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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.
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...
Ep.15 William Whitlock Owner of Leviathan Nutrition
In today's episode of the Stromcast DOWNUNDER Logan talks with William Whitlock, Owner and Founder of Leviathan Nutrition which is a supplement company based in the USA with a real focus on quality ingredients and effective dosage, as well as being involved with the bodybuilding scene since 2006.
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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.
Ep.14 Sheena Jayne Martin: 33x Bikini Pro & 2x Olympia Competitor
In this episode of the Stromcast DOWNNUNDER Logan has a chat with Sheena Jayne Martin who was one of the first Kiwi Bikini Pros, and was on the international stage within 6 months after her novice debut and stepped on stage over 30 times as a Pro, as well as competing twice at the Olympia across 5 years.
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.
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.
Ep.13 Liam Messam talking from 7's, to All Blacks, to his Boxing now.
In today's episode of the Stromcast DOWNUNDER Logan has a chat with Strom athlete and all round sporting star Liam Messam, discussing his sporting career from playing in the Sevens as a teenager to playing for the All Blacks to his current boxing career and future prospects, as well as talking about how he came to know the team at Strom DOWNUNDER.
Ep.12 Logan Hopa with "Mr NZ" Dean Lawrence on his approach to Prep and Bodybuilding
In todays episode of the Stromcast DOWNUNDER Logan picks Dean's brain on everything bodybuilding, from prep to peak week, how to maintain physique on show day, and they go a little into why Dean likes a longer prep than some, and how Dean's partner Jasmine did with her prep and shows and how she got into bodybuilding.
Ep11: Competition with Campbell Younger [Unbroken Performance]
In todays episode of the Stromcast DOWNUNDER Logan sits down with Campbell Younger [Unbroken Performance] to discuss their coaching approaches and how to get the most out of every client, the things Logan and Campbell love about bodybuilding and the competition scene in New Zealand, and some behaviours and attitudes they would prefer to see less of.
Ep10. Darren Dingle on Boybuilding with Type-1 Diabetes [Team Ambition NZ]
In this episode of the Stromcast DOWNUNDER Logan sits down with Darren Dingle, head of Team Ambition NZ and an experienced bodybuilding competitor.
They talk about Darren's experiences training and prepping for bodybuilding comps and how suffering from Type 1 diabetes affects his approach, how coaches can help their clients perform the best they can at shows, some peak week strategies and downsides of diuretic use, and finally some background on Team Ambition NZ and how Darren got into coaching and training.
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.