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Competitor Perspective: Post Season

Posted on December 22, 2011 by 1st Phorm Athlete Jenny Drennan

After busting my ass in the gym for 9 months this past year, dieting and preparing for four competitions (the last being the Olympia) I found myself in burnout mode for the first time. I wasn’t burnt out on working … Read More →

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Last Second Christmas Ideas for the Lifter on Your List

Posted on December 20, 2011 by 1st Phorm Athlete Nick Weite

Since there are only a few days left until Christmas I figured I would share a list of gifts that I believe any weight lifter would like to have. These ideas vary of course depending on if the person you’re … Read More →

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At the Gym and Sick? GO HOME!!!

Posted on December 11, 2011 by 1st Phorm Athlete Tony Friedrich

Scenario 1 (near the leg press): PHIL: (coughing incessantly all over himself and the equipment) GINA: “Oh Phil, you don’t sound good.  Are you sick?” PHIL: (after wiping his snot on his sleeve) “Oh, I’m not too bad… looking forward … Read More →

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Several types of creatine exist. Which one is best and how should I take it?

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Chad Kerksick, PhD

You are correct, a number of types exist and if you count also the different nutrients which creatine has been combined with, the number of possibilities grows even more. For example, studies have used creatine phosphate, creatine citrate, creatine ethyl … Read More →

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A friend of mine told me I don’t need to supplement with creatine because I can get all of the creatine I need from food. Is this true?

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Chad Kerksick, PhD

The short answer to this question is “No, you don’t have to supplement”.  But, you better be prepared to wolf down and shell out enough coin for some massive amounts of meat.  Let me explain.  The foods which contain the … Read More →

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Healthy Holiday Tips for your Waistline

Posted on November 28, 2011 by 1st Phorm Athlete Jodie Minear

I LOVE the holidays, and I’m sure you do too. So I bet we would agree the only negative thing about the holidays is the weight gain.  As we all know, along with the holidays comes food… lots of delicious … Read More →

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Weights or Cardio First?

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Chad Kerksick, PhD

How many of you have ever wondered what impact it might have if you did weights or cardio first when you go to the gym?  Maybe you burn more fat if you do cardio first or weights first?  Or maybe … Read More →

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Let’s have a Happy Healthy Holiday

Posted on November 18, 2011 by 1st Phorm Athlete Kerri Hayes

Yippeee… my favorite time of the year has come! For a lot of people the arrival of the Holidays means letting go of their clean eating habits and slacking on their training and cardio… Not for you, right?? ;) Well … Read More →

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Femme Phorm Kitchen: Salsa Salad with Chicken and Tangy Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

Posted on November 17, 2011 by 1st Phorm Athlete Gillian Risebury

Ask anyone who knows me and they will tell you that when I am dieting for a show, the very first thing I want to eat after the show is a super loaded salad with all the fixings.  I’m talking … Read More →

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What is the Difference Between Glycemic Index and Net Carbohydrate or Impact Carbs?

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Chad Kerksick, PhD

All of these examples are means in which companies have adopted to create marketing attention for the carbohydrates found within the foods or products they sell.  In addition, the term Net Carbohydrate or Impact Carbs came about because of the … Read More →

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