If you haven’t heard about the effects of CLA yet you had better keep
reading..
A Deficiency of CLA in the diet may very well be a major factor in causing
fat accumulation in most adults. What is CLA? Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is
a healthy fat found mostly in dairy products as well as meat and is a potent
antioxidant. Current research findings suggest that CLA has a host of benefits
for the average athlete or bodybuilder.
Background info and the benefits of CLA
Interest was first stimulated in this supplement in 1988 when a University
of Wisconsin researcher discovered its cancer-fighting properties in a study of
rats fed fried hamburger. CLA isn’t produced by our bodies but it can be
obtained through foods, such as beef, lamb and whole butter and milk.
CLA has shown anti-oxidant, anti-carcinogen, and anti-catabolite, as well as
a powerful immune system enhancer properties. The most common accolades of CLA
research to date has been the assistance in fat burning while building and
retaining lean muscle.
The most common suggested benefits of CLA use.
Increased metabolic rate: This is a benefit for anyone
trying to stay lean and improve body composition.
Enhanced Muscle Growth: CLA looks to shuttle excess calories
away from your fat cells and towards your active muscle tissue. More muscle
means a higher metabolic rate and more fat burning.
Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides: Research suggest CLA may
be a good natural alternative to prescription pills for treating high
cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Lower insulin resistance: CLA research looks to have a
promising effect on lowering insulin resistance, which has been shown to help
prevent adult-onset diabetes and can help with weight management.
Enhance immune system: No need to explain why this is
beneficial, got to keep healthy to keep active.
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The Season of Change is upon us & we're celebrating by giving away a
years supply of Sculpt
Supernaturals to one lucky winner! Read on to find out more…
Buy any product from the Sculpt
range to receive a free shaker, free access to A Season of Change App
and one entry into the draw for a years supply of Sculpt Supernaturals.
Each Sculpt product purchased will give you more entries into the draw. The
winner will be drawn in the first week of December.
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Putting it all together…
Like a new training program, scheduling-in protein can be a little awkward and
overwhelming in the beginning. But, stay with it and you'll be an expert before
you know it. You'll start to notice some serious performance, recovery, and
appearance improvements in just a few short weeks too. Here’s a personalized
schedule to get you started; progress through the ranks at your own pace.
Beginner/Intermediate
GOLD
STANDARD 100% WHEY
• Morning
• Between Meals
• Before & After Workouts
Advanced
PLATINUM
HYDROWHEY
• Morning
• Before & After Workouts
GOLD
STANDARD 100% CASEIN
• Between Meals
• Before Bed
Professional/Competition
PLATINUM
HYDROWHEY
• Morning
• Before Workouts
PLATINUM
HYDROBUILDER
•Post Workout
PLATINUM
TRI-CELLE CASEIN
•Between Meals
•Before Bed
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This is the 5th blog in our 6 part blog series titled The
Complete Guide to Protein. Today is a short & sweet blog to keep
you going!
A good quality protein will mix right up regardless of the method or
utensils that you use. That’s because these powders are instantized.
Instantizing is a process that “fluffs-up” the powder so that it dissolves
more quickly and completely in water, milk, or juice. They’re a little more
costly, but unless you like protein shakes with the consistency of cold lumpy
oatmeal, instantized powders are well worth the added expense.
Read the instructions carefully. Some proteins require multiple scoops, more
or less liquid, or a blender or shaker cup to prepare.
- 2. ALWAYS ADD THE LIQUID FIRST
Regardless of whether you use a blender, shaker cup, or a glass & spoon,
always add the water, milk, or juice first. This ensures that you always have
the right ratio of liquids and solids.
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This is the fourth part of our 6 part blog series titles The
Complete Guide To Protein. In this blog post we are talking about what to
look for on the label when purchasing a protein
powder.
Q: What is the difference between concentrates, isolates, and
hydrolysates?
A: These are terms that indicate the type and extent of processing that has
been done to a particular protein. Concentrates have much of the water,
carbohydrates, lactose, minerals, and fat removed so the protein content is much
more concentrated than it was before processing. Protein concentrates range from
34%-85% protein, but most reputable manufacturers use at least 80%. Isolates are
further stripped of non-protein materials to yield purity levels of 90% or
higher.
Because of the extra steps, energy, and processing losses, protein isolates
are more expensive than protein concentrates. Hydrolyzed proteins or protein
hydrolysates are proteins that have been partially broken down (also called
pre-digested) into smaller pieces, known as peptides so they get into your
system quicker. Hydrolysates are generally more expensive than isolates and
concentrates because extra processing steps are required. In the end, all of
these protein types are highly nutritious and basically provide similar
benefits, but isolates and hydrolysates offer purity and performance advantages
over concentrates.
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Last month we ran a competition
to give away $200 worth of Supplements! The results are in and our random winner
has been drawn!
Congratulations to Michelle Reid! You've won yourself $200
worth of supplements! Michelle left a great review on the ever popular Double
Choc Chunk Quest bars!
Don't forget to keep reviewing the products you purchase! We really value
creating a positive environment where we can all help each other when it comes
to supplement selection.
Let us know what your favourite supplement is in the comments below! :D
We announced earlier this
month that we'd be giving away 10 double passes for the Warriors
vs Knights game this Sunday! All you had to do was purchase anything from our BSc Nutrition range
to get in the draw!
There were HEAPS of orders, but we only had 10 tickets to give away,
unfortunately. Without further ado, your winners: Dave Vige, Tessa
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Don't forget you can still pick up BSc
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Welcome back to the second part of our 5 part blog series, The Complete Guide to
PROTEIN! Today we are looking at the selection process of Protein
Powders – what to look for, how much to use depending on your
schedule and budget.
Q: What is the difference between faster, intermediate, and
slower acting proteins?
A: In this case, “faster,” “intermediate,” and
“slower” are all referring to the relative speed with which a given protein
is broken down in the digestive tract and absorbed into the bloodstream for
delivery to the liver and muscle tissues.
Generally speaking, whey proteins are the fastest, egg and whole milk
proteins are in the middle, and casein proteins are at the slower end of the
spectrum.
By strategically taking distinct types or blends of proteins at different
times of the day, you can achieve greater results than by using the same single
source protein or by arbitrarily choosing what type you use for every
occasion.
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Today we're kicking of a 5 part mini series on Protein.
The idea is to provide some background information on Protein, what types
there are, what they do, when you should take it and more. Thanks to the
team at Optimum
Nutrition for providing this info! :D
There was a time when getting a little extra protein involved tossing back
raw eggs a la Rocky Balboa. Even if you could stomach the texture, there was
always the very real threat of food poisoning.
Thankfully, those days are long gone. In the past two decades, proteins have
become much safer and more convenient. They're quite a bit tastier too. High
protein foods and supplements have infiltrated the Internet, store shelves, and
the daily regimens of athletes – all for good reason.
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