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CLA CAFFEINE is well known for its many benefits among which are, reducing body fat through inhibiting fat storage and enhancing its break down, while increasing lean body mass. These benefits make CLA one of the best supplements for body shaping as it changes your body composition by modifying the fat to muscle ratio in favor of muscle. ALLMAX CLA is made of 95% active CLA isomers per capsule, making it highly concentrated, thus providing you with the best results possible. Caffeine has been shown to improve performance and endurance and this is mainly due to the fact that caffeine stimulates your central nervous system. Consequently, you will feel more aware, and your “perception” of fatigue will be reduced making it easier for you to exercise for longer periods of time. Kaizen Caffeine will enhance your motor performance and can be taken before or during your training session. CONJUGATED LINOLENIC ACID OR CLA IS A POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACID FOUND NATURALLY IN MEAT, DAIRY AND EGG YOLKS. It BCAA BRANCHED-CHAIN AMINO ACIDS THAT ARE KNOWN FOR BCAAS ARE THE ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS LEUCINE, VALINE AND ISOLEUCINE. They cannot be produced in our body and thus, should be taken from external sources. BCAAs increase protein synthesis and reduce protein breakdown signaling your body to increase your muscle mass. The ALLMAX Aminocore provides you with 8g of BCAAs in one serving along with highly bio-available B vitamins that are involved in energy production. You can also help to increase your muscle mass with protein powders. If one of your goals is to increase your muscle mass, protein intake is the best option for you. Proteins are made from amino acids which are the building blocks for your muscles. You can find proteins in food such as meat, chicken, fish, eggs and peas; however protein powders can be an easy alternative. A lot of different types of protein powders are available on the market to meet your needs and preferences. Garden of Life Raw Organic Protein Powder is an excel- lent source of complete protein and will help you not only build, but repair muscle damage that occurs after exercising. It is also suitable for vegans. CAFFEINE IS ONE OF THE MOST COMMONLY USED STIMULANTS AMONG ATHLETES AND IS NATURALLY OCCURRING IN SEEDS AND LEAVES OF MANY PLANTS. HYDRATION KEEPING YOUR BODY WELL HYDRATED IS ESSENTIAL FOR GOOD SPORTS PERFORMANCE. WHEN YOU EXERCISE, YOU ARE LOSING HYDRATION THROUGH SWEAT. Drinking water is very important to replenish the losses you had during your training. However, the longer and the more intensely you exercise, the more your body will excrete water and electrolytes, therefore, you will need to restock those, through the use of a sports drink. Vega sport electrolyte hydrators will help you replenish your electrolytes and mineral losses while enhancing your metabolism. Remember that to benefit from these performance improving supplements and pro- tein powders, you should meet your daily caloric and protein needs from a healthy, well-balanced nutrition plan. Healthy foods are a vital component of your training program. HEALTHY PLANET CANADA OFFERS IN-STORE NUTRITIONISTS WHO PROVIDE HEALTH-RELATED ADVICE AND CAN OFFER INFORMATION ON A RANGE OF SUPPLEMENTS TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS. ALL ITEMS AVAILABLE AT WWW.HEALTHYPLANETCANADA.COM. MUSCLEMEMORYMAG.COM 45