L Glutamine; what is it and what does it do?

L-Glutamine by Nutritionist Amanda Foubister *What is it?* Glutamine is an essential amino acid, (called l-form aminos) which makes up 60% of your intra-muscular muscle pool. It is the most abundant amino acid in your body and is essential for many functions that occur in your body, thus making it a vital and important supplement that should be taken seriously

Nats 'Unit' Levi Trials BSN No Xplode 2.0 before RPM class 2013

If you had ever done one of Nats' Group Fitness Class you'll know that she brings plenty of energy to the class. But we wonder what would happen if we super charged her with a little bit of pre workout to see if it made any difference to her performance and energy levels.

So our test unit was given a dose of BSN No Xplode 2.0 and then she had a BSN Amino X chaser after her RPM class today.

Here she talks with Lisa from Go Figure about her thoughts and taste of the pre workouts below.

What to look for in Pre and Intra Workout Supplements, August 2013

Pre- and Intra- Workout Supplements: What to look for.
By Amanda Foubister

Pre- and intra- workout supplements continue to gain popularity among recreational and competitive athletic populations due to their potential performance enhancing effects (Gonzalez, Walsh, Ratamess, Kang, & Hoffman, 2011).

Choosing the right pre-/intra- workout supplement can be somewhat daunting. I have put together some researched based ingredients that are beneficial combined with the recommended dosages for each ingredient.

How to maximise Creatine for strength and muscle gains

Creatine Monohydrate is one of the most popular and well known supplements that is available from supplement stores today.

Used for muscle gain, strength and improving recovery, Creatine has been involved in well over 200 studies to research for safety and effectiveness.

Around for many years, Creatine is used in a variety of formulas including pre and post workout to anti aging skin care. Banned in France because of its outstanding results, Creatine can be beneficial for any individual wanting to make physical and visual improvements.

Let’s look at a bit of background:

Nitric Oxide: the lowdown

Nitric Oxide: get the low down
By Amanda Foubister BSc (HumNutr, ExSptSc)

Amanda is a former NZFBB fitness competitor and stunt woman who's not just brawn but has brains too. She has a degree in human nutrition and sports science as well as being an accredited strength and conditioning coach. On top of her busy plate working as nutritionist at the infamous RNC (Results Nutrition Centre), she'll also occasionally write supplement reviews for us. Thanks Amanda!