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30.4.2008The big success also inheres in supplements - part II

Creatine monohydrate and its derivatives (Creatine Ethyl Ester, Phosphate Creatine, etc.) have a proven record of being effective at boosting strength, muscle mass, and improving the sports performance of athletes of every sport. While creatine is not a must have supplement (unlike multivitamins and minerals), creatine monohydrate and its derivatives do form the basis of a solid dietary supplement program that is geared for maximum results.

Athletes from almost every sport use creatine for two reasons it is safe and it works.

As a cyclist, you need to be able to generate bursts of power when going up steep inclines, and you need enhanced oxygen capacity and extra ATP stores to keep your muscles working harder longer. Creatine monohydrate can enhance your endurance and performance by giving your muscles more energy and helping them use oxygen more efficiently.

As an additional bonus, creatine can enhance your mental function, and this can give you the extra mental focus and endurance you need to maintain mental strength when your legs and mind become tired from hard work.

Creatine is best taken according to label directions. The more advanced creatine products on the market do not have to be loaded into your muscles. Experiment with these new advanced creatine derivatives to maximize your performance.

Creatine has also been proven safe so there is no need to worry about using it in moderation.

B-vitamins are important because they protect your vital organs from damage, they increase your endurance, repair your joints, give you energy, help you digest food, heal wounds, enhance focus, and improve your athletic performance. But that´s not all. As a cyclist, you´re at risk for losing muscle. And, if you do lose muscle tissue, you may end up losing functionality, which may lead to injury. B-vitamins help protect your muscle tissue from this kind of injury and loss by aiding in the digestion of food. Ideally, the multivitamin and mineral formulation that you use should contain adequate levels of b-vitamins, but supplement with B-vitamins in the event that your vitamin falls short in this important area. B-vitamins are water-soluble and are not easily stored by the body. Therefore, they are best taken throughout the day.

ZMA is considered a "basic" supplement by some athletes and an accessory supplement by others. But make no mistake: ZMA is necessary if you want to train hard and get the best results. ZMA is a dietary supplement that contains zinc, magnesium and aspartate. Clinical research has shown that this formulation can elevate natural testosterone levels by 200% over baseline levels. Testosterone is involved in fat loss, muscle gain, and wound healing. ZMA is included as a supplement for cyclists because, as an endurance activity, cycling burns calories and can put you at risk of burning precious muscle tissue. ZMA helps prevent muscle wasting, and instead directs your body to use body fat as fuel. But that´s not all. ZMA is also a potent recovery supplement that induces relaxation and contributes to the length and quality of sleep. Many athletes report sleeping longer and better when taking ZMA and, as a result, they recover faster and can train sooner when compared to not taking ZMA.

Amino acids are the building blocks of protein; proteins are the building blocks of muscle.

A long training session or workout can put you at a risk of losing functional muscle tissue and, as mentioned, this can leave you vulnerable. Branch chained amino acids can protect your muscle tissue from wasting, and they can support your immune system. Like whey protein, branched chain amino acids can give you more energy and enhance your endurance, but they also help you recover quickly from exercise, and this is their real value for you as a cyclist. BCAA´s (Leucine, Valine, IsoLeucine) are also limiting nutrients or co-factors - meaning that these amino acids must be present in certain amounts in order for your body to be able to fully use the other amino acid proteins you give it for repair, energy and immune system protection. Simply: If you lack BCAA´s, your body can not use the other protein you give it and you´ll end up wasting your money.

This is why you need to supplement with BCAA´s.

Carbohydrates provide the energy you need to finish the race. We've all heard of athletes hitting the wall. Carbs and electroylyes are what the body needs to keep your energy levels high so you can be strong during the last part of the race. The right kind of carbohydrates are needed, which is what supplements provide. They give you sustained energy and endurance!

As a cyclist, you need muscles that can endure long-bouts of physical exercise. One way to increase the endurance capacity of your muscles is by using creatine monohydrate and creatine derivatives as listed above. Creatine and its derivatives increase your ATP stores, thereby allowing you to increase the intensity and duration of work that your muscles can do. Another way to increase your endurance capacity is by using Nitric Oxide precursors / stimulators.

Nitric oxide is a short-lived gas that is produced from the amino acid L-Arginine. L-Arginine synthesis stimulates nitric oxide production, which results in the innervation of the nitric oxide pathway, often leading to vasodilation (an expansion of the blood vessels), increased focus, enhanced endurance, and improved sexual stamina.

Vasodilation is especially important for you as a cyclist because your hard-working muscles need oxygenated blood to fuel work, and you need increased delivery of muscle-building nutrients to repair your muscle after your training or competition.

To become a truly excellent cyclist, you need to eat right, train right, and use the best dietary supplements that money can buy. If you neglect any of these areas, you´ll always be chasing but never achieving success.

As a cyclist, you discipline your mind and body to withstand the rigors of training and competition. Victory, success and satisfaction cannot happen without discipline. But, discipline is not enough; your will perform well only if you give it what it needs.

It does not matter whether you cycle in competition, or whether you cycle for recreation. The bottom line is: you cycle because it speaks to you it evokes your passions and it makes you feel truly alive.

Put everything you have into your sport by eating right, training right and using the best dietary supplements, because you get back what you give. Put in all you have, and the lifestyle and sport will reward you; you´ll end up learning and achieving more than you ever thought possible.

How far will you go to be your best?

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