Contest prep update: 3 weeks out for IFPA Pro International
August 26, 2011 by Ryan Irwin · Leave a Comment
Tomorrow marks 3 weeks out from the IFPA Pro International in Kansas City. I am feeling right on track and have been extremely impressed with this contest prep! As of now I am looking to come in 5-7lbs heavier than my last outing in just as good if not better condition.
Keys to this:
- Lifting heavy and hard (5-1 reps on compound exercises)
- Keeping carbs as high as possible
- NO FASTED STATE CARDIO
- Diet longer (18 weeks)
- Staying lean and focused in the off season
You can see my training log here but I am staying strong so I can be ready for the upcoming powerlifting season. A key component for me to hit PRs this next season is to not get weaker now. As of this AM I was 154.5 empty and I stepped onstage at 145 last year in July.
At 5 weeks out I added D-Aspartic Acid (a natural test booster) and HMB (recovery enhancer) as I grind through the last month of training. At 4 weeks out I added Nitro Burn PM to further enhance fat loss, plus help with a deeper sleep for recovery.
There will be some very tough competition in the lightweight class, but I plan on going up and just looking my best! Hope to have progress picks next week (been slacking on the pics cause too busy with everything else!) 
For information on contest prep coaching, email Ryan at: ryan@nutrisportfpt.com
Nutri-Sport and Full Potential Training
9992 Swanson Blvd
Clive, IA 50325
www.nutrisportfpt.com
515.331.2141
Nutri-Sport East
4400 East University, Suite B (in the Lakeside Fitness building)
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
515.266.2225
(soon to be at 1003 8th St SW, STE K in Altoona)
Supplement research-cordyceps for optimum oxygen utilization
August 25, 2011 by Ryan Irwin · Leave a Comment
In training one of the most common limiting factors is oxygen, as in how much we can take in and how much our body needs to function at full capacity. A supplement containing cordyceps is ideal for optimizing this factor by improving VO2 max.
What is cordyceps? Basically it is a fungi, which might sound gross to some, but dig deeper and see the benefits. As time passes and more studies are done, more of cordyceps positive research continue to come to light. In 1993 the Chinese Womens National Track Team use cordyceps to set nine world records three by staggering margins. In this country it’s been researched for it’s enhancement of energy production with applications in athletic performance and fatigue.
Which brings us to a product called Cordygen5.
Cordygen5 incorporates 100% organic highly concentrated extracts of five strains of and four species of cordyceps for maximum oxygen utilization, cellular energy,stamina and ATP production. These are the main aspects for sports nutrition we are interested in but there are other benefits as well and you can see the studies here. Cordygen5 oxygen utilization enhancing effects have been touted by many users as a natural, legal and effective alternative to EPO. It has been shown to increase ATP by 30% and up to 40% in oxygen utilization. It’s perfect for anyone you wants to increase their ATP but does not want to consume creatine.
Cordygen5
Cordygen5 is also ideal for anyone who is a non responder to creatine products, but still wants to reap the benefits. The added bonus is the tremendous increase in oxygen utilization that this product provides. It will allow all athletes both amateur or professional to break through their aerobic and anaerobic plateaus maximizing strength and endurance.
Lastly whether you’re a bodybuilder, power lifter, triathlete, cyclist, runner, swimmer, wrestler, basketball, baseball, of hockey player you’ll maximize your performance with Cordygen5.
Pick up Cordygen5 and other sports nutrition supplements at either Nutri-Sport location.
Nutri-Sport and Full Potential Training
9992 Swanson Blvd
Clive, IA 50325
www.nutrisportfpt.com
515.331.2141
Nutri-Sport East
4400 East University, Suite B (in the Lakeside Fitness building)
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
515.266.2225
(soon to be at 1003 8th St SW, STE K in Altoona)
Nutri-Sport East is open in Pleasant Hill during construction
August 22, 2011 by Ryan Irwin · Leave a Comment
We announced earlier this month that Nutri-Sport is coming to Altoona! Expected opening is October 1st. In the meantime, we are open for business in Pleasant Hill in the East side of the Lakeside Fitness building. Store hours will remain the same, Mon-Fri 10-7 and Sat, 11-5.
Of course, our Clive location that offers both supplements and personal training is running business as usual!
We look forward to serving everyone in East Des Moines in Altoona!
Nutri-Sport and Full Potential Training
9992 Swanson Blvd
Clive, IA 50325
www.nutrisportfpt.com
515.331.2141
Nutri-Sport East
4400 East University, Suite B (in the Lakeside Fitness building)
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
515.266.2225
New location for Nutri-Sport in Altoona!
August 9, 2011 by Ryan Irwin · 1 Comment
We are extremely excited to announce that Nutri-Sport will be opening a new location in Altoona! The location is 1003 8th St SW Suite K in Altoona (the East Bay in the Foxton Village). Construction is underway and we are hoping to be open on September 1st.
1003 8th St SW Suite K at Foxton Village in Altoona
In the meantime, you can continue to visit our current Pleasant Hill location at 4400 E University Suite B.
The “home base” location in Clive will continue as it has for almost 8 years providing the leading nutritional supplements and also our Full Potential Training Studio.
Thank you for your continued business and referrals, we’re proud to be central Iowa’s only independent and locally owned sports nutrition store!
Nutri-Sport and Full Potential Training
9992 Swanson Blvd
Clive, IA 50325
www.nutrisportfpt.com
515.331.2141
Nutri-Sport East
4400 East University, Suite B (in the Lakeside Fitness building)
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
515.266.2225
