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Understanding the Strom Sports “MSM” Methylsulfonylmethane Supplement
The following article is following in the wake of the recent MSM release, with intent to further insight into evidence based MSM applications as well as appropriate dosing and timing usage.
While present in near every sport, our Strom Sports favourites of bodybuilding, powerlifting, strongman, and Brazilian jujitsu, all feature frequent highly damaging injuries, and with that coming high inflammatory loads.
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UNDERSTAND THE STROM SPORTS “CARBMAX” SUPPLEMENT
CarbMAX is the Strom solution to maintaining glucose and glycogen stores during longer intensive trainings. This is the 4th formula iteration as it has been continuously developed over the years to yield better performance outcomes. #NEVERSETTLE
The feature ingredient of the formula is Palatinose™, which provides a slow breakdown source of both glucose and fructose for your energy replacing needs. CarbMAX also includes Citrulline Malate, Glycerol monostearate, then the electrolytes: sodium, magnesium, and potassium for complimentary intraworkout support.
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Cluster Dextrin™, Palatinose™, Maltodextrin, and other Carbohydrates for Endurance Sports
Liam Messam #teamstrom is beginning his training for the 2025 Iron Man. Being an intensive long duration endurance event, carbohydrate intake, will be a high priority. So we looked into it.
This article will look over the most popular carbohydrate sources for endurance sporting performance, and provide some insight into our Carbohydrate philosophy. Including Glucose, Fructose, Sucrose, Dextrins, Maltodextrin, Cluster Dextrin™ (or HBCD), Palatinose™ (or Isomaltulose).
The Strom Sports LIPIDMAX formula for cholesterol management
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Understand our Strom Sports LEVAGEN® Palmitoylethanolamide Supplement
Palmitoylethanolamide has demonstrated functions in supporting pain management, joint and cartilage health, inflammatory response, and immune response. Read on for a full look over Levagen®.
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A Comparison of all our TUDCA Supplements for New Zealand & Australia
Have you heard about TUDCA and its potential benefits for your health?
This article is the list of all TUDCA supplements we offer at Strom Downunder which is available for all New Zealand and Australian customers, as well as a quick introduction and pros and cons to ensure you're better informed about your supplement choices.
We stock TUDCA from our very own Strom Sports Nutrition range, as well as Leviathan Nutrition, Supplement Needs, and TBJP.
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MARCH 30TH WELLINGTON COMBAT SPORTS SEMINAR
We have a 3 hour seminar lined up at Combat Room in Wellington Central. Nutrition, Training, Supplementation. Zero Cost. Everyone welcome!
Astragalus vs. Astragaloside IV, which is better for kidney health?
Of recent Astragalus extracts have become particularly popular in the bodybuilding community with the goal to improve kidney health. The efficacy of this notion has long been questioned in our team at Strom due to variable outcomes in blood testing. However I think an evidence based answer can be provided.
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Ep.16 Strom Sports UK & Strom Sports Ireland Supplement Industry Roundup
In this conversation, Thomas, Richard and Colm from Strom discuss
- upcoming releases and product development, emphasizing the importance of not releasing products just for the sake of it.
- use of trademark ingredients and the potential for misleading claims in the industry.
- creating products that meet specific needs and the demand for certain ingredients
- standardization and extracts, variation in herbal products, consistency in botanicals
- and more...
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Ep.15 William Whitlock Owner of Leviathan Nutrition
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Leviathan Nutrition Supplements now available for New Zealand & Australia!
Leviathan Nutrition is a brand we've been planning for over 6 months now. It's now in stock and ready to go!
It's a brand that truly prioritises quality of raws and truly innovative formulation as much as we do and so we're excited for the unique position it will fill in the range.
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Ep.14 Sheena Jayne Martin: 33x Bikini Pro & 2x Olympia Competitor
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Understanding the Strom Sports VascuMAX Pro Supplement Formula.
"VascuMAX Pro" is our non-stimulant, pump preworkout.
Designed to improve blood flow by both increasing nitric oxide levels to promote vasodilation, AND slightly thin the blood to again improve blood flow. It is then supported by a number of other ingredients demonstrated to improve strength and endurance outcomes.
The following article will explain the formulation reasoning behind the ingredients, as well as answer some FAQ and establish a base level of understanding for promoting blood flow and aerobic endurance with supplements.
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What makes each Strom Sports Nutrition STIMUMAX preworkout different?
The Stimumax range features FOUR different preworkouts - all designed for specific use and varying levels of stimulant and focus intensity.
StimuMAX "OG" is our entry level Preworkout - proven over the years as an effective safe tool to increase your productivity and performance in the gym. StimuMAX Pro is our professional grade Preworkout - popular with bodybuilders and athletes training for competitive sporting performance for its enhanced focus effects. StimuMAX Black Edition is our hardcore Preworkout - specifically popular with powerlifters and strongmen who are putting out significant bursts of power for short periods. Stimumax Extreme is the "beyond hardcore" Preworkout - which is frankly for just silly levels of stimulation.
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Ep.13 Liam Messam talking from 7's, to All Blacks, to his Boxing now.
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Ep.12 Logan Hopa with "Mr NZ" Dean Lawrence on his approach to Prep and Bodybuilding
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Ep11: Competition with Campbell Younger [Unbroken Performance]
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Ep10. Darren Dingle on Bodybuilding with Type-1 Diabetes [Team Ambition NZ]
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Ep9. Jiu Jitsu - Community & Training with Pete Hodkinson [Third Monkey Jiu Jitsu]
Today Thomas has a very informal chat with Pete Hodkinson about Pete's martial arts/fitness journey, Jiu Jitsu as a sport as well as what is important to consider to stay in the sport for a long time and remain competitive and active, as well as going over some of Pete's inspirations and role models. If you have any questions that you would like Thomas and Pete to cover in a future episode please flick a message or email through to one of them.
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Ep.8 Background of Strom Sports with Richard Foster
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Ep7. Talking Bodybuilding in New Zealand with Georgia Patching and Logan Hopa
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Ep 6. Premature Greying Hair with Jake Ranking [Taurus Nutrition Coaching]
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Ep 5: Coaching & Training with Coach Campbell Younger [Unbroken Performance]
In this episode of The Stromcast DOWNUNDER Thomas and Campbell from Unbroken Performance sit down and talk about some of Campbell's approaches to coaching others with a bit of a case study around Strom employee OJ and his training as well as discussing surgical interventions for eating disorders.
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