FAQs - Protein Questions, Supplements and Tips
No matter what your level of fitness is or what goal you’re chasing, Protein is an essential nutrient that the body uses for a variety of
different purposes. Protein is one of the 3 major macronutrients (along with Carbohydrate and Fats) and is considered the building blocks for Muscle, Hormone Production, Enzyme Formation as well as Healthy Hair, Skins and Nails.
Super Advanced Whey Protein features a Super Recovery Blend to further enhance the benefits of our Premium Whey Protein. Each scoop provides high-quality Creatine Monohydrate, to help increase Raw Strength and Power plus L-Glutamine and Taurine, the two most abundant free form amino acids found in muscle.*
This combination of potent ingredients within the Super Recovery Blend are important for athletes since it allows for faster recovery during high-intensity workouts and creates a more powerful muscle-building formula than normal whey protein.*
Whey Concentrate and Whey Isolate are both premium sources of fast-digesting protein used to support lean muscle and strength.* The main
difference between the two different forms is this; Whey Isolate (and other Isolate proteins in general) are manufactured using a process known as
Microfiltration. During this process, a majority of the non-protein components (Fat, Carbs, Lactose, etc...) are eliminated. The end result is a
much higher % of protein by weight than what is normally found in a concentrated protein.
Body Fortress was built for the athletes and bodybuilders who want Premium Quality Muscle Building Supplements, without the Premium Price.
Over-Hyped supplement brands want you to believe that you need to spend BIG CASH in order to see BIG RESULTS. Body Fortress believes that your
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Yes, Body Fortress® products are manufactured according to cGMP standards, as is required for all dietary supplements.
Creatine is one of the most popular and misunderstood supplements on the market. It is used to increase lean muscle mass, improve overall strength and help muscles recover quickly. Our bodies make some
Creatine and it is also present in protein rich foods such as meat and fish, but in much lower levels than is obtained through supplementation.
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Whey protein is a great addition to your diet any time of the day. The most important time to take whey would be right after your workout, when your muscles need protein the most for recovery and to help build or maintain lean muscle.*
You can also try incorporating whey protein into your diet at the following times.
With Meals:
Drink along with your meal to increase the overall protein quality and content. You can also mix into oatmeal or add to recipes such as pancake and waffle mixes.
In Between Meals:
Keeps levels of amino acids elevated so your body doesn’t go into a catabolic state that may otherwise lead to muscle loss.*
Before Bed:
To keep levels of amino acids elevated in your body while you sleep, add whey to your last meal or snack of the day.
Deciding when to do your cardio exercises really depends on your individual goals.
Building Lean Muscle
If your main goal is to build lean muscle, then you should limit the amount of cardio sessions
you perform each week and try to do them on days when you are not weight-training. If you have to perform your cardio and weight-training
workouts on the same day due to time constraints, then you should do your cardio exercise after weight-training. This will allow you to focus
all of your energy on lifting before you are tired.
Improving Cardiovascular Fitness
If you are looking to improve your endurance or cardiovascular fitness, then you
should do your cardio workouts before weight-training. This will ensure that you don’t deplete your energy stores needed for cardio from
prior weight-training. If possible, perform your cardio workouts and weight-training workouts on different days.
Losing weight or body fat
Since cardio exercise generally burns more calories than weight-training, you’ll want
to perform cardio exercise first so you can focus more of your energy on burning calories.
Morning vs. Evening
The most important factor to consider when deciding when to do cardio is what will fit best
into your schedule. If you find that your schedule in the evening is often busy or always changing, than it is probably best to perform cardio
in the morning to make sure you get it out of the way. However, if you are not a morning person than you’ll have to be honest with yourself
and decide if you’ll really be able to commit to getting out of bed early to exercise.
If your main goal is to burn fat, you may want to consider exercising first thing in the morning when your carbohydrate stores are low.
One study found that the total amount of fat burned during exercise and two hours afterwards was higher when subjects ate after exercising as
opposed to before.1
1. Bennard, P. et al. Acute effects of exercise timing and breakfast meal glycemic index on exercise-induced
fat oxidation. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2006 Oct;31(5):502-11.
There are several Body Fortress® products that work well together and provide synergistic benefits.
A heavy-duty stack designed for ONLY those individuals who are training to increase strength, pack on mass and build serious muscle.*
Featuring our Super Advanced Mass Gainer and Super Advanced Creatine HP2, this stack delivers; Premium Protein, Mass-Building Carbs,
High-Quality Creatine, BetaPower® Betaine and much more! Use Super Advanced Mass Gainer throughout the day to
hit your caloric goals and Creatine HP2 can be used Pre or Post workout.
Perfect stack for anyone looking to add Creatine and Whey Protein to their routine, but not interested in adding too many extra calories to their diet.
Unlike our Super Advanced Creatine HP2 formula that offers a wide array of benefits beyond traditional Creatine, our 100% Pure Creatine HCl is just that...
100% Pure Creatine HCl with no added calories. Add Super Advanced Whey Isolate to the mix, which supports lean muscle mass while containing minimal amounts
of Carbohydrates & Fat and you've got an ideal stack.*
The ideal Pre/Post Performance workout stack for someone looking to maximize the effectiveness of their workouts, build muscle and gain strength.*
Super Advanced NOS Blast will give you the energy, strength and focus you need to crush every intense workout, while our Super Advanced Whey Protein will help you
recover and recharge your muscles when you’re finished.*
Adding 100% Pure Glutamine to any one of our Whey Protein or Performance Powders is a simple and effective way to further enhance workout recovery.*
Due to the fact that we've formulated our 100% Pure Glutamine to include ZERO Artificial Coloring and/or Flavoring, it is easily stackable and can be
added to any supplement, no matter what flavor.
