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Being able to increase hormone levels naturally and within safe levels
without dangerous and temporary prohormones and steroids is obviously a
very good thing.  For males looking to naturally increase their
testosterone levels without the negative side effects, look to this scientifically proven amino acid based supplement for a boost to your current stack (see research study here).

Immunity Formula:
Not that this is cold/flu season, but boosting your immune system is never a bad idea.  Especially if you are putting additional stress on your body (like doing RABRAI or training for a competition).  This formula has a blend of different vitamins, minerals and herbal components that help give our body what it needs to stay healthy.

OxyELITE Pro
Here is the latest fat loss agent from USP labs.  We have received good feedback from our customers who have tried it and USP is a good company.  Here is more information if you want to give this product a try on your next leaning out cycle.

Low sugar Trioplex cookies
Trioplex has made an incredible line of bars, cookies and brownies.  Chef Jay has done it again, this time in creating a low sugar cookie!!  The new protein cookie only has 3 grams of sugar in a chocolate chip cookie, but hasn’t sacrificed the taste in the process.  With 15 grams of protein, this is a great snack at anytime of the day!

Met-Rx Evolution
We’ve discussed before how critical post workout nutrition is.  Here is a new product that has everything you want in a post workout formula.  By supplying 30 grams of protein, 23 grams of carbs, creatine and amino acids, you get what you need to grow and get stronger without a big whopping dose of carbs to gain bodyfat.  If you’re pressed for time, want to get/stay lean but optimize recovery, this is for you!

Training tip: Get a few more at the end
If you happen to be one of those individuals who train solo (or just want a bit more from your workout) this technique is for you.  On your last set of a given exercise, go to failure and when you can’t complete a full repetition, go into the stretched position.  From here, do 3-6 partial reps to get a little more stimulus on the muscle before you set the weights down.  Contact one of our certified trainers to help you come back quicker from an injury and not lose progress.

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These are just a small handful of tips.  If you would like more or would like us to overhaul your nutrition and/or training program, contact us (515-331-2141) to set up an appointment to hit the ground running!

Jen: In 8 weeks, she has lost over 14lbs and lost 4 inches in her waist and hips.

Joe: In his first month of nutrition coaching, he has dropped 3.7% bodyfat, which equals a 4lb muscle gain and a 8.2lb fat loss.  His waist went down 2.25 inches, while his chest didn’t lose size and he gained in his arms.

Budha: With one-on-one personal training, he has lost over 75lbs in 6 months and totally has changed his lifestyle.

Luke: Training in our studio, Luke is down 22lbs in 4.5 months even with dealing with a knee injury.

Heather: In her first month of nutrition coaching and personal training, she has lost almost 12lbs!

Randy: Since January, Randy has been working with Nutri-Sport with his nutrition and training program.  In that time he has gained 16.4lbs, dropped his bodyfat from 11.1% to 9.2%.  He has gained almost 1.5″ in his chest and gained 1 5/8 in each thigh (which is his priority).

Jessica: Hired us to help her get ready for her first figure competition.  She not only hit an all time best condition, but won her class and the overall in both contests!

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The Lipo-6 line has been extremely popular, with the release of the new Black line and now the Hers formula, obviously specifically geared towards females.  It is a liquid cap for quick absorption, thermogenic, increases metabolism/energy and helps use fat for energy.  We have had great reviews from customers who have tried it.

Brain Formula:
This unique blend of key herbs and vitamins help combat the affects of age-related cognitive decline and help promote circulation and mental clarity for an elevated mood, alertness, energy, improved memory and concentration.

B-Complex Formula
B vitamins are coenzymes involved in energy production.  They can also be helpful in relieving symptoms of depression and anxiety.  This is especially important for those who have a lot of stress and fatigue.  In addition to B-Complex vitamins, this formula has minerals and herbs to further enhance the effects.

2:1 Bars
This new protein bar has to be one of the best we’ve seen!  Not only does it taste great, but it has 2 parts protein to every carb.  That equals out to 32 grms of protein with only 15 grms of carbs, (only 3 of which are sugar!)  Being low in fat at 4.5 grams, it doesn’t rely on that to make up the difference.  Coming in oatmeal or almond caramel crunch.

Training tip: Stretch after, not before
When you are getting ready to exercise, you want to get the body ready for the stress, which means getting the blood into the muscles and getting the cardiovascular system ready.  This is not the time to stretch, as it can actually reduce muscle tension, which can decrease performance or worse yet, increase risk of injury.  Contact one of our certified trainers to help you come back quicker from an injury and not lose progress.

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These are just a small handful of tips.  If you would like more or would like us to overhaul your nutrition and/or training program, contact us (515-331-2141) to set up an appointment to hit the ground running!

Jen: In 8 weeks, she has lost over 14lbs and lost 4 inches in her waist and hips.

Joe: In his first month of nutrition coaching, he has dropped 3.7% bodyfat, which equals a 4lb muscle gain and a 8.2lb fat loss.  His waist went down 2.25 inches, while his chest didn’t lose size and he gained in his arms.

Budha: With one-on-one personal training, he has lost over 75lbs in 6 months and totally has changed his lifestyle.

Luke: Training in our studio, Luke is down 22lbs in 4.5 months even with dealing with a knee injury.

Heather: In her first month of nutrition coaching and personal training, she has lost almost 12lbs!

Randy: Since January, Randy has been working with Nutri-Sport with his nutrition and training program.  In that time he has gained 16.4lbs, dropped his bodyfat from 11.1% to 9.2%.  He has gained almost 1.5″ in his chest and gained 1 5/8 in each thigh (which is his priority).

Jessica: Hired us to help her get ready for her first figure competition.  She not only hit an all time best condition, but won her class and the overall in both contests!

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Meal replacements are just what they sound like, convenient replacements to a whole food meal.  Using these are a great way to make sure you are getting the nutrients you need in a quick shake.  Solution 5 is the ideal blend of protein, high fiber carbs, good quality fats and phytonutrients, giving your body ultimate nourishment, plus helping assist with fat loss and muscle gain.  Delicious and curbs your appetite!

New natural whey isolate: American Whey
There’s no question that whey protein is one of the foundational supplements of any exercise enthusiasts stack.  However, there are many different types of whey.  One of the differentiating factors is the flavoring.  Some prefer to stay away from artificial sweetners.  If you fall into this category, then this is the protein for you!  Not only does it mix and taste incredible, but American Whey is an isolate, meaning it is one of the purest forms available!  Comes in vanilla, chocolate and Ryan’s favorite, banana (try it in your cereal!)
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New protein bar: Kind bars
Speaking of natural, protein bars fall into the same scenario as powders do with sweetners.  We have brought in a new bar that not only has no artificial sweetners, but is also gluten free!  This all natural bar is a nice snack size to tide you over, or grab two for a meal replacement!

Training tip: Don’t quit, deload
Often we hear customers say “I’m taking a week off” for a variety of reasons.  While hopefully their intention is good to allow for recovery, there is a better way to accomplish this.  Progressing your training intensity is important and instead of risking falling off the wagon, or to halt progress, back off your training level by 50% for a week.  Studies show muscle can atrophy (breakdown) in as little as 4 days, so by getting the blood in the muscles, keep your metabolism cranking and promote healing, just back it off and keep going to the gym.  We recommend some form of deload very 4-6 weeks.  Contact one of our certified trainers if you want to have us help you discover these and design a program to accelerate your progress. 

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These are just a small handful of tips.  If you would like more or would like us to overhaul your nutrition and/or training program, contact us (515-331-2141) to set up an appointment to hit the ground running!

Budha: First six weeks of training, lost 35lbs and over 7 inches.

Scott: At 15 years of age, gained 4lbs of muscle in first month, 40% increase in strength

Donny: In first month of nutrition programming, already has “pants falling off”!

Moriah: Since July has gained 8.2lbs of lean muscle and has dropped her bodyfat by 2% in the process.

Isaac: Since beginning nutrition/training program in November, has gained 17lbs of lean muscle NATURALLY!  No prohormones, just sound nutrition, supplements and training!

Karen: In 3 months of one-on-one training, has dropped 4.5% bodyfat, lost 8 total inches, including 2.5 inches on waist.

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