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contestant, Brian Furer, shares a
killer shoulder workout. Are you
ready for the challenge?
30 Mentally Fit
Five tness champions reveal
their winning secrets for success.
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HEALTH
16 5 Surprising Reasons To
Lose Weight
From sleeping better to being
safer in the hospital, here
are even more reasons why
you shouldn't be overweight or
obese.
COVER STORY
20 In the MaxForm Top 10
Brian Furer and JoLynn Reddon
share strategies and tips they
learned from their own weight
loss journey through Max
Muscle's 2013 MaxForm Life
Challenge contest.
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48 Smart Snacking
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53 The Confusing Arena
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How to make sense of all the fads
and confusing information out there
about how to lose weight effectively.
Plus: 10 things to consider when
choosing a weight loss plan.
CUTTING EDGE
57 Key To Fat Loss &
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Max Muscle Sports Nutrition's
I CAN'T TELL
you how many
times in recent
months I have
heard from friends
who are frustrated
that they are
gaining weight and
don't know why.
I'm not going to lie,
I myself have put
on some unwanted
pounds this past
year and I'm quite
frustrated about it. As someone who knows better and
as the Editor in Chief of a htness magazine, ! have no
excuses. So I won't give any.
What I do know is this: as we get older, our
metabolism inevitably slows down. So, if you were
to change nothing (diet, exercise routine) as you get
older, you would gain weight anyway. The key is to
constantly change things up. And you HAVE to eat 4
to 6 small meals a day. When I'm eating every few
hours, I drop weight. When I eat three times a day, I
gain or maintain weight. Eating frequently is a must,
especially since weight loss is 80 percent diet!
This magazine and the Certihed Fitness Nutrition
Coaches at Max Muscle can arm you with the
knowledge you need for weight-loss success. If you're
looking to transform your body and get in the best
shape of your life, then read about how some of
Nax Nuscle's Top 10 2013 NaxForm Life Challenge
contestants tackled their weight loss goals (pgs.
20-25). The information they've shared with NS8F
readers is invaluable and inspiring. Also, be sure to
check out NaxForm Champ David Calhoun's column on
the importance of surrounding yourself with supportive
people during your weight loss journey (pg. 34).
Also, check out our health article on hve reasons to
lose weight (pgs. 16-18) and the very helpful piece
from Max Muscle franchisee Scott Herkes about the
confusing arena of weight loss (pgs. 53-54).
Also in this issue, there are secrets of htness
champions (pgs. 30-31), a killer shoulder workout
provided by NaxForm Top 10 contestant Brian Furer
(pgs. 26-28), stashable superfood snacks (pgs. 48-49)
and an informative story on the benehts of taking Nax
LiquiCarn (pgs. 57-58).
Happy 2014 everyone. I'm taking the weight loss
challenge and will provide an update next month!
Until next time,
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I kept telling myself, one day I'll get
in better shape. The problem was that day never
came. All I found myself doing was making excuses and justify-
ing how I had gained so much weight. The last straw finally came
at the end of 2012 when I had gotten so disgusted with my
appearance and so unhappy for letting myself get to this point
that I nearly had a breakdown. It was enough to get me to make
a change and shortly after that I found Max Muscle Sports
Nutrition. They were like no other nutrition store that I had been
to before. The Certified Fitness Nutrition Coach at the store
gave me a nutrition consultation and showed me what I had
been doing wrong and what I needed to do to achieve my fitness
goals. Today I am in the best shape of my life. Im healthier
and happier than Ive ever been and I couldnt have done it
without the help of Max Muscle Sports Nutrition and their
awesome supplements.
I Went From
Wanna-be to
Who I Want To Be!
Age 38Denver, CO
BEFORE
Brian Furer
I CANT BELIEVE
its the start of a brand
new year! 2014 promises
to be a fantastic year for
our awesome Max Muscle
customers. To begin, we
have the new MaxForm Life
Challenge where we are
once again awarding the best body transformation with a $25,000
grand prize!
The MaxForm Life Challenge goes hand in hand with what makes
Max Muscle Sports Nutrition different from other nutrition retailers,
and that is our customized nutrition planning service offered in Max
Nuscle stores by our Certihed Fitness Nutrition Coaches. Our team of
trained professionals assures all Max Muscle customers better results
because we teach you not just what products to use and why, but
also how to eat and why.
January also begins the hrst quarter of the year where our focus
shifts to diet and weight loss. All quarter long we will be running
promotions on MMSNs top-selling diet and weight loss products to
help our customers afford more of your favorites. In January, Max
LiquiCarn, a non-stimulant weight-loss product that has become a
staple in many Max Muscle customers diets, is on sale all month long
for Buy One Get One 50 percent off. So now is the time to stock up
on this great product and save.
Youll also notice the Lean Cycle 3 promotion going on. This is
a group of three of MMSNs most effective diet products. Look for
articles in Max Sports & Fitness magazine explaining how these three
unique products work together to get you even better results than
when used individually. Stores will be running promotions on the
Lean Cycle 3 for the entire quarter, so this is another great way to
save on these top sellers during the diet and weight loss season!
Be sure to read the stories in this issue about our amazing hnalists
from last years MaxForm Life Challenge. Together as a group they
lost 260 pounds! They share all of their secrets, strategies and tips
on how they got in the best shape of their lives. Their results can be
powerful motivation for you and can provide a proven blueprint for
success to help you with your own weight loss goals.
To make sure you get started in the right direction for the New
Year, stop by your local Max Muscle store for a FREE Nutrition
consultation by a Certihed Fitness Nutrition Coach. Best of luck to all
of you in 2014!
Publisher Joe Wells Enterprises, Inc.
Executive Editor Sean Greene
Editor-in-Chief/Creative Director
LaRue Novick
Proofreader Tariq Ahmad
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Sean Greene is President of Max Muscle and the Executive Editor of MS&F.
I have four beautiful daughters and we have
been through a lot together over the past
seven years. My youngest daughter had a 15% chance
of survival. After several life saving surgeries, she has beaten
the odds. Those years of never leaving my daughters side
though, took a toll on me physically and during that time I
ballooned up to a very unhealthy and obese weight of 185 lbs!
I was told by my doctor that my bone density was equivalent
to a woman in her 60's! I was only 38 years old and knew
right then that I needed to focus on my health or I
would not be around to raise my girls. Today with the
help of Max Muscle Sports Nutrition, I am a very
healthy and fit forty year old who at 115 pounds
is in the best shape of my life. I never would
have believed it would have been possible
but with my Certified Fitness Nutrition
Coach and MMSNs awesome supple-
ments I look and feel like a completely
different person and I love the new me!
I Love
The New Me!
Age 40Battle Ground, WA
Ingri DeGroote
BEFORE
Matt Cooper graduated with a
bachelor's degree in communications
and has since obtained certihcations
in nutrition and MMA strength and
conditioning. He is the general manager
of the Max Muscle store in Marin,
Calif. and strives for a commitment
to quality and results for clients of all
levels. For more information, visit
facebook.com/maxmusclemarin.
Karen Morse, MPH is a writer and
personal health coach living in Menlo
Park, California. Her work has been
featured in publications such as Z-LIFE
Magazine, Clean Eating, VIVmag.com,
and ALOHA.com. She is an ofhcial
blogger for the Meatless Monday
initiative and enjoys running and
Pilates. For more information, visit her
website at TheWellnessScientist.com.
Scott Herkes has his Nutritional
Coaching Certihcation through NESTA
as well as through Exercise and
Nutrition Works. He and his wife
Karen co-own Max Muscle franchises
in Bettendorf, IA and Moline, IL. Scott
is currently serving his second term on
Max Muscles Board of Directors for the
Central region. Visit QCMaxMuscle.com
for more information.
CONTRIBUTORS
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IN STORES NOW!
IN STORES NOW!
Jackie Classen is a self professed
"adrenaline junkie" and stays active
and ht by skydiving and ice climbing.
A blogger, mom of three, writer,
business owner and adventure lover,
Jackie is passionate about helping
others achieve their goals. Jackie and
her husband Dan own Max Muscle
Colorado Springs (MaxMuscleCos.com).
I struggled with obesity
and being overweight my entire life. As a result I
suffered from several health issues over the years.
Doctors told me that if I didn't do something about
it I was going to die and I knew that it wasn't fair
for my family, my wife and for myself. Max Muscle
Sports Nutrition saved my life. The Certified
Fitness Nutrition Coach at my local store put me
on a personalized meal & nutrition plan which
included Max Muscle Sports Nutrition's high
quality supplements. I've lost 112 pounds so far
and I'm stronger, faster, healthier and can do
things now that I did not think I was born to be
able to do. I took my life back with the help of Max
Muscle Sports Nutrition and my Certified Fitness
Nutrition Coach.
I didnt just
change my life.
I saved it!
Age 22Wilmington, NC
BEFORE
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MAX MUSCLE STOCKTON
CELEBRATES 17 YEARS
Max Muscle Stockton recently celebrated its 17-year anniversary. It was a
great day as we wanted to give back to Stockton for supporting Max Muscle
for more than17 years. There were several vendors, including Evogen,
MuscleEgg and Europa, handing out samples. Sports Clips had a booth as
well. IFBB Bikini Pro Jen Stevens and IFBB Pro Vicki Dowel (both of whom
are Team Max Muscle athletes) were serving up samples of Emerge all day.
Vince Carter from Crosst209 also had a booth as Vince was a huge help
in supplying the bench press contest and judging the event. Marcus Jose
was the winner as he benched his weight of 160 pounds 38 times. He won
$750 and Emilio Doolittle took second, winning $500.
In the group shot (top photo) taken in front of Lance Tomlinson's Max
Muscle Sprint Car Trailer are (L-R) Ian Powers, Lance Tomlinson, Jen Stevens,
Mark Sarale, Brian Sherwood, Vicki Dowel, Ryan Lazaro, Matt Lazaro, Jim
Patterson, Vince Carter and Ben Cavan.
Mark Sarale, Regional Director North-Central California
GIVING BACK
SoCal Muscle would like to thank Max Muscle Sports Nutrition for their support
of their 1st Annual "STRIKE OUT! Cancer Baseball Tournament," held on Sunday
October 20th, 2013 at March Air Reserve Base. They were completely sold out,
with 10 teams competing in 2 divisions for 1st place bragging rights. Teams came
from Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, Orange and San Bernardino counties!
Most importantly, they raised $500 for the Childhood Cancer Foundation in Loma
Linda, Calif. As you can see in the picture above, the boys looked sharp because
of all the generous donations.
Kevin Reardon, Field Support Consultant in the Western Support Zone
Behind the scenes for this month's cover photo shoot with ve
of the 2013 Top 10 MaxForm Life Challenge contestants.
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IFBB Pro and Team Max Athlete
Jen Stevens exing her guns.
Big turnout for the 17-year celebration event!
Bench Press winner Marcus Jose (right); Vince
Carter of Crosst209 in the background.
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questions, likes, dislikes to editor@maxmuscle.com.
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FIGHTER WINS TITLE
Henry Corrales (left) is a MMA ghter and a friend of
mine who I do meal plans for. This photo was taken a day
after he won the bantamweight title on Halloween for King
of the Cage. While training for his ght, he was taking
MaxPro Banana protein, Pro BCAAs, Max GlutaMatrix
and Max Vit-Acell. His record now stands at 8-0 as a
professional MMA ghter. He started training four years
ago with John De La O Jiu Jitsu in Stanton, Calif.
Jatin Patel, franchisee MMSN Garden Grove, California
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YOUTH HEADED
FOR BIGGER
THINGS
My name is Katina Bennett and my
son is Evan. Evan is a 7th grader
at Pleasant Valley Middle School in
Placerville, California. We shop at our
local Max Muscle store and Evan uses
Max Green Synergy, Max LiquiCarn
and PowerMax 1000 protein.
Evan is a straight-A student who
plays football, basketball and
competes in wrestling. In wrestling
last season he was undefeated as a
6th grader in his weight class of 168
lbs. This football season he has been
selected to play in The Shriners Bowl,
with the Eastbay Youth All American
Team (an All Star football team). They
will play in January 2014 at the
Alamodome in Texas.
In February, Evan will represent his
country when he participates as a
member of a U.S. National Football
Team that will take on national teams
from Canada at Maverick Stadium
(University of Texas at Arlington).
Evan has had many accomplish-
ments recently and I thought they were
worth sharing, especially because he
uses Max Muscle products to keep
him healthy and get through tough
games and matches.
Katina and Shane Bennett, California
WELCOME
BABY GIRL!
Congratulations to Max Muscle
Brentwood's Pierre and Brenda Goudie
who welcomed their rstborn a very
healthy, beautiful baby girl named Sanaia
into the Max Muscle family. After two
months, Brenda was almost back to her
pre-baby weight!
October 2006 www.maxsportsmag.com
CONGRATS
Just wanted to say congratulations to Sam
Alvarez for opening a second store here
in the Rio Grande Valley. Can't wait for
the Grand Opening Ceremony and you
know that I'll be there. Gosh, I just love
this company!!! MAX MUSCLE IS IN THE
HOUSE!!!
Sonia Reyes, Texas
A FITNESS MATCH
MADE IN HEAVEN
Your magazine has a special place in my heart because
through Zoot Sports, I helped you set up a cover photo
shoot with 2 of my good friends who did NOT know
each other and were featured on that cover. Well, they
met at the shoot, were on this cover together, went on to
date and got married and now have two children. How
cool is that? They both continue to be very t and if you
didn't know, Maxine is an actress.
Elisette Carlson, PR extraordinaire, SMACK! Media
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As we head into the tail end of
the holiday season and get ready
for upcoming holidays, I just wanted
to remind you all that you don't
have to give into the temptations
to overindulge and possibly pack on
extra pounds just because there is a
celebration going on. Here are some
simple suggestions to help you keep
things under control:
1. Try to go for a quick walk in the
morning and evening. It is always
best to walk after your last meal and
before your hrst. As you walk, the
increased oxygen, endorphins and
adrenaline kick in and can lead to
great conversations with your loved
ones.
2. If the kids are playing outside,
jump in and have some fun. Plan a
few family activities around outdoor
games that are fun, calorie burners!
Kids love it when the adults join in.
3. Chew your food extra well. The
more you chew, the less you are
inclined to eat. You can actually
trick your brain into thinking you are
eating more food and you will feel
full sooner. This also promotes better
digestion and elimination.
4. Drink plenty of water. Water has
FOREVERYOUNG
no calories and helps you digest and
process foods. It will also make you
feel full faster. In addition to this, water
helps to cleanse and purify the body.
Shoot for a gallon a day. You may be
surprised how good you feel.
5. Make sure you grab a quick snack
before the party starts, so you wont
feel famished.
6. Try using light food alternatives.
In this modern era, there are many low
calorie versions of almost everything.
There are many alternatives that taste
very much like the original high-calorie
version. See if you can add a few of
these items to your menu to help
reduce high calorie content of some of
our favorite foods like butter or whipped
cream.
7. Use healthy oils when you cook.
Olive, canola, walnut and sesame are
some healthy and great-tasting oils.
Walnut oil has a high smoking point
so you can fry meats and veggies at a
higher temperature without smoking up
the house. I am sure you will love the
extra havor and healthy fatty acids.
8. Pay attention to your body. Many
times the food just tastes so good
that we eat way beyond the point of
comfort. You feel full and sluggish
and of course the natural progression
leads to a couch and a nice nap. Just
remember when you sleep so does
your metabolism, now all those excess
calories will start heading from your lips
to your hips.
9. Try to stay controllably hungry.
When you get too hungry, you will
almost always overeat!
So, go ahead and indulge a little, and
be sure to follow a few of these simple
tricks to help you minimize your weight
gains during the holiday season. After
this wonderful holiday season, visit
MyMaxMuscle.com and get enrolled in
our all new MaxForm 2014 contest. You
can win up to $25,000 and be featured
in Max Sports & Fitness magazine!
May you and your family have a truly
wonderful and healthy holiday season!
Lets make 2014 an awesome year!
MS&F
By Joe Wells, Max Muscle Founder and CEO
Joe Wells is the founder and CEO of Max Muscle Sports Nutrition.
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I've dealt with weight problems

for most of my adult life. Despite what I tried, I could never find
a lasting solution. Max Muscle Sports Nutrition and my
Certified Fitness Nutrition Coach provided that solution by
supplying me with the highest quality supplements to
achieve my goals as well as teaching me what I had been
doing wrong all of those years. I learned why I had yo-yo
dieted and was explained the reasons I always ended
up gaining more weight after every diet I tried. I've
lost nearly 90 pounds from the time I had reached
my heaviest body weight and I am thrilled to be
a leaner, healthier mother of 3 kids at the age
of 41! I have more energy to keep up with
all the demands of my busy day and I've
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BEFORE
Kids Less Cardiovascularly Fit
Than Their Parents Were
Think your little gymnast or tennis player is a shining example of htness?

Maybe not, according to recent research presented at the American Heart
Association's Scientihc Sessions.
Researchers analyzed 50 studies on running htness involving more than
25 million children ages 9-17 across the world over the course of +6 years.
While the data varied somewhat from country to country, they found that
endurance has declined consistently by about 5 percent each decade (6
percent in the United States). Specihcally, today's kids run approximately 1.5
minutes slower than kids of 30 years ago and are roughly 15 percent less ht
from a cardiovascular standpoint than their parents were as children.
The research concluded that while kids may be involved in physical
activities like
gymnastics or
tennis, not all types
of htness relate
well to health. The
true measure of
good health and
lower risk for health
problems as adults
- is cardiovascular
htness, or the
ability to exercise
vigorously for a
long time (such as
running multiple
laps around a track).
By Linda Hepler, BSN, RN HEALTHBEAT
FAT
& FIT?
While earlier studies suggested that

as many as 30 percent of obese people
are metabolically healthy, meaning that
despite being overweight, they are free of
risk factors for diabetes or cardiovascular
disease, a new study claims this just isnt
so at least in the long run.
Researchers from the University of Texas
Health Science Center analyzed data from
the San Antonio Heart Study to determine
whether people who were metabolically
healthy remained so over time. Those who
were free of or only had one metabolic
health problem, such as elevated blood
pressure, elevated triglyceride or blood
sugar levels, insulin resistance and
decreased HDL (good) cholesterol, were
deemed metabolically healthy. The
analysis found that increased body mass
index was linked to an elevated risk of
developing diabetes and cardiovascular
disease over the following 6-10 years.
The downside? Even if youre fat and t
now, you may not remain so over time if you
continue to pack on the pounds.
Consistency of Sleep and Wake Times
Important for Weight Control
Most of us know that getting enough sleep helps to keep

the weight off. But new research nds that the consistency of
bedtime and awake time can also inuence body fat.
Researchers from Brigham Young University in Utah
studied more than 300 women from two United States
Universities over the course of several weeks to determine
how sleep may inuence body composition.
What they found? Those with a consistent bedtime, and
even more so, a consistent wake time, had a lower body fat
composition. In addition, those who got less than 6.5 hours of
sleep or more than 8.5 hours of sleep had a higher body fat.
The sweet spot: 8-8.5 hours of sleep per night.
Jen Stevens
IFBB Bikini Pro, TEAM MaxMuscle
My name is Jennifer Stevens and I am proud to have just earned my
IFBB Pro Card. Looking at the pictures of myself now, it really is hard
to imagine that just 6 short months ago I was in the worst shape of
my life, 20 pounds overweight and completely depressed. I needed
something that would excite me and give me the boost that I needed
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HEALTHMATTERS By Linda Hepler, BSN, RN

OF WEIGHT
LOSS
SURPRISING
BENEFITS
Losing weight certainly boosts
your self esteem and helps
stave off disease, but here are
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of weight loss to consider!
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maintaining a healthy
weight for life.
GREAT APPS TO AID
IN WEIGHT LOSS
Looking for some tools to assist you in your weight loss efforts? Look no further
than your iPhone or Android phone to nd some great apps to help you pare
down. Here are three to try:
Noom Weight Loss Coach If all your munching has packed on the pounds,
you can help take them off with the free app, Noom Weight Loss Coach. More
than just a calorie and exercise tracker, this interactive app provides health
coaching through daily activities, encouragement and support. A real plus is
the integrated pedometer, which counts your steps all day without draining your
battery dry.
Diet Point Weight Loss Think a healthy diet means subsisting on only
salads? Think again. This free app features a large collection of weight loss diet
plans that accommodate your interests and special needs, such as vegetarian or
low carb. Complete with shopping lists and recipes for each plan, as well as a
weight tracker, BMI calculator and meal reminder, it takes the guess work out of
weight loss.
Scientic 7 Minute Workout No time to exercise? Thanks to this
scientically formulated high intensity circuit training app, you can reduce the
amount of time you need to get an intense workout, with no equipment needed
other than a chair. Its a simple program, but you can still set how long you want
to pause between exercises, go back and forth to select favorite exercises, and
see your progress on a progress bar. Scientic 7 Minute Workout is a free app,
but you may want to upgrade to the Pro version (for a small fee) to hear voice
commands, rather than having to look at your phone.
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YOULL SLEEP BETTER
According to Ken Hansraj, MD, New York orthopedic surgeon and author of Keys to an Amazing Life: Secrets of the Cervical Spine, excess
weight in the trunk and neck can compromise respiration and result in sleep disordered breathing, such as sleep apnea. Sleep disordered
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enthusiasm for working out. Sleep deprivation also causes hormone disruption that can trigger an increase in appetite, too. Pare down
even a few of those pounds, said Dr. Hansraj, and youll notice an improvement in sleep and the energy to hit the gym.
REDUCES RISK
OF DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
as many as 300,000-600,000 Americans develop deep vein
thrombosis (DVT) each year, a condition that occurs when a blood clot
forms in a large vein, often in the lower extremities. When you have
DVT, part of the clot can break off and travel to the lungs, causing a
pulmonary embolism an emergent situation. Excess weight increases
the risk of developing DVT, said Richard Kelley, MD, emergency room
physician in Austin, Texas, and author of The Fitness Response, because
it increases the pressure in the veins of the pelvis and legs, raising the
potential for a blood clot to form.
YOU'LL BE
SAFER IN THE
HOSPITAL
Of course, you never
really expect to land in the
hospital. But weve all had a situation
such as an illness, accident or injury
that brings us to the emergency
room. And carrying extra weight
makes medical intervention less
effective, said Dr. Kelley. Excessively
overweight or obese individuals
face technical risks in the hospital
environment, when it comes to
obtaining intravenous access in order
to deliver antibiotics, uid or critical
medications in emergent situations,
he explained. And if you need surgery,
he added, the increase in fat around
the head and neck area makes it
difcult to intubate (insert a tube into
the airway to assist with breathing).
LOSING WEIGHT
THE RIGHT WAY
Looking for a new plan of action to shed that weight once and
for all? Whatever you do, dont turn to fad diets that may cause
you to lose weight very quickly. When you lose weight rapidly,
youre losing muscle as well as fat. This may actually cause health
problems, said Steven Masley, MD, president of The Masley
Optimal Health Center, and author of forthcoming book 30-Day
Heart Tune Up: A Breakthrough Medical Plan to Prevent and Reverse
Heart Disease. Abnormal weight loss may actually worsen blood
pressure, cholesterol and cardiovascular risk, he added.
One fad diet gone wrong was "The Last Chance Diet," created by
Dr. Roger Linn, who published a book by the same name in 1976.
One of the rst liquid protein diets, the Last Chance Diet consisted
of drinking Prolinn, a low-quality protein drink derived from the
hooves and hides of slaughterhouse animals. Unfortunately, some 60
sudden deaths occurred as a result of this diet, thought to be due to
abnormal heart rhythms that resulted from shrinkage of heart muscle
and electrolyte imbalances.
Most health experts believe that the key to safe weight loss is
taking it off slowly (one to two pounds per week), which preserves
lean muscle while losing fat mass. Even better, said Dr. Masley, is
actually gaining muscle mass while losing fat mass something that
can be accomplished with a combination of healthy eating and
increased physical activity.
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YOUR REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
WILL BE HEALTHIER
Everyone knows that when you look and feel better, youll have a saucier sex life. But carrying around that
extra fat can lead to changes in hormone levels that can impair both fertility and the ability to carry a fetus to
term, too, said Michael Nusbaum, MD, Medical Director of the Obesity Treatment Centers of New Jersey. Fat
can increase estrogen levels in both men and women, he explained. This may lead to changes in ovulation as well as low
sperm counts and low sperm motility. And, according to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, there is evidence
that obesity increases the risk of pregnancy complications such as gestational diabetes, preeclampsia and even miscarriage.
YOUR BRAIN
WILL STAY
SHARPER
Recent research shows that people
who are obese in middle age may experience a
more rapid decline in cognitive skills, like thinking
and memory. While its not clear exactly how
excess weight is associated with cognitive decline,
scientists believe it may be that cardiovascular
problems that occur as a result of obesity may
also affect the vessels of the brain. MS&F
Losing weight is not unlike being an ER doctor, a pilot, an accomplished
musician or a school teacher. The problem is, until we learn how to do
something (like lose weight) and actually go through the process of changing
our lifestyle, nutrition and habits, and we get to the other side where weve
accomplished that weight loss, we dont realize that we can do it....
Richard Kelley, MD, emergency room physician in Austin, Texas, and author of The Fitness Response
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Brian Furer, a 38-year-old businessman, broker and
owner of VIP Real Estate in Denver, is a man of extremes.
He has enjoyed both hnancial success and times when
he felt nothing shy of destitute. He has been athletic and
active playing college sports and semi pro football, and
experienced times when he was terribly out of shape and
overweight, struggling to even put his shoes on or walk up
stairs. He has been on the held and on the sidelines. He has
been a champion of his own health and a wanna be.
Brian, a self-professed workaholic, admits to drinking a
Rockstar energy drink for breakfast, having huge helpings
of fast food and weekend eating and drinking binges. Tired
of feeling fat, bloated and hungover - poorly fueled by
energy drinks, fast food and heavy meals he knew he
needed a change.
The summer of 2012, Brian, at the height of his
unhealthy phase, attended a bodybuilding competition to
support several of his healthy, competing friends. visiting
with an old friend, Kevin Larson, Brian said, One of the
these days ! am going to do a competition." Kevin, who
knew Brian from his party days looked right at him and
said Brian, you are never going to do a show, who are you
trying to fool?"
The charade was over. Brian's friend had totally called
him out. The comment really resonated with Brian: it
humbled him. Kevin only knew me from my nightlife, party
lifestyle. Heck, ! don't blame him for doubting me, knowing
me as he did, ! would have doubted me too," admits Brian.
Harsh reality hit me: ! was a `Wanna Be' and ! needed to
make a serious change."
After a lot of introspection, Brian realized with his
extremist personality he needed to book his workouts on
his calendar like client meetings and he needed a landmark
date, a hard and fast goal to work toward. He picked the
Northern Colorado, a NPC competition in April 2013.
He started working out January 2, 2013 and took a balls
to the wall, 100 percent or nothing" mentality in working
toward his goal. He had only 3.5 months to prepare.
Brian started the MaxForm Life Challenge in January
2013 at 232 pounds. By Nay 30, he weighed 173 pounds
and was just a day away from his second bodybuilding
competition: the NPC Nile High.
How MaxForm Life Challenge Top 10 contestant, Brian Furer,
38, turned his life around for the better.
Brian is quick to give credit where credit is due. He

credits Nax Nuscle Sports Nutrition Nile High, Denver
Franchisee Billy van Husen, Adam Kreisher and Jesse
Lehman with sharing the Nax Nuscle top quality products
and healthy living with him. Also important to his success
was Chris Williamson, his trainer, and Ready Go Fit, an
online business where he purchased his pre-made meals.
Brian says the biggest challenge he faced was the
struggle against myself, the real battle was within, I felt like
if ! faltered and failed, fudged or cheated, all ! was doing
was cheating myself. ! just didn't want to let the voice in
my head defeat me."
Brian relied on his support team at Nax Nuscle Nile
High for nutritional guidance and quality products to help
prepare his body for the competitions he was training for,.
His supplement regimen included NaxPro, FBX, Glutamine,
Lipo Red, Emerge, Full Blown XXX, CLA, L-Carnitine, Quadra
Cuts Night-Time and 2TX. His diet consisted of oats, lean
meats, non-starchy carbs, egg whites and occasionally
brown rice or quinoa. He eliminated all alcohol during pre-
competition training, all sugar and rehned and processed
foods.
No longer a wanna be, Brian is the real deal. He's
competed in four bodybuilding competitions during 2013
and totally accepted a lifestyle of healthy nutrition and
htness, a change he says he absolutely loves. MS&F
No Longer
A 'WANNA BE'
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232 pounds
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contestant stories in upcoming issues of MS&F!
JoLynn Reddon, 41, admits now that she was a feast
and famine kind of girl for many, many years. In the past
she dealt with her weight challenges after motherhood by
going on crazy restrictive yo-yo diets, especially when she
and her family were going on a vacation. I used to stress
so much about what I would wear that I would go on
starvation diets before our trips right up to the vacation and
then fall off the deep end, says JoLynn, who often would
regain any weight loss and then some. Waging a constant
battle with the scale, JoLynn remembers weighing herself
two or three times a day during these fad dieting phases all
while trashing her self-esteem and conhdence time and time
again.
This changed in December 2012 when her husband found
Max Muscle Las Vegas and franchisee Jennifer Lee. Still
JoLynn was slow to realize Jennifer, Max Muscles products
and a customized nutrition plan could help her achieve
her own goals. In the beginning, she thought Max Muscle
products were just for men.
Frustrated, fed up and feeling fat, JoLynn hnally asked
Jennifer if she could help her with her nutrition. What
happened next led to the ht and fabulous next phase of her
life!
Starting at 137.8 pounds and 26.5 percent body fat,
JoLynn started following the healthy nutrition plan created
by Jennifer, who is also a Certihed Fitness Nutrition Coach.
Over the next 6 months, JoLynn started to understand
that she did not need to fear protein or supplements, that
depriving herself of food only worked against her goals and
that striving to be the cardio queen was not the answer.
Instead she started eating! Eating healthy, whole foods that
she could hnd right at her local grocery store and food that
her busy and active family would also enjoy!
JoLynn had been afraid of strength training and afraid of
eating, but the more she restricted her diet and did cardio,
the more she found herself feeling unhappy, frustrated and
out of shape. It seemed like nothing worked until she found
Max Muscle. Jennifer showed her that Max Muscle stores
offer the entire package: nutritional planning services,
quality products and expert staff who care passionately
about their clients. Just what JoLynn had been searching for
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the total package and Max Muscle had it!
JoLynn used Max Muscles Core Four products daily:
MaxPro, Vit-Acell Energy, Essential Omega and Max
Glutamine. She also used CNS Black and ZNA because she
suffered from insomnia.
According to JoLynn, I ate a well-balanced diet, but it
was still essential for me to complement it with vitamin
and mineral supplements and the right type and quality
of proteins. I needed to recover fast, refuel my muscles,
regulate my hormones, have energy, improve my immune
system and rest well! These products changed my life!
The nutrition plan and supplements became a lifestyle
change and JoLynn was able to continue her htness journey,
even on vacations. Along the way, the physical changes
started being less noticeable than the changes going on
inside, and even her husband admits this is a side hes never
seen in her in 19 years of marriage. She is more conhdent,
happier, healthier and feels younger and livelier than ever
before. JoLynn feels that because of this challenge and the
monumental changes she has experienced, she now knows
she is far more capable than she ever believed, and now she
sees possibilities for life that she couldnt see before.
JoLynn recommends the MaxForm Challenge for anyone
looking to feel better and improve their health. From feast
to famine, JoLynn is now ht and fabulous at +1! MS&F
How MaxForm Life Challenge Top 10 contestant, JoLynn Reddon, nally dropped
those last 20 pounds and got off the dieting roller coaster for good.
FEast & Famine
TO FIT & FAB
BEFORE AFTER
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Start: Jan. 2, 2013
137.8 pounds
26.5 percent body fat
Waist: 29 inches
End: June 28, 2013
117.4 pounds
16 percent body fat
Waist: 27 inches
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Build
Killer
Shoulders
The year 2012 was a great year in
the development of my company, VIP Real
Estate in Colorado, but my workaholic
nature took its toll on my body and my
life. In December 2012, I weighed 232
pounds with full muscle atrophy from lack
of use. I was hung over, out of shape,
didnt t in my clothes, couldnt run, jump,
etc. And I HATED it. I was depressed
and miserable. I knew it was time for a
drastic change! I set my goal on January
2nd to do whatever it took to win Max
Muscle's MaxForm Life Challenge and
take the stage in my rst NPC show, the
Northern Colorado NPC on April 14th,
2013. Coming from so far behind, I was
undertaking the impossible.
To accomplish the impossible, I knew
I could leave no stone unturned. I had to
surround myself with the best of the best,
the cream of the crop, the most advanced
techniques and the greatest knowledge
base. I had to employ every advantage
and apply them with 110 percent effort.
I started with diet and supplementation
from Denvers Mile High Max Muscle,
guided by Billy VanHeusen, Jesse Lehman

and Adam Kreisher absolute gurus. I then
joined The Gym in Denver that is known to
produce the most professional athletes of
all gyms. The Gym is a hard core Olympic
training center style gym home to NPC,
IFBB pros, UFC and other MMA ghters,
pro football, basketball and Olympic
competitors. I hired its owner, IFBB Pro and
MMA Pro ghter Chris Williamson, the best
of the best. My meals were prepped by
Ready Fit Go and physical imperfections
were corrected with Dry Needling by
Dr. Ben Cowin of Action Spine & Sports
Medicine in Denver. My training partners
were also IFBB Pros. In every area, I sought
out and implemented the best there was.
Then, I emulated them, listened, learned,
trained alongside and took every ounce
of advice I could by the amazing group I
had surrounded myself with and pushed
onward with reckless abandon, ultimate
discipline and unwavering precision. I owe
Why a shoulder workout?
The shoulder a genetically ill-constructed joint comprised of many small muscles that when trained properly,
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are undersized. When trained well, shoulders truly set you apart, making this my favorite muscle group to develop!
much to them and thank them daily for the
support, guidance and foundation that took
me to where I am today.
In the end, Im not a pro yet. But by doing
what the pros do, Im so much closer to it
than I would have been otherwise! The drive
behind my success was this: to become a
pro, train like a pro! So, I hope you enjoy
this pro shoulder workout that helped me
in my journey to become one of the Top 10
MaxForm Life Challenge winners.
Look for more winning workouts as we feature
one workout per month showcasing some of Max
Muscle's Top 10 MaxForm Life Challenge nalists.
Behind-the-Head
Military Press on Smith
Machine
This is a primary lift, heavier than
many for shoulders. Before beginning,
position a short backed chair properly
for back support. Test alignment with
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can lower the bar from the pressed
position to approximately the base
of your skull, without hitting yourself
on the head! Once weighted, place
hands relatively wide on the bar and
lower the low position slowly and
controlled, then explode back up to
the pressed position.
Do a light warm-up set of 20, then
increase weight for each subsequent
set of 12, 10 and 8 reps.
Dumbbell Military Press
Same reps and sets as the Smith Machine press,
only using dumbbells to engage control and
stabilizer muscles, and hit a different angle!
Smith Machine Upright Rows
With the Smith Machine bar racked low near your
knees, stand facing the bar, feet shoulder-width
apart, grab the bar with about 8-10 inches in
between your hands. As you pull the bar up, lead
with your elbows high, isolating rear shoulder.
This is NOT a clean and jerk, and is not meant
to engage your biceps. Elevate bar to just below
your chin. Do three sets of 10-12 reps.
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Lateral Flys
(Small muscles targeted so
use light weights.) Standing,
leaning only slightly forward
at the waist, raise the
weights to your sides with
elbows slightly bent but
unmoving, rotating only from
the shoulder joint mimic
the wings of a bird.
Do three sets of 12 reps.
Lat Flys on Angle
This is a modihcation of the
lateral hies, one arm at a
time. Find an object to grip
in the non-lifting hand, feet
against that object, but lean
away from the object placing
your body at an angle.
Rear Delt Bent-Over Flys
Same motion as the lateral hy: arms stationary,
rotating from the shoulder joint only your
body should be close to parallel with the hoor,
targeting the rear deltoid muscle.
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Cable-Crossing Pulls
With a cable cage, cable pulleys high and to
the sides, grab left pulley with right hand, right
pulley with left hand. Start with arms straight,
hands together, tension on cables. Pull cables
away from center isolating rear deltoid. Again,
arms straight, rotate from shoulder joint.
Do three sets of 12 reps. MS&F
Traps Shoulder
Shrugs
This targets the trapezius.
Start with feet shoulder-
width apart, hands holding
fairly heavy weights at your
sides. With arms hanging
naturally at your sides, hex
the traps to elevate your
shoulders straight up, trying
to touch your ears, which is
a shrugging motion, hence
the name!
Do three sets of 12 reps
with escalating weight
based on ability.
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By Dana Robinson MENTALLYFIT
The road to becoming a champion requires nothing short of
total dedication to pursuing your dreams. Its the act of eating,
sleeping and breathing the goal until its nally achieved. But is there
perhaps some special key, beyond dedication, that separates the
true champions from those who never quite crossed over into the gold
medal zone? The answer is yes, but as we discovered by reaching
out to ve of our favorite champions, that key varies from person to
person. And whether its ambition, self-condence or the unyielding
support of family and friends, it propelled each champion down the
straight and narrow path to success.
The Secrets
of Fitness
Champions
INSPIRING ATHLETES
Amanda Freeseman
Max Muscle Sports Nutrition's 2012 $25K MaxForm
Life Challenge winner
Max Sports: You dropped more than 60 pounds and achieved
the strong, lean look that we all want. What was the secret to
your success?
AF: I believe my secret to success was my unwillingness
to fail. All of my friends and family kept saying how they
couldnt do it if they were me, but I actually found it easy
to stay on track once I decided that I wanted to win the
contest. Ive always been a competitive person, so I was in
competition with myself to be the best I could be.
Max Sports: How do you avoid the temptations of eating less-
than-healthy foods and skipping workouts?
AF: I allow myself to have treats once in awhile, but in
moderation. This way I dont feel deprived and am less
likely to binge. As for workouts, I do mine in the morning
before work. Its too easy to convince yourself youre too
tired after work [to hit the gym] or that you should hang
out with friends instead of working out.
Max Sports: Whats the biggest lesson youve learned from
this journey?
AF: Never give up and keep pushing forward, even if you
dont see results because they will come.
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Herschel Walker
Retired NFL player, Heisman Trophy winner and
a PHIT American ambassador
Max Sports: You had a long, prestigious career in the
NFL. What was the key to your success?
HW: As a child, I was timid, shy and overweight. It
wasnt until my involvement in sports during P.E. class
that ! gained enough self-conhdence to come out of
my shell. That really jump-started my career as an
athlete.
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stopped playing professional football?
HW: When I stopped playing football I didnt stop
working out and staying ht. Exercise is part of my
lifestyle. ! am passionate about staying ht and active
and encouraging others to do the same. [Exercise|
helps me feel alert, productive, and it gives me energy
to stay focused throughout the day.
Max Sports: What advice would you give to someone
who is 40+ years old and looking to get back into shape?
HW: !t's never too late to change your life. [But it|
might mean you need to take certain precautions to
be sure you dont get injured.
Maria Adelus
Max Muscle Sports Nutrition's 2010 $25K
MaxForm Life Challenge winner
Max Sports: The change in your physical appearance is
phenomenal. How did you do it?
MA: I think perseverance, determination and support
from my loving family and friends were the major keys
to my success.
Max Sports: What motivated you to change your life?
MA: One morning I woke up and decided I didnt want
to be overweight any longer. It happened just like that.
Max Sports: Are there any phrases or mantras that you
stick to in order to maintain your healthy lifestyle?
MA: Fail to plan, plan to fail. This phrase helps me
throughout competition season or when Im prepping
for htness photo shoots. Once you have a goal, it's
essential to hnd the path towards achieving it. But
walking this path requires planning. For example, twice
a week I cook and prep my foods for work. I also
schedule workouts throughout the week with friends
and optimize my sleep by planning on going to bed on
time. All of these little practices add up to a lot.
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MA: A champion is someone who overcomes
challenges through perseverance. A true champion is
someone who helps others become champions.
Shannon The Cannon Hudson
Reigning IKF Light Middleweight Kickboxing Champion of the World;
Creator of the 9Round htness program
Max Sports: What does it take to become the reigning IKF Light Middleweight
Kickboxing Champion?
SH: I think growing up with parents who demonstrated a strong work ethic
and always encouraged me to do my very best is what made me who I am. My
parents were self-employed and my brother was a two-time World Champion, so
simple character traits, such as perseverance and doing things right the hrst time,
were embedded in me as a young child. This is why Im a success in business
and in the ring.
Max Sports: Was kickboxing your foray into a healthy lifestyle?
SH: I have been in martial arts my entire life, so I have always been very active
and in pretty good condition. However, competing will take your conditioning to
a new level because everyone you go up against in the ring is in great condition
also. But kickbox training for htness is a great way to stay in shape without
having to worry about getting punched or kicked in the head.
Max Sports: What's the biggest lesson you've learned from your kickboxing journey?
SH: I have learned that the human mind is the most powerful thing in the world.
!t can push your physical body no matter how bad you are hurting. Both hghting
and business are 90 percent mental and 10 percent physical.
Max Sports: What is the dehnition of a true champion?
SH: Someone who sets BIG goals and has a burning desire inside to make them
happen, no matter what.
Jeff Nichols
NBC's Biggest Loser Contestant, Season 14
Max Sports: How were you able to achieve such an incredible
weight-loss transformation with the added stress of being
watched by a national television audience?
JN: There were several keys to success during my weight-
loss journey, including the fact that I was fortunate
enough to be on The Biggest Loser and had the help of
some fantastic trainers. But there were also several other
factors, like knowing my statistics and results using my
BodyMedia armband, having the support of my awesome
girlfriend and former cast mate Francy, and also knowing
it was time for me to make the change.
Max Sports: How do you maintain your current shape and
lifestyle?
JN: By doing the same things I did to take [the weight]
off: eating a clean and balanced diet and working out 5-6
days a week.
Max Sports: What advice would you give to other young
people who are looking to get into shape?
JN: Start today! If youre unsure about your goals or
how to achieve them, do some research online, consult a
dietitian or consult a doctor. There are plenty of avenues
for research these days.
Max Sports: What's the biggest lesson you've learned from
your weight-loss journey?
JN: You literally can do anything you put your mind to.
Max Sports: What is the dehnition of a true champion?
JN: Someone who sets their eyes on a goal, and hghts tooth
and nail to achieve that goal. And win or lose, as long as you
give it everything you had, that makes you a champion.
Max Sports: Are there any mantras that you repeat to yourself
in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle?
JN: If you always do what youve always done, youll always
get what youve always got. MS&F
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MAXCHAMP By David Calhoun, 2013 MaxForm Life Challenge Champion
It was around this time last
year I really made up my mind to
not just lose weight, but to put
my heart into it and change my
life forever. No more excuses, just
hard work and discipline. Working
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believed in me and would do
anything to help keep me on track.
I drove my wife crazy making a
mess in the kitchen because I
was constantly meal prepping.
Every spare moment I had I was
in the gym, but she was still there
cheering me on and holding my
hand every step of the way. My
personal trainer, Alex Croteau, was
available and willing to work out
with me early in the morning and
late at night. There were times
Alex and I would work out at
midnight and be at the gym at 8
a.m. the next day.
Alex would always tell me An
excuse is an excuse, no matter
what. Find a way to make it
happen. Alex not only preached
no excuses but made it impossible
for me to make one. He made it
very clear through his generosity
of time and effort that he believed
Support
IS EVERYTHING
Find 2013 MaxForm Life Challenge Champion, David Calhoun, and many others like him on MyMaxMuscle.com.
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from workouts and
just sit and talk about
diet, workouts or
whatever problems I
was having and they
were there to talk
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made life just a
little easier and
motivated me that
much more.
Once the rest of
my family began to
see the changes in
me inside and out,
they became more
supportive than ever.
When the family would
get together and have
dinner, they would make
things that I could eat on
my diet, and asked me one
hundred questions about
what I was doing and what
was next.
This time last year I had
a team of individuals who
believed in me and pushed me
over the top and helped make
me into the man I am today.
These people hold a very
special place in my heart. Their
encouragement is still going on
today, pushing me harder than
ever to make the right choices
and helping me make my
dreams come true. MS&F
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The adrenals are major endocrine glands in the body and
produce a variety of hormones in response to both acute
and chronic stress. During acute stress, the adrenals
secrete both adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline
(norepinephrine). These hormones are involved in the
bodys fight or flight response. The adrenals also
produce corticosteroids, such as glucocorticoids and
mineralocorticoids in the response to chronic stress
using carbohydrates, proteins, and fats as fuels and
regulating fluid plus electrolyte (salt) balance within the
body. The plant adaptogens contained within ADRX are
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cortisol activity and mood balance.
Who Is It For? The ADRX formula was designed to
reset adrenal homeostasis and promote optimization.
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the overall growth of the body (e.g. muscles and bones),
fat breakdown, other metabolic effects, and maintaining
the immune system. GH stimulates the release of the
hormone IGF-1 by the liver. The secreted IGF-1 then
travels to tissues and is the key player in muscle growth.
Who Is It For? Beginning at age 20, GH levels
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the skin. Optimizing the bodys naturally-occurring levels
of GH becomes paramount the more one ages. In order
to age gracefully, precautions must be taken in order to
maintain a healthy anti-aging regimen. GHTX provides
users with a natural boost to their own levels of GH.
Anyone over the age of 20 can take GHTX and it should
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GUYPICKS By Abby Hoeffner
What To Wear
on Casual
Though as a whole,
the business world has
embraced a more low-
key approach to how
we dress, theres still
something special about
casual Friday. Avoid the
so-casual-Im-grubby trap
by wearing comfortable,
yet stylish picks like
these below.
Time Out
Add a unique watch that has
spontaneous air. The wooden
band on the Garwood watch has
standout style we cant fault.
$149 at TheGarwood.com
Walk Like a Man
Dont throw on your beat up kicks (those are
for weekend warrior projects). Instead slide
into a pair of contemporary sneakers like the
leather Old Skool reissue style from Vans.
$75 at Vans.com
Foot Loose
Let it slip that youve
got a fun, hip side
with unexpected socks.
We love these bright
mustache ones by Sock
It To Me. $10.99 at
AlwaysFits.com
Mean Business
A jacket adds polish to your casual Friday
look. Choose one with a tailored t and
textured fabric such as the Scott James
Alden blazer. But wear it unbuttoned.
$159.95 at SierraTradingPost.com
FRIDAYS
Do Denim
Jeans are must on casual Friday. Go with
a classic cut and wash like Gaps 1969
jean, the standard for great t at a great
price. $59.95 at Gap.com
Break on Through
For the ultimate contrast of serious
and cool, don a vintage rocker
tee under the blazer. Even more
props if you got it at the actual
concert, but plenty are available
online. $32.71 at TrufeShufe.com
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in the Max Muscle Chain for over twenty years. Max Pro still
remains one of the purest protein powders on the market.
MaxPros proprietary Super Protein Concentrate delivers a
unique multi-source blend of the highest quality Whey Protein
Concentrate (WPC), Whey Protein Isolate (WPI) and Potassium
Caseinate. New MaxPro users always seem surprised when
they notice better results compared to the protein powder
they used to use. We never are and the reason is simple,
MaxPro delivers on its label claim. Millions of satisfied MaxPro
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WATERLESS SHAMPOOS
Whether youre in between shampoos or just left a high-intensity cardio class, spruce
up a sweaty scalp or oily mane with the right dry shampoo for your hair type.
BEAUTYPICKS By Lisa Maiorana
No Frizz
If your hair is naturally
wavy and frizzes
up at the sight of
dampness, spritz on
Powder Bluff by
Kerastase. This little
wonder in a bottle is
packed with humidity
protectors to keep
hair smooth and
smelling fresh. $36
at Kerastase-
USA.com
Shine
Bright
If your hair color
is dull and oil isnt
an issue, opt for
Philip B. Russian
Amber Imperial
Dry Shampoo.
Unlike most matte
versions, this dry
shampoo defuses
odor and infuses a
glossy shine. $28
at PhilipB.com
UV Buffer
Protect hair post shampoo with
Bed Head Oh Bee Hive! The UV
absorbers and Keratin protectors
strengthen hair while starch-absorbing
powder keeps hair smelling fresh.
$18.99 at Bedhead.com
Simple Sweep
Soaked strands are easily erased with the easy
application of Shu Uemura Art of Hair Volume
Maker dry shampoo. Just pump and apply brush
to hair roots to cut down grease and boost bounce.
$48 at ShuUemuraArtofHair-USA.com
Give Oil
the Boot
Whether youre naturally
oily or your hair just looks a
mess after a mega workout,
combat an excessively oily
scalp with Davines Hair
Refresher. Its rice powder
and special molecules are
designed to absorb sweat
and sebum instantly. $28
at Davines.com
Jet Setter
If youre a girl constantly on the go, then
the Blow Pro Faux Dry Shampoo is
perfect for you. The translucent powder
absorbs quickly into hair and scalp and
acts like a texturizer for a no-fuss, sexy
bed-head look. $20 at Ulta.com
Color
Protector
Maintain freshly
colored hair with
TRESemme
Fresh Start
Color Care Dry
Shampoo. The
UV protectors
shield your
strands, while the
silica base wipes
out grease. $5
at Drugstores
nationwide
LipoRED is a targeted fat burner containing the most
powerful legal ingredients available in order to promote the
most efficient fat burning metabolism, elevate the bodys
thermogenic furnace, suppress appetite and provide intense
and extended energy. LipoRED was specifically designed to
attack deep fat stores through multiple pathways by stimulat-
ing both white and brown adipose tissues
. LipoRED is
targeted fat loss designed to help you quickly shred fat to
transform your body into peak physique. LipoRED is
available exclusively at Max Muscle Sports Nutrition.
A TARGETED
APPROACH TO
FAT BURNING
IMAGECONTROL By Linda Hepler, BSN, RN
BEAUTY
REMEDIES
STRAIGHT
FROM THE
KITCHEN
What we wouldnt do for beauty. From the
beginning of time, women have gone to great
lengths to moisturize, exfoliate, condition and
rejuvenate their skin and hair in an effort to look
their best. In ancient days, natural remedies were
at times unsavory, such as dipping the hair in
camel urine to make it soft and shiny, or rubbing
crushed bugs on the lips to make them moist and
pleasingly red. Cleopatra, its said, used a paste
of crocodile dung and donkeys milk to keep her
skin looking lovely.
If the above natural beauty remedies leave you
feeling just a wee bit woozy, take heart. There are
many others to try that arent quite as off-putting,
won't cost you the triple digit hgure of a high-end
spa treatment or an online visit to Sephora and are
highly effective. And you need go no further than
your kitchen to hnd the ingredients.
The advantage to using kitchen ingredients? Its
simple, said Alexandra Catalano, certihed health
coach and founder of Eat Cute, a company devoted
to holistic nutrition and wellness. Whats going to
give you all the minerals, vitamins and enzymes of
a cucumber? An actual cucumber, she explained.
These foods have been used for thousands of years
to heal and nourish our bodies.
Going back to whats natural and organic is not
only one of the best ways to give your body what it
needs, said Alexandra, but, When you make these
remedies at home, you know exactly what youre
putting into them.
This is particularly important when you realize
that the long list of ingredients on the back of your
favorite lab-concocted cucumber eye cream often
includes chemicals that research is proving to be
carcinogenic, toxic to the reproductive system and
disruptive of hormones not to mention some that
are harmful to plants and wildlife.
While there are dozens of wonderful kitchen cupboard beauty products, here are ve that are worth stocking up on
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YOGURT
With lactose enzymes and probiotics,
yogurt is the multi-duty workhorse of
your beauty regime. It deep cleans and
moisturizes the skin, helps to prevent
premature aging and relieves acne, skin
discoloration and sunburn.
How to use: For best results, use cold,
plain, full-fat organic yogurt; Greek style
has the nicest texture. Use straight from
the tub to clean and invigorate your skin
by applying, allowing it to set for 10
minutes, then rinsing with warm water.
Or try this yogurt cuticle treatment from
Andrew Ordon, MD, FACS, co-host of
The Doctors.
YOGURT/CITRUS CUTICLE TREATMENT
s One grapefruit
s Vitamin E or olive oil
s 1 cup full fat, plain yogurt
s 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions: Place yogurt in the freezer to get it
nice and chilled. Then cut grapefruit in half
horizontally so that its triangle sections are
exposed; remove any seeds. Apply a drop
of vitamin E or olive oil to each cuticle.
Then submerge your nails into the esh of
the grapefruit, one nger per section, for
two to three minutes.
Rinse your hands completely of grapefruit
juice. Cover one index nger with a small
cloth and use light pressure to push small
sections of the cuticle back on each nger
of one hand. Repeat with other hand.
Place nails in the yogurt for ve to 10
minutes then sprinkle with one teaspoon of
cinnamon. Rinse your hands in warm water.
LEMON
With its natural acidity, the lemon
is a natural astringent, making it an
excellent skin cleanser and toner. It also
works on skin discolorations and adds
luster to the hair.
How to use: Because of its acidity, lemon
juice should always be diluted. Use 2
tablespoons fresh lemon juice in 2 cups
of water as an anti-dandruff treatment,
or dilute cup lemon juice in cup
of water and apply to the hair, sitting in
the sun for 20 minutes, then rinsing out,
for a natural highlighter. For an on the
HONEY
Unless youre allergic to it, honey
is one of the most effective foods
to add to your beauty regimen.
A natural moisturizer and anti-
inammatory, it contains antioxidants
and minerals to nourish even the
most sensitive skin.
How to use: Honey can be used straight
from the bottle (buy only 100 percent
honey as other honey products may
contain fructose corn syrup). Add
cup to your bath water to hydrate your
skin, or apply it to your face, allow it
to dry and rinse off. Or beef it up a
little by adding other ingredients. One
to try is from Dr. Ordon, who is also
spot acne treatment, try this recipe
from Dr. Ordon:
EASY CARE ACNE TREATMENT
s Brewers yeast
s A squeeze of lemon juice
s Water
s Band-aid
Directions: Make a paste with a
little Brewers yeast, lemon juice
and a few drops of water. Apply
to the affected area and let dry
for 10 minutes. Cover with a
Band-aid.
a plastic and reconstructive surgeon,
It was The Doctors TV show that got
me into do it yourself at home beauty
skin care, said Dr Ordon. We have
top aestheticians with their tips on the
show.
HONEY/AVOCADO MOISTURIZER
(for wrinkles)
s 3 tablespoons fresh cream
s avocado
s 1 tablespoon honey
Directions: Place all ingredients into
a blender and puree into a smooth
cream. Apply to skin and let it remain
on for at least one hour. Rinse off with
warm water.
OATMEAL
Whole grain oatmeal is not only one of the healthiest
breakfast foods there is, but when used externally, it can
help to exfoliate, soften and soothe the skin. It relieves
minor irritations like itchiness or sunburn and can actually
help to heal acne.
How to use: Use rolled oats rather than quick cooking or
instant oatmeal. Cooked and cooled breakfast oats can
be applied to the face as an acne treatment; simply pat
on the affected areas, wait for 10 minutes and rinse
off. You can also try this honey oatmeal mask recipe
from Ole Henriksen, founder of OLEHENRIKSEN beauty
products, which are available at Sephora and at the
OLEHENRIKSEN Face/Body Spa on Sunset Boulevard in
Los Angeles.
OLES DIY HONEY OATMEAL MASK
s 1 teaspoon plain yogurt
s 2 teaspoons honey
s 1 teaspoon nely ground oatmeal
s 1 vitamin A capsule
s 1 vitamin E capsule
s 5 drops lavender essential oil
Directions: Create a smooth paste with the aforementioned
ingredients. Apply to clean skin. Leave on for 20-30
minutes and rinse. Best used once a week to calm, purify
and nourish the skin.
COCONUT OIL
Naturally antibacterial and
anti-fungal, coconut oil is an
excellent skin moisturizer. Its
an ideal hair conditioner, too,
as it penetrates the hair better
than other oils. And it smells
heavenly!
How to use: Its best to use raw,
preferably organic, virgin
coconut oil. Use straight from
the jar for a hand moisturizer
or as a shaving cream. Or
apply a quarter-sized dollop
to the hair, cover with a
shower cap, and leave on
overnight, shampooing out in
the morning. For a delicious
body scrub, try this recipe from
Alexandry Catalano:
CUTE SUGAR PLUM
BODY SCRUB
s 1 Tbs coconut oil
s 2 Tbs raw brown sugar
Directions: Mix ingredients in a
bowl, and apply to the skin in
a soft circular motion for two
minutes. Rinse and pat dry.
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SMART SNACKING
Keep these
healthy grabs in
your handbag,
gym bag or your
car for smart
snacking when
hunger strikes.
Dried Goji Berries
Berries top the charts with the amount of
superfood goodness they deliver. Gojis are
packed with vitamin C (more than most varieties
of oranges!) as well as carotenoids like beta-
carotene. Chinese medicine practitioners have
long used goji berries to treat chronic disease
conditions such as diabetes and high blood
pressure. Some research suggests that gojis
can also help increase metabolism and give us
more energy. Keep a stash of dried goji berries at the ready for
your next morning snack, or toss a handful onto low-fat yogurt or
a salad. One hber-rich serving (1f+ cup dried berries) contains only
100 calories and packs more protein per serving that most other
fruits. Sunfood Superfoods offers organic, non-GMO gojis in both 8-
and 16-ounce resealable bags. Visit SunFood.com to order.
The word 'snacking' seems to have
taken on a negative connotation in
some circles, implying that eating
between meals is some sort of
taboo behavior. If you are training
smartly, eating well-balanced meals
and still feel hungry or tired during
the day, you probably need a
snack! But choose wisely its what
you snack on that matters. These
stash-friendly superfood snacks will
stave off hunger, boost energy levels
and keep your metabolism at a
steady hum all day long.
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If its a salty crunch you crave, try this healthy
low-sodium alternative to chips. Seaweed is
chock-full of vitamins and minerals, including
vitamins A, B-6, C, E and folic acid. This tasty,
low-calorie snack (an entire package contains
about 60 calories) is also rich in iodine, essential
for the health of your thyroid gland, which
regulates your bodys metabolic processes,
nerves and muscles. A study published in the
Journal of Applied Psychology in June 2013 also
found that seaweed consumption could have
a signihcant effect on the incidence of breast
cancer. Try Trader Joes Roasted Seaweed Snack.
Visit TraderJoes.com for a store near you.
Almond or Pistachio Snack Packs
Pre-portioned almond or pistachio snack packs pack a lot of punch at just 100 calories per serving. Dont let
the fat content in nuts scare you off if you are trying to lose weight: just look for nuts that contain good
monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. A long-term study following more than 50,000 women for 8 years
actually found women who consumed nuts at least twice a week weighed less than women who did not.
Almonds are rich in vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant and a vitamin essential to protect our immune systems
from viruses and bacteria. A box of Blue Diamond Whole Natural Almonds Packs contains 7 grab-and-go bags
enough for a week of healthy snacking. Find out more at BlueDiamond.com.
Pistachios are the only nuts with signihcant amounts of lutein and zeaxanthin, which lower the risk of age-
related macular degeneration. With more than 6 grams of protein and 3 grams of hber per 1-ounce serving, this
snack choice will keep you feeling satished longer and therefore less likely to make poor eating choices later in
the day. Try Natures Joy 100 Calorie Snack Pack. Available at Amazon.com. MS&F
Cocomo Joe Bars
Get your fruits, nuts and seeds in one tasty package with these JOEBARs
from COCONO JOE, made with the hnest nutrient-packed foods, including
heart-healthy coconut and omega-3-rich walnuts. Specihc ingredients
vary depending on havor - there are six choices, including Cocoa, Coffee,
Cranberry, Fig, Mango and the original Green JOEBAR. Theres even a sampler
pack containing two of each havor if you can't decide. All are organic, gluten-
free, vegan and Paleo-friendly. At 330 to 340 calories per bar, these make an
excellent post-exercise pick. Order at CocomoJoeFoods.com.
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Protein: 10.6g
Fiber: 10.0g
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Something I frequently tweet is another day, another chance to make
healthy lifestyle choices As we welcome the New Year, we can celebrate by
revising that tweet to, a new year, another year of opportunities to make healthy
lifestyle choices. Each day of the year is a gift to be welcomed with great joy.
Now is the perfect time to do that cleanse youve wanted to do, give a rest to
cocktails for a while, dive in to a cool new workout and supercharge your meals
in simple, effective ways.
Easy ways to boost the nutrients in your meals is to add small amounts
of ingredients that pack a powerful, nutrient-dense punch. Among the top
nutrient power-foods are haxseeds, chia seeds, spirulina and edible tea leaves.
Each of these possesses varying degrees of powerful properties that help the
body in many ways. Flaxseeds contain hber, protein, omega-3s and act as an
anti-inhammatory; chia seeds are a good source of calcium, hber, protein and
omega-3s; spirulina is a strong source of vitamin K, protein and iron; and edible
tea leaves are said to have nearly 100 times the nutritional properties of steeped
tea leaves. Sprinkle a pinch or two of any of these natural health boosters on
salads, in smoothies, dry rubs and marinades, vinaigrettes or practically any
dish. Your taste buds wont know the difference but your body certainly will. As
with introducing any new ingredient to your diet, if you have questions about its
effects on your specihc health, consult your doctor. MS&F
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THE CONFUSING
ARENA of weight loss
Many people get caught up in the cycle of advancing age, getting

married, working a stressful job and having children, and all of this
leads to a subsequent reduction in their physical activities. Coupled
with some age related shifts in hormonal output and the result is a 20
or 30 pound weight gain. Trying to get back to those days when it
was so easy to stay lean feels impossible. Some people uncomfortably
drop some weight, but after losing 10 or 15 pounds, they get stuck
and eventually fall back to their previous weight, or even gain a few
more pounds. If this is you, you are not alone.
To compound their frustration, as they look around for some help,
they nd so many contradictory options, it is confusing at best. The
commercialization of how to lose body fat has made it very hard
for the average person to know what to do. The market has
created a myriad of quick xes that can make your head spin.
These options include taking hormones and eating only
500 calories per day, drinking watered down orange
juice, eliminating carbohydrates, eliminating all processed
food, eating whole grains, eating only organic, no dairy,
surgically shrinking the size of your stomach, taking pills
to melt away fat, eating clean, eating
only this type of food and not that.
Who wouldnt be confused?
MAKING SENSE
OF THE CONFUSION
Lets start by identifying what you
are trying to accomplish. Ultimately, if
you want to stay lean and healthy,
you want to adopt an eating style
that you can practice for the rest
of your life. With this approach,
you can start eliminating some of
the fads and options that may be
distracting you from making real
progress.
First, any weight loss strategy
that doesnt address what food and
calories you are consuming would be
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10 Things To Consider When
Choosing a Weight Loss Plan
1. Dont starve yourself! It wont work long term.
2. A good target loss is 1.5 to 2 lbs. of body fat
loss per week. Losing weight faster than this
may cause muscle loss, hormonal changes and
eventually a plateau.
3. Dont eliminate food groups. Each food group
contains micronutrients that may not be as easy to
get when you eliminate that group.
4. There are no BAD foods unless they negatively
impact your overall health or goals.
5. Carbs are not the enemy; your body needs carbs
to produce energy and replace muscle glycogen.
6. Low fat diets may negatively impact your
ability to produce hormones, which can be
harmful to your health.
7. The plans that promise very fast losses are not
nutritionally sound and may cause more harm
than good.
8. Using fat burners can be helpful in the context
of a good nutrition and exercise strategy. Fat
burners alone probably wont do much for long-
term weight loss.
9. Ask what credentials the person has when
you rely on them to guide your weight loss.
Pay more attention to Certihed Fitness Nutrition
Coaches at Max Muscle stores nationwide as they
focus on body composition, not just total weight.
Beware of the gym experts.
10. If you choose a nutrition program that is
so restrictive you hate your life, you wont
maintain it. Find something that meets your goals
and lifestyle. Radical strategies are not necessary
to maintain a healthy weight for long-term health.
pills or shots without a sensible food strategy, elimination
diets and starvation cleanses wont help you long term and
might actually set you back even short term.
Second, there are strategies that sound legitimate on the
surface but they restrict your food choices so much that
they are also destined to be short-term hxes at best. Nany
gym advisors fall into this category. Maybe it is a trainer
you know and he/she has been involved in bodybuilding
or hgure contests in the past. With those credentials, their
good physique and their best intentions, they give you a
plan and a training strategy that helps you drop weight but
the very narrow food choices make it impossible to maintain.
Even if you could maintain it long term, you may be missing
essential nutrients because you are not getting a good
variety of foods. Short term, it causes minimal harm. Long
term, however, it isn't healthy. Eventually the restrictions are
very tough to maintain for the majority of people and they
fall back to their unhealthy weight with a renewed feeling of
failure and hopelessness.
Third, what about good food choices versus bad
foods?" What does that mean? Foods are not inherently
good or bad. Is ice cream bad? People may say you dont
need the sugar or fat, but ice cream is not bad per se
unless it has a negative impact on your overall health
or goals. Many people enjoy ice cream with no negative
consequences as well as many other supposedly bad
foods. Foods either: 1) move you closer to your goals, 2)
can be enjoyed in moderation with no health consequence,
or 3) may stop you from achieving your goals if you
overindulge. Individual food choices must be considered
in the context of an overall eating style and lifestyle to be
classihed as benehcial or not.
Fourth, unless you are morbidly obese and need to take
drastic action, it is almost always better to focus on a good
nutritional strategy without doing surgery, etc. People who
do opt for surgery still have to learn how to eat to maintain
good health. A nutrition plan that gives you a combination
of proteins, carbs and fats in sufhcient amounts to maintain
good health and stay lean is the best strategy.
Finally, the total calories you are consuming must be
considered when making a personalized nutrition plan.
Calculating resting metabolic rate as well as your exercise
calories, body weight, body fat percentage and daily
activity level are also key components when recommending
the calories required for you to meet your goals. If you
restrict your food intake too much your body will resist that
fast weight loss by eliminating muscle and slowing your
metabolism. Ultimately that will slow your progress and
make it even harder to achieve your goals. People who have
restricted their calories too much also feel low energy and
think it is just part of the weight loss process. Those people
can start losing body fat again by eating more food. This
phenomenon always amazes hard core dieters.
Come visit us at Nax Nuscle Sports Nutrition. We will
talk to you and evaluate your current situation and do
an analysis to determine resting metabolic rate, exercise
calories, lean mass and how many calories you are currently
burning. We can provide an individualized nutrition plan
that is tailored to you. We will also provide education on
supplements that may be benehcial for you to more easily
achieve your goals. No high-pressure sales pitches. We
promise, we are here to help. MS&F
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Its rare to nd a supplement that can provide health
benets to almost every person. However, Max LiquiCarn
(made of active L-carnitine) is one of those supplements.
Unfortunately, many people are not aware of the wide
variety of health benets L-carnitine provides. Mention
L-carnitine and most people think about fat burning, and for
good reason: L-carnitine is essential for fat burning. But, it
offers many other health benets as well.
BASICS OF L-CARNITINE
L-carnitine plays a major role in energy
metabolism. It is the essential nutrient
for the transport of long-chain fatty
acids to the mitochondria to be used
as energy. It is synthesized in the
body from the amino acids lysine
and methionine. L-carnitine is
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not synthesize enough of the
nutrient. The heart, skeletal
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tissues depend mainly on fatty
acid oxidation as an energy
source. Since they cannot
synthesize L-carnitine, proper
transport to these tissues
is critical. In addition to the
transport of fatty acids to the
mitochondria, L-carnitine is also
important for waste removal
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Increased Energy and
Fat Burning Simply stated,
L-carnitine is a nutrient that helps the body turn fat
into energy. L-carnitine is absolutely essential for all fat
metabolism to take place in the cells of the body. Some
studies show that oral supplementation of L-carnitine may
reduce fat mass, increase muscle mass and increase
energy levels. Studies also show that high doses of
L-carnitine may be tied to increased lipolysis in adipose
tissue (meaning increased burning of stored fat).
Elevated Exercise Performance and Recovery
L-carnitine can elevate exercise
performance in everyone from
those with cardiovascular
disease to healthy adults to
athletes. L-carnitine improves
exercise intensity and duration
and has been shown to
lower levels of blood
lactic acid and free fatty
acids in the muscle
after exercise, thus
improving recovery
time. Even non-athletes
showed improved
cardiovascular function
and a more rapid return
of heart rate to the
normal resting rate
after exercise.
Endurance Exercise
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producing enzyme levels in long distance runners.
Runners who received supplementation of 2 grams
twice per day of L-carnitine for four weeks showed
a signihcant increase in enzymes involved in
energy production (cytochrome c reductase and
cytochrome oxidase). L-carnitine also functions
as an anti-fatigue formula for endurance athletes
because it increases the utilization of fatty acids
during exercise, sparing muscle glycogen, prolonging
endurance and increasing energy.
L-carnitine supplementation has also been shown to
help improve the following conditions:
Cardiovascular diseases
Angina pectoris
Acute myocardial infarction
Elevated cholesterol levels
Elevated triglyceride levels
Alzheimers disease, senile depression, and age-
related memory defects
Muscular dystrophies
Low sperm counts
Suppressed immune system
Liver diseases and alcohol-induced fatty liver
disease
Diabetes and more
PRODUCT DIRECTIONS
It is recommended to take one dose of Max
LiquiCarn twice per day on an empty stomach.
Each dose provides 1,250 milligrams of active
L-carnitine. Take LiquiCarn 30 minutes prior
to exercise for increased performance or
as recommended by your doctor. Always
check with your doctor before taking a
new supplement to make sure there are no
contraindications with any other medications
you may be on.
USE LIQUICARN
WITH OTHER MAX MUSCLE PRODUCTS
For weight loss: Take Max LiquiCarn with Max CLA or your
favorite Max Muscle weight-loss product such as the Quadra
Cuts series, Emerge, Anabol Cuts 2, Femme Lean & Balance
and any of your favorite Max Muscle proteins.
For athletic performance: Take Max LiquiCarn with Max
BAX, Full Blown Extreme, Full Blown Extreme XXX, Max ARM,
Xtinguisher and any of your favorite Max Muscle proteins.
For heart heath: Take Max LiquiCarn with Max EFAs, Max CLA,
Max Green Synergy, Max Vit-Acell Energy or Max Vit-Acell Anti-
Oxidant and Max Nutraceuticals.
Although at Nax Nuscle we advocate following a good ht-
ness program for optimal health, L-carnitine has actually been
shown to provide some of the cardiovascular improvements we
get from exercise, but without the exercise! Incorporate Max
LiquiCarn into your healthy nutrition and htness program today
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