NEWS
MUSCLE NEWS
BODYBUILDING BOOSTED IN ASIA
The largest and most populous continent will become a bodybuilding battleground this year despite the cancellation of the 2nd edition of the Arnold Classic Asia . Athletes who were looking at competing in Hong Kong in August will have to wait another year due to the sudden postponement of the bodybuilding spectacle . Since its global peak in the early to mid- 1980s , bodybuilding has hit a plateau . However , an increase in promotional efforts , the expansion of categories in entry-level events , and a trend towards living a healthier lifestyle has recently boosted the sport ’ s profile , particularly among young people . With the emergence of more athletes from the Middle East also taking up the sport and competing on international level , the spotlight will move to the inaugural IFBB Diamond Cup scheduled for September in Kuwait , the home ground of Bader Boodai ’ s Oxygen Gym . Boodai has recently built an excellent reputation in the international fitness community with top IFBB Pro bodybuilders such as Brandon Curry , Roelly Winklaar and Nathan De Asha visiting his multi-level facility with a wide range of state-of-theart equipment to focus on their training and contest prep without any distractions . The bodybuilding action continues in India with the staging of the inaugural Olympia Amateur India in October drawing athletes and fans of the sport from all over the world . Notable shows include :
■ Diamond Cup Kuwait 26-28 September
■ Olympia Amateur India 13-16 October
■ Olympia Amateur Hong Kong 23-26 October
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SSN MUSCLE
VITAMIN PACK
SSN ’ s Muscle Vitamin Pack remains at the forefront of meeting the micronutrient , amino acid and EFA requirements of bodybuilders , strength and power athletes , and serious trainers . A convenient one-sachetper-day serving will ensure an optimal micronutrient intake , which is crucial for those seeking enhanced recovery and accelerated muscle building effects . Vitamins , minerals and other performance and growth amplifiers are offered at higher than NRV dosages to meet the increased nutrient demands of intense weight training , recovery and performance levels .
GRENADE SUPPLEMENTS NOW IN SA
DS International , importers of PharmaFreak , RippedFemme , Cellucor and FitMark products , has secured exclusive distribution rights in South Africa for the Grenade ® supplement range . This innovative and trusted sports performance and energy brand has grown rapidly since its launch in 2010 and now sells its products in over 100 countries . Today Grenade ® has a huge following , ranging from professional athletes , fitness enthusiasts and military personnel worldwide . Grenade ®, supported by its ‘ Team Grenade ’ athletes , are renowned for unique branding and marketing strategies , and have been recognised with numerous awards , both within the sports nutrition sector and in the global business arena . As a result , Grenade ® is not only widely regarded as one of the world ’ s fastestgrowing sports performance and weight management brands , but also as one of the most exciting sports nutrition companies in the market today . For more info , visit www . grenade . com , or www . dsinternational . co . za for resale queries .
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