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Can caffeine improve your workout?

The other Vitamin C Many of us love our caffeine and we can’t imagine starting our day without it. In fact, it is estimated that 85% of us Americans consume at least one caffeinated drink a day. Whether we’re drinking coffee, tea, or a sugary energy drink, most of us have come to depend on caffeine to wake us up in the morning and keep us going throughout the day. Here in the U.S. we consume an …

Is ibuprofen bad for muscle growth?

by Drew Kimble CSCS*D, CPT

Aches and pains After a hard workout, many of us automatically reach for a bottle of ibuprofen, acetaminophen, or similar pain reliever to relieve the muscle soreness that we know that we’re going to be feeling the next day. In fact, it has been estimated that over 6 million people in the United States consume these types of pain-relieving drugs every day. The dark side of Vitamin I So what’s the big deal? Why should we hesitate …