terrestri is extracted from the medicinal plant and used as a supplement for various conditions. 

PRODUCT REVIEW: Taurine

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Taurine is an amino acid that functions as one of the building blocks of other aminos.  As such, though it is known as a semi-essential amino acid, it is key to many of the body’s functions.

The Benefits of Taurine

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Taurine, recently popularized due to its extensive use in energy drinks, is actually a semi-essential amino acid which can be found in the heart, white blood cells, skeletal muscles, and the central nervous system. Although Taurine acts as a building block for all amino acids, it is markedly different than other amino acids because it is not a part of proteins.

Hard Workout = Long Life?

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It’s been known for a while that protecting DNA from damage slows the aging process. And working out is often said to be good for our DNA, but it hasn’t been clear exactly why – until now.

Top 7 Reasons Why You've Plateaued at the Gym

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Been working out at the gym for a few months and hit a plateau? Muscles not growing even if you're training hard? Well, you're not alone. Hitting a plateau with physical exercise is common and here's 7 reasons why your biceps aren't bulging:

Mind Over Matter?

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We’ve all heard the phrase “mind over matter,” and we’ve all had moments when our mental powers were the only thing that got us to the end of a tough set. But in these desperate spots under a heavy bar, we have to ask: Was it really “mind over matter” that got us through – or something else?

Get Enough?

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Did you know that the amount of time you should rest between sets depends on your specific training goals? It’s true. A new study by researchers in Brazil makes it clear that, depending on your goal, you want to alter the rest times between sets.

Workouts Hurt...Carbs Help!

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You work hard to build muscle – lots of it. But with hard work comes the risk of getting sick and an increased vulnerability to infections of opportunity, such as upper respiratory tract and ear infections.

Creatine Improves Athletic Performance

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Creatine is the most commonly used sports supplement after protein and has been used since the early 90s to help improve athletic performance. Creatine helps the body produce fuel, namely ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate), which supplies the fuel for cellular functions.

Breaking News at AstroNutrition

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There are a lot of exciting things happening at AstroNutrition in 2010 as we roll up our sleeves and crack the whip. After more than 5 years in business, it's time to take it up a notch and I'm pleased to announce what's in store.

Even Bodybuilders Benefit From Wheat Grass

Wheatgrass may not seem that appealing if you have never tried it before, but it packs a lot of punch in a very small amount of liquid.  Not only a drink for the health nuts, but everyone including bodybuilders can benefit from this drink.

After Workout Recovery Foods

<meta name="GENERATOR" content="OpenOffice.org 2.4 (Win32)" /><style type="text/css"> <!-- @page { size: 8.5in 11in; margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } --> </style> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in"> If you workout intensely three or more times per week or play sports competitively, it is important to consider the best foods to eat to help your body recover. When you workout you are exhausting your entire body and it needs fuel to rebuild. What is actually happening, is your body store of carbohydrates called glycogen is being depleted. </div> <ul class="links inline"><li class="comment_forbidden first"><span><a href="/blog/user/login?destination=comment%2Freply%2F8381%23comment-form">Login</a> or <a href="/blog/user/register?destination=comment%2Freply%2F8381%23comment-form">register</a> to post comments</span></li> <li class="node_read_more last"><a href="/blog/after_workout_recovery_foods" title="Read the rest of After Workout Recovery Foods.">Read more</a></li> </ul> <div class="big_links"> <a href="/blog/rss.xml" class="blog_rss">Subscribe to Astro</a> </div> </div></div> <!-- /node-inner, /node --> <div id="node-8353" class="node node-teaser node-type-blog"><div class="node-inner"> <h2 class="title"> <a href="/blog/3_awesome_back_exercises" title="3 Awesome Back Exercises">3 Awesome Back Exercises</a> </h2> <div class="meta"> <div class="comment-count"> 0 comments </div> <div class="submitted"> <span class="submitted-user">Written by AstroNutrition</span> <span class="submitted-date">12 September 2008</span> </div> <div class="terms terms-inline"> in <ul class="links inline"><li class="taxonomy_term_72 first"><a href="/blog/blog_topics/exercise_and_fitness" rel="tag" title="">Exercise and Fitness</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_1155"><a href="/blog/keywords/back" rel="tag" title="">back</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_275 active"><a href="/blog/keywords/bodybuilding" rel="tag" title="" class="active">bodybuilding</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_289"><a href="/blog/keywords/cardio" rel="tag" title="">cardio</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_733"><a href="/blog/keywords/muscle" rel="tag" title="">muscle</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_236"><a href="/blog/keywords/slimming" rel="tag" title="">slimming</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_1183"><a href="/blog/keywords/toning" rel="tag" title="">toning</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_244"><a href="/blog/keywords/weightlifting" rel="tag" title="">weightlifting</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_238 last"><a href="/blog/keywords/workout" rel="tag" title="">workout</a></li> </ul></div> </div> <div class="content"> <meta http-equiv="CONTENT-TYPE" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><title /><meta name="GENERATOR" content="OpenOffice.org 2.4 (Win32)" /><style type="text/css"> <!-- @page { size: 8.5in 11in; margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } --> </style> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in"> When working out many people neglect their back. A toned back can be one of the sexiest features on the human body but many people lack exercises to tone this area. Here are three exercises which will ensure you have a toned back in no time. </div> <ul class="links inline"><li class="comment_forbidden first"><span><a href="/blog/user/login?destination=comment%2Freply%2F8353%23comment-form">Login</a> or <a href="/blog/user/register?destination=comment%2Freply%2F8353%23comment-form">register</a> to post comments</span></li> <li class="node_read_more last"><a href="/blog/3_awesome_back_exercises" title="Read the rest of 3 Awesome Back Exercises.">Read more</a></li> </ul> <div class="big_links"> <a href="/blog/rss.xml" class="blog_rss">Subscribe to Astro</a> </div> </div></div> <!-- /node-inner, /node --> <div id="node-6012" class="node node-teaser node-type-blog"><div class="node-inner"> <h2 class="title"> <a href="/blog/3_awesome_chest_building_exercises" title="3 Awesome Chest Building Exercises">3 Awesome Chest Building Exercises</a> </h2> <div class="meta"> <div class="comment-count"> 26 comments </div> <div class="submitted"> <span class="submitted-user">Written by AstroNutrition</span> <span class="submitted-date">13 April 2007</span> </div> <div class="terms terms-inline"> in <ul class="links inline"><li class="taxonomy_term_72 first"><a href="/blog/blog_topics/exercise_and_fitness" rel="tag" title="">Exercise and Fitness</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_275 active"><a href="/blog/keywords/bodybuilding" rel="tag" title="" class="active">bodybuilding</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_435"><a href="/blog/keywords/chest" rel="tag" title="">chest</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_50"><a href="/blog/keywords/exercise_tips" rel="tag" title="">exercise tips</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_73 last"><a href="/blog/keywords/fitness" rel="tag" title="">fitness</a></li> </ul></div> </div> <div class="content"> <p>Looking for new ways to build and chisel the chest? Although you can't really beat the fundamental and most popular exercises for overall size and development, such as flat bench press, incline bench press and dumbbell flys - if you’re not already, you should add some other routines for better definition and further development. <o:p /></p> </div> <ul class="links inline"><li class="comment_comments first"><a href="/blog/3_awesome_chest_building_exercises#comments" title="Jump to the first comment of this posting.">26 comments</a></li> <li class="node_read_more last"><a href="/blog/3_awesome_chest_building_exercises" title="Read the rest of 3 Awesome Chest Building Exercises.">Read more</a></li> </ul> <div class="big_links"> <a href="/blog/rss.xml" class="blog_rss">Subscribe to Astro</a> </div> </div></div> <!-- /node-inner, /node --> <div id="node-5002" class="node node-teaser node-type-blog"><div class="node-inner"> <h2 class="title"> <a href="/blog/forget_your_gym_shorts" title="Forget Your Gym Shorts?">Forget Your Gym Shorts?</a> </h2> <div class="meta"> <div class="comment-count"> 14 comments </div> <div class="submitted"> <span class="submitted-user">Written by AstroNutrition</span> <span class="submitted-date">8 February 2007</span> </div> <div class="terms terms-inline"> in <ul class="links inline"><li class="taxonomy_term_72 first"><a href="/blog/blog_topics/exercise_and_fitness" rel="tag" title="">Exercise and Fitness</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_275 active"><a href="/blog/keywords/bodybuilding" rel="tag" title="" class="active">bodybuilding</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_176"><a href="/blog/keywords/exercise" rel="tag" title="">exercise</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_274"><a href="/blog/keywords/gym" rel="tag" title="">gym</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_276 last"><a href="/blog/keywords/weight_training" rel="tag" title="">weight training</a></li> </ul></div> </div> <div class="content"> <p class="MsoNormal">Not to worry! 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