Resistance training vs. endurance training

Back on topic… A recent study published in the Journal of Physical Activity and health compared the effects of three different types of training (for 8 weeks) on body composition and blood lipid profiles in untrained men.
In terms of the three groups, they included the following:

1. Strength training
2. Endurance training
3. Concurrent training (in the same overall regime)

What this study found was that the group that did strength training alone for 8 weeks improved their fat-free mass as well as their triglyceride and cholesterol levels. However, resistance training alone did not benefit HDL, LDL profiles or body fat percentage.
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Does l-arginine alpha-ketoglutarate improve strength?

Does l-arginine alpha-ketoglutarate improve strength?

Today, I came across and interesting study on l-arginine alpha-ketoglutarate (Campell et al, 2006). This particular study involved an 8 week, double-blind trial of l-arginine alpha-ketoglutarate in 35 resistance-trained men. Compared to the placebo group, the resistance-trained men increased their one repetition maximum bench press by 8.82 Kg vs. 2.67 Kg over the 8 week period.

Dose:

Ingest 4 g of AAKG [l-arginine alpha-ketoglutarate ] (three times a day, i.e., 12 g daily)
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A look back at creatine monohydrate

Does Creatine Monohydrate really work?

One mistake that I’ve probably made in my previous posts is writing to a more medically savvy audience, so I will try to make an effort now to write for a typical reader. To answer the question about what effect creatine monohydrate has on anaerobic performance, there’s a recent article published in the journal, Acta Physiologica Hungaria (Juhasz et al, 2009) that address this question.
I would imagine that the difference between placing fourth or first at the Olympic games could translate into hundreds of thousands of dollars in terms of endorsements. Not everyone is born with Michael Phelps’ genetic makeup which is why athletes look to get an edge whether it be the latest swim gear or dietary supplements.
read more: Creatine Monohydrate review.