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Caffeine: Implications as an Ergogenic Aid in Sports Performance

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Caffeine is one of the most commonly used (and abused) substances on the market, especially in the world of fitness. So what is it? Caffeine is a methylxanthine, a substance found naturally in things such as cocoa and teas. Methylxanthines block adenosine and inhibit phosphodiesterase within the body. Adenosine blocks stimulation in the body, in essence, it is the "dam" or the "brakes" of the central nervous system while Phosphodiesterase is an enzyme that breaks down the messenger protein cAMP within the cell. What cAMP does is it helps to transfer signals within the cells and when not broken down,...

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Tricep Topography: How to Build the Perfect Pair of Triceps.

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Tricep Topography: How to Build the Perfect Pair of Triceps. One of the most commonly searched fitness related questions on the internet is "How to get bigger biceps". A big set of arms, just as a toned six-pack set of abs, is a highly sought after look in the world of fitness and bodybuilding. As a result of this, it is without question that you could not go to your local gym without seeing a number of people performing some variation of the bicep curl. The bicep is an appealing muscle to have, large biceps form an unmistakable shape that...

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