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• Enter the Burn Zone  

  (posted 07/02/2008)
  We would love to tell you that shedding unwanted pounds is easier than scoring touchdowns in the Arena Football League. However, if you've been studiously and furiously doing your cardio, lifting weights, and eating clean, and not seeing the physical changes you're hoping for, you already know better...
  




• Dan Uggla Relies on Supreme Protein  

  (posted 06/24/2008)
  When most of us reach for a performance bar, we’re hoping it will help us get through the next part of the day or workout session. But if you’re currently leading the major leagues in home runs...
  




• Overrated  

  (posted 06/19/2008)
  You've heard of them, and chances are, you use them - we tell you why these 6 exercises are more hype than help, and what better alternatives you can use to replace them in your workout.
  




• Home Remodeling  

  (posted 06/12/2008)
  Ready to get back to the basics of growing? Here's a simple workout regimen that only requires an adjustable bench, barbell and plates, perfect for home or the gym.
  




• Machines Remastered

  (posted 05/22/2008)
  Bust boredom in your workouts and get the most out of the common machines at your gym with these five unique exercises. Did you realize you could do biceps curls on two different types of back machines? Or train your legs on an assisted pull-up machine? The following are five ways you can squeeze brand new benefits out of the same old equipment, thus giving you more options to keep your workouts fresh and your muscles growing.
  




• Shock Treatment Series: Part II (Build That Stubborn Chest)

  (posted 05/16/2008)
  When you glance at some of those old black and white pictures of Arnold Schwarzenegger, taken in the original Gold’s Gym in Venice on Pacific Avenue, what’s most noticeable about his physique is his massive chest. It is full and thick and when he does his side chest pose it swells up and seems to stick out a mile. Just standing there relaxed it appeared thick and dense like two massive slabs of beef sitting on his rib cage.
  




• Shock Treatment Series: Part I (Build Those Stubborn Calves)

  (posted 05/08/2008)
  Calves are the one muscle group that almost everyone trains incorrectly. Isolating the workload on muscle groups that have only one fulcrum (one joint involved in the exercise) like seated calf raises for instance is theoretically the most direct way to train a muscle group and in most cases that theory holds true. Calves are a different animal, pun intended, because of how the lower leg is constructed so just isolating the movement isn't enough to necessarily make them grow.
  




• Rack Up the Gains

  (posted 05/06/2008)
  You're probably familiar with the power rack - a tall, metal-framed structure usually found in the free-weight area of the gym. It's also likely that, if you include barbell squats in your training routine, you've done them within the confines of one.
  




• Renegade Training for Fat Loss

  (posted 04/15/2008)
  Within the exercise world, the notion of "isolation" is for the most part the norm in virtually every avenue. Exercise facilities are designed in carefully laid out plans with machinery that focuses on certain isolated muscle groups, in essence leading the user from "station to station" so that they can "workout" in an orderly assembly-line like fashion. Typically to the side there is a "cardio" area with treadmills, elliptical, rowers and stair-climbers and a much smaller area for general floor exercises. Depending upon clientele and size limitations, a club might further offer a separate room that houses fitness, yoga and any assortment of this year's (decade's) top exercise class. With this well laid out plan, individuals will enter the facility and proceed through their workout in an orderly and predictable manner ensuring each aspect of their body's development "in isolation" (whether intentional or not). The expanding home gym environment is much the same with cleverly engineered exercise equipment that features multiple stations so that you can; you guessed it, isolate your muscular development.
  




• Front To Back Growth  

  (posted 04/15/2008)
  In recalling a few of the famous (and infamous) duos throughout history, a truism emerges - they are often stronger together than separately. Abbott without Costello? Bert sans Ernie? Cheech minus Chong? Hell, Wile E. Coyote would be nothing more than a demented desert drifter without his raison d'?tre and nemesis the Road Runner.
  




• A Bodybuilder's Guide to Power Cleans  

  (posted 04/11/2008)
  There was a time years ago when working out in the gym meant something more than a strenuous hour of super-setting 'hang-outs' with 'check-out-chicks' followed by 30 minutes on the treadmill watching a giant television screen among an endless sea of cardio equipment. Weight training equipment back then didn't come with speakers and silky voices cautiously encouraging you through your set. In fact silky voices of any kind were rarely heard and machines for the most part were frowned upon as the "easy" way out. They were believed to be less effective as basic movements with barbells and dumbbells for building those enviable mounds of thick dense muscle.
  




• Good Guys Don't Finish Last  

  (posted 04/04/2008)
  On a typical sun-drenched Phoenix, Arizona morning, IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Troy Alves eases his silver Lincoln LS into the parking lot of Fitness One for his daily appointment with the iron. He's there to train, and when he does he's all business, but before that gets underway there are more pressing matters to tend to.
  




• The New "GH Culture" in Pro Sports and the Emergence of Advanced Technologies for Natural Stimulus of GH Production  

  (posted 04/03/2008)
  It's the most prominent "open secret" in professional sports. Anyone who watches pro sports or participates in sports at the college or advanced prep-school level can see the signs everywhere. Certainly, it's no secret among the pro athletes themselves.
  




• Finishing Touches

  (posted 03/26/2008)
  Don't let the finer details of your physique lag behind. From forearms to calves and everything in between, ProSource tells you how you can bring six neglected body parts up to par.
  




• ForsLean -- A Powerful Nutrient Partitioning Agent

  (posted 03/26/2008)
  Nutrient partitioning is the term used to describe how macronutrients are shuttled to the cells; your body will either send the nutrients to muscle cells or to fat cells. Certain drugs and supplements have favourable nutrient partitioning effects, ie., they promote fat loss while maintaining or even increasing lean body mass. The most popular nutrient partitioning agents among gym rats are clenbuterol and the ephedrine-caffeine stack; however, these products cannot be purchased legally for body composition enhancement purposes in US. Fortunately, there is a legal and safe supplement, which has proven nutrient partitioning effects, namely ForsLean.
  




• Quadruple Your Gains

  (posted 03/20/2008)
  It's not recommended all the time, but combining two or more exercises into one mega-set can pay off in a big way as far as muscle growth. Use the tactic too much, and your body will go bust from overtraining, but knowing when to get a little greedy can be, to paraphrase Michael Douglas in his Oscar-winning turn, a very good thing.
  




• ProSource Teams Up With Football Elite for Competition and Charity

  (posted 03/19/2008)
  It's the most prominent "open secret" in professional sports. Anyone who watches pro sports or participates in sports at the college or advanced prep-school level can see the signs everywhere. Certainly, it's no secret among the pro athletes themselves.
  




• The ProSource Weekend Warrior Workout

  (posted 03/07/2008)
  Can't find any spare moments to train? Here's how to pack a week's worth of workouts into Saturday and Sunday, while still having time for rest and relaxation.
  




• The 4-Week Pre-Conditioning Workout

  (posted 03/07/2008)
  Big guys huffing, puffing, and sweating their way through even the simplest of tasks in the gym are as common as, well, big guys in the gym. Of course that would foster the assumption that being out of breath all the time is alright if you are a big guy, or perhaps an indication that you have "arrived" as a bodybuilder. While labored breathing may indicate that you have packed on some pounds recently, it's not the best condition to be in if you want to continue to grow and maximize your potential as a bodybuilder.
  




• Crimes Against Growth Part II

  (posted 02/04/2008)
  Be on alert! There's an outbreak of bad form in gyms nationwide. We throw the book at 12 of the worst offenses, and show you how to clean up your own act for maximum gains.
  




• V- is for Victory

  (posted 02/04/2008)
  The 2007 Arnold Classic champ Victor Martinez credits his extreme training and powerful MHP supplements for his success. With a physique that seamlessly merges elements of both the classic aesthetic look of bodybuilding yore and today's prodigious mass monsters, Victor Martinez ruled the day to win the coveted 2007 Arnold Classic. And now his sights are firmly set on the holy grail of bodybuilding, the 2008 Mr. Olympia.
  




• The Quest for Perfection

  (posted 02/04/2008)
  So many bodybuilders, athletes and fitness-oriented individuals, at all levels of accomplishment, have switched to ProSource premium brand supplements. This is not all that surprising when you consider the decline in quality that has occurred recently with many of the major retail supplement brands. Unfortunately, many companies have embarked on missions to cut production costs and increase profits with no regard for product quality. All they seem to care about is their profit margins. It's much too easy for them to "water down" their products with cheap, lower grade materials because that's the quickest way to make more money. On the surface, it can be difficult to recognize a change in quality but over time it becomes evident by the lack of positive results delivered by the products. And they're pulling it off with gusto because too many of their loyal customers don't look past the hype, and by the time they realize their supplements are not working, a lot of money has been wasted.
  




• The Next Generation of Thermogenic Fat Burners

  (posted 02/01/2008)
  Carving out a lean, hard body, with washboard abs is the ultimate goal for bodybuilders. It's what we all should strive for. In the last few years, however, it has been more and more difficult to find truly effective thermogenic supplements to help us get there. Fortunately, there are new thermogenic, fat-burning compounds hitting the market now that are backed by real clinical science and delivering truly outstanding results. Before we get to the good stuff, though, we need to dispel the hype about one particularly ineffective compound being touted in some products, even as we speak.
  




• Bodybuilding's Best Muscle-Building Supplements

  (posted 01/22/2008)
  This article separates the meat from the potatoes, by highlighting in great detail what most experts consider to be the top 5 science-based muscle-building compounds our industry has to offer. They appear in no particular order, but starting out with the most potent protein source out there seems like a good start.
  




• Top 10 Supplement Companies

  (posted 01/21/2008)
  For every reputable sports supplement on the market, there are many more that are pure junk. Unfortunately, far too many companies have placed greed and profit over quality and performance. This article is designed to reveal what we consider to be some of the best companies in the industry. This list of the Top 10 is in no particular order and also includes an honorable mention section for further reference. Your favorite brand may or may not be included here. And of course, these results can be debated. But one thing is for certain, each of these companies, at one time or another, have made significant contributions to the extraordinary world of bodybuilding, either in one or two specific categories or in the industry as a whole. And for that, every athlete and supplement user can be thankful!
  




• Super Powder

  (posted 01/07/2008)
  This article separates the meat from the potatoes, by highlighting in great detail what most experts consider to be the top 5 science-based muscle-building compounds our industry has to offer. They appear in no particular order, but starting out with the most potent protein source out there seems like a good start.
  




• New Years Resolution, Five Quick Tips to Jump Start Your Diet

  (posted 01/04/2008)
  If your clothes are fitting tighter and the numbers on the scale are escalating this time of year, you're not alone. Research indicates that most peoples' body weight and body fat is higher during the winter months due to increased caloric intake and decreased physical activity. All those Holiday parties and skipped workouts do take their toll. What can you do about it? What better way to usher in the New Year than to clean up your diet? Here are five healthy diet tips to jump start your diet and make 2008 your leanest year yet.
  




• Tetrazene : The Glycemic Optimizing Repartitioning Supplement

  (posted 12/04/2007)
  Tetrazene is a scientifically-formulated dietary supplement that contains ingredients reported to promote weight loss and increase metabolism. While it is primarily considered to be a weight loss supplement, it contains glucomannan which is a dietary fiber that research has shown can help control blood sugar by lowering the glycemic response to ingesting a meal as well as lower blood lipid levels. This article discusses the powerful weight-loss power and health benefits of this amazing super fiber.
  




• The Healthy Prostate Diet

  (posted 12/03/2007)
  Eat these foods and supplements your diet to keep your "twigs and berries" working properly. There's only one time when shrinkage down there is a good thing, and that's when your prostate is enlarged.
  




• From Research to Results: Whey Protein Isolate Delivers Unsurpassed Muscle Growth

  (posted 11/27/2007)
  For years, researchers and bodybuilders alike have argued the relative merits of different kinds of protein. But now, for the first time, there's mounting scientific evidence that favors one type of protein over others. This distinction is of vital importance for athletes, because when it comes to resistance exercise (such as weight lifting), supplementing your diet with the highest-quality protein available is absolutely essential to reducing protein breakdown and ensuring proper transport of amino acids into skeletal muscle. In short, the quality of protein ingested is vitally important for optimum protein synthesis and resulting muscle gain.
  




• PART 2: From Research to Results: Whey Protein Isolate Delivers Unsurpassed Muscle Growth

  (posted 02/22/2007)
  Pure whey protein isolate contains the highest amounts of all the valuable micro-fractions in whey that grow more lean muscle mass faster than any other protein source. It has a higher concentration of beta-lacto-globulin, a rich source of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), l-isoleucine, l-leucine, and l-valine, which are readily absorbed by the muscle tissue to aid in building and repairing.
  




• PART 3: From Research to Results: Whey Protein Isolate Delivers Unsurpassed Muscle Growth

  (posted 02/22/2007)
  Never before has a protein powder been such a hot topic in and around the gyms. Almost overnight, NytroWhey Extreme has created such a stir, that many top ranked IFBB bodybuilders are already using it to refine their physiques. (Several of them have to keep that secret to themselves so they don't blow their lucrative contracts with other supplement companies.) Check out what these other top pro and amateur bodybuilders below have to say about this amazing anabolic formula. If you want to maximize your gains, and have the physique of a champion, do what they do and use NytroWhey Extreme.
  




• The Baghdad Classic Bodybuilding and Figure Championship

  (posted 11/01/2007)
  ProSource supports the troops and is the Official Sponsor of The Baghdad Classic Bodybuilding and Figure Championship.
  




• The Ultimate V-Taper Workout Plan

  (posted 10/23/2007)
  Fulfill your pursuit of physique perfection! This three-month training program, designed to expand your shoulders and lats while tightening your core, will help you build the definitive "V" shape.
  




• The ProSource 30-Day Cardio Challenge

  (posted 10/16/2007)
  Ready to win the battle against body fat and improve your cardio fitness? This step-by-step plan will help you run stronger and longer -- and get you leaner in the process -- in one month.
  




• Armed & Dangerous

  (posted 10/16/2007)
  In a man's world, bigger is better. We want the highest-horsepower engine, the largest flat-screen television, a garage you could park a plane in, and arms that you can proudly refer to as "guns" or "pythons" without eliciting derisive snickers. Use this training program to build bigger biceps, triceps and forearms in 12 weeks!
  




• The Great Protein Supply Crunch of 2007

  (posted 10/10/2007)
  Late this past summer, you may have noticed the price of your favorite protein products increased - in some cases significantly. Unfortunately, manufacturers and retailers of protein supplements are caught up in a worst-case scenario in which greatly elevated production costs and decreased profit margins are wreaking havoc on the protein market. The reasons are many and somewhat complex, but here are some of the contributing factors.
  




• 2007 Mr. Olympia News: The Results Are In!

  (posted 10/01/2007)
  View the results of the 2007 Mr. Olympia contest.
  




• Bodybuilding Food on the Go

  (posted 09/26/2007)
  From years of trial, error, starvation and unforeseen fat gain from spending a lot of time on the road, I have come up with some handy ways to keep on my dietary track even if I am away from my home turf.
  




• More Than Muscle

  (posted 09/26/2007)
  You've been taking supplements such as arginine, carnitine, creatine, glutamine and 5-HTP for years. They've helped you get into fighting shape--a lean physique with powerful muscle and athletic prowess. But did you know that some of your favorite nutrition basics have better health implications too? Here's what science is saying about what you're probably taking already.
  




• Crimes Against Growth

  (posted 09/25/2008)
  Is your exercise form so bad it's criminal? We lay down the law on how to correct 12 of the most common errors perpetrated in the gym. Listen up -- we have some crimes to report, and everyone in the weight room is a suspect. You've seen it for sure, and likely you're at least a little guilty yourself. Stopping short on your squat. Swinging your arms like pendulums on your curls. Cheating a bit too much on your bench press to lift more weight than you can safely handle. Those are just a few examples, but there's more.
  




• The History of Mr. Olympia

  (posted 09/19/2007)
  The History of Mr. Olympia Joe Weider, co-founder of the International Federation of BodyBuilders (IFBB) created the Mr. Olympia Contest, first held on September 18, 1965 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
  




• Should You Sleep With the Fishes?

  (posted 09/10/2007)
  Forget the concrete slippers, here's seven reasons why you should take fish oil before you go to bed.
  




• Rookie Mistakes

  (posted 09/05/2007)
  Whether you're a beginner or seasoned lifter, these answers to 10 of the most common training questions can help you get fit faster.
  




• Mass Development

  (posted 09/04/2007)
  For all the mystery that mass development appears to be steeped in, the endless magical exercises and unique protocols that are often suggested, it is far simpler than explained.
  




• Master your mindset

  (posted 09/04/2007)
  Most of us want to be better bodybuilders, and most of us can if we only put our minds to it. Yes, some people hold the advantage of being smarter than others but on many occasions success boils down to who wants it bad enough.
  




• Strong Medicine

  (posted 08/20/2007)
  Is one (or more) of your body parts lagging behind the rest of your development? We have cures for eight common bodybuilding maladies, from a weak upper chest to stubborn calves and everything in between.
  




• More than a Game

  (posted 08/07/2007)
  Medicine ball training is one of the most effective training mediums available. It allows for a free range of motion, is easily adaptable to athletes of all abilities, can be used for explosive power training as well as general recovery and fitness work, and is highly affordable and transportable. No training program would be complete without Medicine Ball work.
  




• Less cardio = Less fat!?

  (posted 08/06/2007)
  Think of it in simple terms and ask yourself this question, - do I really want to conduct lengthily cardio sessions to burn off excess calories, or do I want to eat less calories and conduct much less cardio. Nine out of ten answers will relate to the latter.
  




• Crank Up Your Cardio

  (posted 08/06/2007)
  Take a break from the ordinary - and get extraordinary results - with one of these nine high-impact cardiovascular training techniques.
  




• Get Up and GROW!

  (posted 08/03/2007)
  When is the last time you experienced noticeable improvements to your body? If your progress has ground to a halt, these six powerful rut-busters including a complete three-month training program can get your gains back on track.
  




• Bicep Blasting

  (posted 08/03/2007)
  The arms are a strange beast. They come in every size available and no matter what they look like, and as a general rule, people don't mind showing them off or posing them for their friends or the opposite sex.
  




• Keep Training

  (posted 08/03/2007)
  Never miss a workout by incorporating these ten antioxidants into your nutrition regimen.
  




• Physician / Bodybuilder Discusses Performance-Enhancing Drugs

  (posted 07/27/2007)
  Carlon Colker, MD, FACN, and a former champion bodybuilder, now co-stars in the new ABC-TV reality series, "Shaq's Big Challenge." He is also Shaquille O'Neal's personal physician and trainer, and has worked with Andre Agassi and many other world-class athletes as well professional and amateur bodybuilders from around the world. Dr. Colker, CEO and Medical Director of Peak Wellness, Inc. of Greenwich, Connecticut, would like to help sports fans and the public in general better understand the entire issue of performance-enhancing drug use: what's involved, what's at stake, and how he believes we should move forward with more realistic and effective drug testing, as this problem continues both on and off the playing field.
  




• MIDSECTION MELTDOWN

  (posted 07/19/2007)
  Get ready for the ultimate set of hard, ripped and defined abs. These 12 workouts -- 6 for beginners, 6 for more advanced fitness buffs -- can help anyone carve a killer set of gut ruts.
  




• CREATINE ETHYL ESTER INFERIOR TO CREATINE MONOHYDRATE

  (posted 07/12/2007)
  Creatine ethyl esters (CEE) are a popular form of creatine marketed to have several advantages over creatine monohydrate and other forms of creatine. Esters are compounds made from the combination of an alcohol and a carboxylic acid. The idea behind "esterifying" creatine is that it will change the physical properties of the compound making it more stable and bioavailable at the target tissue.
  




• 7 Intensity Techniques

  (posted 07/10/2007)
  Looking to greenlight more mass and strength? Don't waste another second: Try one (or more) of these seven proven ways to amp up the intensity and get more out of your very next workout.
  




• The Perfect 10

  (posted 07/10/2007)
  Score better workouts and more muscle mass with ProSource's picks for the world?s greatest bodybuilding exercises. In sports, determining the best comes down to proving it on the field of play. The top team in the NFL is determined through a grueling 16-game regular season, followed by a 3-4 game playoff system. You win, you?re the best, debate over.
  




• The Top Eight Fitness Mistakes

  (posted 07/10/2007)
  These eight bonehead maneuvers can derail your progress. Here's what to watch out for, and how to fix what you're doing wrong to maximize your results.
  




• Mr Olympia 2007 Review

  (posted 06/19/2007)
  For some, the favorite time of year comes when their bonus checks arrive through door, or when the children have summer break so the entire family can go on vacation. These are very acceptable times to acknowledge the highlights of life and celebration. Whilst this is accepted on the outside world, a quite different world lingers beneath. A selective cult of worshipers dwells in a different universe where their celebration arrives every year falling in the month of September within the euphoric atmosphere of Sin City.
  




• Branched-Chain Amino Acids: A Blast From the Supplement Past

  (posted 06/18/2007)
  With all the new supplements hitting the market on a near-daily basis, there are undoubtedly some hidden gems that get ignored. Not the new, fancy ones, mind you, but the timeless mainstays of bodybuilding's past, the supplements forever known for packing an extra inch of muscle on your arms, yet have somehow fallen in popularity. Branched-chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) are precisely one of those supplements - not quite relegated to obscurity, but nevertheless overlooked.
  




• Roc Solid Back

  (posted 07/19/2007)
  Spend a day with Rashid "Roc" Shabazz and it all starts to make sense. Not that he is an IFBB pro bodybuilder that can hold his own in any competitive lineup, he certainly looks the part and has many times proven himself in battle. No, it's not where he is that is so unbelievable; it's the distance he has come to be there.
  




• The 2007 Colorado show shocker that left everyone "green" with envy

  (posted 06/04/2007)
  With Darrem Charles, Branch Warren, Dennis James and Silvio Samuel on the hit list of the 2007 Colorado Pro the build up was generating more rumble than a Jenny Craig clients hunger pain.
  




• Beta-Alanine: Better than Creatine?

  (posted 06/04/2007)
  This amino acid is classified as 'non-essential,' but once you are aware of the science, you'll realize that it is pretty important if your goal is to improve performance. So how does beta-alanine work?
  




• Have Faith in Your Metabolism

  (posted 05/21/2007)
  Around the world there are small vibrating earthquakes surrounding millions of fitness facilities that have enough cardio equipment to cure the international obesity crisis ... at least one would assume. Minutes turn into hours, hours turn into days, and days eventually turn into years that have been accumulated pounding on treadmills or any other piece of machinery we adopt as our fat-burning buddy. But the majority of the time dieters are left scratching their heads or stressing that the time invested in exercise is taking its toll on the rest of their busy and hectic lifestyle. People fail to realize that the body can act as your best friend against breaking the barriers of fat accumulation only if they had a little faith in the body that they house and head that they control.
  




• Pre-Exercise Nutrition: The Blueprint For a Perfect Workout

  (posted 05/21/2007)
  Is it possible to develop the perfect workout and bottle it? Could you gather up all the intensity, the unexpected strength, the supercharged endurance, the freaky pumps, and guarantee it every time you step in the gym? Let's face it, not every workout is what you hope it will be. It's rarely as good as that nearly spiritual experience you have once in a blue moon. But maybe it can be. With the right pre-exercise nutrition and supplementation, every workout can be a masterpiece. A steady string of them, and you've got a new physique full of personal strength records and shirt-popping muscles.
  




• Antioxidants: The Body's Best Defense

  (posted 05/02/2007)
  Free radicals everywhere. But what are they? What do they actually do to our bodies? How do we defend ourselves from them?
  




• Glucomannan: A Powerful Weight Loss & Health-Promoting Nutrient

  (posted 05/02/2007)
  Getting enough fiber in our diet has always been a critical component for good overall health. Of the two types of plant fiber: soluble and insoluble, both offer differing and unique benefits, but it is the former that is of key interest here. Soluble fiber exists in foods such as oats, beans, barley, certain fruits and vegetables, and of course, the most powerful of them all? glucomannan!
  




• Protein/Amino Acid Supplementation Program for a Serious Strength-Power Athlete

  (posted 04/30/2007)
  Physique athletes have known for years what science is now showing: the anabolic effects of resistance training are clearly amplified by amino acids or protein.
  




• Health Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Something Fishy Going On?

  (posted 04/30/2007)
  The human body needs fatty acids and it can make all but two of them: linoleic acid (omega-6 fatty acid) and linolenic acid (omega-3 fatty acid). Given linolenic acid, the body can make the 20- and 22-carbon members of the omega-3 series, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). These omega-3 fatty acids are absolutely critical for normal growth and development and they play a very important role in the prevention and treatment of diseases. It should be noted, however, that only a small amount of linolenic acid is converted to DHA and linolenic acid does not raise blood DHA levels. One of the primary reasons linolenic acid is so poorly converted to EPA and DHA is that it is mostly used for energy.
  




• Taking a Bite Out of Cortisol

  (posted 04/30/2007)
  In the ongoing search for answers to the mass-building/fat loss challenges, we've heard quite a bit of press lately regarding cortisol's role in this equation. As we continue to investigate and understand this debilitating hormone, here is what we do know: high cortisol levels are profoundly catabolic, in addition to causing other mayhem. Cortisol breaks down body proteins, opposes anabolism, raises blood glucose, contributes to insulin resistance, and generally screws everything up for the aspiring muscle-gainer. All that is in addition to promoting abdominal fat growth (no small matter, especially for those of us over about age 35). And to top it all off, excessive cortisol is also involved in the overtraining syndrome.
  




• Healthy Mind, Healthy Body

  (posted 04/23/2007)
  The understanding of the mind-body relationship has come a long way since the beginning of Cartesian dualism. In fact, we can all pretty much agree that, in order for optimal performance to occur, we must have both the mind and body ticking like a fine Swiss timepiece. Since you are reading this, one thing is most likely certain, you have already made an effort to get your body looking and working perfectly. However, very few active people ever wonder whether their mind is holding them back from achieving their potential. This article will discuss a number of supplements that act to optimize the mind-body relationship and enable you to reach holistic supremacy.
  




• Supplement Timing

  (posted 04/17/2007)
  It is common knowledge to the vast majority that the time we leave our home dictates the time we arrive at work, and the time we start heating food dictates the time it will be cooked. However, it is not common knowledge that the timing of nutrients entering the blood stream dictates a person's strength, energy and endurance.
  




• Promoting Fat Loss

  (posted 04/10/2007)
  While on the surface we are discussing diet and exercise habit, it stems from the fact that our society has went through enormous changes in virtually every aspect of day to day life over the last twenty-five years and therefore these habits are engrained in our day-to-day existence. It may seem to be an obtuse connection and one that is rarely discussed but there is no disputing the alarming rise in obesity during the same time period.
  




• Weight Watchers and the Supreme Protein Bar -- A Perfect Three-Point Match

  (posted 04/10/2007)
  Flexibility. It's the one aspect of the highly popular Weight Watchers diet that many people like most. People can eat what they like, as long as it fits within their daily "Winning Points" total. Even better, some incredibly delicious snacks fit perfectly within the Weight Watchers program, including the luscious and healthy four-layer snack treat, Supreme Protein.
  




• Search for the Ultimate Post-Exercise Bodybuilding Supplements: the Anobolic Edge.

  (posted 04/10/2007)
  Bodybuilding Supplements, Insulin, Amino Acids & Protein Anabolism: Appropriate resistance exercise leads to significant increase in skeletal muscle mass (hypertrophy), which can occur through an increase in muscle protein synthesis, a decrease in muscle protein degradation, or both. While stimulus (i.e., resistance exercise) is important for muscle hypertrophy, nutrient availability plays a critical factor in regulating the degree of hypertrophy. Obviously, the muscle's hormonal milieu also has a major impact on muscle protein synthesis.
  




• Post-Exercise Supplementation Update

  (posted 02/21/2007)
  Regular resistance exercise leads to significant skeletal muscle hypertrophy, which can occur through an increase in protein synthesis, a decrease in protein degradation, or both. While stimulus (i.e., exercise) is important for muscle hypertrophy, nutrient availability plays a critical factor regulating the degree of hypertrophy. Obviously, the muscle's hormonal milieu (insulin, cortisol, testosterone, GH, etc.) also has a major impact on protein synthesis.
  




• DOES PEA (PHENYLETHYLAMINE) REALLY WORK?

  (posted 04/10/2007)
  PEA is an ingredient that is popping up in some purported "weight-loss" formulas, but does it stack up? A critical analysis says not by a long shot. ProSource extensively investigated PEA 4 years ago when developing its Provadex energy supplement, so this is a topic we are intimately familiar with. PEA is a stimulant like substance naturally produced in the body. It is also found in small amounts in chocolate and other foods such as blue-green algae, salami, and bologna. The reason PEA is showing up in some weight-loss and whole health products is because it is a brain chemical that is associated with stimulation of various neurotransmitters in the brain that influence emotions such as euphoria, alertness, and feelings of attraction, as well as suppressing appetite.
  




• Get L-arg and in Charge!

  (posted 04/01/2007)
  Most athletes realize the benefits of a high-quality L-arginine or arginine AKG supplement. Indeed it can claim relatively long-term success when taken on its own or in anabolic formulations. Being a conditionally essential amino acid L-arginine serves many important functions throughout the body and new research has found a multitude of reasons for including it in your supplement regime. The following article is a based on a recent publication presented by McConell (2007). The aim of the information contained herein is to provide current and comprehensive scientific support for the benefits of L-arginine supplementation.
  




• Protein Supplements and Fat-loss

  (posted 04/01/2007)
  If I had to choose one supplement to have in my "bodybuilding toolbox" and nothing else, it would definitely be high quality protein . Let's face it, it is relatively affordable, it promotes anabolism, promotes fat-loss, it abolishes catabolism, and scientific research is finding more and more reasons to make it a staple in everyone's cupboard. Protein has stood the test of time and has acquired the status of "jack of all trades" based on one simple fact.... it works!
  




• New Years Resolution Series

  (posted 03/21/2007)
  Ok, so you didn't follow our article explaining how to stay fit over the holidays; as such, you have eaten one too many fruit cakes, drank way too much eggnog (with rum), and skipped the gym for a month. Amidst all of the festivities, overindulgences, and lack of training you have probably packed on a few pounds of fat. Well, have no fear as this series of articles will have you back in shape and feeling great in no time. There is no doubt that you have made the New Years resolution to get fit. GREAT, because admission of the problem is the first step in taking control.
  




• Radical Abdominal Training: The Smart Way to a Perfect Midsection

  (posted 03/19/2007)
  Open up any fitness magazine, and you'll likely be bombarded with the latest in abdominal training gadgetry and "ultra-secretive" training methods for a perfect six-pack. In reality, there aren't any hidden secrets or magic philosophies, only smart training. It's training based on knowledge of body mechanics and your own anatomy, hardly confidential topics. But it's just smart enough that you might call it radical.
  




• ProSource unveils a taste sensation at the Arnold EXPO

  (posted 03/05/2007)
  The Arnold EXPO is the largest health and fitness expo in the country. This year, its 650 booths showcased healthy lifestyle products and methods to more than 170,000 fitness fans in three days of free entertainment and competition from top professional and amateur athletes.
  




• ProSource unveils a taste sensation at the Arnold EXPO

  (posted 03/05/2007)
  In the lead-up to the 2007 Arnold Classic, there were more predictions regarding who would place in pole position than elderly citizens commenting on the change of weather. Phil Heath was the Weider "wonder kid" that everyone wanted to win so as to provide a new lease of hope for the immediate future of bodybuilding. Meanwhile, just as many predicted that Victor Martinez would walk away with the goodies like a naughty kid upon finding a stash of Easter eggs. Throw in a dash of Dexter Jackson, Toney Freeman and Gustavo Badell and this made a perfect marinate of prize stealers that would cook up one of the best Arnold Classic shows of all time.
  




• The felines pounce on Arnold

  (posted 03/05/2007)
  Ms International, Fitness International and Figure International
  




• Estrogenic Foods - Not for Real Men?

  (posted 02/22/2007)
  We all know there is a difference between how we eat when at a party with good friends and how we eat when we are at a family dinner. But, how about if certain foods that are typically included in the diet can affect our testosterone or estrogen levels? Can testosterone-like foods affect our results from training? This is an issue that is at the core of what currently has my curiosity piqued.
  




• The MMA Warrior

  (posted 02/22/2007)
  It has become a darling of sporting media in the last few years, the modern gladiator, the combative athlete in the many fighting styles. Where once was a unique and rarely visited domain within the cages, octagon's or mat's has now all of sudden become, dare-I-say, become popular in the mainstream. Oddly while there are few sporting activities that I feel were as overdue for acceptance and respect as the combative athlete, yet with this new found publicity, invariably some peculiarities would arrive with it as well. It wouldn't be too long before a hodge-podge of training equipment and theories would be pitched to the new found combative athlete market and possibly most disturbing is the modern profile of this combative athlete was decidedly different from the classic vision, which I whole-heartedly embrace.
  




• Going To The Top

  (posted 02/22/2007)
  Mixed martial artist Todd Going reveals his training and dietary battle plan as he prepares for his first light-heavyweight title fight.
  




• Science-Based Training for Size: Undulating Periodization

  (posted 02/22/2007)
  If you've had it with self-proclaimed "gurus" and their training programs that fail to embrace new developments in exercise science, this article is for you. A new approach to training called Undulating Periodization (we'll call it "UP" for short) is making major waves in college and professional ranks. In fact, some strength coaches consider it to be one of the most effective training methods ever developed.
  




• Xvest Training: Part I

  (posted 02/22/2007)
  Throughout history, man has been fascinated with longevity, eternal youth and the embodiment of physical perfection. From ancient writings to 16th century explorer Ponce de Leon's search for the fountain of youth to today's cosmetic surgery and gene research the public's insatiable desire for "physical" perfection has been relentless. And with this obsessive fascination increasing, the lengths that people will go to have equally changed. Arguably the most peculiar paradox of this era is that the appreciation of natural beauty, the parallel maturation of the body and mind, has all but eroded in our culture. The sensuality of time is now all but an extinct vestige from another era.
  




• Training for Fat Loss

  (posted 02/22/2007)
  Often people want to get into ripped shape, or even just drop a few "LBs", so they turn to dieting too hard and perhaps adding a session of cardio to their weekly workout routines. This is the wrong approach. One can "strip the fat" by incorporating the right types of high-intensity exercise either alone or combined with smart eating and a quality diet supplement. By using all three (exercise, smart eating, quality diet supplement) the results can happen in a more expedient manner. The aspect of relatively clean eating can easily be summarized as eat natural foods, avoid foods high in saturated fat, skip the fast foods, enjoy smart MRP's, eat fruits and vegetables and know how to control portion sizes. Seriously, there are great articles on this website regarding how to food shop, how to eat, what supplements to use and thus, this article will focus on one type of a smart workout that you can use to help shed fat over a 21-day period.
  




• Whey Protein Isolates: What's the Difference?

  (posted 02/22/2007)
  Dietary protein is the most important macronutrient in our diets, period. That has been well established by scientific research. Dietary protein is essential for a wide variety of metabolic functions in our bodies, one of them being the repair and maintenance of muscle tissue. Every time we exercise, namely lift weights, muscle tissue is broken down and damaged. This muscle tissue needs to be repaired and built back up in a timely manner for proper recovery to take place. In order for gains in size and strength to be made, there needs to be an adequate amount of protein (amino acids) present in the bloodstream, supplied by the diet, to feed the damaged muscles.
  




• EGGS, MEAT, & MILK...Whey too many proteins!

  (posted 02/22/2007)
  Compared to the normal individual, athletes and weight-lifters (of all levels) have an increased need for protein. Unlike the average joe who spends gym-time looking at (or trying to find) his abs in the mirror, you are determined to add lean tissue, get stronger and build bigger muscles. However, without supplying your body with the right amount of amino acids, your muscles aren't going to become any bigger or stronger. In essence, consuming the right type of dietary protein can make the difference between making that muscle-tee fit a little tighter around your biceps and paying for a gym membership and having nothing to show for your hard work.
  




• Increasing the Muscle-To-Fat Ratio: The Whey To Go

  (posted 02/22/2007)
  The perennial problem for bodybuilders and other athletes is how to gain impressive lean mass, while holding the line on body-fat. For most of us, "weight gain" is a fairly simple matter of increasing calories. But what good does that do if you wind up looking big and fat? The name of the game, is repartitioning--that is, increasing the muscle-to-fat ratio, or increasing muscle at the expense of fat. It is a tough trick. But fortunately we have some advanced weapons in our arsenal, and the best one (outside of creatine) is whey protein.
  




• Fit Expo 2007 - The Tastiest Expo on Record!

  (posted 02/22/2007)
  What a great turnout for the Fit Expo 2007! One would think that the IronMan bodybuilding show is what everyone came to see, but all