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With summer fast approaching, it’s time to start looking good, and everything else that comes with it, using our 2015 Spring Product Guide as the cheat sheet to do so. Featuring the latest innovations in gear, grooming, and sports nutrition, the guide has been several months in the making.Here at M&F, we’re on a constant patrol for cutting-edge products, and we subsequently put those products through the ringer. From there, we whittle down the best of the best—the ones that not only work well but also hold up over the long haul. You can be sure that everything here will serve to make you either look good, feel good, or perform better. Get ready to build more muscle, burn more fat, recover faster, and look your best with these new supplements.Looking for more supplements and the latest in workout gear? Be sure to check out our 2015 intra-workout supplements, post-workout supplements, and latest high-tech workout gear.
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BPI SPORTSNiacin, caffeine, yohimbe, and other powerful ingredients work in concert to increase strength, energy, and focus. Securinega suffruticosa stimulates the central nervous system to ensure you’re firing on all cylinders. Available in unique flavors such as Snow Cone, Sour Watermelon, Blue Raz, and more.gnc.com
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APS NUTRITIONCompetitive bodybuilders and athletes in search of a pick-me-up devoid of the stimulant dimethylamylamine (DMAA) can turn to Mesomorph
2.0, which instead uses Acacia rigidula extract, creatinol-O-phosphate, creatine nitrate, and beta-alanine to provide pre-training fuel and focus, as well as a post-workout pump.apsnutrition.com
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ANIMALReplaces original Animal Rage by improving on the formula and adding creatine monohydrate. Supports lasting energy with four proprietary blends. Eclectic flavors include Lemon Slayed and Grape of Wrath.animalpak.com
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MUSCLEMEDSUniting three creatine varieties (monohydrate, chelate, and gluconate) with a patented Peak ATP molecule does a couple of beneficial things for you. One, arm you with the energy to increase time under tension; two, prime your muscles to achieve max strength gains and extend muscle endurance. No bull.GNC.com
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ALLMAX NUTRITIONA pre-workout powder with an acidity buffer to stave off soreness and keep you going longer? Now that’s cutting edge, as the name suggests. Razor 8 includes significant doses of two forms of creatine.allmaxnutrition.com
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TRUE GRITGo harder for longer. True GRIT PRE contains Nitrosigine, a patented complex of inositol-stabilized arginine silicate that boosts nitric oxide,
along with 250mg of Terminalia arjuna—a VO2 max enhancer.truegritness.com
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PRO SUPPSA fat burner on overdrive, Vexxum consists of a threestage caffeine matrix— caffeine anhydrous, caffeine citrate and dicaffeine malate—to boost metabolism all day with a single onepill dose.prosupps.com
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CUTLER NUTRITIONWell-known strengthenhancing supplements creatine and caffeine combine with unique ingredients including Plumbago zeylanica and Cullen corylifolium to form this potent, one-of-akind pre-workout powder.GNC.com
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SNACXpedite contains a little-known, potent ingredient called R-lipoic acid, or R-LA, which can function like a B vitamin in giving you an energy boost—plus aminos and beta-alanine for a big pump in the gym.snac.com
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BIOQUESTAndro Fury folds the potency of a testosterone booster and a pre-workout into one dynamic powder. Includes efficacious doses of Tribulus Terrestris, citrulline, carnitine, and beta-alanine, to name just a few.prosource.net
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NOVEX BIOTECHDesigned for men over 30 looking to continue training hard or simply re-energize their everyday lives, TestroVax contains a potent blend of T-boosting ingredients including D-asparaginic acid, fenugreek powder, and Rhodiola rosea. Studies have shown that 12 days into a cycle,
serum T levels increase by an average of 42.1%.GNC.com
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OPTIMUM NUTRITIONProtein Energy provides 20 grams of protein and 120mg of caffeine. It also contains essential vitamins including B6, B12, and E. It’s a solid snack that beats coffee and a bagel any day.GNC.com
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MUSCLETECHAnarchy’s Nitrosigine (arginine) and HydroMax glycerol combo work in unison to ramp up nitric oxide levels, which dilate blood vessels, thereby improving vascularity. Work up to two scoops and you’ll be taking in 380mg of caffeine as well. Read: more energy for more reps and better results.GNC.com
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MUSCLEPHARMLess fatigue, more focus, better pumps. Wreckage, the newest member of MusclePharm’s Hardcore Series, employs potent ingredients like D-Aspartic Acid (DAA), Huperzine A, and citrulline instead of proprietary blends. Also includes high percentages of vitamins D, B3, B6, and B12.musclepharm.com
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RIVALUSTransparency is the name of the game at Rivalus; there are no proprietary blends in this new pre-workout powder, just efficacious doses of caffeine (200mg), arginine and agmatine (2.75 grams), and CarnoSyn betaalanine (1.6 grams). No fillers, and no BS. Just what you need to get you going.rivalus.net
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MET-RXRemain in ludicrous speed throughout your training session with two scoops (24 grams) of Nuclear X—400mg of caffeine, 4.8 grams of CarnoSyn (beta-alanine), and 2 grams of creatine HCL. Retire the “I’m too tired to train” excuse from your vernacular.metrx.com
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ALLMAXPumps don’t just fill your sleeves and swell your ego; studies have proven that the pressure created by a solid pump will force your body to send out growth signals. HemaNOvol, or simply H:VOL, takes advantage of this with a wealth of patented pump-inducing ingredients, including Nitrosigine and Agmapure.allmaxnutrition.com
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OPTIMUM NUTRITIONA better workout pump comes from what is known to work best, and Gold Standard Pre-Workout from ON packs a buzzworthy 175mg of caffeine (from natural sources), as well as 3 grams of creatine and 1.5 grams of betaalanine—with no banned substances.GNC.com
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GNC BEYOND RAW
Turn your muscles anabolic with this pre-workout that doesn’t just increase energy and pumps but also primes your body to burn more calories during your training session.GNC.com
With summer fast approaching, it’s time to start looking good, and everything else that comes with it, using our 2015 Spring Product Guide as the cheat sheet to do so. Featuring the latest innovations in gear, grooming, and sports nutrition, the guide has been several months in the making.
Here at M&F, we’re on a constant patrol for cutting-edge products, and we subsequently put those products through the ringer. From there, we whittle down the best of the best—the ones that not only work well but also hold up over the long haul. You can be sure that everything here will serve to make you either look good, feel good, or perform better. Get ready to build more muscle, burn more fat, recover faster, and look your best with these new supplements.
Looking for more supplements and the latest in workout gear? Be sure to check out our 2015 intra-workout supplements, post-workout supplements, and latest high-tech workout gear.
BPI SPORTS
Niacin, caffeine, yohimbe, and other powerful ingredients work in concert to increase strength, energy, and focus. Securinega suffruticosa stimulates the central nervous system to ensure you’re firing on all cylinders. Available in unique flavors such as Snow Cone, Sour Watermelon, Blue Raz, and more.
APS NUTRITION
Competitive bodybuilders and athletes in search of a pick-me-up devoid of the stimulant dimethylamylamine (DMAA) can turn to Mesomorph
2.0, which instead uses Acacia rigidula extract, creatinol-O-phosphate, creatine nitrate, and beta-alanine to provide pre-training fuel and focus, as well as a post-workout pump.
ANIMAL
Replaces original Animal Rage by improving on the formula and adding creatine monohydrate. Supports lasting energy with four proprietary blends. Eclectic flavors include Lemon Slayed and Grape of Wrath.
MUSCLEMEDS
Uniting three creatine varieties (monohydrate, chelate, and gluconate) with a patented Peak ATP molecule does a couple of beneficial things for you. One, arm you with the energy to increase time under tension; two, prime your muscles to achieve max strength gains and extend muscle endurance. No bull.
ALLMAX NUTRITION
A pre-workout powder with an acidity buffer to stave off soreness and keep you going longer? Now that’s cutting edge, as the name suggests. Razor 8 includes significant doses of two forms of creatine.
TRUE GRIT
Go harder for longer. True GRIT PRE contains Nitrosigine, a patented complex of inositol-stabilized arginine silicate that boosts nitric oxide,
along with 250mg of Terminalia arjuna—a VO2 max enhancer.
PRO SUPPS
A fat burner on overdrive, Vexxum consists of a threestage caffeine matrix— caffeine anhydrous, caffeine citrate and dicaffeine malate—to boost metabolism all day with a single onepill dose.
CUTLER NUTRITION
Well-known strengthenhancing supplements creatine and caffeine combine with unique ingredients including Plumbago zeylanica and Cullen corylifolium to form this potent, one-of-akind pre-workout powder.
SNAC
Xpedite contains a little-known, potent ingredient called R-lipoic acid, or R-LA, which can function like a B vitamin in giving you an energy boost—plus aminos and beta-alanine for a big pump in the gym.
BIOQUEST
Andro Fury folds the potency of a testosterone booster and a pre-workout into one dynamic powder. Includes efficacious doses of Tribulus Terrestris, citrulline, carnitine, and beta-alanine, to name just a few.
NOVEX BIOTECH
Designed for men over 30 looking to continue training hard or simply re-energize their everyday lives, TestroVax contains a potent blend of T-boosting ingredients including D-asparaginic acid, fenugreek powder, and Rhodiola rosea. Studies have shown that 12 days into a cycle,
serum T levels increase by an average of 42.1%.
OPTIMUM NUTRITION
Protein Energy provides 20 grams of protein and 120mg of caffeine. It also contains essential vitamins including B6, B12, and E. It’s a solid snack that beats coffee and a bagel any day.
MUSCLETECH
Anarchy’s Nitrosigine (arginine) and HydroMax glycerol combo work in unison to ramp up nitric oxide levels, which dilate blood vessels, thereby improving vascularity. Work up to two scoops and you’ll be taking in 380mg of caffeine as well. Read: more energy for more reps and better results.
MUSCLEPHARM
Less fatigue, more focus, better pumps. Wreckage, the newest member of MusclePharm’s Hardcore Series, employs potent ingredients like D-Aspartic Acid (DAA), Huperzine A, and citrulline instead of proprietary blends. Also includes high percentages of vitamins D, B3, B6, and B12.
RIVALUS
Transparency is the name of the game at Rivalus; there are no proprietary blends in this new pre-workout powder, just efficacious doses of caffeine (200mg), arginine and agmatine (2.75 grams), and CarnoSyn betaalanine (1.6 grams). No fillers, and no BS. Just what you need to get you going.
MET-RX
Remain in ludicrous speed throughout your training session with two scoops (24 grams) of Nuclear X—400mg of caffeine, 4.8 grams of CarnoSyn (beta-alanine), and 2 grams of creatine HCL. Retire the “I’m too tired to train” excuse from your vernacular.
ALLMAX
Pumps don’t just fill your sleeves and swell your ego; studies have proven that the pressure created by a solid pump will force your body to send out growth signals. HemaNOvol, or simply H:VOL, takes advantage of this with a wealth of patented pump-inducing ingredients, including Nitrosigine and Agmapure.
OPTIMUM NUTRITION
A better workout pump comes from what is known to work best, and Gold Standard Pre-Workout from ON packs a buzzworthy 175mg of caffeine (from natural sources), as well as 3 grams of creatine and 1.5 grams of betaalanine—with no banned substances.
GNC BEYOND RAW
Turn your muscles anabolic with this pre-workout that doesn’t just increase energy and pumps but also primes your body to burn more calories during your training session.
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