Team BSN athlete & IFBB Pro bodybuilder will be appearing tomorrow (July 10th) at the Supplement Giant in Lakewood, Colorado. Stop by and get a free autograph from 10am-5pm. The store will also be giving out free supplements, t-shirts and samples all day. Check out the latest from BSN, Dymatize, VPX, Muscle Fortress, Axis Labs, MAN Sports, iSatori, Epic Performance & More.

If you stop by the store look for the tallest guy in the room wearing a BSN shirt and tell him HARDBODY sent ya. He’ll have a special prize for you.

The store is located at:
7134 W Alaska Drive
Lakewood, CO 80226

Popular energy drink, Red Bull tried to be the ca-bosh on VPX’s energy drink, Redline from coming into France. Aside from the word “red” I have to side with VPX on this one.

WESTON, FLORIDA JUNE 25, 2010 – Dietary and nutritional supplement company Vital Pharmaceuticals, Inc., d/b/a VPX/Redline of Weston, Florida, announces today that it prevailed against Red Bull GmbH Societe De Droit, Austria (“Red Bull”) in a French Trademark Opposition Proceedings for Redline Trademark. Red Bull brought the Opposition Proceedings in France against the VPX/Redline trademark application on or about March 15, 2010 in the European Union Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (Trade Marks and Designs (“OHIM”) citing to dilution and likelihood of confusion.

While Red Bull has been successful with opposition proceedings in other countries, the French Trademark Office has rejected Red Bull’s contention that there was a risk of confusion between the Red Bull and Redline trademarks, stating that there was no likelihood of visual and/or intellectual signs of confusion in France. The news of this legal victory comes on the heel of future plans by VPX/Redline to offer its Redline in other geographical regions. The freedom to conduct business in France gives greater position to the Redline brand in the market.

Source: BevNET.com

Two years ago JulieAnn Kulla left Chicago with not only a class win but also the overall NPC JR. Nationals Figure Overall title. She went on to place second in her pro debut and ventured to the Figure Olympia shortly there after. After some time off she’s back and kicking things off with a bang by signing with supplement company GENr8.

Photo courtesy of J.M. Manion.

JulieAnn’s management has released the following press release regarding her signing.

FMG PRESS RELEASE
June 15, 2010 – Top IFBB Pro Figure competitor JulieAnn Kulla is now a part of the GENr8 supplement company as she has signed an endorsement contract with them.

JulieAnn says, “I am honored and beyond blessed to be a part of Genr8! Anthony Almada and the team have been so supportive and we’re all ready for a great year ahead. I respect GENr8‘s approach to evidence-based nutrition products, one’s I rely on and use daily! Thank you All!”

JulieAnn’s contract represents the 7th major supplement company endorsement contract that FMG has secured for its athlete’s in 2010.

JulieAnn’s next competition will be the 2010 IFBB Europa Battle Of Champions Pro Figure.

To contact JulieAnn Kulla for appearances, interviews or photo shoots, please contact FMG via e-mail at fitnessdivasproductions@verizon.net or on Facebook.

Hurry! This promotion won’t last much longer. Bodybuilding.com is offering FREE shipping on Domestic U.S. Orders of $99 or more. This is your chance to replenish your supplements and save a bundle on shipping. Promotion ends on May 26, 2010.

I’m on the go all the time and it’s a constant challenge to get meals in and healthy ones at that. While I try to get whole foods in for most of my meals I rely on shakes to keep my stomach from going ballistic. I’ve been told countless times, by nearly every supplement company that they have the best tasting product. Shocking, right? That’s to be expected from any good representative of a company but is it always the truth? Nearly every weekend (from March to November) I’m at a bodybuilding/fitness competition and I sample a number of products at these events. Many are good, some are pretty crappy but few are great.

When I was told that Gaspari Nutrition’s MyoFusion was one of the best tasting shakes, I thought here we go again. I recently tried the Chocolate Peanut Butter flavor and was pleasantly surprised. When it comes to making shakes, I prefer to use a blender but that’s not always available. Some protein powders end up clumpy and don’t mix well when in a shaker bottle but that’s not the case here. The MyoFusion mixed well in a shaker bottle and the blender. My preferred method of use… 10oz of water, 2 scoops of protein, 12 ice cubes and blend for 2 minutes. It blends perfectly and more importantly tastes great. Another thing I noted is that if you let it sit for a few minutes you won’t see anything sink to the bottom. Many protein shakes will settle and when you get to the bottom of the cup you’ll wonder what the hell you’re looking at.

Gaspari’s MyoFusion gets the Hardbody Seal of Approval.

Note: I was not paid to endorse or review this product. If you’re looking for a honest review and have a product you think would get the Hardbody Seal of Approval, drop me a note. If your product sucks you might want to rethink contacting me. My goal is to let the thousands of daily readers of hardbody.com know what products are great, which are pretty good and which fail to hit the mark.

Congratulations to IFBB Bikini Pro Sonya Vecchiarelli on joining the ISS Research team. Sonya achieved IFBB pro status in the bikini division at the 2009 NPC Jr. Nationals. You might recall seeing her on this site a few times over the years, if not click here to see past Sonya news.

Sonya featured on ISS web site.
Photo By: Isaac Hinds / LIFTstudios.com

Sonya began working with ISS Research at the 2009 Mr. Olympia contest and has since shown she’s a fit for the company. A perfect example of doing a good job while working at an expo can turn into bigger things for all parties involved.

When I spoke with Andrea Wilson from ISS Research on why they signed Sonya she shared, “Sonya is a vibrant and fit woman whose fresh look and outgoing attitude exemplifies ISS Research and the OhYeah! Nutrition product line. We look forward to Sonya representing ISS and OhYeah! as she makes her IFBB bikini pro debut in 2010 and experiences continued success in the fitness industry.”

How’s the Colorado bikini pro feel about being part of the team? Sonya enthusiastically said, “ISS not only has effective, delicious and top of the line products, but their vision and commitment to creating a long term impact on the standards of sports nutrition is excellent as well. They truly care about their consumer’s needs and wants. Not to mention, they are the coolest crew!!! I am very honored, blessed and excited to be part of such an outstanding team and company!”

She will be representing the company at various trade shows and expos throughout the year.

Sonya’s tentative event schedule is:
• Bodybuilding.com Expo – May 8th  in Boise, ID
• NPC Jr. Nationals – June 18-19 in Chicago, IL
• Europa Super Show – August 13-14 in Dallas, TX
• Mr. Olympia – September 24-25 in Las Vegas, NV

About ISS Research
As much as it is in our power, ISS will bring to market the cleanest, purest, and most effective sports nutrition products. We utilize only the highest-quality raw materials from suppliers who meet our standards of integrity. Even though this raises our costs, we keep our products affordable, and hope that the rest of the industry will follow. As science advances so will our formulas. The company is committed to creating long-term impact on the standards of sports nutrition, and will continue to stand behind this customer commitment. We look forward to the day when all manufacturers will adopt the same standards we do, and no matter which products you purchase, no matter from whom, you will know that you are taking clean, effective, and safe supplements.

Visit http://www.issresearch.com for more information on the company and their complete product line.

Press Release
BodyWell Nutrition is happy to announce the addition of its new product line “TC Essentials.”  This new line was designed for today’s active woman, and focused on  life style, health and wellness.

“We looked hard to determine what products the active woman really wants and needs today” claimed Kristal Richardson, fitness professional  and model now head of the new line, “I would like to thank the members of Team TightCurves for their help in filling out our endless surveys and for answering all our calls.  Their contribution proved to be a key factor in determining which products to launch, and even in some of the formulations.”

The BodyWell management team met with some of the leading product designers in the industry to “nail” the formulas.   “We are confident that our new products will soon be seen in the market as leaders in quality and value” expressed Tom Richardson, BodyWell’s CEO.

The first phase of the launch will include products to address:
•    Hair skin  and nails health and beauty
•    Water and bloat management
•    Sleep issues
•    Weight management
•    Digestion enzymes and probiotics

These products will be on the shelves by the end of March 2010.

The details of phase II have include anti-aging, cleansing, vitamin and nutrient packs and many other exciting life style, health and wellness products. BodyWell is also considering a future consolidation of all its women lines including those currently under “TightCurves” under the “TC Essentials” name.

Stay tuned!  And look for the new products!

PRESS RELEASE:

Nutrabolics® is proud to announce the newest member of Team Nutrabolics®; IFBB Figure Pro, Natalie Waples.

Natalie received her IFBB Pro card at the 2008 IFBB North American Figure Championships, where she won her Height Class and was one of two Overall IFBB Pro Card Winners. Natalie is Canada’s most active IFBB Figure pro, and has her sights set on qualifying for this year’s Figure Olympia and the 2011 Arnold Figure International, where she would represent Canada and Team Nutrabolics® on the world stage.

“I am very excited to be making my debut as an official member of the Nutrabolics’ team at the upcoming Arnold Sports Festival,” says Waples. “As an IFBB Figure Professional who relies on cutting edge supplementation for performance, Nutrabolics is the perfect choice for complementing my nutritional and training requirements. I look forward to promoting the Nutrabolics product line and highlighting the great supplements available for fitness-minded women at any level.”

Natalie’s favorite Nutrabolics® supplements include Vitabolic, HemoDrene for Her, Isobolic Cinnamon Oatmeal, and Hemorush.

“Natalie Waples is one of the most recognized fitness icons in Canada and we are very excited to add her to the Team Nutrabolics roster,” said Rodney Dupont, CEO of Nutrabolics®. “Natalie has a great personality and is hard working, dedicated, and driven to succeed — she embodies everything that we believe in at Nutrabolics and we look forward to supporting her as she climbs up the IFBB ranks.”

Natalie will be making appearances across the globe to promote the Nutrabolics® brand of leading-edge supplements. The first stop is the 2010 Arnold Classic Fitness Expo in Columbus, Ohio.

Nutrabolics® Inc., based in British Columbia, Canada, is a leading worldwide manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of premium sports nutrition products.

This weekend will be non-stop action in Columbus and admittedly I’ll be jacked up on energy drinks. There are a variety of energy drinks available today and Bodybuilding.com is running a special on many of them. LOVE IT! Just in time for the Arnold madness!

I’ve mentioned the new bill before but this is a reminder that this can and will effect all of us if it passes. Visit saveoursupplements.org to help do your part to prevent this bill from passing.

New legislation in the U.S. Senate would mandate that every dietary supplement would have to go through a brand new process of government review in order to stay on the market.

If this bill, S. 3002, the Dietary Supplement Safety Act, becomes law your health care choices will be drastically reduced, and many of the supplements available today will become illegal. This and other provisions of this misguided legislation affect ALL dietary supplements, including vitamins, minerals, herbs, sports, and diet products.

Looks like the United States government is looking to get more involved in regulating dietary supplements. What does this mean for supplement users? A sign of what’s to come is in the bill’s language; “To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to more effectively regulate dietary supplements that may pose safety risks unknown to consumers.” Sounds pretty open-ended and could be disastrous for some supplement companies.

You can read the bill that was introduced to the Senate here.

I haven’t tried this flavor yet but it looks delicious. MuscleMilk’s chocolate chip cookie dough is available exclusively on Bodybuilding.com.

EvoProâ„¢-Nature’s Perfect Protein: EvoPro in Muscle Milk contains a complete and precise mix of highly bioavailable proteins for sustained energy including, calcium an sodium caseinate, milk protein isolate, whey protein isolate, whey protein concentrate, whey peptides, lactoferrin, L-glutamine, and taurine.

LeanLipidsâ„¢-Burn Fat! Don’t Store It!: Predigested, trans-fat free Medium Chain-Triglycerides (MCT’s) are more likely metabolized for muscle energy and heat than stored as fat. Long-chain polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids from sunflower/safflower and canola oils are also less likely to be stored as fat.

Complex Carbohydrates: Zero-lactose, starch-based complex carbs found in Muscle Milk, supply energy to the body in the form of glucose. Muscle Milk also supplies carbohydrates in the form of fiber, acknowledging that fiber is an important part of a healthy diet.

Lactose Free: Muscle Milk contains ZERO Lactose!

Amazing Taste: Rich, flavor-packed indulgence that is second-to-none!

This is an interesting video segment on the eggwhite company, Eggology. Did you know they now make yolk-less ice creams, frozen egg white doggy treats and instant scramblings?

The beginning of the segment is a little corny but once you get past that it’s worth watching. Check it out on the History Channel’s Modern Marvels.

You can purchase Eggology products on bodybuilding.com.

Team Nutrex Research has added another stunning Brazilian Babe to their roster. Last month, they signed IFBB Bikini Pro Nathalia Moreira and now they’ve added IFBB Figure Pro Larissa Reis. This might be the hottest duo you’ll find at the Arnold Expo. Congratulations Larissa and best of luck on the Figure International stage next month.

Nutrex.com:
The first Brazilian born IFBB Figure Pro to compete on an Olympia stage joins team Nutrex and we’re excited about the possibilities. We’ve been looking for the perfect female; one with just the right mix of sex appeal and edginess.

There’s no questioning Larissa’s work ethic in the gym and her ability to condition and display such a beautiful physique with a range of various looks (soft and sexy or chiseled abs). She’s a perfect fit.

Larissa’s reaction was “I’m very excited to join Team Nutrex Research. Their products are very popular in my home country of Brazil and I’ve always been a fan. I look forward to stepping on stage at the Arnold Classic in March and representing them well.”

Look for more to come on Larissa on Nutrex.com and for her appearance dates follow her on twitter…LarissaR_IFBB.

The New York Times has an article that takes aim at supplements. The story, “When the Gym isn’t Enough” questions the validity of supplements. There are some points I agree with while others I don’t. The opening paragraph says, “OVER the course of a year, Alex Feintuch, a 20-year-old sophomore at the University of South Carolina, spent more than $1,000 on fitness supplements.” Is that supposed to be a shocking number? That’s less than $100 a month. I’d be willing to bet if you add up how much the average college student spend on eating out and alcohol it will drawf the supplement number.

There’s nothing really new or earth shattering in the piece but if you’re bored check it out.

Craving a new protein this holiday season? Check out Optimum Nutrition’s Strawberry Flavor of their Platinum Hydrowhey. While I haven’t tried it myself, I’ve been told by a number of people who have that it tastes great. If you’ve tried it let us know what you think. 

 

IFBB Figure Pro, Kristal Richardson has gone brunette in her off-season. You can catch a glimpse of the new hair in this video for TOP SECRET.

Will we see her on stage again at the Arnold in March? I’d bet on it.

Today is known as “Cyber Monday” in the online world. Ya, pretty geeky. It’s the first Monday after Thanksgiving where all the best deals are to be had online. If you’re a looking for a good deal today and heck every day, check out CHEAP SUPPLEMENTS – where there are re-dunk-u-lous-ly low prices on supplements.