The 2015 Spring Product Guide: Post Workout Supplements
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Post Workout Supps
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 post-workout supplements.Looking for more supplements and the latest in workout gear? Be sure to check out our 2015 pre-workout supplements, intra-workout supplements, and workout gadgets and gear.
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WHEY-HD
BPI SPORTSA blend of whey isolate and hydrolysate, Whey-HD is an ultra-pure protein powder that supports lean muscle mass and rapid recovery. Boasting advanced flavoring technology that yields flavors like Banana Marshmallow and Strawberry Cake, Whey-HD will satisfy a dessert craving without crashing your diet.GNC.com
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TOTAL PROTEIN
CUTLER NUTRITIONComposed of whey concentrate and isolate and milk concentrate and isolate, Cutler Total Protein will support your fitness goals and can fit any budget.GNC.com
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GOLD STANDARD 100% CASEIN
OPTIMUM NUTRITIONPacks 24 grams of time-release protein per serving, as well as 5 grams of BCAAs and digestive enzymes to enhance the protein’s effect on your body.GNC.com
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ZERO CARB
ISOPURELow- and no-carb options are hard to come by, but Isopure Zero Carb powder contains 50 grams per serving of whey isolate with not a single gram of filler carbs in sight. With flavors like Mango Peach and Banana Cream, you won’t miss those empty carbs, either.GNC.com
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GOLD STANDARD 100% WHEY
OPTIMUM NUTRITIONThe world’s best-selling whey protein provides 24 grams of whey to boost gains right after a workout and 5.5 grams of BCAAs to aid quick recovery. With 13 flavors and easy mixing, ON’s 100% Whey is consistently lauded for its creamy taste and reliable results.GNC.com
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PROBOLIC-SR
MHPOne scoop (34g) translates to a steady 12-hour delivery of whey, casein, and soy isolate. But sustained doesn’t mean Probolic-SR should be reserved only for nighttime use. The sugar-free protein mix contains five essential amino acids and BCAAs and is seven times more anabolic than standalone whey.GNC.com
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GROWTH FACTOR-9
NOVEX BIOTECHPreviously only available in capsule form, GF-9 is now also available as a powder in Tropical flavor. Its clinically studied blend of growth-hormone-increasing supps was shown to increase serum human growth hormone levels by 682% in one study conducted at LSU. GF-9 represents the maxim that you get what you pay for.GNC.com
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BEST PROTEIN
BPI SPORTSA 100% whey protein powder, it supports recovery and growth with 24 grams of protein per scoop and 5.5 grams of BCAAs. Carries the Chroma-Dex seal (see p. 167), a guarantee of purity.bpisports.net
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ISO-HD
BPI SPORTSBPI’s top-of-the-line protein powder, ISO-HD carries more purified whey isolate and hydrolysate than other powders. That means it digests faster, gets to working muscles quicker, and stops catabolism while jump-starting growth.GNC.com
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DARK MATTER
MHPDark Matter’s fastabsorbing formula takes full advantage of the anabolic window— the hour post-training when your body’s ready to receive nutrients—by inducing protein synthesis and replenishing creatine and glycogen.GNC.com
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EPIQ ISOLATE
EPIQDerived from whey, milk, and casein isolate, Epiq’s protein powder contains 20 grams of protein per serving to a miniscule 3 grams of carbs. Digestive enzymes help break it down.GNC.com
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RECOVERY PROTEIN
SIX STAR PRO NUTRITIONWith its 2:1 carbs-to-protein ratio, Complete Recovery is among the best post-workout powders. Made with long-chain carbs that rapidly convert to glucose, replenishing glycogen stores, and 20 grams of protein per serving with a dose of BCAAs.sixstarpro.com
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COCOTEIN
ISOPURECoconut water spiked with 20 grams of whey protein isolate produces a low-sugar, 100-calorie lactosefree beverage that’s as refreshing before you train as it is afterward.GNC.com
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ANIMAL WHEY
ANIMALComposed of whey isolate and concentrate, Animal Whey is loaded with digestive enzymes to ensure your body uses all the protein in each 25-gram scoop. Available in Vanilla, Chocolate, and Cookies & Cream, Animal Whey is met with consistently high customer satisfaction scores across online retailers.animalpak.com
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MYOZENE
BIOQUESTPacked with 25 grams of protein and 61 grams of carbs to ensure full recovery, MyoZene also delivers full daily doses of B6, B12, and niacin, plus creatine, leucine, carnitine, and taurine.prosource.net
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RIVAL-WHEY
RIVALUSWith whey isolate, concentrate, and hydrolysate,Rivalwhey delivers fast-acting protein that’s a safe choice for athletes: All Rivalus products are guaranteed banned-substance-free.rivalus.net
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JAVAPRO RTD
ISOPURESkip the empty calories of a Starbucks during an afternoon slump with JavaPro RTD, part protein shake and part pick-me-up. With only 100 calories, the JavaPro RTD packs 16 grams of whey protein and 70 milligrams of caffeine (about a typical cup of coffee) for a savvier way to sip.Enter to win JAVAPRO hereisopure.com
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WHEY-BOLIC EXTREME 60 POWER
GNC PRO PERFORMANCEOne of the few protein supps that can also boost testosterone, Wheybolic packs 60 grams of whey per serving, along with 18 grams of BCAAs and T-boosting ingredients like fenugreek.GNC.com
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ISOFLEX
ALLMAX NUTRITIONIsoflex delivers a 27-gram protein bomb in only one scoop—all with zero grams of fat, no sugar, and only one gram of carbs. The four proprietary delivery systems work fast to fuel your muscles post-workout. Available in seven flavors, including Chocolate Mint Supreme, Arctic Orange Milkshake, and Strawberry.GNC.com
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COMBAT CRUNCH BARS
MUSCLEPHARMCombat Crunch Bars remind us that the dark days of protein bars tasting like particleboard are long gone. Each high-fiber, low-carb bar contains 20 grams of protein.GNC.com
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Epiq Gainer
Hardgainers will love EPIQ Gainer’s “EMP Powered” 100% isolate protein matrix. It’s a clean product without all the extra sugar and fat that can get in the way of pure strength gains. Plus, it features high quality carbs from maltodextrin, brown rice syrup, and waxy maize, as well as cutting-edge, research-backed beef protein technology by Essentia Metabolic Proteins that places beef protein at the forefront of the protein revolution.GNC.com
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Musclemeds Carnivor
Save your steaks for a candlelit dinner and step up to Carnivor, which contains cutting edge beef protein technology by Essentia Metabolic Proteins and has higher amino acid levels than supplements containing whey, soy, milk, or egg. “EMP Powered” Carnivor also includes additional BCAAs to increase protein synthesis.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 post-workout supplements.
A blend of whey isolate and hydrolysate, Whey-HD is an ultra-pure protein powder that supports lean muscle mass and rapid recovery. Boasting advanced flavoring technology that yields flavors like Banana Marshmallow and Strawberry Cake, Whey-HD will satisfy a dessert craving without crashing your diet.
Composed of whey concentrate and isolate and milk concentrate and isolate, Cutler Total Protein will support your fitness goals and can fit any budget.
Low- and no-carb options are hard to come by, but Isopure Zero Carb powder contains 50 grams per serving of whey isolate with not a single gram of filler carbs in sight. With flavors like Mango Peach and Banana Cream, you won’t miss those empty carbs, either.
The world’s best-selling whey protein provides 24 grams of whey to boost gains right after a workout and 5.5 grams of BCAAs to aid quick recovery. With 13 flavors and easy mixing, ON’s 100% Whey is consistently lauded for its creamy taste and reliable results.
One scoop (34g) translates to a steady 12-hour delivery of whey, casein, and soy isolate. But sustained doesn’t mean Probolic-SR should be reserved only for nighttime use. The sugar-free protein mix contains five essential amino acids and BCAAs and is seven times more anabolic than standalone whey.
Previously only available in capsule form, GF-9 is now also available as a powder in Tropical flavor. Its clinically studied blend of growth-hormone-increasing supps was shown to increase serum human growth hormone levels by 682% in one study conducted at LSU. GF-9 represents the maxim that you get what you pay for.
A 100% whey protein powder, it supports recovery and growth with 24 grams of protein per scoop and 5.5 grams of BCAAs. Carries the Chroma-Dex seal (see p. 167), a guarantee of purity.
BPI’s top-of-the-line protein powder, ISO-HD carries more purified whey isolate and hydrolysate than other powders. That means it digests faster, gets to working muscles quicker, and stops catabolism while jump-starting growth.
Dark Matter’s fastabsorbing formula takes full advantage of the anabolic window— the hour post-training when your body’s ready to receive nutrients—by inducing protein synthesis and replenishing creatine and glycogen.
Derived from whey, milk, and casein isolate, Epiq’s protein powder contains 20 grams of protein per serving to a miniscule 3 grams of carbs. Digestive enzymes help break it down.
With its 2:1 carbs-to-protein ratio, Complete Recovery is among the best post-workout powders. Made with long-chain carbs that rapidly convert to glucose, replenishing glycogen stores, and 20 grams of protein per serving with a dose of BCAAs.
Coconut water spiked with 20 grams of whey protein isolate produces a low-sugar, 100-calorie lactosefree beverage that’s as refreshing before you train as it is afterward.
Composed of whey isolate and concentrate, Animal Whey is loaded with digestive enzymes to ensure your body uses all the protein in each 25-gram scoop. Available in Vanilla, Chocolate, and Cookies & Cream, Animal Whey is met with consistently high customer satisfaction scores across online retailers.
Packed with 25 grams of protein and 61 grams of carbs to ensure full recovery, MyoZene also delivers full daily doses of B6, B12, and niacin, plus creatine, leucine, carnitine, and taurine.
With whey isolate, concentrate, and hydrolysate,Rivalwhey delivers fast-acting protein that’s a safe choice for athletes: All Rivalus products are guaranteed banned-substance-free.
Skip the empty calories of a Starbucks during an afternoon slump with JavaPro RTD, part protein shake and part pick-me-up. With only 100 calories, the JavaPro RTD packs 16 grams of whey protein and 70 milligrams of caffeine (about a typical cup of coffee) for a savvier way to sip.
One of the few protein supps that can also boost testosterone, Wheybolic packs 60 grams of whey per serving, along with 18 grams of BCAAs and T-boosting ingredients like fenugreek.
Isoflex delivers a 27-gram protein bomb in only one scoop—all with zero grams of fat, no sugar, and only one gram of carbs. The four proprietary delivery systems work fast to fuel your muscles post-workout. Available in seven flavors, including Chocolate Mint Supreme, Arctic Orange Milkshake, and Strawberry.
Combat Crunch Bars remind us that the dark days of protein bars tasting like particleboard are long gone. Each high-fiber, low-carb bar contains 20 grams of protein.
Hardgainers will love EPIQ Gainer’s “EMP Powered” 100% isolate protein matrix. It’s a clean product without all the extra sugar and fat that can get in the way of pure strength gains. Plus, it features high quality carbs from maltodextrin, brown rice syrup, and waxy maize, as well as cutting-edge, research-backed beef protein technology by Essentia Metabolic Proteins that places beef protein at the forefront of the protein revolution.
Save your steaks for a candlelit dinner and step up to Carnivor, which contains cutting edge beef protein technology by Essentia Metabolic Proteins and has higher amino acid levels than supplements containing whey, soy, milk, or egg. “EMP Powered” Carnivor also includes additional BCAAs to increase protein synthesis.
