Today I am looking at the role of caffeine as a fat burner and performance enhancing drug, its effects, side effects and doses. Caffeine is the most widely used stimulant drug in the world, often found in coffee, tea, soft-drinks, some non perscription medications and chocolate. In 1 January 2004, caffeine was removed from the 2004 World Anti-Doping Agency Prohibited List Effects of Caffeine Effects include the mobilisation of fats from adipose tissue and the muscle cellsAlterations to the central nervous system to change perceptions of effort or fatigueStimulation
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I live in AustraliaI am a sports trainer and coach who is studying to further my fitness qualifications. I am a competitive powerlifter and mother of 3 with an interest in Sport, health, fitness, weight loss and muscle gain.
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Creatine: Muscle Building Suppliment
You've most likely heard of Creatine, and most people you meet seems to have heard something different about the supplements and, often based on incomplete or inaccurate information, developed their own opinions. What is Creatine Creatine is a dietary component found in meat and eggs. A typical daily intake is around 1 gram and 95% of the bodies creatine pool is found in the muscles. Daily turnover of creatine is 2 grams therefore the rest must be manufactured by the body. Vegetarians often have lower muscle levels of creatine. Most creatine in muscle is bound to phosphate. What does Creatine
The Hollywood Diet
The Hollywood Diet comes in two varieties but they are both very similar. The diet comes in the one or two day form. This diet claims to be an exclusive "Miracle Juice" scientifically formulated so that in a mere 48 hours you will cleanse your body and lose up to 10 pounds.The Hollywood Diet is a juice fast and detoxification drink. Your total caloric intake will drop from your usual calorie intake down to just 400. You are not allowed to eat anything at all while on the Hollywood Diet. You can't help but to loose weight on calories this low.The makers of the hollywood diet say the secret lies
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