The Athletic Edge

Personally I am all about sports supplements, and how to help others and myself become a better athlete, no matter what sport. Currently I am weighing in at 200, 6’1” and around 10% body fat. I am in better shape than I probably have ever been, and I want to share with everyone my top five products of what I think can help improve everyone’s fitness lifestyle. So, here are my top five!

Bodywell E2 Ergo Caps
E2 ErgoCaps™ is the first formula to burst the old myth that you need to take in extra calories or stimulants to increase performance. These pre-workout capsules tap into existing stored body fat, quickly and efficiently. And the results go beyond a 25% boost in physical performance and calorie burning. You’re also less sore afterward, even after the most intense workouts!

Buffer ROS (Reactive Oxygen Species) to reduce muscle fatigue & boost performance

Increase GSH/Thiol supply to bypass normal stopping points in training

Protect/repair cell membranes & mitochondria to reduce muscle soreness

Get it all with ZERO stimulants and only 2 calories per pre-workout serving

Bodywell Procharge
2 ProCharge™ is the world’s first strategic protein. Much of your expensive dietary protein can be hijacked by the liver, converted to glucose. Who knew? Actually, it’s well known among exercise physiologists.

Only ProCharge is designed to largely bypass the liver, delivering more aminos directly to muscle for 30 - 45% greater growth and repair. Now a smaller protein intake can actually yield bigger protein benefits!

It’s not how much protein you eat. Like money, it’s how much you keep. Even more, it’s how much actually ends up working to assist MPS (Muscle protein Synthesis). MPS is how muscles repair and get bigger. You can take in a lot of protein, yet achieve little MPS. E2 ProCharge ’s mission is MPS on the least amount taken. Save time, money and gas.

Targeted Protein If your protein isn’t going to MPS, it almost doesn’t matter what kind it is or how much you take in. PROCHARGE is engineered to be dedicated to MPS.

Bypass the amino-destroying liver that limits other formulas. Expensive protein ends up in muscle, instead of the toilet. Take less, grow more.

Take less protein, yet trigger more MPS than pounds of old protein. Thicker muscles, thicker wallet.

Thiol-Gen™ GSH Donor Matrix Strengthens muscle cell membranes: keeps potassium, calcium, and toxic proteases from “leaking.” GSH is incredibly anti-catabolic and just recently discovered.

MTORLeucine, citrulline, cell swelling, and GSH donors combine to exert protein multiplyingeffect, amplifying the power of protein eaten. Signals the body to trigger protein/muscle synthesis to grow new muscle. (MPS)

Global Anabolic Benefits Cartilage, even bone, becomes more anabolic, forming a better foundation for performance.

Cell Swelling Osmolytes help cells become more anabolic more rapidly. Hydrated cells send anabolic signals, trigger another MTOR anabolic signal.

Bodywell Hydro
E2 HYDRO™ is the first formula designed to enhance performance during exercise, then help repair damage after. Hydro helps push back old fatigue barriers, and inhibit chemical attack after training. Training is trauma – E2 HYDRO is anti-trauma nutrition.

During workouts: HYDRO enhances performance by attacking newly discovered fatigue factors: leaky cell membranes and thiol depletion.

After workouts: HYDRO assists in damage control, reducing biomarkers of muscle damage and muting the trauma response to intense workouts. You actually feel better, even after grueling workouts.*

Curb ROS Muscle Fatigue “Soaks up” ROS (Reactive Oxygen Species) free radicals that can overwhelm body’s trauma defense. Attacking ROS curbs fatigue two ways. First, protect against cell membrane leakage of calcium. Second, replenish GSH (glutathione), bypassing old fatigue stopping points.

Reduce Muscle Damage (CK) CK is a biomarker of muscle damage, directly related to training volume and intensity. Elevated CK indicates muscle damage, and often a drop in immunity. By blunting CK by 10%, muscle damage is significantly reduced.

Protect Cell Membranes, Mitochondria-even DNA! Trauma chemical byproducts like TNF (Tumor Necrosis Factor) weaken delicate membranes, promoting “leaking” of cells and capillaries. Strengthening membranes optimizes performance, is profoundly anti-trauma and healthy.

Superior “Osmolyte” Hydration Optimally hydrate cells & balance fluid between cells to prevent sudden shifts of water (sloshing). Protect against cell temperature fluctuations (thermoprotection). Makes even intense exercise more comfortable, especially in heat.

Protect Joints Against Chemical Attack Training trauma is catabolic to connective tissues, as well as muscle. Chondrocytes (cartilage cells) are especially sensitive to trauma-damage changes. Helps strengthen cartilage, and promote “global anabolic benefits”.

Fight Inflammation Chronic inflammation is a byproduct of trauma. CRP, a biomarker of inflammation, is often elevated in serious athletes. This helps “put out the fire” of inflammation, reducing catabolic processes. Normalized CRP and other inflammatory markers enable faster repair.

Multi Energy Multiple carbs complement each other; do not compete in stomach for transport. Each has its own molecular carrier. Together, they empty faster, easier. Think double vs single lane traffic. Makes for “smooth”, easily digested and absorbed carbs during exercise.

Sci-Fit Kre-Alkalyn 1500
SciFit’s Kre-Alkalyn 1500 features a patented Creatine in a pharmaceutical delivery system providing maximum stability and absorption. Creatine monohydrate has been proven through a decade and more of research to enhance strength, endurance, and subsequent athletic performance. The only disadvantages of traditional creatine monohydrate are the extremely short-term stability, rapid conversion into the byproduct creatinine when exposed to liquid, and subsequent poor absorption into the bloodstream.

Kre-Alkalyn 1500, which is PH buffeted for maximum absorption and stability, solves this dilemma. Kre-Alkalyn 1500, for the first time, offers the athlete creatine which is 100% stable, will not break down into creatinine, and will absorb efficiently into the bloodstream. In fact, each 1 gram of Kre-Alkalyn is equivalent to ingesting 10 grams of Creatine powder, allowing the athlete to take far less product while experiencing even more explosive results.

Optimum 100% Natural Casein
Casein is very important for both body builders and for weight loss. From the body builder’s perspective, casein supplements are vital for building massive muscle bulk, as casein is a blend of amino acids that are used to construct muscle tissues. What’s more, in Optimum’s 100% Casein Protein, the form of casein is micellar casein, which is an anti-catabolic form of this crucial protein. Anti-catabolics are very much in demand in the world of sports nutrition in general and body building in particular, as it is important to prevent catabolism if increased muscle bulk is desired (and if you’re a serious bodybuilder, massive muscles are definitely desirable – what’s the point otherwise?). Catabolism is the process by which the body turns to its own muscles as an energy source, thus reducing the benefits of any workouts that have led to increased muscle gains. It is especially important to take an anti-catabolic protein supplement after a workout (as well as other times during the daily routine), as this is when catabolism is most likely to take place. Casein has the edge over other types of protein supplament, as it is longer-lasting than other forms of protein, meaning that it releases a slow, steady supply of amino acids into the bloodstream.

For weight loss, 100% Casein Protein is a real bonus. This is because casein is a slow-release form of protein that helps prevent hunger pangs, as nutrients are constantly in the bloodstream. As casein is low in fat and sugar, this is just what you need if fast weight loss is your goal. And because casein helps you feel fuller for longer, 100% Casein Protein is ideal as a meal replacement. When used in conjunction with a program of exercise, 100% Casein Protein has added weight loss benefits: it helps you build lean muscle tissue, and lean muscles burn fat more efficiently. Optimum 100% Casein Protein is very low in carbohydrates and is low in sugar and great as a nighttime protein.