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Tribulus used to be the king when it came to testosterone boosting formulas, this was partly due to the fact that it was used by naturopaths to help increase the male sex drive and increase sperm count. This led many bodybuilders and especially supplement companies to jump on it and proclaim it as a kind of miracle "testosterone" boosting herb.  Read More

I get a lot of comments from customers about how 'all protein tastes terrible anyway', or customers that take it not because they want to, but because they have to. For me my protein shakes are one of my most enjoyable meals of the day.  Gone are the days when protein tasted terrible and you had to hold your nose and pour it down your throat.  The selection available now days is extensive and there are some brilliant tasting proteins available. Some of my favorites as far as tastes and blends goes are Proto Whey, Thermo Burn, MyoFusion and the new Flurry.  Read More

If you are noticing that you are not gaining muscle as quickly as you’d like or that you don’t feel as good as you want to feel, you may be suffering from a skewed androgen/estrogen ratio. Reports are piling up that environmental toxins like BPA from plastic containers and pesticides on almost all produce are ruining your ability to make testosterone. Also, these chemicals often act like estrogen in the body, further taking away from your ability to look and feel your best! Read More

I have always been a huge fan of supplements, obviously seeing as I manage a supplement store! But even long before I began working in a supplement store I have relied on supplements to help increase my performance and results in the gym. The supplement industry has grown in leaps and bounds over the past ten years, especially in the area of pre, intra and post workout nutrition as athletes and active individuals realise how important these key areas of nutrition and supplementation really are. I have seen some great products in my time and the two I wanted to talk about today were from the same brand, Athletic Edge. Read More

Hard to believe its been another year since the last Olympia in which Jay Cutler was once again crowned champion. The Joe Weiders Olympia competition is the biggest event in Bodybuilding and only happens once a year featuring the top talent in the sport with all contestants having to qualify throughout the year. Although the competition has run for over 46 years there is only 12 Olympia Champions, this shows the level of competition and the difficulty of winning the elusive crown. Read More

Post training is the critical time to get your supplements correct to benefit the most you possibly can from your workout. Horley's Ice Whey is one of the best post work out Proteins as it is a fast acting Isolate for instant muscle recovery, it also contains some of the highest BCAA's that is on offer in a top quality protein powder.For insulin response, mix this with Horley's Replace, which is a fantastic ratio of carbohydrates to force the protein into the muscles, where you want it.  L-Glutamine and Creatine should also be included for optimum recovery and muscle growth. Vanilla Ice Whey tastes fantastic mixed with the Raspberry Replace! Read More