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BodyBuilding.com Promotion

December 3, 2010
By Josh Perez

Striking Truth, Georges Ste. Pierre Workout Medium

Cellucor has also partnered with us in presenting the “Striking Truth” star Georges St-Pierre’s workout. You will receive a great $20 OFF Deal on Cellucor products! Or Take $15.00 Off Your $250 Order! Use coupon code 15off250.

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The Bodybuilding.com Supplement Awards are the industry standard for recognition of the best products and brands in the fitness and supplement industry. The 2010 Bodybuilding.com Supplement Awards winners are:

  1. Brand of the Year – Optimum
  2. Supplement of the Year – Optimum 100% Whey Protein (6th year in a row!)
  3. Breakout Brand (most improved) of the Year – USPlabs
  4. New Supplement of the Year – Optimum Platinum Hydrowhey
  5. New Brand of the Year – Cellucor
  6. Muscle Builder of the Year – Gaspari Nutrition SuperPump250
  7. Pre-Workout Supplement of the Year – USPlabs Jack3d
  8. Intra-Workout Supplement of the Year – Gaspari Nutrition SizeOn Maximum Performance
  9. Recovery Supplement of the Year – SciVation Xtend (2nd year in a row!)
  10. Protein Powder of the Year – Optimum 100% Whey Protein (6th year in a row!)
  11. Protein Bar of the Year – Supreme Protein Carb Conscious Bar (2nd year in a row!)
  12. Energy Supplement of the Year – USPlabs Jack3d
  13. Energy Drink of the Year – VPX RedLine RTD (2nd year in a row!)
  14. Fat Loss Supplement of the Year – USPlabs OxyELITE Pro
  15. Weight Gainer of the Year – BSN True-Mass (4th year in a row!)
  16. Nitric Oxide Supplement of the Year – BSN NO-Xplode (6th year in a row!)
  17. Creatine Supplement of the Year – Gaspari Nutrition SizeOn Maximum Performance
  18. Glutamine Supplement of the Year – Optimum Glutamine 1000 Caps
  19. Multivitamin of the Year – Universal Nutrition Animal Flex (6th year in a row!)
  20. Joint Health Supplement of the Year – Universal Nutrition Animal Flex (5th year in a row!)
  21. RTD of the Year – BSN Syntha-6 RTD

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The Bodybuilding.com Supplement Awards provide an innovative way to help customers find truly exceptional products and brands, while helping to recognize the efforts of the many great companies that make up the industry.

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Take 10% OFF every 2010 Bodybuilding.com Supplement Award winner until October 21, 2010! Just click on the product link below and it will be automatically reflected in the detail pricing. Or you can either take $10.00 Off your $200 Order! Use coupon code 10off200. Or you can have a FREE Bodybuilding.com t-shirt with purchase of $75.00 or more!

The Bodybuilding.com Supplement Awards are the industry standard for recognition of the best products and brands in the fitness and supplement industry. The 2010 Bodybuilding.com Supplement Awards winners are:

  1. Brand of the Year – Optimum
  2. Supplement of the Year – Optimum 100% Whey Protein (6th year in a row!)
  3. Breakout Brand (most improved) of the Year – USPlabs
  4. New Supplement of the Year – Optimum Platinum Hydrowhey
  5. New Brand of the Year – Cellucor
  6. Muscle Builder of the Year – Gaspari Nutrition SuperPump250
  7. Pre-Workout Supplement of the Year – USPlabs Jack3d
  8. Intra-Workout Supplement of the Year – Gaspari Nutrition SizeOn Maximum Performance
  9. Recovery Supplement of the Year – SciVation Xtend (2nd year in a row!)
  10. Protein Powder of the Year – Optimum 100% Whey Protein (6th year in a row!)
  11. Protein Bar of the Year – Supreme Protein Carb Conscious Bar (2nd year in a row!)
  12. Energy Supplement of the Year – USPlabs Jack3d
  13. Energy Drink of the Year – VPX RedLine RTD (2nd year in a row!)
  14. Fat Loss Supplement of the Year – USPlabs OxyELITE Pro
  15. Weight Gainer of the Year – BSN True-Mass (4th year in a row!)
  16. Nitric Oxide Supplement of the Year – BSN NO-Xplode (6th year in a row!)
  17. Creatine Supplement of the Year – Gaspari Nutrition SizeOn Maximum Performance
  18. Glutamine Supplement of the Year – Optimum Glutamine 1000 Caps
  19. Multivitamin of the Year – Universal Nutrition Animal Flex (6th year in a row!)
  20. Joint Health Supplement of the Year – Universal Nutrition Animal Flex (5th year in a row!)
  21. RTD of the Year – BSN Syntha-6 RTD

Bodybuilding.com

The Bodybuilding.com Supplement Awards provide an innovative way to help customers find truly exceptional products and brands, while helping to recognize the efforts of the many great companies that make up the industry.

For more information visit: Bodybuilding.com, the world’s #1 Sports Nutrition E-Retailer! Bodybuilding.com offers more than 12,000 health and fitness supplements & accessories to help people achieve their health, fitness and appearance goals, as well as over 25,000 pages of FREE bodybuilding & fitness information, including more than 12,000 articles (written by 500+ writers), video & audio segments, and new content added daily.

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2010 BodyBuilding.com Supplement Awards

October 13, 2010
By Josh Perez

The Bodybuilding.com Supplement Awards are the industry standard for recognition of the best products and brands in the fitness and supplement industry. The 2010 Bodybuilding.com Supplement Awards winners are:

  1. Brand of the Year – Optimum
  2. Supplement of the Year – Optimum 100% Whey Protein (6th year in a row!)
  3. Breakout Brand (most improved) of the Year – USPlabs
  4. New Supplement of the Year – Optimum Platinum Hydrowhey
  5. New Brand of the Year – Cellucor
  6. Muscle Builder of the Year – Gaspari Nutrition SuperPump250
  7. Pre-Workout Supplement of the Year – USPlabs Jack3d
  8. Intra-Workout Supplement of the Year – Gaspari Nutrition SizeOn Maximum Performance
  9. Recovery Supplement of the Year – SciVation Xtend (2nd year in a row!)
  10. Protein Powder of the Year – Optimum 100% Whey Protein (6th year in a row!)
  11. Protein Bar of the Year – Supreme Protein Carb Conscious Bar (2nd year in a row!)
  12. Energy Supplement of the Year – USPlabs Jack3d
  13. Energy Drink of the Year – VPX RedLine RTD (2nd year in a row!)
  14. Fat Loss Supplement of the Year – USPlabs OxyELITE Pro
  15. Weight Gainer of the Year – BSN True-Mass (4th year in a row!)
  16. Nitric Oxide Supplement of the Year – BSN NO-Xplode (6th year in a row!)
  17. Creatine Supplement of the Year – Gaspari Nutrition SizeOn Maximum Performance
  18. Glutamine Supplement of the Year – Optimum Glutamine 1000 Caps
  19. Multivitamin of the Year – Universal Nutrition Animal Flex (6th year in a row!)
  20. Joint Health Supplement of the Year – Universal Nutrition Animal Flex (5th year in a row!)
  21. RTD of the Year – BSN Syntha-6 RTD

Bodybuilding.com

The Bodybuilding.com Supplement Awards provide an innovative way to help customers find truly exceptional products and brands, while helping to recognize the efforts of the many great companies that make up the industry.

For more information visit: Bodybuilding.com, the world’s #1 Sports Nutrition E-Retailer! Bodybuilding.com offers more than 12,000 health and fitness supplements & accessories to help people achieve their health, fitness and appearance goals, as well as over 25,000 pages of FREE bodybuilding & fitness information, including more than 12,000 articles (written by 500+ writers), video & audio segments, and new content added daily.

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Fish Oil Guide

October 6, 2010
By Josh Perez

Learn the benefits of Fish Oil in this quick video from Bodybuilding.com and supplement expert Anthony Almada, who has collaborated on over 95 supplementation studies!


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Barlean's Fresh Catch Fish Oil, 250 Softgels, Orange

Barlean´s Fresh Catch Fish Oil is a pristine source of ultra-purified fish oil providing optimal levels of EPA and DHA to bring you vibrant health and energy. Five Layer Oxidation Protection System guarantees the freshest and most nutritious fish oil.

  1. Proprietary Fresh Catch Processing Technology ensures that oil is free from the damaging effects of heat, light and oxygen.
  2. Black Opaque Bottles suppress light-induced oxidation.
  3. Nitrogen Flushed Bottles suppress oxygen-induced oxidation.
  4. FreshLok Anti-Oxidant Protection suppresses peroxide-induced oxidation.
  5. Recommended Refrigeration for Liquids suppresses heat induced oxidation.
  6. Carob Coated Black-Opaque Softgels suppress light and oxygen induced oxidation.

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Muscle Building Supplements

September 3, 2010
By Josh Perez

BPI Sports 1MR At Muscle & Strength!

With whey protein, creatine, nitric oxide, and BCAA’s your probably obsessed with building muscle, and you’ve probably taken each of these muscle building supplements. They are cost effective, and help you to train stronger, longer and to look better. But I want to ask you a question:

How often do you consider your overall health?

Sure, you eat right and train hard. You are healthy. No doubt about that. But are you as healthy as you could be? I know, I know. I am starting to sound confusing. Let me explain what I mean.

A Muscle Building Supplement Story

I have been training for over two decades. During this time I was obsessed with muscle building supplements. I wanted the best whey protein, and the latest research on creatine. I wanted to know what supplements would boost my testesterone and growth hormone levels.

But I never thought about the basics…supplements for overall health. Supplements that I should be taking, but wasn’t. Supplements like a quality multivitamin, a supplement for joint health and essential healthy fats (fish oil and flax seed oil). I was trying to build muscle, but wasn’t giving my body 100% of the necessary building blocks to function properly on all levels.

You see, nutrition and muscle building is easy. You need to start from the ground up. First, you begin with supplements for overall health. Supplements that provide ALL the necessary vitamins and minerals you need to pack on mass. Supplements like fish oil that assist with proper heart and brain functioning.

Then, once you have prepared a healthy foundation, it’s time to add the muscle building supplements. But I had this all wrong. More than that – I was ignoring the basics. I was trying to run a muscle car using the worst possible fuel.

Muscle building is an exciting and life changing process, but it is also hard on the body. Major changes are taking place. You are lifting heavy weights, tearing down muscles over and over again, rebuilding them stronger each time. If you don’t provide you body with the basics, as you age, you are opening the door for your body to break down.

This is exactly what I had been doing. Years passed by, and slowly – despite my training and diet – my age started to catch up with me. I wasn’t feeling like my old self. I had less energy, and more aches and pains. And I didn’t feel mentally alert and aware.

Supplements for General Health

Don’t be like me. Don’t ignore the small stuff. Make sure you focus on supplementing with the basics. Here are some supplement “basics” I strongly recommend you consider:

A Multivitamin:
Not just any multivitamin. A quality multivitamin. And along with this, I would also recommend supplementing with some addition Vitamin C. The vitamin requirements of anyone who partakes in intense training is higher than a sedentary person. Training depletes vitamin stores in the body. These stores need to be replaced to allow for optimum energy levels and recovery times.

A good multivitamin product will fill in all the "holes" in your diet. The multivitamins listed here are designed for athletes, bodybuilders and anyone who trains hard. A good multivitamin is often one of the supplements that’s overlooked, but is one of the most important. What’s the point of having a good diet and training program without backing it up with a solid multivitamin?

Fish Oil:
Fish oil, or healthy essential fatty acids, should be a staple for anyone that trains hard. Healthy oils and essential fatty acids are well known for improving overall health, vitality and brain function. But healthy oils also play an important role in muscle building and fat loss. A Danish study  proved that supplementing with the correct ratio of essential fats can increase stamina, improve muscle development, speed recovery and improve cardiovascular function.

Joint Health Supplement:
Muscles aren’t the only thing in the body that takes a beating from hard, intense cardiovascular and weight training. Every time you train with weights, go for a run, or play sport you’re putting your joints under pressure. Weight training is especially hard on the joints! To get the most out of your training schedule and protect yourself from joint injuries you need to take care of your joints. Joint health supplements can help protect your joints from damage, and help you recover from a joint injury.

Thanks to Muscle & Strength for providing the article!

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2010 Diet Plans

August 23, 2010
By Josh Perez

Compare The Top 5 Diet Plans For 2010

According to the U.S. Surgeon General’s report obesity is responsible for 300,000 adult deaths in the United States each year and are attributable to unhealthy dietary habits and physical inactivity. Therefore you need a specific plan of attack to understand what your body needs to eat. Your eating habits and proper percentages of carbohydrates, proteins and fats are unique as having your own “thumbprint.” That’s why online dieting is becoming the most effective and efficient method of getting introduced to a diet that works for you. I’ve reviewed all the major dieting sites targeted for the U.S. population. I welcome you to read all the reviews on this site and make your own decision. A great dieting service will not only give you a very comfortable and enjoyable experience, it will also increase your success in finding the results you need.

Below are the 5 of the best, reliable, and affordable diet plans ranked according to the number of people who sign up, customer service reviews, online features, and maximum weight loss in the shortest amount of time. Follow our links to visit the sites we recommend and read a more in-depth review of each diet site. Are you ready to have your body back?


  • Duke Diet & Fitness

    The website is easy to navigate and very attractive. Many people have seen weight loss on this diet. The Duke Diet and Fitness team really breakdown your behavioral habits and realize what you are more to prone too with eating habits and exercise. The program is extremely precise on breaking down every single component that is necessary for you to get towards your weight loss goal. The Duke Diet and Fitness team make it as specific solution as possible for your own body, goal, and daily habits. I highly recommend this diet for anyone who wants to lose weight, or perhaps start a solid workout routine that works for your own body! The Duke Diet online program comes at a low cost at $4 per week! Get your customized online program now, which is based on your goals and body. Learn More.
    Read my complete review of the Duke Diet & Fitness program.
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  • Medifast Diet

    Medifast teaches you to eat well. I believe in the body’s natural ability to heal itself with proper nutrition and I believe in you and your ability to achieve real results with Medifast. Medifast offers you a choice rich menu of nutritionally complete products, support services and new opportunities to create a life of health, hope and happiness. Medifast is here to serve you, because you matter and the success of our clients truly inspires us to be your life-long and trusted partner in health. Medifast products are formulated with a High Fullness Index™ so you don’t get hungry. You lose weight quickly — up to 20 pounds a month — while learning how to eat healthier. Medifast Meals are formulated with low-fat protein and fiber, and fortified with vitamins and nutrients, so you lose pounds and inches without losing out on essential nutrition. The Meals’ low glycemic formula makes them perfect for people with type 2 diabetes. What’s included with the Medifast Diet: Message Boards – Order Form – Daily Success Tracker – Plateau Tips – BMI Calculator – Nutrition Details – Diabetic Guide.
    Read my complete review of The Medifast Diet.
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  • eDiets

    The eDiets Weight Loss Meal Plan and The Low Glycemic Impact Diet is our most popular meal plan because of its flexibility and convenience. It is a balanced approach to eating, providing 3 meals and 1 snack daily. Using familiar favorites, it never feels like a diet and is easy to follow. It helps teach lifelong eating habits based on portion sizes and moderation. Also, the Weight Loss Meal Plan is customized to your preferences. Based on the food pyramid, as well as recommendations from the American Heart Association, it provides 50-65% of your calories from carbohydrates, 20-25% of your calories from protein and less than 30% of your calories from fat. eDiets focuses on flexibility, convenience, and a healthy balance of your favorite foods. You will surely not get bored with this diet because your meals are adjusted weekly and designed with you in mind. The eDiets program follows a low calorie diet. If you are looking for a more specific kind of diet, just re-submit your eDiet free profile analysis. All of the Diets at eDiets include: Customized menus – recipes and convenience food options – A personalized fitness plan designed by trainers – live phone support from registered dieticians – plus 24/7 online member support – online community – motivating member challenges – eDiets Weight Loss Guarantee – if a customer’s weight loss goal isn’t reached in 6 months or less, eDiets will give them the next 6 months FREE!
    Read my complete review of The eDiets Program.
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  • The Zone Diet

    The Zone Diet works by working the right ratio of carbohydrates to proteins and fats in order to control the insulin in the bloodstream. Too much of the hormone (insulin) can increase fat storage and inflammation in the body (conditions that are associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease). Dr. Sears asserts that by using the Zone Diet you are actually optimising the body’s metabolic function. Through the regulation of blood sugar, you allow your body to burn excess body fat. Also, The Zone Diet is precisely in line with the dietary guidelines developed by the Joslin Diabetes Center and The Harvard Medical School for overweight and obese adults with Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes or at high risk for developing diabetes. What’s included with The Zone Diet: Zone Block & Body Fat Calculator – 7-Day Meal Planner – Quick Start Guide – Healthy Recipes – Dr. Sears blog – Fitness and Motivation blog.
    Read my complete review of The Zone Diet.
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  • South Beach Diet

    The South Beach Diet is not low-carb or low-fat. Instead, the South Beach Diet teaches you to change the balance of food you eat to emphasize health and weight-loss! You’ll do away with bad carbohydrates and bad fats, and start eating good fats and good carbohydrates. Once you sign up and start losing weight, they will customize your success plan and guide you through each of their three phases of weight loss. The South Beach Diet itself has some scientific flaws and many nutritionists and fitness professionals like myself would argue that its promise of losing 8-12 pounds in 14 days is a bit aggressive and may not be able to stand up against the test of time. While cutting out white flour, sugar, and processed foods from your diet is a great idea, the South Beach Diet is actually one of the most dangerous diets out there. I would use this diet for the protein rich healthy tasting recipes and as a crash diet! With the meals you should add in your own complex carbohydrates. By adding an additional 150-300 calories to each recommended meal, your are teaching yourself a healthy balanced way of eating. Whats included with The South Beach Diet: Meal Planner – Food preferences – Diet phase – Weight Tracker – Journal Tool.
    Read my complete review of The South Beach Diet.
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  • Syntha 6 Review

    April 27, 2010
    By Josh Perez

    BSN Syntha-6 Cookies & Cream - 2.91 Pound Powder - Protein Shakes

    ABOUT SYNTHA-6:

    SYNTHA-6 is an ultra-premium, sustained release protein powder that contains a unique, one-of-a-kind blend of 6 of the highest quality, nutritionally complete protein sources in the world. This multi-functional A.M. and P.M. protein blend not only provides your body with an immediate supply of protein, but also fosters a sustained release of amino acids and other important nutrients like MCT’s, EFA’s, glutamine and fiber for up to 7 hours after ingestion. At the end of the day though, a protein powder is only as good as it tastes, and that’s where SYNTHA-6 really delivers! Aspartame free, SYNTHA-6 produces what many have called ridiculously delicious protein drinks! Reach for one of the five amazing SYNTHA-6 flavors and experience the effects of an ultra-premium sustained release protein for yourself. SEE SYNTHA – 6

    PRODUCT LABEL:

    • An Ultra-Premium Sustained Release Protein Power
    • Nutrition
    • Lean Muscle
    • Recovery
    • Time Release
    • Weight Management
    • Ultra-Premium Protein
    • Ultra-Premium Taste(TM)
    • Sustained Release Multi-Functional Micellar Protein Matrix
    • Bioactive Protein Utilization Enzymes
    • Aspartame Free
    • BCCAs and other Essential and Non-Essential Amino Acids
    • MCTs, EFAs, Glutamine Peptides, and Fiber
    • BSN’S EXCLUSIVELY ENGINEERED PRECISION NUTRITION TECHNOLOGY!

    DESCRIPTION:

    The science of taking full advantage of the most critical “NUTRIENT TIMING WINDOWS” is a key factor in BSN’s pursuit of developing cutting-edge physique and performance-enhancing products. Engineered to activate a physiological chain reaction during the most beneficial and crucial “NUTRIENT TIMING WINDOWS,” BSN’s products are conditionally essential for accelerating optimal physique gains, performance, recovery and nutrient super-compensation. This provides individuals with the vital advantage needed to help take their physique and performance to the next level.
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    WHY:

    I highly recommend this protein because of Syntha-6 Extended Release Protein Blend is formulated with fast, medium and slow digesting proteins to sustain amino acid levels over a long interval, while increasing protein synthesis, and repairing damaged muscle tissue. I haven’t found anything else like it, and I’m generally against aggressive marketing when a relatively new product is launched.
    SEE SYNTHA – 6

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