Archive for February, 2008

Multi Vitamins - Learn the Benefits

It really amazes me how many of you don’t take multi vitamins daily, especially of those who are into bodybuilding, sports and other fitness related activities. I mean come on, do you actually think your getting all the essential nutrients each day in your food. Well, I am here to tell you that this is a extremely hard task to accomplish, unless you have the time to perfect each of your meals daily, cooking them at the right temperatures and so on, it’s just not going to happen. That is why its extremely important to take multi vitamins on a daily basis.

I get asked every week, what supplements should I take. My first question to them is, Do you take multi vitamins? Some say yes, some say no, I take this and that. I am sure you know how I respond to those who say no. Ok enough about that, lets learn how a multi vitamins will benefit you.

Taking Multi Vitamins are the most essential and beneficial supplement available on the market. They allow you to get all the important minerals and vitamins your body demands to function at its highest potential. There are so many benefits your body receives when taking multi vitamins such as:

• Improving Your Health
• Increase of Energy Levels
• Stronger Immune System
• Improved Concentration
• List Goes On

The bottom line you need to be taking a multi vitamin each day. They are very affordable and will really help improve your overall health. You can find a great selection of multi vitamins at I-Supplements.

As I was watching the news this morning there was a great five minute interview with a Doctor talking about 5 easy things to do daily to help prevent cancer. Here is a quick overview.

1.) Workout: By working out, you drop your chance of getting cancer by 30%. Whether you are training at a gym or walking your dog for 20-30 minutes a day. You need some type of exercise. It is also good to work up a sweat. Sweating will help you remove toxins from your body that could later do harm and make you sick. Sweating is good!

2.) Weight Management: Control your weight. By doing step 1 you are already on the right track. Talk to your Doctor about what your target weight should be and work hard to achieve that weight and maintain it! Besides looking better and being healthier, you are going to feel alot better about yourself.

3.) Nutrition: This works right into step 2. Clean up your eating habits. Quit eating foods high in saturated fats, high fructose and simple carbohydrates. Implement a nutrition program that is high in good proteins, fibrous carbohydrates and low fat. Make sure you eat a nutritious breakfast…EVERY DAY! Quit eating fried foods!!!

4.) Eat Fruit: Eat lots of fruits that are high in antioxidants. Antioxidants seek out free radicals and neutralize them before they can exert their harmful effects on the body. Here is a few fruits that have great antioxidant properties.

• Pomegranite
• Blueberries
• Acai
• Goji Berries
• Mangosteen
  

5.) Eat Nuts: Eating nuts high in selenium is a great preventative measure against prostate cancer. Brazil nuts are the highest in selenium and are the perfect choice. Alot of men supplement with selenium for preventative measures against prostate cancer.

I am not saying by doing these things they are going to completely wipe out the risk of cancer, but if they can be somewhat of a preventative measure against the horrible disease, then why not give these five things a shot?

Bryce Purvis -CEO www.i-Supplements.com

Common sense and basic biology screams at the fitness oriented person to eat carbs, but I still hear it everyday from my active clients, bodybuilders, and other fitness minded people.  “What has the lowest carbs?” or “I don’t want any carbs.”  The fact is, lack of proper nutrition and carbs is exactly what limits your growth and strength, makes your cardio sessions feel like death, and keeps the fat deposited right where you wished it would go away. 

How is it that an active person or athlete can even think about “low carb”?  How about I tell you to to meet me in Vegasfor a weekend of golf, gambling,great food and I will pay for everything.   I also tell you that there are two rules - you must drive there and…you cannot stop for gas along the way!  That is the exact way your body feels when you try to have s great workout, yet eating low carb. The logic is undeniable, yet everyday I speak to bodybuilders, NFL athletes, and other active people who are trying to find the lowest carb protein supplement or telling me they don’t like a product because the carbs or the sugars are too high.  Are you kidding me?  You are worried about carbs in your pre and post workout supplement regiment?

Here is the deal, most every male I consult, I end up switching from low carb protein powders to meal replacements (supplements with carbs and vitamins).  Only then do I see my clients reach single digit body fat percentages, and have the energy not only for their workouts, by also, life, relationships, and their careers. 

So what about “normal” people?  Of course, the carbohydrate requirement is far less than my athletes and bodybuilders.  However, if you are working out in the gym a couple of days a week and doing even a little cardiovascular workout one or two other times per week, there is no need to worry about the 2 to 7 grams of carbs found in most protein supplements.  You can all stop the quest for the carb free, zero carb, sugar free, proteins and other products, unless you sleep for a living. 

In closing: 

Athletes:  Never drink just a protein shake again–meal replacements only!

Men:  Implement meal replacements at times you are not eating and think about eating more calories if your trying to get stronger, biggger or leaner.                     

Women:   If  you are missing meals consider a meal replacement, otherwise protein is probably a good idea.  I like my active female clients to increase their carbs by adding real fruit and/or some raw oatmeal to their smoothies.              

Everyone: Eat a better diet  – Drink more water  –  Take a daily multivitamin  –  Take a daily fat.

NOW, GET TO THE GYM!!!

Jim Riggs

Founder, Power 3 Fitness Coaching, Cincinnati, OH

Joint Care & Arthritis Supplements

As we all know its important to maintain your joints and keep them healthy. However, as we get older, get injured, etc. you will most likely begin to have joint pain and possibly arthritis. This does not feel very good as it is something I dealt with everyday until I started using Joint Care Supplements. I am in my mid twenties and I felt like I was an old man to be quite honest with you.

Due to a recent motor vehicle accident I messed up my shoulder and back up pretty good, along with the joints in the area. I also have mild case of arthritis in my lower back from an injury a long time ago. I got to thinking and was wondering if I feel this bad right now, how in the heck am I going to feel when I am 40. This was not a good feeling because I could not imagine hurting twice as bad or even a 1/3. I just wasn’t going to go through it and was determined to find a solution. Yes, I have been to dr’s, physical therapy, chiropractor and so on. I have been on pain medication and muscle relaxers, but in time you realize they are just temporary ways to relieve your pain.

Having joint pain everyday gets kinda of old and I wanted to rebuild my joints and keep them healthy. I started looking into Joint Care Supplements and talked to my new Dr about taking them. He agreed with me that it would be a great idea, because I have severe damage to my ac joint in my left shoulder and this will help me rebuild the joint and reduce the chances of arthriis. As I have already mentioned I have a little bit of arthritis in my lower back and the thought of having it in my shoulder was not something I was excited about. Having a mobile shoulder is pretty important to me for several reasons. I have two young kids I like to play around with and I am an avid bowhunter. So, that being said I was extremely motivated to get my shoulder feeling better without the harmful effects of prescription medication.

Through extensive research I learned there are several different formulas for Joint Care Supplements. There are products with glucosamine, chondroitin, cissus quadrangularis, msm and other herbal remedies. I have found the products that work best for my current situation are ones containing high amount of glucosamine and chondroitin. I have been taking Joint Care Supplements for a few months now and really started to notice a difference after the first few weeks. I have also been implementing some light workouts to help strengthen this shoulder, because it became extremely weak.

I feel Joint Care Supplements are definately something everybody should look into especially if you have been injured or getting older. They may not make you 100% better, however if it helps get through the day with very little pain and rebuilds your joints to make them stronger, what do you have to lose? Im personally a firm believer in these products now and will continue to take mine every month. I am still young and personally I don’t want to live the life of somebody twice my age quite yet.

You can learn more about Joint Care Supplements at I-Supplements.com.

Good Luck!

If you are like me and treat your pet like your child, then you probably take your pets health very seriously. Just like humans, your dog or cat will have health issues as well. Arthritis is a very common ailment in pets and can be combated with joint and hip supplements that can help reduce the inflammation, soreness and pain. It is also very important to keep your pets immune system strong. They can get sick just like us, so why not provide your dog or cat with a multi-vitamin, antioxidant, or immune system booster to help keep them happy and healthy. My dog has a very sensitive stomach so I give her digestive support to help alleviate any stomach discomfort she might have. It is very rare now that she ever gets sick. I love my dog very much and want her to be around as long as possible, so if pet supplementation will give her a few extra years, it will be worth every penny!
Bryce Purvis - CEO i-Supplements.com

Prohormones: New to The Market

Looking for some serious muscle builders to gain muscle size, along with increasing size, strength and stamina? Well, I-Supplements.com has your solution with a wide variety of prohormones to choose from, along with several new ones. These highly effective supplements will help bodybuilders and other athletes get their body into fantastic shape.

Here recently we have added some amazing new prohormones, that are now available for you to buy. The staff here at I-Supplements has built a great reputation over the years by providing pharmaceutical grade muscle builders to our valued customers. We work hard everyday by finding the best products available that will provide you the results you are working so hard to achieve.

I personally believe the year 2008 is going to be the best for the world of prohormones. Once, I think they can’t get any better, well I am proven wrong. It absolutely blows my mind away with some of these products that are new to the market. One product to keep your eye on this year has been researched and developed by Evolution Labs, who is one of the top runners in manufacturing quality prohormone supplements. Their new product testEVOL has replaced the discontinued omnEVOL. This product is for sure to be a hit for 2008 and we have purchased a large amount of inventory, so we have plenty in stock for our customers.

Another prohormone we are extremely excited about this year is Mass Fx Maximum Strength by Anabolic Xtreme. This maximum strength prosteroid has been formulated to provide you with insane gains in lean muscle mass and extreme power. It utilizes a complete anabolic amplification of testosterone, by increasing the rates of protein synthesis. If you are looking for a serious muscle builder, consider Mass Fx Maximum Strength, I feel you will be really impressed with this prohormone.

The last prohormone that I feel is going to be a huge hit this year is Hemogen B-52. It features the ingredients found in Hemogen 50, along with the great addition of Superdrol. Yes that is right you will find the ingredients of Halodrol and Superdrol all in one bottle. Once, everyone finds out about this amazing product, it will be selling like hot cakes. We have no idea how long it will be available to you as the original Hemogen was only on the market for less than a year. So, if you are looking for a serious muscle builder, Hemogen B-52 is for sure to put your body at a different level.

I-Supplements is one of the leaders in Online Health & Nutrition and we strive to provide you with the most effective supplements available on the market today. If you are serious about increasing muscle size and strength, check out our selection of prohormones available at wholesale prices. You will not be disappointed!

We are proud to announce Julie Reinhold has joined the team here at I-Supplements.com. Julie has a private practice in Cincinnati, Ohio where she works with everyone from NFL lineman, bodybuilders and fitness competitors to baby boomers, kids and more. Julie’s expertise and experience will be priceless to all of us as she weighs in on hot topics, new products and nutrition fundamentals.

Juile is a 37 year old, mother of three, who has experienced first hand the challenge of having kids, recovering from it and the difficulty of feeding them a better diet. Julie has appeared on television and radio locally and her practice has helped thousands understand and implement a healthier life. We are excited to add her to our panel of contributing experts.

Watch for upcoming post from Julie and the entire I-Supplements team.

Constantly Improving for You,

Bryce Purvis, CEO

Indoor Tanning Lotions

Now that we are getting close to March it’s time to start thinking about that killer tan. March and April is a popular time to hit the beach or go on a cruise with your spouse or family. However, it is important to get somewhat of a tan before you are soaking in the sun. Lets face it, it’s not very smart to start laying in the sun looking like casper the ghost. Not only will you get burned, but you could get sun poisioning and that’s no fun to have on a vacation. So, if you are like me living in the midwest where its 20 degrees and snowing, I always like to hit the local tanning beds before heading to the beach or on a cruise. Laying in a tanning bed with my favorite Indoor Tanning Lotions will allow me to get a good base tan, so I can enjoy my vacation and not worry so much about the harmful effects of the sun.

You may have found that Indoor Tanning Lotions can be very expensive to buy at a tanning salon. However, there are alternatives and one of them is you can buy them online at I-Supplements.com for about 50% less. We offer a large selection of Sunless Tanning Lotions at the lowest prices available and yes we do carry all of the popular brands such as:

• Australian Gold
• Body Drench
• Caribbean Gold
• Darkside
• Designer Skin
• Fiesta Sun
• Fiji Blend
• Supre
• Swedish Beauty
• And Much More!!

Tanning Packages are pretty reasonable these days and it only takes a few weeks to get a good base tan before you go on your vacation in the spring. I-Supplements has recently just added about a 100 new Indoor Tanning Lotions to the web-site and they are available at wholesale prices. So, if you want look good and not look like casper before you reach your vacation destination, check out our great selection of tanning products, with the large variety available, there is one that will meet anybody’s budget.

I don’t know about all of you, but I get so tired of eating oatmeal and eggs for breakfast…. every….single….day! A few years ago at the Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio I was introduced to a healthy breakfast alternative at the Schwartz Labs booth. They had come out with a new product that year called Protein Pancakes. Yes, I said pancakes! These pancakes were so good, that I actually left that day with a case to take home. Each serving of pancakes are loaded with 18 grams of muscle building protein. They also added some fiber, calcium and vitamins in the mix. Not only do I like them, I find that so does everyone else. I have turned on my family, friends and even my nieces and nephews on to this healthy breakfast alternative. Come to find out that the Schwartz Protein Pancake Mix was voted best new product at the Arnold Classic that year. Hell, if they are good enough for Arnold, they are definitely good enough for me!

Bryce Purvis - CEO i-Supplements.com

Watch for posts from one of fitness leading experts.

Jim Riggs has over 20 years of experience in the industry and his no nonsense, to the point approach is sure to create great discussions and discovery.

His resume and experience include:

• Product Formulator - Schwartz Laboratories Brand Supplements - Schwartz Laboratories is a ten year old brand making some of the purest products in industry.
• Owner - The Gym at Carew Tower (Cincinnati, OH) - Exectutive Health club serving downtown Cincinnati and the 4Star Hilton Netherland Plaza.
• Founder and Owner - Power 3 Fitness Coaching - Cincinnati based personal training and consulting service serving the Cincinnati community for 17 years.
• Personal and Nutrition Coach to the elite.
• Locals New and Radio fitness authority.