Category Archives: Supplements

Better Than Fish Oil – (the best source of omega 3′s)

Astaxanthin is a colorful antioxidant that occurs naturally in a few different foods – mainly of marine sources. It's the primary reason some fish and seafood are colored red; the pink flesh of salmon is a perfect example. However, you have to be careful. Many farmed fish are given a synthetic version of astaxanthin in their diet, or their flesh is dyed with it before being sold in the market because astaxanthin is lacking in farmed fish feed.…

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Should You Take Protein Shakes?

First off, for all the absurd questions; like if protein will stunt your growth, shrink your junk, or if it contains steroids... The answer is NO to all of the above. Those are just stupid BS myths that get spread around by people who don't have a clue what their talking about.…

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Low Testosterone = Higher Risk Of Death!

ShareLower Testosterone Levels May Lead To Higher Mortality Rates By Kevin DiDonato MS, CSCS, CES Everyone knows that when we age, certain systems in our bodies start to function at less than 100 percent. Women typically experience this phenomenon during menopause, when Estrogen levels start to fall below normal levels. This same phenomenon can hold ...…

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How To Naturally Boost Your Testosterone Levels!

Share Everyday I get questions from my online followers asking my opinion on various supplements. Now while most of the supplement questions are related to the basics of protein, creatine, vitamins, amino acids, etc. I do get a lot of questions asking about “Testosterone Boosters”. Surprisingly, Most of the questions I get about “Testosterone Boosters” ...…

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Super SEX Supplements!

ShareI have something “unique” to share with you today… Hope this doesn’t offend you, but the fact is a “guy’s performance” (you know what I’m talking about) is actually very important to him. I mean, have you seen all of the TV advertisements, magazine articles, and internet offers offering men the ability to: * “enlarge ...…

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Avoid These 3 Supplement Scams!

Share Sneaky “Muscle Supplement” Scam! Ever wonder why that “miracle muscle builder” supplement that hoovered up last week’s paycheck didn’t perform as well as it did for the shredded dude in the magazine ad? * Were you just not working hard enough in the gym? * Are you just too much of a “hardgainer”? * ...…

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Burn The Fat AND Keep The Muscle

Share Spring has sprung and summer is just around the corner. This is the time of year when a lot of folks like to kick their workouts into high gear and trim off some of that excess blubber that may have snunk up on you over the winter. One of the most effective ways to ...…

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Creatine Supplement Information 101

ShareOf all the bodybuilding and nutritional supplements on the market, one of the most talked about products is “Creatine”. And there is a good reason for that because creatine is one of the few supplements on the market that can produce a noticeable enhancement in strength and lean muscle gains in a relatively short period ...…

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Pre and Post Workout Nutrition

ShareOne area that causes a lot of confusion for people with regards to proper bodybuilding nutrition is: “What Should You Eat Right Before A Workout?” and “What Should You Eat Right After A Workout?” Right around your workout is a critical time frame where your body NEEDS high quality, fast digesting nutrients to help replenish ...…

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Post-Workout Nutrition on “Steroids”

ShareI’ve got a quick tip that will help you take your muscular development to the NEXT LEVEL with one simple addition to your post workout protein shake… And just in case you are wondering… No it’s NOT adding *steroids* to your protein shakes (sorry to disappoint you LOL) I used that subject kind of as ...…

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Eating Out Without Pigging Out…

ShareI’m writing to you today from Miami Beach. I’m here with my girlfriend Trish and our friends Dave “The Muscle Cook” Ruel and his girlfriend Karine. We’ve been traveling all over Florida for the past week and a half. Now while it has been an absolute blast and we’ve had lots of fun, it can ...…

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Homemade High Protein Meal Replacement Shake

ShareNo doubt you’ve seen these individually packaged high protein meal replacement shakes on the supplement store shelves. They are great for quick convenient meals on the run. You can pack them in your gym bag, in your brief case, travel bag, etc. and always have a high protein meal anywhere you go. The draw back ...…

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New Video – Advanced Bodybuilding Supplements

Share Hey it’s Lee Hayward here and I just posted up the 5th part of my on going “Bodybuilding Supplements Review Guide Video Series” In this 5th video I’m going to focus on covering some advanced muscle building and fat loss supplements. These are things you can use to help maximize your gains in the ...…

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Live Q and A Talk Show Tonight!

ShareThursday night has rolled around again so you know what that means… The Total Fitness Bodybuilding Talk Show airs tonight August 19 at 9:00 pm eastern time at: http://www.LeeHayward.com/tv Tonight I’m going to continue on with the whole bodybuilding supplement theme that I’ve been using with my most recent YouTube videos. In case you haven’t ...…

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Bodybuilding Supplement Review Guide – Part 4 “Must Have” Supplements…

ShareI’m continuing on with my very popular “Bodybuilding Supplement Review Guide” video series. In this 4th video I’m going to focus on covering the essential and foundational supplements that you NEED to take for your overall health and fitness. These are what I consider to be “must have” supplements that everyone should take, even if ...…

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Bodybuilding Supplements Review Guide – Part 3 – Creatine Side Effects…

ShareThis is the 3rd part of my Bodybuilding Supplements Review Guide Video Series. This one covers one of the most talked about supplements in the entire bodybuilding and fitness world and that’s “Creatine”. Particularly with regards to what is creatine, creatine side effects, creatine health benefits, how to take creatine, what’s the best value for ...…

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Is Your Protein Powder Toxic?

ShareI just posted up the second part of my Bodybuilding Supplement Video Review Guide below: One of the main issues that I cover in this video is with regards to protein powder safety. Especially with the recent uproar over certain protein powders containing toxic levels of Heavy Metals. This is a serious topic and it ...…

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Bodybuilding Supplements Guide

ShareAre you confused and unsure what to take when it comes to muscle building and fat loss supplements? If so, then welcome to the club because I’m confused about supplements as well. In fact I think if anyone tells you that they AREN’T confused about supplements, either they couldn’t care less about them, or they ...…

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Caffeine Increases Testosterone…

ShareLooking for a pre-workout energy boost that can also help jack up your natural testosterone levels? Well just reach for a cup of Joe before you hit the gym! Bodybuilders and athletes have been know to use caffeine (i.e. caffeine pills, energy drinks, coffee, caffeine & ephedrine stack, etc.) prior to training to help increase ...…

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Does Acai Berry Really Work?

ShareI posted up a whole rant about Acai Berry on my old blog back in November. But I’m still getting several e-mail on a daily basis from guys asking me: “Does Acai Berry Really Work?” So that’s why I’m sharing this info again here. Please read it and then forward it on to your friends ...…

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Supplements To Help Relieve Joint Pain Naturally

ShareDo you have problems with sore joints, tendinitis, etc.? Overtime weight training can put a lot of stress on your joints, tendons, and ligaments. This can really slow down your workouts and progress in the gym. The joints most often affected are the weight bearing joints, such as the knees, elbows, hips, and the small ...…

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The Best Bodybuilding Nutritional Supplements

ShareI’m often asked what are the best bodybuilding supplements to take. Let’s face it supplements can be a very confusing topic because there is so much crap being pushed at you. You see every single magazine out there is owned by, or affiliated with, a supplement company. That’s why virtually everything they publish is geared ...…

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Welcome To The Brand New Total Fitness Bodybuilding Blog!

ShareWelcome To The Brand New Total Fitness Bodybuilding Blog! I’m super pumped to get my new bodybuilding blog up and running. This is really going to help me deliver even more killer muscle building and fat loss advice that will help you take your physique and muscular development to the next level. There is a ...…

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