What is Adenosine-Triphosphate (ATP) and how can it be useful for physically active individuals? How does ATP work in the body? Adenosine-triphosphate is a nucleotide, built out of adenosine and 3 phosphate bases. ATP is ready to use chemical energy that can be released at any given moment. It is usually the smallest energy provider…
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MEANMUSCLES is not just a GYM. We`re a family of like-minded and high-spirited people. We come together daily to inspire, challenge, and motivate each other to do more... To become more!
Caffeine
It probably wouldn’t surprise you that coffee and caffeine in general is the most used ‘supplement’ in the world. Of course, systematically abusing it to get the benefits, may lead to negative effects and risks for the organism. Ask yourself if your nervous, anxious behavior is caused by the third cup of coffee for the…
Ginseng – The Forgotten Energetic
Everyone has heard about ginseng – the root of youth and energy. Known for centuries in China and Korea in the last century, it has become a hit on the global market for healthy products. For more than a quarter of a century, it has also been a major ingredient of specialized sports supplements produced…
Creatine – Is It Really the Strongest Supplement?
Creatine is one of the most famous and effective supplements in strength sports. It is widely distributed and used because of the many benefits it can give to strength training athletes. What is creatine? Creatine was found in the early 19th century, as the first researches found out that its building blocks are the amino…
Long Term Creatine Use
Creatine appeared as a food supplement on the market in the early nineties. For nearly 20 years creatine has been one of the best-selling and yet preferred supplements by fitness enthusiasts and professional bodybuilders. However, in addition to that, during the period creatine has been on the market, there were many myths and legends revolving …
biggest mistakes beginners make in weight lifting
Weight lifting routines are difficult to adapt to and you may experience some trouble when starting out. However, there is a lot of information out there you can use to make things easier. But, at the same time, not all the information you find about weight lifting online is accurate.
6 Things to Know Before Getting Six-Pack Abs
A lot has been said, discussed, and even prophesied about getting that six-pack abs, but nothing seems to be written in stone. What approach to adopt? What types of exercises and food items to incorporate into your training plan? Or, just where to start? We at Mean Muscles understand your doubts and are here to…
Top 8 Tips to Get 6-Pack Abs
There are tens of hundreds of guides published online that talk about different ways in which you can get 6-pack abs in a shorter span of time. But hardly any of them list out actionable items; they just stick to the generality. Just knowing that one should “avoid unhealthy fats” is a useless tip when …
How Mr.Olympia Phil Heath Stays Motivated
Sustaining your motivation level can be hard, even in the best of situations. So it is natural that most people wonder how they can stay motivated. We know that maintaining your motivation level is no easy feat. Especially if your to-do list is 5 pages long or you have just received another rejection letter, or …
Motivation Tips From Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson
Meet Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson You can just sense it or feel it in some individuals. There is an aura or sensation associated with some people, which resembles a halo that orbits around their self, that exudes contagious, flammable motivation. At times, its simply electrifying! Whether it is their work ethic, an incredible physique, amazing…
