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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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you cannot last to its end, exercising at full
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A special vitamin formula, which contains
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tensive exercise. These exceptional bioactive
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Acid) supervises and regulates the correct
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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-
WHOSE SHOWS ATTRACTED LARGE CROWDS, THE BEAUTIFUL HOSTESSES WHO PRO-
UDLY PRESENTED OUR COMPANY’S IMAGE AS WELL AS TO ALL OUR PARTNERS AND EM-
UDLY PRESENTED OUR COMPANY’S IMAGE AS WELL AS TO ALL OUR PARTNERS AND EM-
PLOYEES WHO WORKED WITH US ON THIS SIGNIFICANT PROJECT. THANK YOU FOR ALL
PLOYEES WHO WORKED WITH US ON THIS SIGNIFICANT PROJECT. THANK YOU FOR ALL
YOUR HARD WORK AND A JOB WELL-DONE!YOUR HARD WORK AND A JOB WELL-DONE!
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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
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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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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
PRO
DU
CT
COST
EFFE
CTIV
ENES
S When you purchase a single-ingredient product, you know very well what you are paying for,
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.
READ
YM
ADE
FORM
ULA
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
DU
CT
STRE
NGT
H Usually this is created by the amount of the serving measured out, less frequently through a
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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TS It is relatively easy to evaluate the eff ect of a given substance on a prescription drug through
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
LON
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is a
pro
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pro
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and
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tense
and
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and
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ks t
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then
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a p
rofe
ssio
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ener
gy
gel
des
igned
to
hel
p yo
u m
ain
tain
ma
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per
form
ance
duri
ng
hig
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nte
nsi
ty e
xerc
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s ta
uri
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to b
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the
ener
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and
men
tal f
ocu
s w
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tra
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nd
a co
mbi
nat
ion
of c
arb
ohyd
rate
s fo
r su
stai
ned
ener
gy
rele
ase
duri
ng
wor
kou
t. H
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s al
so t
o su
pple
men
t el
ectr
olyt
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ost
thro
ugh
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t. A
s a
resu
lt o
f th
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l H
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rmul
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dien
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th
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d ar
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eliv
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to
the
circ
ulat
ory
syst
em a
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then
to
the
wor
king
mu
scle
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pro
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gel
des
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to
be
use
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ter
inte
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exe
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mul
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the
bod
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pac
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pos
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N ]
DU
ND
ALK
– 6
9 C
lan
bra
ssil
Stre
et [N
EW L
OCAT
ION ]
FER
MO
Y –
69
Lo
wer
Pat
rick
Str
eet
G
ALW
AY
– 7
Fra
nci
s St
reet
LI
MER
ICK
– 3
7 T
ho
mas
Str
eet
NA
VA
N –
Pre
sto
n P
lace
TI
PPER
ARY
– 3
2 M
ain
Str
eet
det
ay
sup
pe
ets
ad
tas
osp
ots
ea
dac
te
peo
pe.