Buying Ribose Supplements - Should You Buy Ribose?

Should you buy Ribose supplements? Ribose is one of the newer nutrients brought to the attention of the general public by recent research. Ribose is now known to be an integral part of the energy production of the body. Most of the current research is in the preliminary stages, but there is much hope that it can help with daily good health practices as well as help those with certain afflictions. If you are considering buying Ribose, you should take a few moments to get some general background information on this important nutrient.

What Is Ribose?

Ribose is made from glucose within your body, and thus is a naturally occurring sugar and a major component of RNA. RNA is the most important carrier of information in your body. Ribose is also essential in the makeup of ATP. ATP is a compound in the body that stores and delivers energy to every cell in the body. Even though ribose is a sugar, it has no caloric value and is not considered a protein, fat or carbohydrate.

Who Could Benefit From Ribose Supplements?

Ribose supplements are used by many bodybuilders and athletes to increase energy during workouts. It also helps athletes to not feel so sluggish and tired after a workout and helps with recuperation between workouts. Though few take pure ribose supplements, ribose is an ingredient in many energy drinks and bodybuilding supplements.

Ribose has significant importance in the treatment of various illnesses. There is much hope for those suffering from congestive heart failure that ribose can help them live a more comfortable life. Ribose appears to help the function of the heart and restores energy to those with congestive heart failure.

Those suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome can also benefit from ribose supplements. As ribose is a natural energy source for the body, it can help to energize the body of someone with chronic fatigue syndrome and do so without the after-effects of carbohydrates or caffeine.

Possibly those who can benefit the most from ribose supplementation are those who suffer from fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a sometimes debilitating illness that has symptoms of painful skin sensitivity, sleep problems, weakness in the limbs, and muscle spasms to mention only a few. Though Ribose is not a cure, it can help to treat and limit these painful and life altering symptoms.

Does Ribose Have Side Effects?

Side effects from ribose supplements are minimal and generally non-existent. Those side effects are occasional light headedness and diarrhea. The recommended dosage of ribose is not to exceed 5 grams, 3 times per day and always with food. You should keep in mind that ribose is an ingredient in energy drinks and other supplements, so you should adjust your dosage accordingly.

Electricity is Human Thinking

Ever walk past your TV, radio or computer and feel a sense of identity and family?
But they are inanimate, nonhuman and man-made, right?

Every thought, feelings and action in Homo sapiens originates from the electrical signals emitted by our brain cell circuits. An EEG created by Hans Berger, German scientist, measures your brainwaves (cycles per second (Hz).

Remember that your brain communicates with each cell of your body through electrical impulses (hormones, enzymes and neuropeptides). Further, we believe Consciousness is electrically producing mental-imagery in the occipital lobe and precuneous of your brain.

Google EMG (muscle electricity) and EKG (heart electricity).

Our commonality with our computer, TV, video game player, and telephone is in the use of electricity and electromagnetic fields as a source of energy.

Google Robert O. Becker, M.D. author of The Body Electric. There is scientific
research on the use of weak electric currents to regenerate muscles and bones.

What is it

Electricity is the movement of a charge down a wire. In our neurons (nerve cells)
the electric signal moves in the form of an Action-Potential. Inside the nerve cells
is a negative charge produced by nano pumps moving charged Ions out of our cells.

We are constantly involved in polarizing and depolarizing Ions through Gates in our nerve membranes causing our muscle contractions for locomotion. Impulses are sent electrically from the Brain to all parts of the body through these Action Potentials by signaling our Central Nervous System.

Membranes have two types of proteins: Ion channels for Sodium (Na) outside the cell, and Potassium (K) inside the cell. When the nerve cell receives a stimulus, it opens some of its Ion channels. The second protein is called Transporters. ATP
transports chemical energy within the cells for Metabolism.

Prove it

EEG (Electroencephalogram), EKG (Electrocardiogram), and EMG (Electromyogram) waves are methods to measure electric currents associated with electrical activity in your brain, heart and muscles from the outside.

No Alpha, Beta, Theta, Delta and Gamma cycles per second (Hz) registering in your brain and you are EEG history.

Measure it

(V) is for Voltage, (I) for Current, and R is for Resistance.
Voltage is measured in volts, current in Amps, and resistance in Ohms.
Electric power is measured in Watts.

Make it

Electrical energy in your nervous system is produced by chemical gradients across
the membrane of the cells. We are very electrical. Your body and brain require and
produce 10 watts of electricity 24/7 or else. Our fuel to produce life is glucose and
oxygen.

Pineal and Pituitary

Two glands are exceptionally sensitive to light and electricity, the Pineal and the Pituitary. Your Pineal gland controls the chemical neurotransmitters of electrical
impulses in the synapse of nerve cells. It runs both the Melatonin and Serotonin hormones.

Melatonin is involved in biorhythms and is activated by the amount of light received by your retina. Serotonin controls mood, emotion, sleep and appetite.

The Pituitary gland is called the master-gland because it releases hormones to
regulate the mind and body through the other endocrine glands.

Finally, Mitochondria are a part of each cell producing energy for metabolism.
It has its own DNA from your maternal genes, independent of the DNA in the cell nucleus. It creates energy in the form of ATP.

Mitochondria makes ATP through two chemical reactions: the citric acid cycle, converting carbohydrates and fatty acids into ATP and the other combining hydrogen and oxygen into more ATP.

Endwords

Nanoelectricity is a new field researched by Panasonic nanotechnology in Kyoto, Japan. The goal is to produce Bio-Nano fuel cells or human batteries. It is an attempt to strip the electrons from human blood glucose in the way we get energy from food.

How about converting the energy produced by your feet in walking to assist your heart to avoid going into overdrive?

Speed reading, is learning to read and remember three-books, articles and reports in the time others can hardly finish one. Is this a valuable competitive edge to move you to the fast lane?

Did you know Speed Reading is a right-brain dominant, psycho-motor skill?

Are you prepared to believe Alzheimers Disease is electrical at its core? We suggest
you use it or lose it, meaning you must produce continuous learning activity to oil the electrical wheels (circuits) of your brain. But only if you wish to live cognitively into your nineties.

See ya,

copyright © 2007
H. Bernard Wechsler

ATP Uncovered S2 E39 Daniel Brands

In season 2, episode 39, ATP World Tour Uncovered profiles German Daniel Brands, who made a surprise run to the fourth round of Wimbledon this year.



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How Does CoQ10 Work?

CoQ10 is used in the production of energy within each and every cell. It plays two important roles, serving both as an energy producing catalyst and as a powerful antioxidant.

How Cells produce Energy

Cells produce energy by combining fats and carbohydrates with oxygen. This takes place in a part of each cell known as the mitochondria, and the actual biochemical reactions that produce energy occur along electron transport chains within the mitochondria.

The energy produced by these chemical reactions is converted to chemical energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate, or ATP molecules. ATP is the source of energy the body relies on for all its inner workings, and it also represents the reserve energy in your muscles.

CoQ10 serves a unique function in this process. Because it is fat-soluable, CoQ10 is mobile within the cellular membrane and it serves as a "messenger link". Each pair of electrons in the transport chain must first interact with CoQ10, which provides the "spark" for the chemical reactions that make up the energy-producing process.

Without CoQ10, there is no "spark" to trigger the biochemical reactions that lead to the production of energy, and no ATP is produced. The body only stores enough ATP to sustain vigorous activity for a few minutes at a time, so ATP must be produced constantly. And in order for this to happen, there must be an adequate supply of CoQ10 to keep production going.

CoQ10 as Antioxidant

Antioxidants are vitamins, minerals, and enzymes that can counteract the damaging effects of the physiological process of oxidation in animal tissue.

Oxidation damage occurs when free radicals are involved. Free radicals are chemically active atoms or molecular fragments that have one or more unpaired electrons. This makes them very unstable and they will try to even out their electron pairs by either taking electrons from or donating electrons to other substances.

Free radicals scavenge the body in the effort to give or take electrons and can create massive cellular damage in the process.

An antioxidant is a substance which gives up electrons easily, and thus can function to neutralize free radicals and prevent them from damaging cells. As an energy carrier, CoQ10's molecular structure makes it an ideal antioxidant. It is constantly going through a cycle of oxidation and reduction, during which it easily gives up one or both electrons and is an effective free radical neutralizer.

Both Functions Crucial to Health

CoQ10's benefits in disease treatment and prevention as well as antiaging stem from both its role in cell energy production and from it's powerful antioxidant qualities.

ATP Madrid Masters 2009 Final Federer vs Nadal Full Match (3/11) HD

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We0Aan3KPxY&hl=en

US Open 2010 Semi-Final Djokovic vs Federer Full Match (2/16) HD

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjBQnPMska4&hl=en

Madrid 2010 Final Highlights

Rafael Nadal clinches a record-breaking 18th ATP World Tour Masters 1000 title with victory over rival Roger Federer in the Madrid final.



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ATP Santiago: Massu vs Monaco

Derrota Nicolas Massu en primera vuelta del Movistar Open.



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Robin Soderling Wins the Second Set in Semi-Final Vs. Andy Roddick at 2010 Indian Wells Masters

Robin Soderling Wins the Second Set in Semi-Final Against Andy Roddick in Indian Wells Masters Andy Roddick defeated Robin Soderling 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 in the Semi-Final at Indian Wells, but this match was extremely close, with both players uncharacteristically having their serve broken (7 breaks overall; Andy had 4 breaks, Robin had 3). This was the highlight of the match for Soda fans, as it appeared Robin was ready to make it to the finals after a fantastic second set. Another lost serve in the third set, followed by a break of his own to even the match and things looked good again. Unfortunately, Robin lost his serve one last time and that was all Roddick needed taking a 4-2 lead and narrowly holding his own serve in the last game. For me, it is encouraging that Soda brought out his "B" game in sets 1 and 3 and still was only a few points from making the Finals. Miami Masters is next!



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ATP World Tour Uncovered Evgeny Korolev

ATP World Tour Uncovered joins rising star Evgeny Korolev for coffee in Moscow and learns why he switched allegiances from Russia to Kazakhstan. Tune in to ATPWorldTour.com every Wednesday for the latest features and watch the full episode on television. View Global TV Schedule www.atpworldtour.com



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What to Do and Not to Do Before a Major Tennis Event

The tennis season has barely begun, the first Grand Slam is about to start and I thought it would be appropriate to talk about small things that can be important to succeed in a major tournament.

The scenario I will develop is for contestants with a chance at winning a Grand Slam. The location is Melbourne, Australia, Australian Open. You can extrapolate this to any tournament of importance with identical conditions.

Many players, either by sheer anxiety or because they do not think they are well prepared for a major event, tend to overtrain and to enter a series of events that in the end are counter productive for the tournament where they really want to do well.

EXAMPLES OF WHAT NOT TO DO:

- Over extend yourselves in extremely long practice matches or tournament matches the week before a major event.

- Enter 2 or even 3 tournaments in a row before a Grand Slam or a Major tennis event.

-Enter an ATP/WTA professional Tournament the week preceding a Grand Slam or a Major tennis event. This is a NO NO for a title candidate...especially if you consider yourself one. Take Roger Federer as an example.

- Overtrain or train too hard the week preceding a Grand Slam or a Major tennis event thinking that you need extra training hours in order to feel confident. Instead it is time for tapering.

- Go to the gym and "pump some iron" the week before a Grand Slam or a Major tennis event.

- Go for long runs the week preceding a Grand Slam or a Major tennis event.

EXAMPLES OF WHAT TO DO:

- Start working 6 weeks before the Grand Slam or a Major tennis event 5 to 6 hours a day, tennis, mental, physical and regeneration training. Tapering at the end of 2 week training, play the first tournament ideally on the 3rd week. (Yes, in periodization training it is called a Microcycle)

- Enter an official tournament ATP/WTA three weeks before the Major or Grand Slam, play hard and try to win it.

- The next 2 weeks should be concentrated in keeping your reflexes, reaction time, general strength, speed and resistance alive, with a reduction in court time and physical condition time to 2.30/3 hours. Use plenty of variety in workloads and intensity in all training sectors.

- In the week preceding a Grand Slam or a Major tennis event or any tournament, forget about drills and repetitive work and just focus on matchplay, pointplay and variety.

- Enter an exhibition or play a few friendly matches the week previous to the Grand Slam or a Major tennis event.

This is the best way to get match play without the stress from ATP/WTA points or rankings...and it allows you to try anything you have practiced or desire to still practice.

- Do starts and short sprints to stimulate your reaction time and speed.

- Keep workouts outside the court short, varied, interesting and lively.

- Smile plenty enjoy what you're doing have a good time doing it.

- Enjoy your practice partners make them your friends and admirers.

WHY NOT enter an ATP/WTA professional Tournament the week preceding a Grand Slam or a Major tennis event?

- As we all know there is no amount of training that can retrograde the natural cycle of regeneration of our cell system which goes in high and low cycles of approximately 21 days.

- Playing a winning tournament the week before the Australian Open is a NO NO. Playing 7 days at a great cost of physical and mental resources can drain you of much needed energy for the Grand Slam Tournament.

- Also, considering that the Australian Open is another 15 days adding up to a total of 22 days up to the final, it means that you could rescue the first five days at the Australian Open. But, physically you are practically doomed to lose in the next 10 days, because after 12 to 15 days your red blood cells start to die and the natural low red blood cell count will come into play. This lowers your physical performance by 30% or more, resulting in mental and physical fatigue and sloppy performance, which leads to crucial mental lapses in close matches. As we saw in the final of the US Open 2007, where Novak Djokovic was a victim of the sun, long matches, a horrendous schedule and the failing of his regenerative system in other words his red blood cells or the lack of.

- Some try to cheat with EPO and other means to compensate for the lack of red blood cells, but scientists and science labs know that Superman does not exist!...and even if the athlete does not get caught for EPO the consequences can be dire: EPO for example, thickens the blood to a point where the risk of heart attack rises by 90%!

OTHER FACTORS TO PAY ATTENTION TO:

- Another factor to take into consideration is the myth that practicing in the sun makes you more resistant to it! That is a complete fable. If you are well conditioned, the week before a Grand Slam such as the Australian and during the Australian, if you are a contender try to practice very early in the morning or very late in the afternoon or evenings after sundown.

- Stay as much away from the sun as possible. Save every darn ounce of energy for your matches, training in the Australian sun is suicide, you just don't need it. (Of course you will need some training in the sun, but keep it to a minimum)

- While you are in the tournament, there is a great temptation to go into a swimming pool at the hotel or elsewhere. Just DON'T! Swimming solicits muscle groups that will make you slow and even lead to poor coordination.

- Use the Jacuzzi for a brief moment (max. 5 minutes) for short regenerative and relaxation proposes. Hurry, do not stay too long, it can turn you into a marsh-mellow for the next day.

- Do NOT lay in the sun to get a total tan, the sun will sap your energy!

- If you are scheduled to play in a day match take the following precautions two or three days before and during the tennis matches:

- Drink at least 5 to 8 liters good clean water the day before. Yes you will go to the toilet plenty but you will need the fluid reserves.

- Eat the usual carbohydrates, jams, cheese, milk, müsseli, corn flakes, fruits an occasional beer or glace of wine (if you are of age) etc...and sleep, sleep plenty!

- On the court Do Not eat bananas! It is the most ridiculous thing you can do! Bananas take 3 to 4 hours to digest and they will just drive important and necessary blood into your digestive system that otherwise would be used in other parts of your body to generate or bring energy specifically to your lungs and muscles (oxygen & glycogens)!

- Take a watermelon already sliced and eat it at every break from game one.

- Take your your power bars and electrolytes with you but, if you need a pump/kick, drink a few swigs of Coca Cola just before the closing phases of each set and especially before the Tie-breakers! Of course you will have to deal with a possible sugar low after that, but you won the set!

- Do NOT wait for physical failure to happen. Take precautionary measures against the sun and fatigue before it happens, once heatstroke or cramps start it is to late!:

1-Use a hat covering the back of your head/neck if possible (from the first game on!).

2- Cool off your head with water or a towel filled with ice from the first change over!

3- Use the a towel filled with ice cubes on the back of your neck and leave it there throughout every change over of the match!.

4- Use another towel filled with ice cubes at every change over and rub your legs with it thoroughly (quads, hamstrings, calves and arms too!)

5- At all change overs Drink Water, clean cool fresh water (do not drink overly cold water and drink in small gulps)

6- As I said before, eat watermelon, plenty of watermelon.

FLUID, VITAMIN & MINERAL REPLACEMENT FOR TOURNAMENT PLAYERS

There is plenty more, but somethings are really private, like the amount of kissing you do with your girl friend! Let me tell you, it did not seem to have negatively affected Björn Borg tennis performance, on the contrary he was doing great! Back in the seventies while I was playing the Turo under 18's and the Barcelona Open qualies, I saw Björn almost every evening glued to his girl friend's lips on our hotel stairs! Boy that devil was a world champion Kisser! But, you should be more serious than Björn and consult with your coach or training team before taking any of such measures. (smile)

All the best in your tournament!

ATP Tennis Masters Shanghai 2007 - Questions Anyone?

The more I see the round robin system in the ATP final tournament the less I like it! Simply because at a certain point of the tournament it leads to some very questionable matches like the one between Andy Roddick and Roger Federer. It is obvious to me that since Francisco Gonzales had lost to Nikolai Davidenko, Roddick was automaticaly qualified winning or losing, so when he lost the 1st set against Federer he figured he would save his energy for the semifinal against David Ferrer and let Federer deal with nemesis Rafael Nadal by NOT FIGHTING! This does not mean Roddick would've avoided a pummeling from the Swiss even if he had tried his very best. The point is, in a regular ATP tournament under the professional code of conduct Andy Roddick would have been heavily fined for lack of performance against Roger Federer (no fighting!).

"ATP Officcial Rule Book

7.03 PLAYER CODE of CONDUCT (CODE)

4) offenses

h) Best efforts

I) A player shall use his best efforts during the match when competing in a Tournament. Violation of this Section shall subject a player to a fine up to $10,000 for each violation.

II) For purposes of this rule, the Supervisor and/or the Chair Umpire shall have the authority to penalize a player in accordance with the Point Penalty Schedule. In circumstances that are flagrant and particularly injurious to the success of a Tournament, or are singularly egregious, a single violation of this Section shall also constitute the Player Major Offense of Aggravated Behavior."

Aside from that "incident" I must focus my attention on Roger Federer and his performance. Sublime?

Forgetting that Francisco Gonzales played the match of his life against Roger Federer in the first round robin match and in the process showed that if you stay close to the baseline and punch away toe to toe with the "King" (just like Nalbandian does) and put his "Majesty" on the run, you can come out a winner from the brawl! As I have mentioned in the past, you have to take your chances on Rogers second service, which Francisco did. I guess someone in the entourage has been reading my articles! A check must be in the mail for me! :))

Do we have to bow to the "king" and take our hats off just like the mosqueteers did to king Louis? Nikolay Davidenko with a game to bring Federer to exasperation, but with less nerve then a chinchilla, once more double faulted over and over (just like at the US Open) to hand the win to Roger on a silver platter. Does this mean Federer did not play well?...I dare to say Federer was ripe for another defeat after bowing to Nalbandian twice in Madrid and Paris, and to Gonzales not even 48hrs before. He just did not look the usual Federer full of confidence. Nevertheless a win is a win and Roger fully deserved that one.

Once Roger Federers bruised ego was a little restored with that win, there was nothing better to boost his confidence then a few more gulps from the elixir of victory and sure enough Roddick obliged. The score speaks louder then words; R Federer (SUI) d (5)A Roddick (USA) 64 62 .

Leaving Roddick licking his wounds, Roger Federer had more important things on his agenda, which was to teach another lesson to one of his most dreaded foes, Rafael Nadal. Oh boy, did Roger want to beat that jumping Spaniard with his fist pumping and loud screams "Vamos", plus the "Olés" from the crowd! No, Nadal did not know what was coming but, by the time he realized it the express letter was delivered and the bottom line read (1)R Federer (SUI) d (2)R Nadal (ESP) 64 61.

Looking at the spotty performances of late from Rafael one can infer his career is in a rut. He knows he has to improve his net game and get closer to the baseline. But the challenges are; does his coaching staff know what a volley is?...or do they have any idea how to train the attack?...or yet, what is a serve and volley combination? I know your head is shaking side to side saying, no! Furthermore at the baseline, Nadal's large wind-up swings and the heavy topspin in his ground strokes need plastic surgery for efficiency versus effort. To perform all of those laborious tasks Nadal needs time, so he gets 3 to 4 meters behind the baseline and that is something Federer and "others" have learned to pick on and march forwards inside the court on every short ball Nadal hits and spank them up the lines then finish with a volley. This is what I have been waiting for Federer to do for the last 4 years!

Next was David Ferrer, a valliant worthy opponent but, Roger Federer was not about to take any prisioners from what was left of the battered Spanish Armada and Ferrer was going to fall prey to that dictum. ATTACK!!...and attack it was, Roger combined serve and volley with the usual dose of measured slices that I have not mentioned yet but, which are so effective, that the Davidenkos, Roddicks, Nadals and the whole of the ATP tour players before their matches against Federer, break into tears, get on their knees and pray he plays more topspin backhands on the day just to allow them to look a little better! Federer has no time for such pleas nor mercy and punishes them ruthlessly!...and then to add insult to injury Federer finally decided that running extra miles every match is nonsense and opted to shorten up points by heartlessly putting away short balls at every opportunity, using the down the line approach-shot and finally throwing the serve and volley into the mix as well. Hallelujah!

Here is how Alberto Eleta a die hard fan of Roger describes it from his point of view:

"Well Sergio, it looks like Roger has finally owned the game at the net, and he now is no longer suspect on his forehand volley. It is a thrill to see him adding a new dimension to his game, wich is now nearing to a complete arsenal of weaponry. I watched him lose to Nalbandian and Gonzalez, but he didnt display the game he closed the shanghai session with against Ferrer. I guess he`s finally understood that at the net is where he must be to win big and consistently from now on. I have seen him attack like never before from positions he would only keep on rallying from the baseline. If he can use his backhand slice with more power (or a flatter backhand) he could even attack second serves like Mac used to do. Guess he hasnt realized yet how good his slice can get, and if he can combine it from the baseline with a flatter backhand he would make more opportunities to attack by forcing short balls from his opponents. If he can get to that level, he would probably become the greatest tennis player in history.

Regards, Alberto."

All I have to add is...and Federex delivered the package to David in a hurry; (1)R Federer (SUI) d (6)D Ferrer (ESP) 62 63 62.

Enjoy "The Game". :-)

Nalbandian vs Robredo Toronto 2010 Highlights

2nd Round



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ATP 2010 World Tour Launch Promo - aerial carpeting (iPhone & iPod)

Jumpzone created the ATP 2010 World Tour Launch Promo with a Magical Flying Carpet Court with Federer & Nadal in the Souq Waqif of Doha.



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When to Take Creatine For Best Results and Maximum Muscle Gain

There's a lot of debate over when to take creatine for best results. It's a very popular supplement with athletes and bodybuilders but few people agree about whether it should be taken before a workout, after a workout, or even during a workout. This article is going to explain exactly what creatine is, how it works, and we will discuss a couple of the theories about when the best time to take it is.

Creatine is a naturally occurring compound that is both manufactured by the body as well as ingested in some of the foods we eat, mainly in meat and fish. It is a combination of three amino acids (arginine, glycine, and methionine) and can be produced by the kidneys, liver, and pancreas. Its function is to help in cellular energy production. It combines with a phosphate and is then stored in the muscles where it can be used for energy during short, intense bursts of activity.

The energy for muscle contractions is supplied by adenosine triphosphate or ATP. Enzymes in the muscles breakdown ATP for energy and creatine aids in creating ATP. Creatine also increases cellular hydration which allows more amino acids into the muscle cells ultimately increasing your muscles ability to do work. Creatine has become the most popular weight training supplement in recent years for these very reasons. Most everyone agrees that creatine has several benefits for people that train with weights but what a lot of people can't agree on is when to take creatine.

Some people say that you should take the supplement before a workout to give your muscles the energy they need to lift a heavier weight or to do one or two extra reps. Other people recommend taking creatine after a workout to replenish what your body has used during intense exercise. On days that you are not working out you can take it anytime. On the days that you do work you should take it with your post workout meal. After your workout you can take the supplement and eat a good sized serving of protein to supply your body with the raw materials it needs for building muscle.

Whether you take your supplements before or after your workout is entirely up to you but you want to make sure that your body has the nutrients it needs. When you lift weights, damage is done to your muscles. There are little microscopic tears that occur and this damage needs to be repaired. If you don't get the protein and other nutrients you need your body will absorb protein from other muscles in order to repair the damage that has been done. Make sure you give your body what it needs in order to build muscle mass as efficiently as possible.

Federer and Nadal - Art of tennis, London examination 2010!

Roger and Rafa making some artpictures. They are both in the world tour finals and this is some preview stuff from ATP. Torrent download



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ATP Medibank International Mens Final 2010 [ Marcos Baghdatis vs Richard Gasquet ]

[ Marcos Baghdatis vs Richard Gasquet ] Play starts late in the second set, where Baghdatis is in a tie-breaker to win the championship.



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Australian Open 2010 Final Federer vs Murray Full Match (3/18) HD

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Are You Getting Enough Vitamin B1?

We hear a lot about vitamins A, C and E but not a lot is said about some of the other important vitamins such as vitamin B1 or Thiamin. This vitamin is an important part of the family of the B-complex vitamins and plays a vital role helping the body breakdown proteins fats and carbohydrates.

Vitamin B1 helps to keep the cardiovascular and nervous systems working properly as well as insure proper muscular function. In fact, vitamin B1 is so important that the bodies main source of fuel (adenosine triphosphate or ATP), would dry up if it were not for this vitamin. The heart in particular uses this fuel to pump blood as well as supply the blood cells with oxygen.

It is thought that vitamin B1 may benefit those with congestive heart failure and it is also said to help with the tingling and numbness found with nerve damage. In addition, it is said to be a mood booster and can you feel more alert and energetic.

Vitamin B1 is a water soluble vitamin meaning that whatever the body does not use is excreted in the urine. This means that you can really overdose on B1 as it is not stored in the body. It also means that if it is not replenished on a regular basis you may become deficient in.

Are You Getting Enough Vitamin B1?

How much vitamin B1 do you need? Well, that's not easy to say as a determination has not been officially made yet. Most experts, however, say that 1.5 mg a day is a good amount for both adult men and adult women.

Sources of vitamin D include wheat germ, whole grain cereals, pork, peace, oysters, whole wheat and rye flour, oranges, raisins, fish and beans such as navy, kidney and garbanzo. Some of the best sources include beef liver, brew is used and kidney.

These days, vitamin B1 deficiency is pretty rare, but you may be at risk the older you get sense levels of this vitamin decline as you age. If you consume a lot of alcohol you also may be at risk.

Symptoms of a vitamin B1 deficiency are also symptoms of many other diseases and if you have any of these you should see your doctor right away. These include nerve and muscle problems, mental confusion and rapid heartbeat.

Vitamin B1 plays an important role in the transmission of signals between the spinal cord and brain and insufficient amounts of this vitamin could lead to tingling nerves, tiredness, depression, nausea, headaches and loss of appetite.

Don't Make Your Opponent Look Good!

A couple of days after the match Roddick - Federer at the Australian Open 2007, a friend of mine said "it is impossible to beat a 'Mister'...like Federer..."

I answered:

My friend I watched the match and I think that it is still more impossible for his opponents;

When the attacks to the net are made cross court, instead of down the line.

When the same attacks are made with topspin perfectly set within the striking zone of your opponent, instead of sliced and low!

When the low volleys at the net are a misery.

When you can not make a put away volley unless you are inches from the net.

When during a whole match, the variations of a service of 240km do not include reducing the first service to 190km with "extreme kick " (high on the backhand) and going behind it to the net from time to time.

When a player is limited to hitting the ball inside the "striking zone" of the adversary, with a perfect rhythm for the adversary to give it a spanking at will.

When the player did not understand that the most vulnerable point of Federer in a rally is the deep high ball with a lot of topspin that jumps above the shoulder of Federer (especially on the backhand side).

When the player does not know that when he engages in an exchange of slices on the backhand, he should have the consistency to maintain the duel until the other player loses patience and gives you a topspin and by doing so by raising the ball, this will permit you to unleash a conclusive strike!

When the player did not understand that the most vulnerable point of Federer on the serve is his second service and you MUST pressure it by getting inside the court and mount down the line attacks!... until he breaks down, double faults or misses passing shots! But this has to be done the whole match from point one!

When the player did not understand that the most vulnerable point of Federer on the volley is that Federer is prone to errors on the forehand volley, amazingly his baseline stronger side. A smart player, would have picked up this weakness, give Federer short low balls to bring him into the net and go for the pass on the forehand side.

When the player is not prepared not to give up an inch of the court acquired, instead of running hopelessly backwards like a crazy butterfly 3 to 6 yards behind the baseline.

Finally, when someone talks like a loser he is going to lose like a loser!

When everything is done like this, it is really impossible to beat that "Mister"!

All in all you can make your opponent look as good as you are willing to!
Those were my words to my friend.

But what is in all of this for you?

Simple, never, never, ever let your opponent feel comfortable with his game!

If you are losing badly, change tactics, find a way to bother and get him out of rhythm.

If he likes high balls, play low balls.

If he likes pace, give him no pace.

If he likes flat shots, play them with plenty of spin, top or slice.

If he likes to run, play to his body!

If he likes low balls, play deep and high heavy topspin balls!

If he likes to attack and get close to the net give him a series of lobs for good measure and when he decides not to get too close to the net pass him instead...or take the net away from him by going there yourself!

If he likes to serve and volley, return to his shoe laces, make him volley high and then pass him.

If he is impatient and likes to finish points quick, be steady, play deep and be patient, make him play long rallies.

If he rushes between points, use your full 20 seconds, slow him down!

If he is a net rusher, play deep and pin him to the baseline.

If he returns wide balls well, serve to his body!

If he is slow, play the corners and make him run!

If he likes to run side to side on the baseline (Nadal) a smart play is to hit short low balls to bring him into the net unwillingly and go for the pass.

Yes, always do the opposite of what your opponent likes, frustrate him, rile him, get him off balance and out of the comfort zone and you will win more matches like this then with the most beautiful strokes you may produce!

Keep on working on your game on a daily basis, be smart, learn to find your opponents weaknesses, dislikes and present them to him on a consistent basis.

Enjoy your tennis!

For comments or ideas about this article please email the author Sergio Cruz

Novak Djokovic Wins Barclays Dubai (Part 2) ATP 500 Last 3 Games Part 2 of 2

Djokovic wins the Barclays ATP 500 Dubai Championships: The last 3 games Part 2 of 2 (Corrected Version - Full length from the point where Nole faced 2 break points on his own serve at 3-3) by request.



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The Benefits of Rhodiola Rosea

A substantial proportion of the diseases and illnesses which accrue as we get older are considered to be caused by years of living with elevated stress levels. One of the best stress reducing remedies we can take to fight the ongoing effects of our stress filled lives are herbal products called adaptogens, which possess many curative properties.

One such adaptogen is Rhodiola Rosea. Amongst the many benefits attributed to it are improvements in memory, concentration and attention span; reduction of anxiety and panic attacks; the alleviation of depression; and a decrease in mental and physical fatigue.

Rhodiola Rosea is a plant that is native to the world's colder regions, including the Arctic, Central Asia, the Rocky Mountains of North America, as well as certain mountainous locales in Western Europe.

Rhodiola Rosea, as a stress-retarding adaptogen, has the potential to enhance brain function and mood. Stress interferes with memory functions and, over time, causes deterioration in memory systems. In addition to enhancing cognitive functions, learning and memory, Rhodiola Rosea may exert positive effects on memory and cognition by improving resistance to physical and emotional stress. Thus, the dual action of cognitive stimulation and emotional calming creates benefits for both immediate cognitive and memory performance and for the long-term preservation of brain functions. And, as an antioxidant, Rhodiola Rosea may help protect the nervous system from oxidative damage caused by free radicals.

The systematic study of the pharmacological effects of Rhodiola Rosea began in 1965. Since then, various studies, predominantly in Russia (where it has for decades been taken by the military, cosmonauts and athletes as an effective anti-aging remedy) and Germany, show that it can be used in a number of beneficial ways:

o As a stimulant for the symptoms of asthenia (decline in work performance, sleep difficulties, poor appetite, irritability, headaches, and fatigue).

o In healthy individuals to relieve fatigue, increase attention span, memory, and work productivity.

o Overall, in small and medium doses, Rhodiola Rosea enhances norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin, and nicotinic cholinergic effects in the central nervous system.

o Fights the physical and mental effects of stress and lowers cortisol levels.

o Promotes the synthesis of ATP (cellular fuel).

o As an antioxidant, Rhodiola Rosea may help protect the nervous system from oxidative damage by free radicals.

o Increases physical work capacity and dramatically shortens the recovery time between bouts of high-intensity exercise.

o Rhodiola Rosea has the potential to help patients with depressive syndromes, mental and physical fatigue, memory loss and cognitive dysfunction from a variety of causes.

o Helps with sexual dysfunction, and menopausal-related disorders.

Rhodiola Rosea is the premium choice to counteract the mental and physical effects of stress. It is a potent herb that helps reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol while enhancing levels of key brain chemicals involved in regulating mood. Plus, Rhodiola works naturally to promote the synthesis of ATP, the primary energy source for all cells in the body.

So Rhodiola Rosea can provide a great way to conquer the mental and physical challenges of our stressful times. The other good news is that Rhodiola Rosea has shown few occurrences of side effects, has low toxicity, and there appear to be little if any contraindications with prescription medicines. However, like many other supplements, it should not be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Stun Gun - Physiological Effects

Have ever watched the TV show Star Trek and heard of the Romulan disruptor stun weapon? Have you ever thought about what it disrupts? Does it disrupt all the molecules in the person on the receiving end of the ray gun? What about a real stun gun? What does a real stun gun disrupt?

In this article, I will attempt to explain to you what a stun gun does disrupt on the scientific level.

The basic premise of a stun gun is to disrupt the communication superhighway between the brain and the peripheral nerves.

In general, stun guns put out a high-voltage, low amperage charge. Simply put, the stun gun exhibits a lot of punches but lack of power behind those punches. It is kind of like a 3-year-old kid punching the heck out of his daddy's face but does not have enough force behind those punches to put his father in the hospital.

Upon depressing the stun gun's trigger, the electric charge passes into the perpetrator's body. Because it is high voltage (lots of punches), the electric charge will pass through thick clothing, fat under the skin, and subcutaneous soft tissue, particularly muscle. However, the low amperage (lack of power) does not have enough intensity to cause damage to the perpetrator's body unless the charge is applied over a period of time.

The electric charge of a real stun gun "disrupts" or interrupts the attacker's nervous system.

The following results could happen:

The charge of the stun gun can act synergistically with the electrical signals from the brain causing end tissue, such as a muscle, to contract continuously over short amount of time. The attacker will have a hard time telling is muscles to move in a different direction. This continuous contraction of the muscle will be hard to stop by the attacker due to the influx of an external charge provided by the stun gun. In laymen's terms, if he wanted to cease contracting his muscles, he couldn't because the charge provided by the stun gun is supplying the nerves that connect to his muscles.
The charge of the stun gun can exhibit a pulse frequency that imitates the body's own electrical signals. In this method, the charge from the stun gun will tell the attacker's muscles to do a ton of work, namely rapid repetitive contraction, in order to exhaust the attacker's adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in his muscle cells. ATP is the energy currency of all cells in the body. It is the energy of ATP that causes muscles to contract. The lack of ATP in the attacker's muscles will result in muscular weakness in the attacker. In other words, he will be too dazed and weak to get up after getting shocked.

The attacker has the same muscles and nerves throughout his entire body. Therefore, strategically placing the probes of the stun gun really does not matter in order to put down an attacker.

Note, however. Putting the probes of the stun gun in the attacker's stomach will not only cause severe muscular contraction in his abdominal (skeletal) muscles, but also cause the smooth muscles making up the digestive tract and the urinary bladder to contract as well. Simply put, you can cause your attacker to defecate AND urinate in his pants by the time he kisses the concrete!! YOU would have been a bad choice for this street punk.

Roger Federer with the best attempt of US Open 2010

Roger Federer (born 8 August 1981) is a Swiss professional tennis player who held the number one position for a record 237 consecutive weeks and 285 total weeks, one week behind record holder Pete Sampras. As of 16 August 2010, he is ranked World No. 2 by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). Many sports analysts, tennis critics, and former and current players consider Federer to be the greatest tennis player of all time. The term US Open or US Open is applied to "open" United States-hosted championships in a particular sport (or non-sport organized competitive gaming activity), in which anyone, amateur or professional, American or non-American, may compete.



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ATP - What is ATP and How Does It Help Build Muscles?

What is the world is ATP and why should I care? You may be thinking this exact thing right now. I'm sure high school biology was a long time ago but ATP is important for you to understand. ATP is something you really want to know about if you are an athlete, weight lifter or body builder. Are you interested now?

Adenosine triphosphate is the source of about 95% of the body's energy requirements. Adenosine triphosphate is also known as ATP. ATP is the chemical in our bodies that fuels all muscular contractions and is the source of energy that powers skeletal muscles. Adenosine triphosphate is a nucleotide, which is a chemical compound that bonds to nucleic acids. It is used in cellular metabolism as one of the basic methods of transferring chemical energy between chemical reactions. It is the primary molecule to which energy is transferred during the breakdown of fuel molecules, carbohydrates and fats.

ATP is indeed responsible for most of the energy dependent processes in living organisms but its chemistry is still largely unknown. ATP is also an essential factor in the healing process. Adenosine triphosphate is a nucleotide that consists of the base adenine, the sugar ribose, and a string of three phosphate groups. In addition to its crucial roles in metabolism adenosine triphosphate is a neurotransmitter. Adenosine triphosphate is synthesised by mitochondria in skeletal muscle tissue and is used in cytoplasm for myofibrillar contraction.

Now here's the good part, the reason why you're reading this article. Adenosine Triphosphate is the fuel and creatine is an octane booster that allows for a much improved level of performance for body builders and weight lifters. Can you buy ATP to help your performance? Yes you can and it's called Tridenosen.

Bell Micro CeBIT 2010 Report 1 (10 GbE & SSD)

Im Fokus: 10 GbE & SSD | Bell Micro ist mit seinen Partnern im "Planet Reseller" auf der CeBIT 2010 vertreten und stellt unter anderem vor: 10 GbE, SSD, LSI 6 Gbit SAS, Netgear ReadyNAS Pro



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Federer Vs Sampras - Who Reigns Supreme?

Tennis fans across the world spent much of the 1990s watching Pete Sampras raking in all the big titles on the ATP tour, including a series of grand slam wins that saw 'Pistol Pete' develop a reputations as a virtually unbeatable player.

No sooner had Sampras hung up his racquet when in walked a young Swiss player by the name of Roger Federer, who proceeded to take up where Sampras had left off and single-handedly dominate men's singles tennis.

After four years spent blasting all opposition apart on the ATP tour, it was inevitable that some would begin comparing Federer to Sampras, and before we knew it a series of matches between the two legends had been arranged in Malaysia.

Youth vs. Experience

To be fair to Pete Sampras, the contest in Malaysia was skewed from the start. The American retired from professional tennis in 2002, and at age 36 is well past his best in a sport that sees players peak in their early twenties.

In comparison Roger Federer's career has reached a crescendo, with the 26 year old virtually unbeatable on the ATP tour over the last two years. Purely on the basis of the difference in age and amount of active play it was obvious from the outset that Sampras' chances were very slim indeed.

As it turned out Pistol Pete put up a fight in Malaysia after losing the first match by straight sets. In the second match Federer won a tighter game that went to tie-breaks in both sets. At this point the publicists for the tournament probably intervened, as Sampras produced a miraculous reversal in form to beat Federer by two sets in Macao.

Any tennis fans who watched the matches must have realised that the contest was in no way a genuine measure of either player's superiority over the other. The only way to realistically compare the players is to have a look at their statistics.

A look at the stats

To make an accurate comparison of Sampras and Federer's abilities one needs to look at the
achievements of the former at the age of 26. By the year 1997 Pete Sampras had won 10 grand slam tournaments including a run of four victories at both Wimbledon and the US Open. In comparison, Roger Federer has taken 12 grand slam title to date, equaling or improving on Sampras' record in each grand slam.

A tough call

Given that Roger Federer had 53 singles title to his name by the age of 26, while Pete Sampras had racked up 52 at the same stage of his career one can see that naming which player is greatest is a tough call. However, based purely on stats one has to credit Federer as the superior player.

Many of Pete Sampras' fans are likely to disagree with this conclusion. After all, Sampras played in a far more competitive era than Federer, was often injured in crucial matches and also faced down opposition from world class players such Andre Agassi, Patrick Rafter and Greg Rusedski.

Furthermore Sampras had a very different playing style to Federer that relied on incredible focus, the best serve in the history of the game and a unique style of playing both forehands and backhands. In the final equation it seems that a genuine comparison will only become viable when Federer wraps up his career, as the Swiss still needs two grand slam wins to prove once and for all that he is the greatest men's singles player in the history of the sport. With the Australian Open literally just around the corner all bets are on.

Creatine Supplements in Different Forms

Creatine is not a new supplement. It is very well known in the market, especially among the bodybuilding community. Many sports athletes consume this supplement on a daily basis to help boost their energy levels. Creatine helps them to cope better with their daily routine, which can be quite intensive.

Many people know that this supplement can boost energy levels. But the substance itself does not provide any additional energy. Instead, it helps in the release of energy in the body. So it doesn't really help to consume this supplement if you don't exercise regularly and eat properly. The energy comes from you. So there is a lack of energy in the body, taking Creatine isn't going to help much.

It's important for athletes to take this supplement regularly because of consistent performance. Imagine being able to have a good workout one day and then feel like a deflated balloon on the next. This makes it impossible to workout consistently. Without consistent workouts, there can be no desirable results.

Fortunately, such supplements are readily available, and they are rather affordable. A container can easily last for a month or two, depending on rate of consumption. Most product manufacturers recommend taking 2 to 3 servings of Creatine a day (about 15 grams). For serious bodybuilders and athletes, perhaps this is the right dosage. However, for the average consumer (exercising 3 to 4 times a week), consuming just 5 grams (1 serving) of Creatine is good enough. Excess consumption may lead to unwanted side effects that may be harmful to health. There isn't much incentive to consume excessively since performance doesn't increase proportionately.

Creatine supplements are available in different forms. The traditional form is in powder. The powder doesn't have a distinct taste or odor. It is usually mixed with cold water and consumed. This is the most common form that you will see.

Recently, due to improvements in technology, Creatine in liquid form is now available to the masses. Such products are labeled as ATP Creatine Serum - Serum meaning that the supplements are delivered in liquid form. What are some benefits of consuming such supplements in liquid? Isn't powder form good enough?

Apparently, Creatine serum is more easily absorbed by the body. The effects are experienced quicker, and many sports people swear that they are more effective. The level of energy is noticeable, especially right after consuming the serum.

In addition, consuming the powder form means that there is a loss of water. Powder absorbs fluids in the body to aid in digestion. That is why some bodybuilders complain of feeling dehydrated after taking powder supplements. When taken in liquid form, this issue can be avoided altogether. This is no danger of the powder robbing the body of important fluids.

Before buying, be sure to read reviews to find out which are the better buys.

Cincinnati 2010 Wednesday Highlights Day

Three of the world's top four - Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray - play their opening matches Wednesday afternoon at the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters. Watch highlights.



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Rafa Nadal Campeon Winner US Open 2010 Match Ball Championship 13-09-2010

El punto final cuando Rafa Nadal gana el US Open 2010. Con tan solo 24 años tienes un palmares envidiable.... Eres un Campeon!!! VAMOS RAFA!!!



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