Supplementation

The bulk of following article by David Barr on Beta Alanine supplementation first appeared on the wonderful Elite Fitness Systems website.  We very rarely find work that we can wholeheartedly endorse, but this piece on the myriad of positive uses for the relatively new nutritional supplement Beta Alanine stands out from the crowd and complements much of what we have previously written in o...

By Nick Mitchell The following article on Omega 3 supplementation is a slightly more detailed version of one published in the April 2009 Men's Health magazine. I am often asked what my number one fat burning supplement is.  My reply of fish oil is hardly the radical “secret” most personal training clients were looking for.  When they then ask my favourite muscle building...

The Best Supplements For Fat Loss for Carbohydrate Intolerant / Insulin Resistant Subjects By Nick Mitchell Insulin control is the key to rapid, effective fat loss for up to 80% of the population.  Those of you who always seem to carry excess weight around the love handle area will also be the same people with a genetic intolerance to carbohydrates who crash out after eating a big bowl o...

By Nick Mitchell When an icon tells you something about their field of expertise it always pays to listen carefully.   So when Charles Poliquin, the undisputed guru of modern strength training and conditioning, told me that the supplement Beta Alanine was one of the most exciting breakthroughs in modern sports supplementation I stopped working out and started listening.   I had...

By Nick Mitchell I don’t like to make blanket statements, but sometimes habits are there to be broken. Protein is beneficial to all of you who are seeking to build muscle and support a healthy immune system (the latter is ALWAYS necessary for the former). Hardly earth shattering stuff I know, but sometimes it seems that people need reminding of us. If I may be forgiven one early digr...

By Jake Hill Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few years, no doubt, you have heard of the many “cures all” benefits of high grade fish oil. Yes the benefits are more than plentiful when used correctly. It absolutely should be at the staple of any serious supplement program. Regardless of age, body weight, fitness levels, goals, etc. Fish oil is a must! ...

The world of nutritional supplementation can be a very confusing one full of conflicting advice, vested interests, half truths, and smoke and mirror advertising gimmicks. Let us try to demystify the jargon and provide sound and rational advice that works for real people in real situations. We have tried and tested every product on ourselves, learnt all the lessons and experienced both mistake...

In the pursuit of health and peak performance we exercise diligently, eat correctly and always take our vitamins (if we are sensible!). However, whilst most consumers are now savvy enough to take care when buying their weekly groceries, aware that a cut of organic, grass fed beef is a world apart from a frozen supermarket beefburger, they remain in the dark about what constitutes quality in the...

Herbal and botanical remedies have existed since time immemorial and for good reason.  Some of the most effective products for maximising health and longevity are to be found in the ancient remedies of China, India and South America, and we in the West ignore them to our own detriment.  One man who has been instrumental in drawing our attention to a wide array of these products is Cha...

These are a sample of some of the most common questions our personal trainers are asked concerning the use of food supplements and their specific impact upon fat loss.  More in depth answers are available to our exclusive clients - contact us here to find out more about becoming a part of the Ultimate Performance team. Do “fat burners” really promote fat loss? There are man...

These are a sample of some of the most common questions our personal trainers are asked concerning the use of food supplements and their impact upon general health. More in depth answers can be gained by contacting us directly. I am concerned that some vitamins can be toxic. How can I be sure that I will get what I need and no more? This is a valid concern as each person has a different l...

These are a sample of some of the most common questions our personal trainers are asked concerning the use of food supplements and their impact upon muscular size and bodybuilding in general. More in depth answers can be gained by contacting us directly. What do I need to take? “Need” is a very strong word. You only “need” to exercise hard and eat a diet high in prot...

By Nick Mitchell In the ongoing quest to stay at the top of the coaching field I make it my job to endlessly question and scrutinise every product that may have an impact upon athletic performance and body composition.   For years now creatine has been at the top of the pile of safe, naturally occurring ergogenic aids and rightly so.  It’s a substance that has been scienti...

By Nick Mitchell I often asked by my personal training clients about the best ergogenic aids to boost workout performance.  This is a truly massive subject in itself, one to which I have devoted an entire chapter in my upcoming book "Forging the Ultimate Physique", so today we will just look at two of the main kids on the block - the old stalwart Creatine Monohydrate, and the ne...

By Jake Hill Ultimate immunity enhancer: for a long, healthy and strong life. “We are only as strong as our immunity” AL721 5cc Aloe Vera Juice 20 cc Astragallus 3 cc Bitter Melon 12 oz DHEA 500mg (only if over 40 or you have a cortisol/dhea imbalance determined by an ASI saliva stress test) Folic Acid 400 mg Hyperacin 300 mg Siberian Ginseng Liquorice root *some of the...