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Creatine and Beta-Alanine: When Science Speaks, You Should Listen

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Chad Kerksick PhD

Sports nutrition as an industry continues to experience explosive growth.  The number of brands, manufacturers and products continues to increase as does the search for new ingredients.  Unfortunately, the path to the top has resulted in the introduction of a … Continue reading →

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Several types of creatine exist. Which one is best and how should I take it?

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Chad Kerksick PhD

You are correct, a number of types exist and if you count also the different nutrients which creatine has been combined with, the number of possibilities grows even more. For example, studies have used creatine phosphate, creatine citrate, creatine ethyl … Continue reading →

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Weights or Cardio First?

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Chad Kerksick PhD

How many of you have ever wondered what impact it might have if you did weights or cardio first when you go to the gym?  Maybe you burn more fat if you do cardio first or weights first?  Or maybe … Continue reading →

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The Prowler Flu

Posted on November 11, 2011 by 1st Phorm Athlete Nick Weite

If you’re looking for the best conditioning tool on the market, look no further than the prowler.  If you are training in a specialized gym or more of a “hardcore” gym, I’m sure you’ve probably seen this.  Even in commercial … Continue reading →

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Get Moving

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Chad Kerksick PhD

I was reading through some past blog posts on the 1st Phorm site and I came across a past blog by 1st Phorm CEO and good friend, Andy Frisella titled “Intensity: either show up with it or get out of … Continue reading →

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5 Week Competition Program – Part 3 of 3 in “Choosing the Right Program”

Posted on October 3, 2011 by 1st Phorm Athlete Nick Weite

If you’ve followed my last two blogs in the “Choosing the Right Program” series you knew this program was coming. This is the last installment of the program I use and should be used directly after the 4 week prep … Continue reading →

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Preventing Knee Pain

Posted on September 30, 2011 by 1st Phorm Athlete Jodie Minear

Injuries can be a real buzz-kill!  Not only do they set you back on your exercise routine, possibly hurt quite a bit, but they can mentally set you back as well.  In my experience, knees are one of the most … Continue reading →

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4 Week Prep Program

Posted on September 27, 2011 by 1st Phorm Athlete Nick Weite

This article is a followup to my last blog, “Choosing the Right Program”. It is my four-week, modified Sheiko prep program that I have been using for the last three years and am still getting great gains from.  When I am … Continue reading →

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Choosing the Right Program

Posted on September 15, 2011 by 1st Phorm Athlete Nick Weite

Over the years of lifting I have followed several different programs; some provided great results while others were more or less a waste of time. If you talk to different powerlifters, personal trainers, bodybuilders and sport specific athletes you will … Continue reading →

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