Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. Amino acids help the body with a number of functions including workout recovery and delivery of oxygen to our muscles. When combined with other ingredients in the strongest pre-workout supplements, they can help improve recovery time between workouts.
For this type of performance, you better believe that Nike CEO Mark Parker earned himself a fat paycheck. According to the Portland Business Journal, Parker's compensation for the year is valued at $14.7 million.
The CEO makes a reasonable salary. Costco's CEO makes far less than most executives, with a total compensation package of about $4.83 million in 2012. In contrast, Walmart CEO Mike Duke made roughly $19.3 million during the same year.