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14 Q&A with Carl Edwards Jr.
Meet a MLB pitcher for the
Cubs and find out who his
heroes are, what his training
is like, and how he feels
about winning the 2016
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SETBACKS
Are They Harmful or Helpful?
BY HELEN FRITSCH

REGARDLESS of how you define a setback, it usually is totally unexpected

and can stop us dead in our tracks! Setbacks are inconvenient, frustrating,
and always involve bad timing. They can lead to unwanted stress, self doubt,
anxiety, and constant worrying about the unknowns and the what ifs.
Fitness setbacks by far are the worst! Weve all experienced them at some
point. Youre training for a competition and you pull a muscle, sidelining you
for a few weeks or its peak week and you come down with pneumonia. The
mental anguish alone is worse than the injury or illness itself! All that hard
work put in just to be sidelined? UGH!
When setbacks occur, how do you handle them? Ive had my fair share
of major detours in life and, way back when, I was quite good at playing
the role of the victim taking the woe is me approach. However, I quickly
discovered that resisting the circumstances only dug me deeper in the
trenches of disparity. I finally realized that maybe these detours were
happening for a reason. Looking back over the years, I realized that my
most difficult and painful times and setbacks happened to improve the
quality of my life and the situations surrounding them. It was as if the
universe was throwing bricks at me to get my attention urging me to
acknowledge present mistakes that I was making and forcing me to
painstakingly turn around, regroup, and start to move forward!
You see, I believe setbacks dont happen TO us, they happen FOR Find Helen
us. Sometimes you lose what you want in order to find what you on Instagram
need! I see lifes setbacks intentionally happening to give us a wake- @helenfritsch
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We all inadvertently make mistakes. Most of the time, the
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situations or circumstances detrimental to us. Unfortunately, most of
those times, we have our blinders on, ignoring the big picture as we
continue to move down a tormented path. We become so focused
on certain things. Our peripheral vision narrows not allowing us to
see the big picture. Then, we get blindsided and wonder, Why is
this happening to me? not realizing the answers were right in front
of us all along!
I know there are times when life throws us curve balls, makes
us jump through hoops, leads us straight into a wall, yanks money
out of our wallets, forces us to go on a detour, and just downright
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wide open. Be observant, take those blinders off and be receptive /SET BAK/
to what the universe is trying to tell you! Dont resist change and make Definition: A reversal in progress.
necessary positive adjustments to get yourself back on track. Realize that Synonyms: Obstacle, difficulty, upset,
some setbacks are quick fixes and others may take time, but with the right misfortune, failure, disappointment.
mindset, a positive approach and a solid support group, setbacks can
be overcome and used as powerful tools and life lessons, helping avoid
future mistakes, and building a better, stronger, wiser YOU! MS&F

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Beating the
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Feeling depressed? You might be able to
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yogurt, according to research from the
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study, your gut microbiome is altered when
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 Q&A
MAX COVER

From who he
views as his with
heroes to how Cubs Pitcher
he felt about Carl Edwards Jr.
winning the 2016 1. How did you get into baseball?
World Series to My dad was a big inspiration.
My family has all been involved
his best advice in baseball including playing for
for kids who want recreation leagues growing up as well
as the Bush Leagues in South Carolina
to grow up and for the Newberry Pirates.
be a professional
2. What do you love most
ball player, Carl about the sport?
Edwards Jr. I appreciate the opportunity to get
out on the mound in front of the
shares all this crowd and my teammates and the
and more in this excitement and adrenaline rush
that it brings to me. I love that
special Q & A for baseball requires many different
MS&F readers. players all working together, and
Ive never seen that more evident
than last year with our World
Series Championship team.

3. What does your training

regimen each week look like?
As a pitcher, it is imperative that
I maintain my flexibility while
continuing to gain strength. I do
stretching exercises for around an
hour every day, and I work out with
lower weights and high repetitions
4-5 times per week. Obviously, in
the season, I have to be in tune
with my pitching schedule, which is
unpredictable in order to perform at
peak performance. In the offseason,

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I work out five days a week and do
much heavier lifting during that time.
I also incorporate quite a bit of sprint
work as well throughout the year.
4. How did it feel winning the
World Series in 2016?
Being a part of the Cubs' team to win
the 2016 World Series was incredibly
humbling, and to date the most
exciting thing to happen to me in my
career. In my personal life, the birth
of my beautiful daughter Ava was
the most incredible experience, and
parenting her along with Anquinette
No matter where you are or how talented or not someone may think you
are, if you dare to stretch to achieve your greatest dreams, then you can
reach them. It will not be easy and you will have to persevere, but if you
stay focused on your goal, then it is always a possibility.
Smith has been the greatest joy I've
had in my life. However, as a player,
lifting that World Series trophy for
all the fans of the Cubs has been a
pinnacle. I plan on working as hard
as I can to bring that trophy back to
the north side of Chicago again!
5. What is a major obstacle you
have had to overcome and how
did you handle it?
When I was a junior in high school,
I lost my best friend and catcher on
the baseball team in a car accident.
Im so grateful to his family and the
many other people in our community
that all came together to help each
other through such a difficult time.
His name is Will Bedenbaugh, and I
still think of him every day. You may
see me look to the sky at times on
the mound, and while it is definitely
my way of thanking God for the
blessings he has given me, it is also
a chance to recognize to Will that
I know he is there with me. The
significance of the phrase Fly the
W takes on an even more special
meaning to me.
6. Who are your heroes?
Since I was young, my parents (Carl
and Faith Edwards) have taught me
to be respectful to others. We did not
have it easy growing up as it was a
challenge to make ends meet many
months, but I always saw my parents
turn to God and show their faith in
God both through the good times and
the tough times. They are my role
models. As far as a baseball hero, my
dad (Carl Edwards) is the epitome
of a hero. He sacrificed so many
hours and opportunities for me and
my brother Chris. I can remember
my dad even when I could barely
throw the ball squatting down with a
mitt and telling me to hit the mitt.
Everyone tells me that my dad was
a great player and had one of the
best curveballs theyd ever seen, so
Im guessing that is where my ability
comes from as well.
7. What would be your best
piece of advice for kids growing
up who want to be like you and
play in MLB?
Im an African-American male from
Prosperity, South Carolina. While it is
full of great people who are willing
to help others, it isnt expected that
I would make it to the major leagues
to play baseball. However, I just kept
listening to my coaches and working
Carl Edwards Jr.
as hard as I could and found joy in
playing the game. I would tell kids
that no matter where you are or how
talented or not someone may think
you are, if you dare to stretch to
achieve your greatest dreams, then
you can reach them. It will not be
easy and you will have to persevere,
but if you stay focused on your goal,
then it is always a possibility. Have
fun playing the game, and work
harder than those around you.
8. Anything else youd like to
share with our readers?
Im just so grateful to have the
opportunity to share. I'd like to
publicly thank my fianc, Anquinette
Smith, for all she does for Ava and
me, and I'd like to thank my parents
and my brother (Chris) for their
support and all they have done to
help me as a person and a player. I
also want to thank so many people
back in South Carolina for the
incredible support! I thank so many
kind people that Ive seen in person
and who have reached out online,
and I want you to know that it
means the world to all of us to have
your support! It seems after waiting
108 years for a World Series trophy
that it only makes sense to bring
back a second one in 2017! Go Cubs,
Go! MS&F
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BUILDING POWER & SPEED
BASEBALL has one of the longest
seasons of any major sport in
America at 162 games. That puts
a lot of mileage on players and
staying healthy and strong are key
components to career longevity.
Players at all levels from high school
to the pros should focus on strength
and conditioning to increase their
power and speed, and their ability
to stay healthy both in and out of
season.
EXERCISES
Baseball is a game of reaction, going
from a dead stop to 100 percent effort
in a split second. Therefore, building
power and speed is a necessity. Power
movements, such as conventional and
sumo deadlifts, power cleans, and
various presses, all aid in increasing
your strength.
The deadlift, both conventional
and sumo, are great additions to a
baseball players regimen. Both styles
of the deadlift will develop the glutes
and hamstrings. Strong glutes and
hamstrings equal explosive power.
Power cleans help develop the
majority of the bodys major muscles,
from glutes and hamstrings to the
upper back and traps. This movement
will also help develop speed and power.
Practicing movements inside the gym
that simulate what players do on the
field is a must, and power cleans will
do just that.
Presses (bench press, strict press,
and push press) all develop upper
back, chest, and shoulder strength. For
hitting, the development of the chest,
upper back and shoulders all increase a
players ability to drive the ball off the
bat harder and faster.
Some trainers and players tend
to believe they should avoid press
exercises because of potential injury,
but if done with proper form and
technique, injury can be avoided.
Avoiding press exercises could do more
harm than good in the long run.
All of these exercises not only aid
in the offensive side of play, but also
defensive. The power cleans and
deadlifts develop speed to run down a
ball or to plant and throw. The presses
develop strength in the shoulders,
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back, and arms to aid in a players
ability to throw a ball further and faster.
HAND/EYE COORDINATION
Hand/eye coordination requires natural
ability, but it can also be developed
just like strength and speed. There are
some simple yet effective ways a player
can strengthen hand/eye coordination,
and a benefit of this is the lessening
of reaction time. For example, taking
a tennis ball and throwing it off the
wall with one hand and catching with
the same hand will develop hand/
eye coordination. As you get better,
increasing the speed of the ball off
the wall will continue to develop your
abilities.
A players ability to keep his eyes
focused or switch focus quickly
depending on the ball's distance from
them is extremely important, especially
when a hitter in the higher levels of
baseball has an average of .4 seconds
to determine the type of pitch, speed,
and position in order to react from the
time the ball leaves the pitcher's hand
until it reaches the plate.
A fun and easy way to exercise your
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eyes' ability to focus quickly is to take
two different objects, like two different
pictures or book covers, and set them
at two different distances away from
you. Set one at 2 feet and the other at
8-10 feet. Focus on the object closest
to you and notice all the details you can
for 5 seconds. Then switch to the object
work backwards through an injury
with the point of recovery being the
starting point, they can simply take the
movements used by physical therapists
in strengthening an injured shoulder or
arm and implement those movements
into a program to help avoid injury
altogether. Some of those movements
include banded pull aparts to increase
strength in the back and chest, banded
tricep extensions to help with tennis
elbow, or banded single-arm reverse
flys to help strengthen the chest and
shoulders. There are endless options
and benefits to band work.
Bands offer an increase or decrease
in tension at different points of a
movement, but tension is constant,
which causes the muscles to stay
constantly engaged during the
movement, thus strengthening them.
Bands are great for increasing strength
in smaller muscles, too, which support
the major muscles.
Jeff Clement, a retired nine-year
veteran of Major League Baseball and
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the Johnny Bench Award recipient for
being the best college catcher in 2005
at the University of Southern California,
shared his experiences with strength
and conditioning in baseball training
and keeping players healthy. He said,
I believe baseball is catching up with
other major pro athletics in that its
becoming more scientific in how its
athletes are training and refueling. Im
seeing more weighted-ball training for
pitchers, and video and biomechanics
are being studied in ways that I never
saw 10 years ago. The players keep
getting bigger, stronger, faster.
To general viewers, it may at times
seem there isnt much going on in
baseball, but if you pay close attention,
you can see the athleticism, speed,
strength, and coordination needed
to play at the highest level. Players
and coaches who continually strive
to improve on those physical aspects
of the game will only continue to see
success and growth in the sport of
baseball. MS&F

further away and do the same. Switch

your focus back and forth, noticing new
details each time for about one minute
at a time.

AVOIDING INJURY
Baseball players, especially pitchers,
have the highest risk for injury. Doing
the exercises mentioned previously will
help reduce injury risk. But there are
some other easy and effective things
that can be added to a players strength
and conditioning program to help
reduce the risk of injury in all players,
especially pitchers.
For example, using bands to help
increase strength and reduce injury for
pitchers has become a staple of pitching
coaches plans for their players. If they

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3. Nutrition
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my body feels every day, which directly relates to
my performance on the field," he said.

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The Balancing Act
FOR BUSY MOMS
BY KAREY NORTHINGTON, TEAM MAX ATHLETE
FOR MY FIRST three Mothers
Days, all I wanted was to get a
full eight hours of sleep. Heck,
I'd have gone for a 2-hour nap.
During those early years, I ate
standing up, never participated in
the things I loved, and looked like
I aged 10 years even though it was
only three! I finally realized things
needed to change.
As a first-time mom, I wanted to
do everything perfect. I ran myself
ragged and felt short fused. Once I
did a schedule cleanup, I realized I
had much more time my family and
for me. Here are five steps to help
you restructure your life, achieve
balance, and regain happiness:
STEP ONE
Journal the time you spend each
hour of the day. Recording each
minute may sound silly, but you are
likely to find holes in the day that
could be spent doing something
more productive. Set a timer if you
must when you scroll on Facebook or
mindlessly watch TV.
STEP TWO
Give tasks an order of importance.
It is common to make To-Do lists
but less common to organize things
in order of importance. Unorganized
lists leave us ahead of schedule on
some things, but cramming for a last
minute run for snack day at 9 p.m.
on a Tuesday. Organizing your list in
order of priority allows you to gauge
what is important and knock out
things promptly. Make one list for
home and one list for work.
STEP THREE
Organize chores in a manageable
fashion. I like to do one load of
laundry each morning. I put one
load in immediately when I wake.
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Or set the timer for 6 a.m. and have
it running when you wake. By the
time my son is eating breakfast, Ive
switched the load to the dryer, and it
is done before our day begins. Gone
are the hours each weekend feeling
swamped with dirty clothes.
We are a big sports and gym
household and, trust me, our
house smells much better, too!
I also always run the
dishwasher at night and
unload the dishes while I
drink my morning coffee.
Breaking the chores
into small manageable
chunks keep me feeling
on top of things and
much less stressed. With
the housework managed,
I can shift my focus to our
business and our first-grader's
homework.
STEP FOUR
Look through your day and scrap
some wasted tasks, i.e. the 2 hours
on social media watching videos of
your friends cat. What do you enjoy
doing that you have let fall by the
wayside since youve become a mom?
For me, it was reading and a few extra
workouts. Put those in your week as
nonnegotiable. Prioritizing your joy
will make you a happier person and a
better mom. Make time for exercise.
You want to set examples using
actions, not just words. Plus, exercise
is an excellent stress reducer on top of
the countless other health benefits.
STEP FIVE
Reap the rewards of your schedule
cleanup! Remember the saying,
When moms happy, the whole house
is happy. You set the tone for your
family, and they will feed off your
energy (or lack thereof). Fill your tank
first, and youll be able to fill everyone
elses! Happy Mothers Day! MS&F
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GET THE
COMPETITIVE
EDGE WITH
PROPER
NUTRITION
BY KAREY NORTHINGTON

THE NUTRITION spotlight

is often on fat loss, but what if
your goal is enhanced sports
performance? Here are five
nutrition tips to help you perform at
your best along with pro tips from
Frank Velasquez, a former strength
and conditioning coach for the
Pittsburgh Pirates as well as the
World Baseball Classic.
Tip 1: Eat breakfast.
Youll always perform better after
having 2 to 3 meals. But if you
miss breakfast, it will be difficult to
get enough energy in before game
time. A balanced meal with protein,
carbohydrates, and fats is ideal. Think
eggs, spinach, and rolled oats or a
whey protein smoothie with banana
and peanut butter.
Tip 2: Eat frequently.
Past belief was that eating often
enhances your metabolism. The TEF,
or thermic effect of food, remains
the same regardless if the meal is
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split into two sizable meals versus
six small meals. Although there are
no metabolism-enhancing effects,
frequent meals will allow you to
consume the calories required for an
athlete without feeling uncomfortably
full each time you eat. Think about
how you feel after Thanksgiving
dinner ... not ready to rock, right?
Pro Tip: Frank recommends his
athletes consume meals every three
to four hours.
Tip 3: Choose the right foods
pre workout to maximize
performance. Selecting the correct
form of carbohydrates matters. As an
athlete, focusing on nutrient timing
will enhance your performance.
Carbohydrates appear on the Glycemic
Index (GI) based on how they
affect blood sugar levels (the faster
absorbed, the greater the effect).
Fiber affects the GI of foods, as well
as fat content. Those with higher fiber
or fat content have a lower GI rating.
Examples of slow-digesting
carbohydrates on the low end of
the glycemic index include sweet
potatoes, rolled oats, brown rice,
quinoa, grits, whole grain pasta, and
whole grain bread. Examples of fast-
digesting carbohydrates on the high
end of the glycemic index include
white rice, white potatoes, glucose
packs, bagels, rice cakes, banana, and
pretzels.
Pro tip: Choose high-quality
carbohydrates found on the low
glycemic index about 60-75 minutes
pre workout. These digest more slowly
and will keep you fueled during your
event. Save the high glycemic carbs
for during the competition or after to
replenish lost glycogen stores quickly.
Tip 4: Hydrate!
Dehydration causes changes in
electrolyte balance. A lowered
hydration status will cause increased
rate of glycogen degradation, elevated
muscle temperature, and increased
lactate levels, all causing performance
to suffer.
Pro tip: Drink 20 ounces of fluid one
hour before competition to minimize
that sloshy gut feeling. Having fluid
one hour prior allows time for the
liquid to absorb.
Tip 5: Supplement wisely.
Micronutrients: Supplements fill
in the nutritional gaps in our diets. If
you have gaping holes in your diet, it
is time to re-evaluate things. If you
are getting a wide variety of foods
and being mindful of micronutrients,
merely adding a multivitamin, vitamin
C, vitamin D3, and high-quality fish oil
will help with minor deficiencies.
Muscle Building: Current research
is shedding light on the benefits of
citrulline malate to build muscle. The
latest research on citrulline malate
shows promise that it will help in
recovery and allow for longer and
harder training sessions. Consider
getting Max Muscle Nutrition's Max
ARM as it contains this ingredient!
Creatine aids in muscle building
as well as beta-alanine. Beta-alanine
has been shown to increase muscular
endurance, meaning you could milk a
few extra repetitions in the gym. The
additional volume will ultimately help
you build muscle and those strength
gains will serve you well on the field or
court. A great option is Max Muscle's
Max CarnoSyn.
Recovery: The best way to
recover is to get a great nights sleep
every night. Increase your ZZZs with
melatonin and valerian root. Frank NEW FLAVOR!
also recommends Tart Cherry Juice to Now available in 2 mind blowing flavors!
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Pro tip: Frank recommends food
first, especially with young athletes.
He recommends 0.8 1.2 grams of
protein per pound of body weight and
a BCAA complex post competition for
recovery.
If you have trouble hitting your
protein goals with whole food, Max
Muscle's MaxPro or Pure Whey are
good options. For BCAAs, try Max
Muscle's Pro BCAA.
Intermittent Fasting: Frank
has been using forms of intermittent
fasting with his athletes. Intermittent
fasting helps to burn excess body fat
and increase brain clarity. The trick is
finding the fasting window and timing
that works best for your competitive
season. For example, if you are
competing regularly in a sport with
numerous games such as baseball, you
would select a smaller fasting window.
Frank has used 16, 20, or 24
hour periods of fasting 1 to 2 days
a week with positive results. Fasting
works against his general approach
to wellness, but intermittent fasting
promotes the burning of fat cells for
fuel when insulin levels are low. It also
helps to diminish glycogen stores fully.
So, be sure to implement all these
strategies and take your performance
to the next level! They will give you
the competitive edge and ensure you
feel your best at game time. MS&F
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 MAX RESULTS
MORE ABOUT
LACEY STOKES
Stats: Lost 230
pounds and 40
percent body fat
Workouts:
High-intensity
interval training on
treadmill or bike
for 20 minutes, 20
to 30 minutes of
weights alternating
legs, abs, back,
and arms
Favorite
Supplements:
Emerge
MaxPro Elite
Cleanse & Lean
LiquiCarn
Vit-Acell
BCAA
Favorite Family
Meal: Breadless
breakfast casserole
with eggs, meat,
cheese, spinach,
mushrooms, onion,
Before After and peppers.

IT WAS LIFE OR DEATH

Max Muscle Nutrition's Video Challenge Winner not only lost 230 pounds to save her own life, but her
husband and kids joined her in her weight loss journey, too! BY JESSICA WYLAND

FOR LACEY STOKES, fitness
became a matter of life and death.
Two years ago, the 38-year-old
was given five years to live. At 387
pounds, Lacey was considered
class-three obese. She suffered
from high blood pressure, type-
two diabetes, an enlarged heart,
sleep apnea, fatty liver, pre-kidney
failure, reflux, and chronic pain.
At that point I said, enough is
enough, and I decided to do
something drastic, Lacey said.
Lacey started by having a gastric
sleeve surgery to reset her stomach,
which, due to overeating, was three
times the size it should have been.
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After recovering from surgery, Lacey
joined her local YMCA and started
working out almost every day. She
ate only healthy, whole foods and
restricted her caloric intake.
But, Laceys story is about more than
life and death. Its also about the love
and faith that sustains her. Although
Lacey was determined to undergo
gastric sleeve surgery, her insurance
would not cover the cost. Her husband,
Kenny, told her to focus on preparing
herself for surgery and let him handle
the finances. My husbands favorite
thing to do is go fishing, Lacey
recalled. One day I saw him outside
cleaning up his boat. Next thing I know
hes selling it to pay for my surgery. He
took his one material possession and
sold it to save my life.
Their children, 15-year-old Karson,
17-year-old Kaleb, and 26-year-old
Kristina, showed support for their
mother by taking part in her new diet
and exercise routine.
One year after surgery, Lacey was
down to 249 pounds but her weight
loss had stalled. She started to feel
hopeless and afraid. She wound up at
her local Max Muscle Nutrition store
seeking help. The Stokes family live in
Ethelsville, Alabama, so their closest
Max Muscle location is right across the
state line in Columbus, Mississippi.
There, Lacey met and worked with
franchisee Kate Sims, who set her
up with a meal plan and supplement
stack. I followed the meal plan Kate
created and, after three weeks, I had
lost six pounds, dropped my body fat
by eight percent, and increased my
muscle mass, Lacey said. I was sold.
 Fast forward to current day. Lacey
now weighs 157 pounds with 16 "Max Muscle helped me
percent body fat. She went from a size
20 to a size 6. Laceys family benefited
save my life. They taught
as well. Kenny lost 85 pounds, Karson
lost 15, Kaleb lost 17, and Kristina lost
me how to eat and about
80. Lacey and Kenny ran together in
a 5K race, and the whole family did
how important it is to do
another one together. They work out
as a family five days a week at the
weight training."
YMCA and ride bikes on Sundays after
church.
Before Theyre not just a business, she
Kate at Max Muscle affectionately said. Max Muscle helped me save my
refers to Lacey as Fit Chick and sees life. They taught me how to eat and
Laceys upbeat, determined attitude as about how important it is to do weight
an inspiration to everyone she meets. training. Theyre always checking
She makes all of us at Max Muscle on me and if I ever have questions,
strive to the best we can be each day, theyre an email away.
she said. She has surpassed any goal Recently, Lacey won a national
that has been given to her by making Max Muscle Nutrition video challenge
the right choice each day. We couldnt by making a video of her story and
be more proud of the person she has receiving the most likes for it on
become through her new health and Facebook. She said she has heard
fitness lifestyle. After from people across the United States
Lacey credits her Christian faith, and as far as Australia who are
as well as the love of her family, with inspired by her success. Im just glad
Lacey went from a size 20 to a size 6.
getting her through the ordeal and our story is reaching so many people
Her husband lost 85 pounds, her son,
helping her defeat her food addiction. and bringing them to healthy living,
Karson, lost 15, and son, Kaleb, lost 17.
She also credits her Max Muscle family. Lacey said. MS&F

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Erin & Ron
Erin Brady, Ron Worley and Family,
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WITH MANY pre-workout formulas
on the market, it can be tough to
decide which one will best support
your energy levels, focus, and endur-
ance in the gym. For purists, there
are single-ingredient supplements to
choose from while multi-ingredient
supplements are a go-to for those
who prefer a combination of enhanc-
ing ingredients all in one product.
Check out whats behind these six
powerful pre-workout formulas from
Max Muscle Nutrition and find the
one thats right for you.
SINGLE INGREDIENT SUPPLEMENTS
Agmatine Sulfate
Agmatine is derived
from the amino
acid arginine and
has been noted
to support nitric
oxide production.
An increase in nitric
oxide increases
blood flow, which in turn increases
the amount of oxygen available to our
muscles. All in all, this process has
a positive impact on endurance and
strength.
Max Muscles Agmatine Sulfate
contains a pure and natural source of
agmatine sulfate known as AGmass
manufactured by modern fermentation
methods. This is a wonderful product
for everyone to open up the blood
vessels for better oxygen uptake to the
muscles and faster recovery between
sets, said Jason Mayol, franchisee
of Max Muscle Nutrition store in San
Mateo, California.
Max CarnoSyn
CarnoSyn is the
only patented
(it has 21 global
patents) and
scientifically proven
(by more than 40
studies) form of
beta-alanine for
human performance. Beta-alanine
is a non-essential amino acid that
clinical research has shown has the
ability to increase intramuscular
carnosine levels. A study published
in the journal, Nutrients, found that
subjects who took 26 grams of
beta-alanine per day were able to
increase carnosine concentrations
in the skeletal muscle by 20 to 80
percent. Increased carnosine can
result in increased muscular strength
and power with the ability to effect
endurance and delay onset of fatigue.
MULTI-INGREDIENT SUPPLEMENTS
triTOR
triTOR is a stimulant-
free formula
containing 10 active
ingredients backed by
scientific research to
boost your workout
performance. triTOR
includes beta-alanine
(as Max CarnoSyn),
which has been shown in more than
50 studies to promote muscular
growth, branched chain amino acids
(BCAAs) to improve protein and
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exercise, and creatine for energy.
Additionally, the formula contains
Sustamine, a combination of the
amino acids L-alanine and L-glutamine,
which helps to fuel and repair muscles,
as well as betaine hydrocholoride and
beet root powder to enhance sports
performance in both endurance and
resistance-trained athletes.
Amanda Lanier, 26, of Stockton,
Calif. credits triTOR for sustained
energy through her entire workout
and helping her push through while
she prepared for the Governors Cup
competition. Considering triTOR is a
non-stimulant pre-workout, I knew this
product was for me as caffeine tends
to keep me awake at night, she said.
The first thing I was blown away by
was the taste! It tasted like cherry
candy! The pump and mental focus I
had from this product were insane.
FBX 2.0
Get the most out
of your workout
with FBX 2.0,
which includes
some of the
most researched
and tested
performance-
enhancing
ingredients. Improving upon the
original FBX formula, the proprietary
blends in FBX 2.0 include doses of key
ingredients that have been clinically-
validated for efficacy. The formula
includes 1.5 grams of agmatine sulfate
(or AGMass), 3.2 grams of beta-
alanine (as CarnoSyn), and 2.5 grams
of creatine monohydrate (Creapure).
The addition of glutamine, which can
be depleted during training or due to
lifestyle factors such as stress or poor
diet, aids in recovery and supports
immune system health. This is the
ultimate pre-workout of choice, said
Mayol. It has all the bells and whistles
with extensive scientific research
to give every workout an intense
performance. No anxiety, no crash,
and long-lasting effects.
Noah West, 16, of the Chicago Fury
Hockey AAA Midget Majors said FBX
2.0 is his favorite Max Muscle product.
FBX 2.0 helps me focus [and] as a
goalie, I like to have mental clarity,
he said. West reported that he likes
the glutamine in the product because
it helps with endurance and recovery
after a game.
Full Blown XXX
FBXXX is
an ultra-
concentrated
pre-workout
formula that
seems to do it
all! It doesnt
just combine
more ingredients than most pre-
workout options, it delivers the right
high-quality ingredients to support the
energy, strength, and power to sustain
you throughout your entire workout.
This formula includes:
Arginine Alpha Ketoglutarate
(AAKG), a form of arginine that
produces more nitric oxide than other
types of arginine.
Creatine monohydrate, which plays
a critical role in energy production
necessary to fuel your bodys cells.
Numerous studies have shown that
creatine supplementation may help
athletes increase the power, strength,
and mass of the skeletal muscle.
CarnoSyn the same proprietary
form of beta-analine in a single
ingredient formulation.
Caffeine for its ability to increase
energy and mental alertness as well as
improve endurance.
Other key ingredients that
increase metabolism and mental
focus, including a derivative of the
AUTHOR BIO: Phillip W. Harvey, PhD, RD,
FACN, is the Chief Scientific Officer for Max
Muscle Nutrition, a position he has held for
more than a decade. As a leading expert in
nutritional biochemistry, he is a master and
prolific formulator of Max Muscle Nutrition,
MLab, Naturliga, and Athletes Choice
products. He is a Registered Dietitian, Certified
Nutrition Specialist, and elected Fellow of the
American College of Nutrition and Fellow of the
International Society for Sports Nutrition.
adaptogenic herb, schizandra, that
helps the body deal with stress, and
a dose of B vitamins for increased
energy and red blood cell production.
stimoVEX
This high-
stimulant, pre-
workout formula
contains 10
key ingredients
to support a
powerful workout.
The newest and
strongest of all our pre-workouts, this
is more of the hyperfocused type of
stimulant-based pre-workout that Max
Muscle carries, Mayol explained. He
uses stimoVEX on days when he trains
large muscle groups like the legs,
back, and chest. Not to mention, the
motivation feeling can last as long as
4-5 hours so if youre about to have
a day of fitness, this can take care of
your whatever workouts you have lined
up for the day, he continued.
The stimoVEX formula includes
Setria Performance Blend (Patent
Pending), l-glutathione, l-citrulline,
beta-alanine (as CarnoSyn), AlphaSize
Alpha-Glyceryl Phosphoryl Choline
(A-GPC), BioPerine, beet root powder,
caffeine, l-arginine, yohimbine, and
hordenine.
AlphaSize (A-GPC) works to increase
levels of acetylcholine in the brain,
which in turn can improve mental
focus. A 2015 study published in the
Journal of the International Society of
Sports Nutrition suggested that A-GPC
was effective at increasing lower body
force production after just six days of
supplementation.
The strong stimulant effect comes
from the combination of caffeine,
yohimbine, and hordenine all known
to have thermogenic or fat-burning
effects. The addition of BioPerine, an
extract from the black pepper plant
aids in greater absorption of these
powerful ingredients.
Devina Medinas, 23, an athlete
through Max Muscle Nutrition in
Walnut Creek, Calif., said stimoVEX
gives her what she needs to keep
going. After a long day of work
and I am feeling short on energy, I
take stimoVEX to keep me going. Im
very alert and focused for each set.
It has been a useful aid it to help me
maintain a full-time job and consistent
workout schedule. MS&F
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SCIENCE PULSE The latest news on the power of key supplements to boost
sports performance and safeguard your health.
BY PHIL HARVEY, PHD, RD, FISSN, FACN

Amla Intake
Enhances Cellular
Energy Production
Researchers from Shiga University of Medical
Sciences in Japan recently studied the effect of
Amla (an Indian fruit)
intake on cellular ability
to protect itself from
oxidative stress, or
cellular damage
caused by normal
metabolism plus
toxins taken in
through air, food,
and water. Stressed
cells need more
energy in the
form of ATP, which
is produced in the
mitochondria.
In the study,
scientists found that
Amla treatment of a
stressed mouse cell acted as an antioxidant to
reduce the reactive molecules in the cell (cell-
damaging molecules occurring with oxidative
stress), and also improved the mitochondrial
function, activating the ability to produce extra
ATP in case of a sudden increase in energy
demands.
Source: (Yamamoto H, et al. Oxid Med Cell Longev.
2016;2016:1735841.)
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Mushroom Blend May Improve
Exercise Performance
A recent study by researchers from the University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill, concluded that supplementation with a mushroom
blend containing Cordyceps militaris may give you that extra push in
the gym. Cordyceps militaris is a fungus used in traditional Chinese
Medicine and is used in some workout supplements.
In the study, a group of 28 people were assigned either a capsule
filled with Peak02, a mushroom blend produced by Compound
Solutions, or a placebo of maltodextrin and hemp protein.
Performance factors measured during high intensity exercise were
maximal oxygen consumption, time to exhaustion, and ventilatory
threshold (the point during exercise when ventilation increases at
a faster rate than the volume of oxygen entering and exiting the
lungs, when youre forced to rely on your anerobic energy system).
After one week of supplementation, the researchers found no
significant improvement in any of the exercise
performance factors. But after three weeks,
maximal oxygen consumption improved
significantly in the Peak02 group versus
the placebo group. While there was less
improvement in time to exhaustion and
ventilatory threshold in those who had
supplemented with Peak02, the authors
concluded that longer term supplementation
with Cordyceps militaris may help with these
exercise performance gains.
Source: (Hirsch KR, et al. J Diet Supp. 2016
Jul 13:1-13)
Naturliga Featured Product: PreWorkout

Omega-3 + Weight Training Boosts Muscle Function in Older Women

A new study led by the Universities of Glasgow and Aberdeen published in the American
Journal of Clinical Nutrition determined that older women can improve their muscle function
and quality when combining resistance exercise training with omega-3 supplements. In the
study, the researchers randomly assigned 50 older men and women to either an omega-3
fish oil supplement (3 grams) or a 3 gram safflower oil placebo, then had them participate in
lower limb resistance training twice weekly for 18 weeks.
As anticipated, the resistance exercise training improved muscle size, function, and
quality in all study participants. But those women who were taking the fish oil had a
significant increase in their muscle function and quality, but not size, over those taking the
placebo. This difference was not noted in men. An additional finding was that the omega-3
supplementation reduced blood triglyceride levels in both men and women.
Source: (Yamamoto H, et al. Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2016;2016:1735841.)
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