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Is a Multivitamin Necessary?

…Absolutely!

Here’s why:

Research proves that those who train intensely lose many critical vitamins and minerals such as zinc, copper, magnesium, copper, selenium, chromium, vitamin B, and vitamin C.  The primary cause of the loss is due to their increased use for energy production during the workout as well as for recovery and protein synthesis following the workout.  Being deficient in any of these vitamins and minerals will hamper your performance, fat loss, and muscle growth.  Many doctors and dietitians claim that a multi is not necessary is you eat a well-rounded diet, BUT even with the best of intentions, we all fall a little short one day or another.

For guys, one of my current favorites is Animal Pak.  For ladies, I like Opti Women although for both guys and ladies there are many other great one’s out there as well, just be sure to pick up one that covers at least 100% DV for most vitamins and minerals.

– BradUnknown

Source: Dr. Jim Stoppani

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As a personal trainer, I get lots of questions in regards to supplementation.  One supplement that I’m asked about fairly frequently is creatine. Creatine is without a doubt one of the, if not the most effective natural supplement in supporting lean muscle mass gains, strength and power increases, and greater endurance in the gym or cardio activities. While there are various forms of creatine out there, the one that I’ve found to be effective without the side effects is creatine HCL.

Creatine HCL is superior to creatine monohydrate for multiple reasons including:

No bloating, no cramping, no excess water retention outside the muscle cells (subcutaneous water buildup making you look “soft”), no necessary loading phase, and no cycling necessary.  Creatine HCL also allows for a much lower dose amount in addition to a 60% greater absorption rate than monohydrate.

Although Promera was the first to launch the HCL form, multiple other companies have released this variation of creatine as well.

– Brad

 Client of the Month April 2013:  Robert Manolache

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Robert Manolache, 30, his wife Mariya and their two young boys live in Peachtree Corners, Ga. Robert began training with Brad two and a half years ago.  In the summer of 2012, Robert began to follow a periodized mass gaining program.  Through a personalized training program that was broken down into discreet time periods based on Robert’s goals, he was able to put on lean mass in his chest, shoulders, arms and legs.  Not only did Robert gain size but he vastly increased his strength through periods of heavier lifting following by lighter lifting while minimizing fat gains.  Robert is currently the Brad Kolowich jr personal training studio record holder in the 95lbs squat strength test and the maximum deadlift record holder. Robert now commutes 5 days a week to train with Brad.  In December, Robert began a strict leaning out program.  Since beginning, Robert has lost 10 lbs of body fat and 2 inches in his waist, while maintaining size (lean mass) in his biceps, chest and legs.  Robert follows the strict nutritional and supplementation guidelines Brad suggests and due to his consistency has seen amazing results.  Thank you Robert for your motivation and dedication to reaching your fitness goals and for being a inspiration to others who are working towards similar goals!  Congrats Robert!

At Brad Kolowich Jr personal training studio, our clients are kept up to date, motivated and encouraged through a monthly newsletter.  Each month the personal trainers come together and discuss their clients acheivements and progress towards reaching their fitness goals.  Only one client a month can receive the status of “Client of the Month”.  Though always a tough choice and debate among the trainers, this month Jordan Mussi won out due to his dedication and motivation in and outside of the gym.  Congrats Jordan! To read more about Jordan and his success click on the newsletter link below.

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Client of the Month

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Each month, Brad Kolowich Jr’s team of personal trainers get together to evaluate and measure their clients progress towards their current goals.  Due to the wonderfully hardworking and kind clientele we have at Brad Kolowich Jr personal training studio it is never an easy task at hand to pick just one person who has shined.  However, as owner Brad says, “This is not Kindergarten.”  The client who has earned the status as client of the month has truly outworked, out-shined others and gone over and beyond to meet his/her goals.  The client who is picked to represent our studio as client of the month is someone who has not missed workouts, maintained a positive attitude, trusted and followed his/her trainers dietary and exercise advice and stayed dedicated in and out of the gym.  The client of the month is featured in our monthly studio newsletter, Live Life Fit, posted on our wall of fit people, and given a complementary protein shake.

February 2013 Client of the Month:  Cara Roxland

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This month Cara Roxland is our stellar client for February 2013! Cara Roxland, 30, lives in Brookhaven with her new hubby and two young kittens. Cara and her husband, John, got married in November 2012. In preparation of her February 2013 Hawaiian honeymoon, Cara came to our studio in hopes of reaching her beach body ready physique. Cara began working with Mandy in December and in just four short weeks (the holiday’s included) she lost ¼ + inches a week in her waist, hips, chest, and thighs. This brought to a total loss of more than an inch in these areas over a months time. Cara has followed a strict workout regimen, getting in 4 1-hour sessions a week in December and 3 1-hour sessions a week in January and she has attended Ab-Class in addition to this schedule. As her countdown to her honeymoon rapidly approaches, Cara will resume to 4 sessions a week in February. In addition to her regular training session in and out of the studio, Cara has consistently followed my dietary advice and has done the preparation necessary to maintain a low-carb diet. Cara comes to each session ready to put in the work and make dietary tweaks necessary to reach her goals. Just this week she dropped her carbs more and has begun to loose even more inches. Thank you Cara for your hard work, trust and commitment to reaching your goals, bettering your health and we wish you HAPPY HONEYMOONING!