Truth about low-carb/high protein diets!

Low-carbohydrate diets have gotten such a bad rap over the past few decades that many health- and fitness-conscious individuals have blown off the possibility that eating this way could be beneficial. Blame that rap on misinformation and exaggerated opinions that the only way to go low-carb is to eat bacon, sausage, eggs and cheese – with butter, of course – for breakfast, and that this type of diet is a direct path to a heart attack. Instead of false perceptions, we’ll take a look at what research and science say about how carbohydrates are assimilated by your body and how altering this macronutrient could play a huge role in reaching your fitness goals and building a healthier body. [ READ MORE ...]

Benefits of CLA for Weight Control!

If you are looking for an all natural, non-stimulating ingredient that has strong safety and scientific evidence to support weight loss, then CLA should be the supplement you should consider. What I specifically like about CLA is that it works well as a stand alone product or can complement other products like fat burners, thermogenics, and appetite suppressants. Additionally impressive, is there have been over 1,000 published studies on CLA so the science is there.
You can find the special form of CLA, Clarinol, in our Max CLA products. [ READ MORE ...]

Nutrition for Athletes!

Through my travels serving the National Football Academy (NFA) as the Director of Nutrition, what has become very apparent to me is that, in general, there is a definite nutritional void when it comes to breakfast. My mission with athletes in the NFA is simple: to help them understand exactly when, why and what to eat, and to make sure they are on a safe supplement regimen. Overwhelmingly, the majority of athletes I counsel struggle at breakfast when it comes to getting the right nutrients into their bodies. [ READ MORE ...]

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Your 2012 New Year’s Resolution!

First, let me wish everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year! With the New Year we inherently want to make a fresh start on our health. If losing weight is at the top of your resolutions, let me introduce you to Cleanse & Lean Advanced. [ READ MORE ...]

HEALTHY (& YUMMY!) HOLIDAY RECIPES

Every autumn after Halloween, costumes are put away and copious amounts of candy are consumed. We shift gears and start thinking about the upcoming holiday season. Whichever winter holidays you choose to celebrate, food is likely involved. Rather than provide recipes for fat-free, bland versions of popular holiday fare, this article aims to provide rich, savory and satisfying dishes* made in unique ways to add excitement to your festivities while keeping you on track with your fitness goals. [ READ MORE ...]

SUPER POTATOES

As a fitness enthusiast, you’re likely aware of the benefit potatoes play in a healthy and balanced diet.
But not all potatoes are created equal.
Find out the differences between these savory spuds, some creative ways to prepare them, and the best time to eat certain types for optimum performance and recovery. [ READ MORE ...]

HCG and Weight Loss: Fact or Fiction?

There's been a flurry of renewed interest in human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) for weight loss recently.
Not surprising, really.
I suspect this has something to do with the fact that Kevin Trudeau's latest book, "The Weight Loss Cure "They" Don't Want You to Know About" features a period of daily HCG injections for weight loss.
This book has received huge exposure and is a top seller in just about every market.
Anything Mr. Trudeau "recommends" should be approached with a great deal of skepticism. This guy is a con man with a long track record of fleecing the public of its hard earned cash. [ READ MORE ...]

NFA & Max Muscle Partnership

Max Muscle Sports Nutrition is proud to announce a partnership with the nation’s leading football player development program, the National Football Academies (NFA).
In continuing the pursuit and commitment of serving all athletes of all ability levels, this partnership provides a strong foundation in which Max Muscle Sports Nutrition stores can continue their nationwide community outreach efforts of educating and empowering individuals to understand proper nutrition and safe supplementation. [ READ MORE ...]

The Truth About Fad Diets!

What's with all the fad diets out there? Whether low-carb, low-calorie or low-fat, some company always has a gimmick to help you lose weight!
Everyone is looking for that one magic pill or food! The problem is - it doesn't exist! How many fad diets have you tried?

Low-Carb Diet
Low-Fat Diet
Liquid Diet (using low-calorie, high-fiber shakes)
Grapefruit Diet
The Beverly Hills Diet
Cabbage Soup Diet

Have any of you been able to stay on these deprivation diets for a long period of time? And if you did lose weight, did it stay off or come back once you began eating "normal" again? [ READ MORE ...]

Max Cleanse & Lean - Just What The Doctor Ordered!

Max Muscle Sports Nutrition’s Max Cleanse & LeanTM is just what the doctor ordered when it comes to a good and healthy cleanse.
Containing safe and effective herbs such as fennel, dandelion and aloe vera, this product will help give you the cleansing and weight loss results you’ve been looking for.

Product review by Allison “Ali” Van Heusen, BS
Do you have a special occasion coming up and want to look extra slim?
Want to kick-start your diet and exercise routine?
Is your “plumbing” a little backed up?
Max Cleanse & Lean is a fast and easy way to drop those last few pounds, slim up your midsection, and clean out your colon.
Get ready for a good cleanse, and to get lean. [ READ MORE ...]

Flatten Your Belly

Getting ready for bikini season and worried about that little pudge in your abdominal region? Kathy Kaehler, celebrity trainer and USANA spokesperson, wants to help. As a trainer to A-listers like Jennifer Aniston, Kim Kardashian, Cindy Crawford and Julia Roberts, she’s got some tricks up her sleeves to help you blast that belly so you’re ready to flaunt your new bikini. [ READ HER TOP 5 TIPS ...]

Helping Mothers be Strong and Beautiful

As I sit here looking at the picture of the ultrasound of my second daughter due in August, I reflect on how my passion for helping moms has gotten me to this point in my life.
It all started with creating the Mom’s N Babies Getting Fit program for the Marine Corps in 2001 to help active-duty moms stay fit for deployment.
It continued while I served as Gold’s Gym Internationals Pre-Postnatal Fitness Expert for six years.
Currently, I serve as an Elements Pre/Postnatal Advisory Board Member and as a monthly contributor for Oxygen magazine (“Fit for Two” column).
For the past decade, my passion has revolved around helping moms stay healthy during their childbearing ages.
Truly, I have been helping those moms feel like “HOT, SEXY, WOMEN!” – myself included! [ READ MORE ...]

Awaken Your Inner Fitness Giant

EVERY FITNESS MODEL you admire, every athlete you revere and every MaxFormation winner you marvel at have one thing in common: they made a decision to be in incredible shape.
At one point, they were average people, who may have lived a mediocre life and a semi-sedentary lifestyle.
They weren’t published figures, nor did they have award-winning physiques. They were just like you and me regular people. [ READ MORE ...]

Teach your children how to live healthy and fit for a lifetime

Ever year, raising a healthy child becomes more challenging.
It begins with what type of baby food to buy, then progresses to what type of dinners to make.
Then there are the sweet fruit juices, the yummy happy meals, the tasty fruit snacks and the sugary soft drinks.
Before you know it, the holidays roll around and promote chocolate hearts, marshmallow bunnies, Halloween candy and candy canes.
With the increasing popularity of video games and television programming and lack of physical activity, it’s becoming increasingly harder to raise a fit child. [ READ MORE ...]