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STREET WORKOUT

GIANTFROM RUSSIADENIS CYPLENKOV

I am a trained nutritionist. Therefore, I have a very wide knowledge of what it takes to build a healthy diet. I have worked at many restaurants as a chef. After my arrival in Ireland, I was planning to open my own milk bar for every budget. This was my fi rst idea to start up my own business. I am an active person, therefore I know well that to achieve the best eff ects, training must be supported by supplements. This applies to all sportspeople and disci-plines: not only bodybuilders, but fi ghters, swimmers and football players. During my short stay in Ireland, I noticed that VITAMIN-SHOPs® I knew from Poland were also present there. I analysed the operating principles of that business based on franchising. Everything seemed reasonable and clear. I decided that it was an excellent idea for me and I opened my own shop. It is located next to a large gym of the biggest fi tness chain in Lucan Bal-lyowen Castle Shopping Centre co. Dublin. I can easily say that it was a very good decision. A reputable brand, invaluable training, marketing support and excellent product off er form the key to success of the VITAMIN-SHOP® chain. At present, I cannot complain about the lack of customers. People have fi nally realised that a healthy diet and good appearance are important elements of their everyday life. I am glad that I invested in my own business which has a great development potential.

Before we decided to run a business together, we had had a chance to gain some precious sales experience. Thanks to the combination of the knowl-edge we obtained during our university studies (Tomasz graduated from the Physical Education University and Michał studied Administration Law), we managed to cope with our new role of entrepreneurs very quickly. We decided to open our own VITAMIN-SHOP® with supplements and food-stuff s for sportspeople. The chain gives one much bigger development opportunities than operating on one’s own initiative. We have access to a very wide product range and an effi ciently organised logistics network. VITAMIN-SHOP® provides cooperation opportunities and we can learn from the best in the sector. At the same time, we have decision-making freedom. The chain created its own modern image, which is widely recognised by customers in the Irish market. We can say that VITAMIN-SHOP® changed the perception of physical activity and supplementation in Ireland, to a certain extent. This is proven by the profi le of customers that visit our store. These are people of diff erent age and not only bodybuilders. Many of them are older in years, but young at heart. We want to meet their expectations by off ering professional support to help them achieve their goals, however ambitious they are. Our store is located in Blanchardstown next to the big-gest shopping centre in Ireland.

Before we opened the shop we have already being running a VITAMIN-SHOP® in Navan Co Meath for the past 18 months. This was a completely new ven-ture for myself and Jamie, before we opened the business we worked in fi eld sales. Our fi rst shop was opened in our home town of Navan Co Meath. The town is located 45 min from Dublin. Our second shop was opened in Dundalk Co louth. The towns are quite large with many gyms located in and around the centers. Dundalk has a large collage with students attend-ing from around the country. For us this was an easy choice. The VITAMIN-SHOP® is the largest network of sports supplements in the country. This gave us an opportunity to hold the widest selection of brands with great prices for our customers. A good sales person is someone with passion for the product. Our staff love fi tness and supplements. Each member was hand picked out of local gyms. Before opening the shop i used only basic supplements such as whey protein and creatine. Ireland as a country i see getting healthier, young men are swamping the pint glass for a dumbbell. I feel very optimistic about our future in the VITAMIN-SHOP®.

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You need to be creative,

well organised and

consistent to use street

workout. The system

is based on natural

movements and forces

your muscles to fi ght

gravity, helping them

develop evenly. The workout was perfected

by HANNIBAL FOR KING. He gained huge

popularity by publicising fi lms of his spec-

tacular training sessions. Street workout

spreads like a virus, infecting fans in the USA

and in other continents. Hannibal has many

followers in Europe: groups of young athletes

train together in Russia, Ukraine, France and

Poland. There have even been world champi-

onships in street workout. Hannibal has given

an exclusive interview especially for the read-

ers of VITAMIN-SHOP MAGAZINE.

VSM: Welcome. You’re an internet star:

your fi lms receive millions of hits. How

have you become so popular? Who en-

couraged you to make your fi rst video? Is

Hannibal a pseudonym?

HANIBAL FOR KING: Let’s start with my

real name, since I’m asked about it by a lot of

people. That’s right: my parents did name me

after the military leader of ancient Carthage,

who brought the Roman Empire to its knees

two thousand years ago. He was incredibly

brave: he set off from north Africa with his

army, including military elephants, crossing

the Alps and winning numerous battles. He

took on a seemingly impossible challenge,

and succeeded. He’s my inspiration! I always

strive to achieve what others describe as im-

possible, similarly to my fans and people who

watch my videos. They motivate me. I made

my fi rst fi lm because I wanted to share my

passion with others and promote this type of

exercise among young people.

VSM: Street workout using bars is ob-

viously very demanding. How did it all

start? Where did your ideas come from?

How long have you been training?

HFK: Yes, it’s a very demanding sport, but

it’s also very satisfying. I started very young,

exactly 19 years ago. My family, especially my

LIFE TELLS US THAT SOMETIMES IT’S LIFE TELLS US THAT SOMETIMES IT’S BEST TO GO STRAIGHT TO THE ROOTS. BEST TO GO STRAIGHT TO THE ROOTS. THIS WAS THE CONCEPT BEFORE THE THIS WAS THE CONCEPT BEFORE THE LATEST TYPE OF EXERCISE, BASED LATEST TYPE OF EXERCISE, BASED AROUND THE ANCIENT CALLISTHENICS. AROUND THE ANCIENT CALLISTHENICS. STREET WORKOUT IS AN ALTERNATIVE STREET WORKOUT IS AN ALTERNATIVE TO TRAINING WITH WEIGHTS. EVEN TO TRAINING WITH WEIGHTS. EVEN THOUGH IT ELIMINATES USING THOUGH IT ELIMINATES USING DUMBBELLS AND BARBELLS, IT HELPS DUMBBELLS AND BARBELLS, IT HELPS YOU BUILD POWERFUL MUSCLES YOU BUILD POWERFUL MUSCLES HARD AS STEEL. YOUR EQUIPMENT IS HARD AS STEEL. YOUR EQUIPMENT IS WHATEVER YOU FIND ON THE STREET: WHATEVER YOU FIND ON THE STREET: BARS, RAILS, PLAYGROUNDS, WALLS, BARS, RAILS, PLAYGROUNDS, WALLS, USING JUST YOUR OWN BODY WEIGHT. USING JUST YOUR OWN BODY WEIGHT. YOU TOO CAN LOOK AND TRAIN LIKE YOU TOO CAN LOOK AND TRAIN LIKE HANNIBAL, THE LATEST TREC TEAM HANNIBAL, THE LATEST TREC TEAM ATHLETE.ATHLETE.

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eldest sister, had a lot to do with it when I was

a kid. I grew up in a diffi cult neighbourhood,

and training helped me stay out of trouble, if

you know what I mean…

VSM: You have an impressive silhouette

– many bodybuilders struggle to achieve

such a physique. Do you also go to the

gym and work out using weights?

HFK: Thanks. No, I don’t use weights, al-

though it doesn’t mean I have any problems

with going to the gym, as long as it fi ts in

with my training. I have to say, though, I pre-

fer working out in the fresh air, where I can

enjoy the sunshine, to being stuck in a stuff y

room.

MAKETHE STREET

YOUR GYM!YOUR GYM!

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VSM: How often do you exercise – do you

use a schedule? Do you prefer training in

the morning or evening?

HFK: I work out 6–7 times a week, no matter

what. I use lots of diff erent exercises, depend-

ing on the muscle group I’m working on. I

prefer training in the mornings, but I don’t

think it really matters what time you choose.

Most of all you need to be consistent – but

you also need to enjoy the exercise.

VSM: Bodybuilders claim that the best

way of gaining a symmetrical silhouette

is to keep surprising your muscles with

new exercises. Do you agree?

HFK: Yes, I know what you mean, Here in the

States we call it muscle confusion. As I said

earlier, I work on diff erent muscle groups, and

according to the concept, I should change the

exercises as often as possible. If that’s what you

meant, then I doubt that my method is unusual.

To make progress, you need to remember to

rest as well as to exercise. I think a good workout

should be very intensive, but your body needs

time to rest afterwards. That’s my method for

building and developing muscles.

VSM: You work out hard every day –

when do you regenerate? What else do

you do apart from training with bars and

rails?

HFK: Just like all other guys I like getting

together with my buddies. My days are very

busy, but apart from working out and all the

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HFK: Food is important because it helps

nourish the muscles. I don’t apply any special

diet – I eat everything, always when I’m hun-

gry, no matter what time it is.

VSM: What about supplements? What

would you recommend for this kind of

training?

HFK: A good quality protein powder is an ab-

solute minimum. I have a rule that I never rec-

ommend supplements if I haven’t tried them

myself, and I’m not sure that it’s top quality.

That’s just what TREC NUTRITION products are!

VSM: Some of your exercises seem to

defy laws of physics, yet you move so

smoothly as though gravity didn’t ex-

ist. How do you do it? Does such a su-

perhero ever get tired? What would you

suggest to people who’d like to take up

street workout? Where should they start

to develop a six-pack, arms and back like

yours?

HFK: I’m tired after each training session,

but only then I can be sure that I did it well

and it will bring the desired eff ect. If you’re

serious about taking up this type of exercise

and want to see results, you need to be very

strong willed. That’s the main thing! You

also need to learn to listen to your body

and respond to subtle signals it sends. It’s

important to be consistent in your training,

to keep pushing your boundaries, and to

make sure you rest after each session. That’s

the only way for your muscles to regenerate

and grow. You also need to learn to man-

age your time well, because it will allow you

to fi nd time for exercise and rest, as well as

work and family. It’s very diffi cult, but ex-

tremely satisfying.

VSM: Did you know that you inspire

hundreds of people across Europe? You

have a group of devoted fans, who copy

your style. Do you think street workout

has a future?

HFK: Of course! I think the sport has ex-

cellent prospects. Training with railings is

for everyone, not just for young people. I’d

like to thank TREC NUTRITION for helping

me reach a wider audience with links to fi t-

ness – I even heard that my latest fi lm was

popular with visitors to the FIBO trade show.

It allowed me to introduce my routine to

people throughout Europe. Thank you once

again; I’m planning on coming along to the

event next year. Until then, TAKE CARE and

WORK OUT HARD!

VSM: Thank you very much for talking

to us.

HFK: Thanks a lot.

other things I do, I’m involved with helping

young people from my community. I encour-

age them to be active to help them keep out

of trouble.

VSM: What are your training goals? Is

there place in your sport for competing

with others?

HFK: I’m not one of those people who take

the easy way out. I’m always looking for ways

to help me improve my technique and per-

fect my moves. I think there’s space for com-

peting in my discipline, but only when the

participants respect each other and use their

power in a fair competition.

VSM: In most fi lms you’re seen to be ex-

ercising with your iPod. What does music

mean to you? Can you imagine working

out without it? What’s usually in your

playlists?

HFK: Music helps me focus on what I’m

doing, and rhythm is essential for making

repetitions fl uid. I like many hip-hop artists,

especially 50 Cent, DMX and Busta Ryhmes.

Sport would be dull without music!

VSM: Your body looks amazing; do you

use any kind of diet? After all, muscles

have their requirements. What do you

usually eat, and at what times?

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LCARNITINEideal in theideal in the war on fatwar on fatThere is a great deal of ongoing change in the fi elds of supplementation and Dietetics. New theories and fashions are springing up all the time for the use of various products. Some of them appear on the scene, rise to stardom for a few seasons and disappear without a trace. However, there are ingredients which have been used successfully for years and one of them is L-carnitine – an old but trusted companion in the war against unwanted fat.

The progress in scien-

tifi c research both in

Dietetics and supple-

mentation continues

to astonish us with

new discoveries. Let us

go back in time a lit-

tle – in the past, prod-

ucts which are nowadays considered ther-

mogenic supplements were not of much

use, and the market that served the fi ght

against excessive fat was dominated by L-

carnitine. Why is it so eff ective in burning

subcutaneous triglycerides? In order to an-

swer this question, we need to look more

closely at its physiological function. L-carni-

tine is a vitamin-like substance, which means

that its correct levels are indispensable for

the proper functioning of the biochemical

processes taking place in our organism. It is

an ingredient of utmost importance for the

intramitochondrial transport of fatty acids, in

addition it infl uences the balance between

fatty tissue and muscle tissue levels. It is true

that thermogenic supplements had been

gaining popularity in subsequent years, and

in the end became competition for L-car-

nitine. But let’s say it clearly, their eff ect on

subcutaneous fatty tissue is completely dif-

ferent. And this doesn’t mean that good old

L-carnitine should now play a marginal role,

on the contrary. Not everyone can take for-

mulations which stimulate thermogenesis.

These supplements, aside from being eff ec-

tive in getting rid of excessive fat, contain

ingredients with the potential to stimulate

the central nervous system (e.g. caff eine).

Moreover, during extreme physical eff ort

they contribute to increases in both body

temperature and blood pressure. What am I

getting at? In fact, it can be concluded from

observation that, although thermogenics are

certainly eff ective, they are not for everybody

– they are not recommended for those who

suff er from ailments of the nervous, cardio-

vascular or circulatory systems. They cannot

be used by suff erers of arterial hypertension

either. What conclusions can be drawn from

the above? L-carnitine, which makes use of

diff erent mechanisms to fi ght subcutane-

ous fat, is an eff ective agent that anyone can

use, whereas thermogenics – despite their

undoubted effi cacy – are not recommended

for everybody.

What is L-carnitineand where does it come from?The substance which

was given the

name carnitine

was fi rst isolated

from meat in 1905

by Gulewitsch and Krim-

berg – following this discovery it took a

long time for research to commence on the

functioning and wider applications of this

compound. It was only in 1947 that it gained

interest, and subsequently became popular

as one of the “miraculous substances“ assist-

ing competitive athletes due to its multi-level

eff ects and high eff ectiveness. After more

research and assessments of its

effi cacy it became commercially

available in a suitable form, as

a dietary supplement recom-

mended for athletes.

What is then this highly sig-

nifi cant substance? L-carnitine

is classifi ed as an organic

compound – the human

organism is able to

synthetize it in

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ideal in the war on fatt

the kidneys, brain and liver from the amino

acids methionine and lysine. It is present in

relatively large quantities in our muscles.

Carnitine, or more precisely 3-hydroxy-4-

(trimethylazaniumyl)butanoate, exists in two

stereoisomers.

L-carnitine– a super transporterThe benefi cial fat burning properties of L-car-

nitine are related to the mechanism of beta

oxidation of fatty acids which takes place in

the organism, and with the transport of fat

molecules. In order to fully understand how

the supplement works one should fi nd out a

bit more about the way it has to travel during

the process. An essential aspect here is also

transport of the free, predominantly long-

chain fatty acids. But let’s start from the be-

ginning, that is from the site of the process. It

all happens in the mitochondrion – a special-

ized cell organelle, a structure which is found

within the cytoplasm. It fulfi ls very specifi c

metabolic functions – in this case it is mainly

transformation of nutrients into energy. How

is it all connected? In the event of extreme

physical exhaustion, for example caused

by training, and during states of hun-

ger, mitochondria work very hard.

After the depletion of the basic car-

bohydrate energy substrates there

is a signifi cant drop in energy levels

and in response to hormonal stimulation

the process of lipolysis is triggered – free fat-

ty acids are released from the adipocytes (fat

cells) and they begin to travel through the

organism. After they reach the muscle cells in

the blood, they enter the mitochondrial ma-

trix through the mitochondrial membrane,

where they are oxidized with a release of en-

ergy. This helps to maintain physical activity.

But it is not as simple as it would seem. Why?

Bboth the outer and the inner mitochon-

drial membranes are permeable exclusively

to short-chain fatty acids. In combination

with coenzyme A, with the involvement of

ATP they are carried into the mitochondrial

matrix. There is a problem with the transport

of long-chain fatty acids, which are much

more numerous in our organism. It is

here that L-carnitine, also

called a super transporter of fatty

acids, comes to the rescue. It combines

with the fatty acids to form acyl-L-carnitine

and only in this form carries them across the

inner mitochondrial membrane – fatty acids

thus conquer the last barrier and reach the

energy-producing furnace of the cell.

In the course of beta-oxidation which takes

place in the mitochondrial matrix the fatty

acids are converted into energy. It is interest-

ing that a very effi cient source of energy, e.g.

the beta-oxidation of one molecule of Pal-

mitic acid, yields up to 106 molecules of ATP.

For the sake of comparison, the anaerobic

breakdown of 1 molecule of glucose yields

only one.

It would be worthwhile to mention here the

process of beta-oxidation itself, which is a

specifi c mechanism of fatty acids combin-

ing with oxygen. Why should be mention it

so late? Because it is only after the complex

fatty acids aided by L-carnitine entered the

mitochondrial matrix that the process of

beta-oxidation is activated. The above men-

tioned compound which is formed as a re-

sult of carnitine combining with the complex

fatty acid (acyl-L-carnitine), with the involve-

ment of the appropriate enzyme, reacts with

coenzyme A – and as a result free carnitine is

generated once again, which can return to its

original site. It is also the time when complex

fatty acids can be converted to energy. It all

depends on the optimal amount of oxygen,

activity level and the number of active mito-

chondria, as well as the sugar level, since the

process of beta-oxidation and thus the com-

plete breakdown of lipids cannot proceed

without the abovementioned ingredients.

What else? No oxidation of long-chain fatty

acids occurring even in the largest quantities

could take place were it not for the presence

of the carnitine transporter and of its biologi-

cally active form – L-carnitine. The greater

the momentary energy demand, the more of

it is required in the cell. Provided there is a

suffi cient supply of carnitine, the process of

oxidation of fatty acids takes place faster and

is more eff ective.

Benefi ts, action and eff ects

L-carnitine is a substance with a

wide variety of applications, and

its working can be described

as multi-level. It acts both as a

transporter of fatty acids, an

intermediary in the process

of their breakdown and an

anti-catabolic agent (in

relation to muscles). It has

a lipolytic eff ect on the sub-

cutaneous fatty tissue. How can L-carnitine

be of use to us? It is eff ective, after an appro-

priate transformation, in limiting the activity

and eff ects of lactic and pyruvic acids (oxida-

tion), which in the face of extreme physical

activity lead to increasing muscle acidity

(impaired acid–base homeostasis). This situ-

ation results in an increased activity of the

enzymes which destroy muscle protein and

the creation of an acidic environment which

they require for their activity. L-carnitine in-

hibits this process and helps to prevent mus-

cle degradation. It also infl uences energy

conversions, as it mediates in the secretion

of an active enzyme which increases energy

production (obtaining of ATP from fatty acids

using cytochrome oxidase). It also exhibits

properties which have a benefi cial infl uence

on psychological well-being – this is linked

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to an ability to stimulate production of beta-

endorphins and a simultaneous decrease in

the number of the received pain stimuli.

The anti-catabolic eff ect, which is a support-

ing factor in the stimulation of the anabolic

conditions, can also be strengthened by re-

ducing cortisol to an optimal level – it is af-

ter all one of the more dangerous catabolic

factors which have an destructive infl uence

on the muscle fi bres. In addition, L-carnitine

exhibits antioxidant potential, which has a

protective eff ect on the muscle tissue, guard-

ing it against the free, aggressive, reactive

oxygen species (free radicals – ROS).

What can we achievethrough L-carnitinesupplementation

Maintaining of a balance between fat and

muscle level

Eff ective metabolism of subcutaneous fat

without side eff ects

Better transport and oxidation of free fatty

acids

Decline in bad cholesterol levels (LDL) and

an increase and optimization of good cho-

lesterol levels (HDL),

Improved heart function (choline connec-

tion),

Secondary prevention of cardiovascular

and metabolic disease (health promoting

functions)

Improved sense of comfort and general

psychological well-being,

Antioxidant and anti-catabolic protection

Indirect stimulation of anabolic processes

(muscle growth)

Decline in fatty tissue accumulation with

increasing muscle mass

Dosage,supplementationand scientifi c opinionOn the whole, L-carnitine dosage is possibly

the most controversial of all the aspects relat-

ed to this supplement. Once it was thought

appropriate to limit the dosage to between

0.7–1 g daily, whereas nowadays this limit

has been raised to servings of 2 to 3 g. It has

been proven that L-carnitine essentially does

not provoke any serious side eff ects, whereas

in conditions of extreme physical eff ort it

works with much greater effi ciency in greater

concentrations and increased dosage. It can

be found that in the context of psychologi-

cal and physical exhaustion of the organism

and training development of today‘s athletes

the dosage has been increased on account

of the multidimensional eff ect of the supple-

ment. The once recommended dosage of L-

carnitine is simply too low in relation to the

demand for this ingredient under extreme

conditions, such as a heavy physical workout

in combination with other activities which

place a psychological load on the organism

(professional work, study).

Research fi ndings published in “Metabo-

lism – Clinical and Experimental” and in the

“Journal of the International Society of Sports

Nutrition” in 2009 unequivocally weigh in

favour of L-carnitine and its antioxidant and

anti-catabolic properties. One may

thus draw the conclusion that, in

its diff erent fractions, it improves

the dynamic muscle function and

supports the regeneration of the

muscle fi bres at tissue level. The

same can be said about re-

search conducted at the Uni-

versity of Connecticut, which

confi rmed that the supple-

ment works in that dimension

irrespective of age. Whereas

in the experiments conduct-

ed at the University of Cali-

fornia in Storrs (published in

2008, in the Journal Strength

Conditioning Research) it

was proven that L-carnitine

increased the amount of oxy-

gen used by the subjects in

the study sample group, dur-

ing squats and forearm exer-

cises (the conclusions were obviously drawn

in relation to muscle tissue). In the context of

the same study the subjects were also tested

for the number and presence of markers with

a destructive infl uence on muscle tissue in

relation to free radicals – the obtained results

were satisfactory, as they indicated far lower

levels of destructive markers than in cases

with an absence of L-carnitine supplementa-

tion.

Absorption versus types of supplementThere are diff erent types of carnitine products

available on the supplements market (softgel,

gelatin capsules, liquid, gel) which often con-

tain diff erent chemical varieties of the same

ingredient. It is important to select the cor-

rect form to suit ones individual needs and

demands and according to one‘s convenience

and habits. I recommend liquid gel capsules,

e.g. L-CARNITINE SOFTGEL, which contain a

concentrated and highly absorbable form of

chemically free L-carnitine, often referred to

as L-carnitine base. Liquid-form concentrates

L-CARNITINE GOLD and L-CARNITINE 3000

are also an excellent idea, they contain respec-

tively 2000 mg and 3000 mg of free L-carnitine

per serving. Of course one can also choose a

multi-ingredient product – L-CARNITINE

COMPLEX, which includes such valuable

additions as chromium and Vitamin B6, or a

blend of L-carnitine and green tea (L-CARNI-

TINE + GREEN TEA). These ingredients have a

synergistic eff ect and intensify the process of

fat reduction as well as reduce appetite during

a weight loss diet.

Brief summaryCompared to other fat burners and ther-

mogenics, L-carnitine can be of benefi t to

everyone – it works in a specifi c and posi-

tive way irrespective of age and type of

training one is involved in. It improves both

mental and physical well-being and also ful-

fi ls a health promoting function. There are

no contraindications as to its usage during

a reduction cycle, such as is the case with

thermogenics, which cannot be used by

persons who suff er from cardiovascular or

circulation problems. The multidimensional

working eff ect and user safety, as well as

convenience due to the existence of a va-

riety of forms of the supplement make it

appear in an extremely positive light. Now

you know how it works and why it works so

well – it is a perfect ally in fi ghting fat. It can

also prove to be an excellent supplement

for you, and this is confi rmed by numerous

research results.

JANUSZ ZIÓŁKOWSKI

START IN COLOGNEA SUCCESSFUL FIBO POWER 2013 EVENT WENT DOWN IN THE BOOKS! BEFORE PRESEN-

A SUCCESSFUL FIBO POWER 2013 EVENT WENT DOWN IN THE BOOKS! BEFORE PRESEN-

TING OUR FIBO POWER 2013 SUMMARY REPORT, WE WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR SIN-

TING OUR FIBO POWER 2013 SUMMARY REPORT, WE WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR SIN-

CERE GRATITUDE TO EVERYONE WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THE TREMENDOUS SUCCESS

CERE GRATITUDE TO EVERYONE WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THE TREMENDOUS SUCCESS

OF TREC NUTRITION AT THIS PRESTIGIOUS EVENT. THE FINAL DESIGN OF OUR EXHIBI-

OF TREC NUTRITION AT THIS PRESTIGIOUS EVENT. THE FINAL DESIGN OF OUR EXHIBI-

TION STAND WAS ACHIEVED THROUGH A CONCERTED EFFORT BY A LARGE GROUP OF

TION STAND WAS ACHIEVED THROUGH A CONCERTED EFFORT BY A LARGE GROUP OF

PEOPLE. WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR WARMEST THANKS TO ALL CUSTO-

PEOPLE. WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR WARMEST THANKS TO ALL CUSTO-

MERS WHO VISITED US AT THE FIBO POWER 2013 EVENT, THE TREC TEAM ATHLETES

MERS WHO VISITED US AT THE FIBO POWER 2013 EVENT, THE TREC TEAM ATHLETES

WHOSE SHOWS ATTRACTED LARGE CROWDS, THE BEAUTIFUL HOSTESSES WHO PRO-

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UDLY PRESENTED OUR COMPANY’S IMAGE AS WELL AS TO ALL OUR PARTNERS AND EM-

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PLOYEES WHO WORKED WITH US ON THIS SIGNIFICANT PROJECT. THANK YOU FOR ALL

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YOUR HARD WORK AND A JOB WELL-DONE!YOUR HARD WORK AND A JOB WELL-DONE!

A POWERFULA POWERFUL

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Even the best experts in the fi tness, wellness and sport

supplements industry could not have foreseen such

a scenario. FIBO was relocated for good from Essen, a

city that has been fi xed in many minds as the capital

of “iron sport”. The fair “went back to the roots” and

after a 22 year break was again hosted in Cologne.

Right up to the very last minute many wondered if

in doing so, the organisers took a step in the right

direction. These concerns were quickly dispelled and the decision

to change the location turned out to be the right choice. During the

previous FIBO POWER editions in Essen, the exhibition buildings were

overfl owing with visitors so that it was necessary to respond to the

growing, despite the economic crisis, popularity of the event. It is well-

known that the industry of sports supplements and training equip-

ment is developing rapidly, but what happened in Cologne shows the

true dynamics of this process. Even though the exhibition area was

increased by nearly 30%, from 78 000 to 100 000 sqm, the halls were far

from being empty. On the contrary – FIBO POWER 2013 had a record-

breaking attendance. Cologne hosted 10% more exhibitors and as

many as 30% more visitors. Saturday came as a real shock to exhibiting

companies and event organisers. In one day, FIBO had 45 000 visitors,

i.e. nearly twice as many compared to the last-year event in Essen.

TREC’s stand was located in the main FIBO POWER hall. In the huge

two-storied building, our stand was easily visible – designed with a

fl ourish and at the same time with a sense of modern design, domi-

nating the centre of Hall no. 1. Every person entering the building had

to walk past the two-level stand featuring a vast range of state-of-the-

art multimedia. On Saturday, this location turned out to be so good

that the crowds watching the shows on the TREC stage blocked up

the passage between the two main halls in which exhibitors of dietary

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supplements and formulas were based. The spectacle was a real feast

for the eyes as TREC NUTRITION stood out above the competition not

only with a very attractive exhibition stand, but also with outstand-

ing shows. As usual, Andreas Hordan – the exceedingly nice German

strongman – was the master of ceremonies. Our company, as one of

the major street workout promoters in the world, invited a Ukrain-

ian team – COLLECTIVE WORKOUT, to the FIBO POWER event. Every

day seven extremely physically fi t young men attracted large crowds

with their freestyle shows. A number of real attractions were also pre-

pared by other members of the TREC TEAM ATHLETES. Excellent form

was shown by Michał Komorowski, for whom FIBO POWER was the

last test before a tough starting season. TREC’s stand also featured

two giant strongmen from the Eastern countries – World Arm Wres-

tling Champion Denis Cyplenkov and World Weightlifting Champion

Vladimir Kravtsov. Denis Cyplenkov was the centre of attention with

his enormous, hulking arms which unfailingly sparked the interest of

our visitors. The strongest and boldest of them tried their hand at arm

wrestling with the World Champion. This was an unparalleled oppor-

tunity for a photo with the famous arm wrestler. Besides the shows at

our stand, Vladimir Kravtsov also took part in the FIBO POWER 2013

weightlifting competition performed lying down. He turned out to be

unbeatable – with 302.5 kg and no supporting T-shirt, he was the clear

winner. Michał Karmowski and other TREC TEAM ATHLETES proved to

be no less successful. Dawid Geler tested his new choreography. An

interesting show was presented by competitors from the Benelux.

The extremely likeable Belgian Masters – Swen de Moor and Johan

Kloosterman, showed a really good bodybuilding form. High scores

were achieved by another Belgian competitor – Kurt Depoorter – Mr.

Xtreme. Undoubtedly, he showed one of the best muscle defi nitions

and separations during the entire FIBO POWER event. TREC was also

proudly represented by the German MMA Master – Niko Lohmann,

who participated in competitions held concurrently with the FIBO

POWER event. To sum up, the shows presented at our stand were

bursting with energy and like a magnet attracted visitors who wanted

more more than just to admire statically fl exed muscles.

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At FIBO POWER 2013, TREC NUTRITION presented not only a completely

diff erent, modern design, but also multiple new products, including

STACK DRINK, L-CARNITINE 3000 and S.A.W. SHOT. This major fair

is an excellent opportunity for supplement promotion and tasting.

A completely new line of products – ACTION LINE, was premiered

during the event. Innovative energy gels – ADRENALINE GEL, LONG

ENERGY GEL, REGENERATE GEL and CARBO FULL GEL made an ex-

cellent impression on customers. Because of its special formula, HYDRO

GEL is very well absorbed and its active ingredients are much more sta-

ble and more rapidly delivered to the working muscles. The new line of

products will be available in stores starting from April.

Thank You All for FIBO POWER 2013! We look forward

to welcoming you next year, TREC TEAM

Denis enis Cyplenkovyplenkov

GIANTGIANT FROMFR RUSSIADenis Cyplenkov – World Champion armwrestler who holds the title of Strongman – is someone who doesn’t need any introductions if you are a fan of the iron sport. It’s enough just to look at his photo, to feel respect for him. Not to mention meeting him in person – it‘s like standing face to face with a real-life giant, who looks more like a comicbook superhero than a sportsman. We had an opportunity to chat to him during the FIBO 2013 Trade Fair and one has to admit that his bulk makes an impres-sion.

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VSM: Hello. It’s not everyday that one meets

someone your size. Does being such a enor-

mous competitor get in the way of day to day

living? For instance when you’re fl ying, don’t

you need to book 2 tickets?

DC: It all depends on your point of view – I feel

light and tiny. Although admittedly there is not

much space in an aeroplane, but I have gotten

used to it by now. Maybe it’s not me who is too

big, only the aeroplanes are too small. The big-

gest problem I have is with clothes, as it is very

diffi cult to fi nd something that fi ts me. That’s

why most of the time I’m forced to buy not what

I like, but what I can squeeze into.

VSM: Tell us what your life was like before

you joined the TREC TEAM? How long have

you been training for? What were you doing

prior to becoming an armwrestler? Is it true

that you competed in STRONGMAN compe-

titions?

DC: It’s true, I have changed sporting disciplines

several times. I was a weight-lifter, then an arm

wrestler, then a strongman, and then again an

arm wrestler. I was always attracted to power

sports, because I am naturally inclined to these

pursuits. Early on, in high school, I participated in

various sports activities, and right until the end

of my school career, under the watchful eye of

coach Yakimenko I was involved in weight-lifting.

I was achieving quite good results and started

arm wrestling, managing to win the title of

Junior Champion of Ukraine and Europe. In

2002 I moved to Moscow and started par-

ticipating as a strongman competitor in

the Power Extreme competitions. I was in

the fi nals and a winner in many tourna-

ments, I also became a member of the

Russian national team in this discipline.

I also started competing in commercial

arm wrestling tournaments. In 2008 I be-

gan working with coach Kote Razmadze,

who directed my training sessions focuss-

ing on the development of specifi c skills

which are indispensable in arm wrestling.

Thanks to him, I started competing against

the top competitors and suceeded in the

international arena winning the title of World

Champion.

VSM: You know what it’s like – sometimes

pictures don’t show the real size of the pho-

tographed „subjects“. So can you tell us

yourself what your height is and how much

you weigh at the moment? According to re-

ports, your arms are almost 60 cm in circum-

ference. Is this true?

DC: At the moment I’m preparing for a compe-

tition and my fi tness is increasing gradually. Yes,

it’s true about my arms, they measure approxi-

mately 62 cm in circumference and at the mo-

ment I weigh around 142 kg. I am 186 cm tall, so

in order to take a good picture of me, one has to

do a bit of work. I have huge hands with 24 cm

in wrist circumference, which to be honest helps

me during the arm wrestling matches.

VSM: On the TREC TEAM we already have

one STRONGMAN, who competes nowadays

as a bodybuilder. He says that he had it easier

because he had a solid weight training back-

ground. Was it also easier for you to change

from strongman to arm wrestling?

DC: Yes, I heard that on the TREC TEAM ATH-

LETES we have a Bodybuilding Champion, who

once competed as a strongman. I have to be

honest, I had a similar situation with a switch of

discipline, the only diff erence being that I have

returned to arm wrestling, because as I said ear-

lier I was once involved in this sport.

VSM: Without prior knowledge of your

sports achievements in arm wrestling, look-

ing at you for the fi rst time, I would think that

you are a bodybuilder or a powerlifter. Have

you ever thought of competing as a body-

builder?

DC: I obviously have a great deal of respect for

bodybuilders, I have had the opportunity to

meet many excellent competitors, for instance at

the FIBO Trade Show. But I don’t like to be judged

by a jury, I prefer direct contest. In arm wrestling

there is never any doubt as to who the winner of

a duel is during competition.

VSM: Let‘s talk about preparations. What dis-

tinguishes an arm wrestler’s training from a

bodybuilder’s or a strongman’s. Are there

any exercises your sport discipline shares

with, for example, bodybuilding?

DC: There is one basic diff erence – an arm wres-

tler exercises his ligaments, and a bodybuilder his

muscles. Despite the fact that the exercises are

often the same, they diff er by essential details,

which determine the end result of the entire

training plan.

VSM: Your demonstrations at the FIBO were

attracting crowds of spectators. To tell the

truth, you were making the biggest impres-

sion at the fair as a whole. Everybody was

admiring your huge hands and arms. How

would you rate this event?

DC: I had attended a similar fair before, but what

I saw in Cologne has exceeded my expectations.

This was the biggest event of its kind that I have

ever attended. I was hugely impressed by the

vast amount of energy the companies had put

into preparing for it. The halls in Cologne were

visited by crowds of people – sometimes it was

diffi cult to cross from the stage to the other side

of the stand, especially for someone of my size.

VSM: In your opinion, has TREC showed itself

in a good light at the FIBO?

DC: I must say that TREC was the best! We had

the most magnifi cent stand in the whole event.

I was proud to be part of the TREC TEAM ATH-

LETES.

VSM: I saw at the FIBO, that you weren’t over-

concerned with your diet, like some other

sportsmen, for example bodybuilders, who,

watch in hand, were devouring carton after

carton of chicken and rice. What do you eat

everyday? What diet are you following? How

many meals a day do you consume?

DC: In comparison to them, I don’t eat much, 2-3

times a day and it is enough for me. Arm wres-

tling is a totally diff erent discipline to bodybuild-

ing. I couldn’t eat like bodybuilders, I would be

sad to follow such a diet.

VSM:Every now and then we would spot you

with a WHEY 100 shake or VITAL STACK drink

in hand, or with one of the new ACTION LINE

gels. Tell us, how do you rate TREC NUTRI-

TION products? Which supplements of this

brand do you use on a daily basis?

DC: Yes, it’s true, at the stand I could fi nd all the

essential products: energy gels, vitamins, pro-

teins. It is very important, because at the FIBO

there was no opportunity to eat normally. Nu-

trition supplements for sportsmen always help

me, as far as the range of TREC products is con-

cerned, I generally use them all. I rate their new

products very high. They don’t only taste good,

but also work well.

VSM: At the FIBO you didn’t take part in any

competitions, because your level of fi tness

was not competitive. What does the prepa-

rations cycle of an arm wrestling competitor

look like? How often does peak fi tness occur

and how many times a year do you compete?

DC: My preparations to reach ideal fi tness last

around 3 months. As an arm wrestler I need a

great deal of strength, and that’s why in my train-

ing sessions I focus mainly on strength develop-

ment.

VSM: Have you got any advice for many

young people who would like to try their

luck in arm wrestling? What should they start

with in order to achieve success?

DC: The advice I would give beginners is to pre-

pare ligaments and then try some fi ghting. It is

very important not to kill this sport inside of you

right away! And like with any sport, you need a

lot of patience. Nothing comes for free.

VSM: Coming back to the FIBO fair itself, are

we going to see you in Cologne next year?

Perhaps next time you will take part in the

arm wrestling competition that takes place

during the trade fair?

DC: Let’s wait and see! If there is time permitting,

I am sure to drop by at the FIBO 2014! And as far as

fi ghting and taking part in competitions is con-

cerned – I am always for it! The most important

thing is that the opponent and the off er were

worthwhile.

VSM: Thank you so much for your time. I wish

you further success.

DC: Thank you and greetings to the readers of

VITAMIN-SHOP MAGAZINE.

2802/2013


In the article below I will present elemen-

tary data concerning stacking of diet sup-

plements.

Experience will tell you the truthMany people get lost in the lengthy cata-

logues of supplements and meal replace-

ments on off er in stores. Even many profes-

sional competitors who know how to use the

STACKINGSTACKING

Supplement combining is a rare art, which can be mastered with Supplement combining is a rare art, which can be mastered with a knowledge of fundamental physiological and biochemical mecha-a knowledge of fundamental physiological and biochemical mecha-nisms. This knowledge primarily rests on a recognition of the syner-nisms. This knowledge primarily rests on a recognition of the syner-gistic and antagonistic eff ect, namely the information which tells us gistic and antagonistic eff ect, namely the information which tells us whether the given supplements are compatible in their overall ac-whether the given supplements are compatible in their overall ac-tions, or whether they interfere with one another. They say ignorance tions, or whether they interfere with one another. They say ignorance is bliss, but in my opinion in the event of supplementation with incor-is bliss, but in my opinion in the event of supplementation with incor-rectly combined substances our ignorance can land us closer to an rectly combined substances our ignorance can land us closer to an ICU than to a state of bliss.ICU than to a state of bliss.

products independently, don’t know how to

combine them. As I have already mentioned

in the introduction to this article, combining

supplements requires a certain elementary

medical knowledge, but sometimes all you

need is some evidence, a summary of the ac-

tion of specifi c types of products and such in-

formation can be acquired by thoroughly em-

pirical means – by trying out various dietary

supplements and singlehanded attempts at

stacking them. Unfortunately some consum-

ers end up taking all the available products at

once, without any idea what is good for them

or about supplement compatibility. How-

ever, by sticking to specifi c times of the day

and establishing a proper dosage routine one

can get so much benefi t from supplementa-

tion. Consulting your mates at the gym, you

will probably often have been confronted by

puzzling questions – Czesiek, who after the

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29

nates from beta-alanine. To put it simply, ad-

ministration of the product itself often impairs

absorption or causes the utilization of the sub-

strate by the organism for its own purposes.

A very similar situation takes place in the case

of combining testosterone boosters which

are often composed of such ingredients as

Tribulus terrestris, an ingredient of TRIBULON

BLACK, Maca root, an ingredient of TREC

XTREME MEN‘S FORMULA, D-Aspartic Acid

in DAA ULTRA or chelated zinc and magne-

sium in TREC ZMA ORIGINAL, or the innova-

tive complex formula containing the most ef-

fective components in TREC TESTO(X)PACK.

However, in the event of stacking, one has to

remember that the recommended dose can

often be lowered. Those higher than 400 mg

per day frequently have the opposite eff ect ,

promoting prolactin and progesterone secre-

tion, often resulting in acne. So as the afore

mentioned examples show, it is not always the

case that more means better. The last issue re-

lating to the safety of supplementation of cer-

tain products is the use of antagonists, as here

the dose of active ingredients which have the

opposite eff ect is of utmost importance. Such

combinations have spawned the most myths.

Let’s then concentrate on the most common-

ly used stimulant – caff eine.

Nowadays many pre-workout stacks contain-

ing Nitric Oxide (NO) Boosters - NITROBOLON

ENERGIZER, S.A.W. - also contain added caf-

feine, despite the fact that in principle the fi rst

class of substances increases the diameter of

the blood vessels so that the muscle pump ef-

fect is easier achieved, whereas caff eine nar-

rows the diameter of the blood vessels, raising

the blood pressure. The amount of the second

ingredient is selected in such a way as to ac-

tivate the brain-to-muscle connections and

produce concentration, while at the same

time not interfering with the relaxation of the

endothelium of the blood vessels and the im-

provement of the muscle pump eff ect. It is all

a question of the administered dose. A caff eine

serving of 1-1.5 mg per kilogram of ideal body

weight (IBW) has a stimulating eff ect on the

motor neurons (projection of the nerve cell

reaching into the muscles), whereas doses of

2.5 mg/kg of IBW and more have a blood-pres-

sure rising, diuretic and analgesic eff ect. One

shouldn’t combine multiple servings of sup-

plements with antagonistic action – again, I re-

fer here to the principle that more doesn’t nec-

essarily mean better. Using large doses of both

substances may lead to feeling unwell, nausea,

drowsiness , and in extreme cases even to col-

lapse. Smaller servings are rather unlikely to

produce such an eff ect.

One ingredient or many – the pros and consAt a time when diet supplements are freely

available, the question arises whether it is bet-

ter and more economical to purchase several

individual products which then can be com-

bined into one dose on one’s own initiative,

or should one trust the manufacturer and buy

a ready-made mix, that comes with a special

measuring spoon for preparing your dose,

and we don’t worry about anything else? This

is quite a complex matter and I think that a ta-

ble is the best way of clarifi cation

So, as evident from the above table, those with

a thinner wallet will probably focus on individ-

ual products and will combine them, within

their fi nancial means, into agents with pre-and

post-training eff ects, as well as all-day supple-

ments, which look after the positive nitrogen

balance, as for instance proteins and amino

acids. The ready-made stacks, on the other

hand, possess the advantage of a much more

complex composition and patented quantity

ratios, which guarantee a specifi c result – of

course taking into account the personal reac-

tion, as there will always be consumers who

will be aff ected in an unexpected way. With

stacks there are also risks of interactions with

prescription medicines – it is easy to asses the

correlation of individually used supplements

with a drug, as in the medication information

leafl et classes of substances are listed which

should not be used concurrently (fi bre, phos-

phodiesterase inhibitors like caff eine etc.).

Problems are created by the use of multi-in-

gredient stacks in addition to individual med-

ications. You never know whether or not the

combination of between a dozen or so supple-

ments is going to enter into a biochemical in-

teraction with the drug in the organism, even

if none of them show any negative correlation

with the medication separately. The synergis-

tic eff ect of combining a dozen or so of them

may have a stimulating or inhibiting infl uence

on the action of the medication and both sce-

narios are equally dangerous. One such recom-

mendation is among others is not to combine

Quercetin, Boswellic acid and other anti-in-

fl ammatories with Heparin (an anticoagulant

commonly given post-operatively), because

STACKING a diffi cult arta diffi cult artof combining supplementsof combining supplementsrecommended dose of a pre-training stack,

made up of eighteen components, experi-

enced light stimulation, but nothing excep-

tional, while Jack on the other hand, after only

a half of the recommended dose had to be

physically forced to quit training and this at-

tempt almost ended up with tearing the door

off its hinges, and Janek after a double portion

was yawning and wanted to go to sleep. Why

does this happen? Because reaction to a sup-

plement is unique and personal. Every one of

us has a diff erent sensitivity to specifi c compo-

nents which act as relaxants or stimulants, but

also diff ers in reaction to absorption of individ-

ual macronutrients. In addition to the above

there can be undetected malabsorption prob-

lems and substance dependence concerning

certain substances. It is unfortunate that, at

a time when supplements are freely available,

we seem to struggle with the “diffi cult“ art of

reading the product label with comprehen-

sion. It frequently happens that a consumer

who receives a sachet with a product sam-

ple, neglects to read the information on the

packaging that it contains four servings of the

product, and that while you are in the proc-

ess of testing your own tolerance to strong

stimulants, you should start with half of the

recommended dose, that is 1/8 of the pack-

aging. Well, I think we can all imagine the ef-

fects of taking 1600 mg caff eine, 1200 mg syn-

ephrine, 8 g beta-alanine and synergistically

acting components, all at once, which after

the person has consumed 8-times the recom-

mended amount are going to make it diffi cult

for them to decide what bothers them more:

high blood pressure 190/160 (atrial fl utter) or

burning-itchy-prickly sensations (paraesthe-

sia) following the consumption of such a high

amount of beta-alanine. There is one other

problem – more doesn’t always mean better,

alhough many people still think that increas-

ing the dose is directly proportional to the

intensity of the eff ect of the supplement. Un-

fortunately this often is not the case, just the

opposite. The Le Chatelier-Braun’s principle

of contrariness is one of the elementary laws

concerning dynamic equilibrium. It states that

a system subjected to a stimulus responds

in such a way as to counteract it. Taking this

into consideration, in sport disciplines which

have an endurance or mixed focus, supple-

mentation is accomplished mainly with beta-

alanine or its mixture with carnosine in the ra-

tio 2:1, despite the fact that carnosine, which is

a powerful intramuscular buff er , in fact origi-

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of their synergistic eff ect, as they promote he-

modilution. Each external or internal injury can

lead to a greater haemorrhage due to the ex-

tended prothrombin time (coagulation).

Timing is everythingNot all supplements perform equally well

when taken irrespective of the time of the day.

Many of them have to be properly combined,

to ensure they produce the desired eff ect and

maximise their eff ectiveness. When it comes

to nutrition and supplementation in sport,

one could say that the correct timing is the

key to success. Below I present what I consider

to be most important supplements in bodyfi t-

ness disciplines and strength training, which

are best taken at strictly controlled times.

MORNINGIt is said, not without reason, that breakfast is

the most important meal of the day. Follow-

ing the nighttime fasting the organism has ex-

hausted a good part of the glycogen stored in

the liver, for the purpose of keeping the brain

in the parasympathetic phase, that is at rest.

During sleep we require approximately 10 g

of glucose per hour in order to nourish our

body, including the brain. It makes sense that,

after eight hours of utilizing the carbohydrates

stored in the liver, they need to be replenished.

It is an excellent time for fast absorbing carbo-

hydrates, such as carbohydrate concentrates

(MAX CARB, VITARGO ELECTRO-ENERGY),

fruit (doses of fructose taken during the day

interfere with fat cell metabolism, so it is safer

to take them in the morning and /or after the

training) as well as slow absorbing carbohy-

drates, which release the energy gradually in

the course of digestion. We need to remember

that a gainer (a carbohydrate-protein supple-

ment – HARD MASS, MASS XXL) with a high

content of complex carbohydrates should not

be considered a porridge equivalent. After

all powder dissolved in water is a liquid, so it

will pass through the digestive tract a lot fast-

er. In order to slow down the release of glu-

cose, a serving of soluble fi bre, e.g. DIETARY

FIBRE APPLE, can be added to this shake. Load-

ing glycogen levels as such will be assisted by

suitable supplements, such as alpha lipoic acid

(ALA), Arginine (AAKG MEGA HARDCORE) as

well as Astragalus extract, one can also pur-

chase Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA SOFT

GEL), which helps stabilize after-meal blood

sugar levels. Ideally suited for this purpose

is also cinnulin, an ingredient of cinnamon.

A high quality protein (ISOLATE 100, PERFECT

WHEY PROTEIN) will help elevate the nitrogen

balance, which following the nighttime fast-

ing has also declined, because protein degra-

dation exceeded its synthesis level. Obviously

one can protect oneself against this phenom-

enon, using concentrates of proteins with low

rate of absorption, such as micellar casein pro-

tein (CASEIN 100, NIGHT PROTEIN BLEND),

or alternatively base one’s meal on milk prod-

ucts containing large quantities of precisely

those protein fractions (cottage cheese, curd

cheese). Together with breakfast it is benefi cial

to take vitamin supplements, because break-

fast, being the largest meal of the day, should

contain large quantities of fats (that is if we don’t

train in the morning after breakfast), in which

vitamins A,D,E, and K can dissolve. These vita-

mins of the B group (VITAMIN B COMPLEX)

will speed up the metabolism of the three ma-

cronutrients and in this way are the key drivers

of the entire human metabolism. If we do have

a thermogenic fat burner at our disposal, such

as CLENBUREXIN, its administration instead of

the morning coff ee is a good idea. It will get

us in a mood for action and will increase the

thyroid function, so that more calories can be

used for the needs of the organism.

BEFORE TRAININGThis is the time when carbo-loading with slow

absorbing carbohydrates and amino acids is

SINGLEINGREDIENT PRODUCT MULTIINGREDIENT PRODUCT

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you know the amount per serving, you determine the dose of the amount of natural carbohyd-

rates or of the simple sugar supplement by yourself.

A manufacturer with greater fi nancial means can aff ord a much more complex formula with

a greater synergistic eff ect. However, a large quantity of sugar added to the product makes

it economically unviable for the consumer. If possible, select product versions without car-

bohydrates, often labelled ‘carb free’, e.g. S.A.W.

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When creating a stack from single-ingredient products you might know precisely, what you

put inside, however a ‘proprietary blend’ often means that the manufacturer knows of a

“secret“ quantity combination of the individual products and the correct weight proportions

between them, which are unlikely to be obtained on one’s own initiative.

Thanks to carefully analysed research studies and multiple attempts at creating a formula

with the greatest strength, the manufacturer refers to his own formula as a ‘proprietary blend’

only quoting the net weight of the mixture, without breaking it down into the amounts of

individual ingredients. There is one important rule in the labelling: the higher an ingredient is

on the list, the more of it there is in the formula (it predominates in the contents) – the lower

on the list, the less there is of it.

PRO

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discovery of the most eff ective proportion between ingredients or through the addition of a

large number of synergistically acting components.

Usually created by means of a correctly chosen quantity ratio of individual ingredients and

addition of components with complementary action.

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elimination or discontinuation of the dose of one of the components.

Within such a complex formula with multiple biochemical correlations it is very diffi cult to

identify the “culprit“ which interferes with or intensifi es the action of the medication. Usually

during the period of the treatment supplementation has to be discontinued.

Table. Selection of products due to the composition

the key for increasing exercise capacity of the

organism in order to reach top energy levels

and the muscle pump eff ect during exercise.

The additional amount of amino acids in the

bloodstream will protect the muscles against

catabolic wasting, which is a risk during pro-

longed aerobic or interval sessions – training

of a glycolytic nature. It is also a good idea to fo-

cus on thermogenic agents (CLENBUREXIN,

LIPO(X)PACK), if we expect an energy kick-

start and concentration, or alternatively we

can take a nitric oxide booster (NITROBO-

LON, NITRO(X)PACK), which will increase

the muscle pump eff ect, improve their ca-

pacity for contraction and aid muscle mass

development. Creatine supplementation

(CREATINE MICRONIZED 200 MESH, CREA9

XTREME) makes good sense at this stage by

virtue of a low or almost zero content of fat

in the pre-training meal, which results in its

perfect absorption. Besides, its administra-

tion immediately prior to the physical eff ort is

going to be a very eff ective protection of the

muscles against catabolic degradation and

it will speed up the rate of ATP re-synthesis

in the cells. It is also a good time for taking

testosterone boosters, as steroidal sapon-

ins present for instance in Tribulus terrestris

(TRIBULON or TRIBULON BLACK) – and in

other agents of this kind, such as DAA ULTRA

– work better in the pre-training phase, at the

time of preparation for eff ort. Linking up with

receptors is then more eff ective.

AFTER TRAININGHere the key aspects are the glycogen super-

compensation eff ect, adjustment of the nitro-

gen balance after sustained muscle microtrau-

ma, ATP re-synthesis in the cell from creatine

phosphate and administration of a nitric oxide

booster with the aim of improving glycogen

loading and removal of free radicals after ef-

fort. But now one thing at a time. The key issue

and at the same time a personal issue, which

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requires experimenting, is what one should

take fi rst after completing a strength work-

out – should it be hydrolysed whey protein or

exogenous amino acids, or perhaps carbohy-

drates, in order to satisfy the requirements of

the anabolic window and the supercompen-

sation of the glycogen in the muscles. The sci-

entifi c basis in this situation is the correlation

of the growth hormone (GH) with the insulin-

like growth factor (IGF-1), which in post-train-

ing conditions are inversely proportional. Fol-

lowing strength training, the carbohydrate

reserves in our body are seriously depleted,

which results in a signifi cant spike in the levels

of GH. The receptors and binding sites for the

growth hormone are proteins, and their ac-

tivity sharply decreases in the event of taking

sugars. That’s why it makes sense to take ad-

vantage of the prolonged duration of high GH

levels following exercise and take processed

amino acids in a fast-absorbing form, e.g.

AMINOMAX 6800. After 15–20 minutes a car-

bohydrate concentrate may be served, e.g.

MAX CARB or VITARGO ELECTRO-ENERGY,

which will signifi cantly elevate blood glu-

cose levels, at the same time lowering the GH,

while simultaneously the levels of IGF-1 will be

raised rather substantially. However, everyone

must test these strategies on themselves , be-

cause each organism is diff erent. As I always

say: there is one rule when it comes to nutri-

tion in the bodyfi tness sports – there are no

hard and fast rules. There will be others, who

will achieve better results with a standard ap-

proach, which fi rst focuses on supplying car-

bohydrates, and later proteins. After comple-

tion of a power training it is also worthwhile

to throw in a serving of creatine, i.e. CREA9

XTREME, in order to adjust the defi cit of left-

over creatine phosphate for the purpose of

replenishing the stores of the cell energy/en-

ergy of the cell. Also a serving of a NO booster,

e.g. S.A.W., will enhance a better re-synthesis

of glycogen, will relax the blood vessels, which

is going to improve transport of metabolites

and nutrients. Nitric oxide boosters paradoxi-

cally also work as anti-oxidants (because the

left-over NO themselves, are also free radicals),

so it is good to serve them after training, to

aid the organism in regaining its homeostasis.

BEFORE SLEEPBefore going to sleep, one has to protect one-

self against a drop in the level of amino acids

in the blood by taking proteins with a low ki-

netic rate, and making sure one gets a sound,

uninterrupted sleep. Here I recommend ca-

sein proteins, best if based on the negative

form of this protein, i.e. CASEIN 100. This fac-

tor is indispensable for proper rest and surge

of anabolic hormones, mainly the growth

hormone and testosterone. That’s why taking

minerals with added Vitamin B6 infl uences in-

creased levels of the latter during the phase

of night secretion. This is the combination we

will fi nd in ZMA ORIGINAL or in a capsule

of MULTIPACK SPORT NIGHT FORMULA,

which additionally contains the gamma-

aminobutyric acid, L-tryptophan and L-thean-

ine, which will also have a tranquillizing and

tonic eff ect on tense muscles, letting us have

a healthy sleep. Of course it is also a good mo-

ment for taking a second serving of testoster-

one booster – DAA ULTRA or TRIBULON.

How to eff ectively lose weightSupplements classifi ed as fat burners are not

magic pills enabling us to burn fatty tissue un-

der all conditions. In order to enable them to

serve their function, what is required is a hy-

pocaloric diet or at least a diet with a zero-cal-

orie balance, which means that we consume

the exact amount of calories necessary for our

needs. Below is the formula for calculating this

amount.

TMR = BMR x PALTMR – total metabolic rate – is the number of

calories which must be absorbed for a specifi c

training goal.

BMR – basal metabolic rate – is a number of

calories, required for the maintenance of vital

functioning, such as breathing, digestion and

brain function during 24 hours

PAL – physical activity level – we set it at 1,5 for

those doing intensive bodyfi tness training

Thus, TMR for a slim man (BF 12%) with a body

weight of 72 kg is the following:

TMR = 72 x 24 x 1.5TMR = 2592 kcal

It is only an approximate value, however it

makes it possible to freely manipulate the

number of calories consumed daily. Of no

less importance is the ratio of macronutrients

to the total of calories consumed. Their daily

supply should provide 30% kcal from protein,

40% from carbohydrates and 30% from fats,

assuming that the man in question works out

intensely at the gym and that in terms of so-

matotypes he is an ectomorph, that is, some-

one with a fast metabolic rate. It is another

big simplifi cation, but assuming that we are

going to consume low-processed food prod-

ucts, following a diet which is low in carbohy-

drates but high in protein, it is certainly going

to benefi t the process of development of lean

muscle mass and the maintenance of low lev-

els of body fat.

Pre- and post-training meals should have

a high content of complex carbohydrates

(apart from those taken directly after training,

in the form of supplements, which should

feature simple carbohydrates), as well as in-

clude proteins and a minimum amount of fat.

The use of fat burners will in this case speed

up the metabolism, and make it possible to

get rid of approximately 200–300 kcal more,

which over a ten-day period will ensure a loss

of around 0,5 kg of fatty tissue. Of course the

amount of fat burned could be increased fol-

lowing an appropriate training programme

and a diet which won’t produce rapid increas-

es in the blood glucose levels.

While we are on the subject of fat burning

agents, the best way is to have them stacked

alternately. Early in the morning, in order to

increase the metabolic rate and stimulate

the central nervous system, it is a good idea

to take a serving of a thermogenic agent

(CLENBUREXIN, THERMO FAT BURNER

MAX, LIPO(X)PACK). A few hours later during

lunch it would be worthwhile to take a lipo-

lytic product, e.g. L-CARNITINE 3000, FAT

TRANSPORTER, which increases the bio-

availability of fatty acids as the main energy

source, without producing the eff ect of psy-

chomotor stimulation, which is common with

thermogenics. Another serving of the latter

should be taken in the early afternoon, when

we still have a few hours left at work or have

to sit through a few more lectures at the uni-

versity. Moreover, using it at that time means

that we won’t have any problems with falling

asleep around 11 p.m., something the manu-

facturers usually warn about in their leafl et,

stating that the product should not be taken

at least six hours before bedtime. In the late

afternoon, before a training session, it would

be worthwhile to take the last dose for the day

of a lipolytic product, which will enable the or-

ganism to utilize fat as a fuel alternative, when

the stores of blood glucose are depleted. This

strategy ensures a holistic approach to fat

burning, and when the organism gets addict-

ed to stimulants contained in thermogenics,

one can stop taking them for four weeks, all

the while taking the lipolytic supplements.

It should be noted that these products should

not be taken for longer than 8–10 weeks.

SummaryAbove all, one should remember that it is the

diet, and not supplements, that is the foun-

dation of our nutrition and supplementation

programme. The latter are only an addition,

one could say – the icing on the cake. The

more low-processed foods we consume, the

better for our performance and for the health

of our digestive system. But in a situation

when there is a maximum demand for nutri-

ents from the bloodstream in a short space

of time, diet supplements become indispen-

sable. Moreover, many of them occur in na-

ture only in minimum amounts, as for exam-

ple beta-alanine in watermelons or tomatoes.

Wishing to give 100% of ourselves, we have to

rely on the strength of dietary supplementa-

tion. But this has be done intelligently. I hope

that some of the advice that I have shared

with you is going to help you in your daily

endeavours to further improve your body

shape. JAKUB MAURICZ

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