Supplement research: Forskolin for fat loss
July 7, 2011 by Ryan Irwin · Leave a Comment
Looking for a new way to lose fat without getting jacked up on stimulants? Then Forskolin 50 by Primaforce is a great option to help burn stubborn bodyfat. Forskolin is a natural herb that is derived from the plant, Coleus forskohli.
Forskolin has been shown to decrease body fat by stimulating the enzyme adenylate cyclase, which results in increased cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) in cells. This increased cAMP in your cells results in broad range of physiological and biochemical effects including, prevents platelet aggregation, broncho-dilation, anti-glaucoma, reduces blood pressure, and reduces inflamation.
According to the article found at Vitamin Research Products, scientists at the Penn State University College of Medicine have found that many obese people have lower than normal cAMP production in their cells. Along with that a recent small study seemed to confirm this finding. In this study six overweight women took forskolin twice daily for eight weeks. At the end of those eight weeks, participants lost an average of ten pounds, and reduced their percentage body fat by almost 8%. Based on both of these findings indicate that forskolin may be a safe, effective adjunct to losing weight and maintaining a normal body composition especially for those with impaired cAMP production.
For more information on this product or other fat loss supplements, swing into either Nutri-Sport locations and one of our nutrition specialists will be happy to help you reach your full potential!
Forskolin
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Clive, IA 50325
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Contest prep update -3 days out!!
October 21, 2009 by Ryan Irwin · Leave a Comment
It is almost game time!!!! 3 days to go for the NANBF Natural USA in Chicago. As of this morning, I was 4.8% bodyfat according to the skin calipers, right where I want to be! Closer to home, this weekend is also the NANBF Best of the Midwest in Cedar Rapids if you want to go see what it’s all about. Also, the NASA Iowa Regionals powerlifting competition is in Des Moines. If you are a physique or strength athlete, lots of options to do this weekend!
This week is all about doing the final preperations to get things ready to go. Filling out, recharging and focusing. Posing routine is done, meals/food lined up and last minute details are done.
Last week was a tough week of training and was thrilled to not have lost and in fact gained strength in most of my lifts!! As the before/after pics show below, I have kept my lean muscle while dropping bodyfat. This week I have treated as a deload week and am excited to start back up next week with my powerlifting cycle for NASA nationals. I will take it slow as to not injure myself, but full steam ahead!! After 17 weeks of dieting, post contest is HIGHLY anabolic, so want to take full advantage of it!!
Besides continuing training, I am going to be adjusting my supplement stack. I will cycle off creatine for a month and cycle on the Grean Lean, which is a detox/digestive support. As I introduce foods back into my system, this will help my body make the adjustment, plus help keep from piling on extra bodyfat. I will also ween myself off the Bio Heat and Nitro Burn PM and CLA.
Ryan Irwin precontest before and after 17 weeks of precontest diet
Ryan Irwin before and after side chest
Ryan Irwin 3 days out
Supplement stack:
Ecogreen multi vitamin capsules
Quad protein (timed release protein)
Bio Heat (fat burner)
Nitro Burn PM (night time fat burner/cortisol blocker)
Creatine (Bio Cell)
L-Carnitine/Alpha Lipic Acid (pre/post workout)
Xtend (during workout and in between meals)
Omega 3/6/9
CLA
Multi Whey & Karbolyn (post workout protein/carb shake)
Beta Alanine
Casein protein (before bed and added to whey to help get in between meals)
Psyllium husk
100% liquid egg whites
Nutri-Sport & Full Potential Training
9992 Swanson Blvd
Clive, IA 50325
www.nutrisportFPT.com
Contest prep -3 weeks out
October 1, 2009 by Ryan Irwin · 1 Comment
Right on track!!! At this point I feel right on, have done absolutely everything I have to do and am very pleased with my progress! Absolutely at an all time best. What continues to amaze me is that my strength has not gone down. This week I did deadlifts off the floor, 400 for 5 reps, very happy about that. Was a judge at the NANBF Bluffs Classic and watching the other competitions keeps me motivated too!
This week I have switched to using 100% liquid egg whites for a couple meals instead of protein, just to eliminate the residual 4-6 grams that are in the timed release whey. I have also had more casein to keep me satisfied with it’s slow digestion.
Nailing the workouts, cardio too and looking forward to the contest, then turning right around and switching gears to hit NASA powerlifting nationals in January! Planning my training cycle now, it’s gonna be intense!!!
Ryan Irwin 3.5 weeks out from NANBF Natural USA
Ryan Irwin 3.5 weeks out
Supplement stack:
Ecogreen multi vitamin capsules
Quad protein (timed release protein)
Bio Heat (fat burner)
Nitro Burn PM (night time fat burner/cortisol blocker)
Creatine (Bio Cell)
L-Carnitine/Alpha Lipic Acid (pre/post workout)
Xtend (during workout and in between meals)
Omega 3/6/9
CLA
Multi Whey & Karbolyn (post workout protein/carb shake)
Beta Alanine
Casein protein (before bed and added to whey to help get in between meals)
Psyllium husk
100% liquid egg whites
Nutri-Sport & Full Potential Training Tip
March 11, 2009 by Ryan Irwin · 1 Comment
Building muscle and losing bodyfat, the perfect combination, right? Most people know that weight training is essential for muscle mass and cardio is critical for bodyfat loss. A common question is, when to do them? In this video, Ryan Irwin explains.
