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Reflex Nutrition Products from Monster Supplements

February 28th, 2012 No comments

East Sussex-based Reflex Nutrition manufactures of one of Britain’s favourite brands of supplements. The company has been going since 1996, and makes well-known products like Reflex natural whey, one of the best-selling supplements of its kind on the market, and One Stop, for the bodybuilder who wants to get everything they need from a single product.

Reflex Nutrition are well known for the way they research and invest in the items they make, and sports nutrition generally, and for making their supplements from raw ingredients. In-house manufacturing also means that higher quality ingredients can be included at a reasonable cost. The company is also able to carry out its own quality control.

In fact, the firm scored a global first when it became the first sports nutrition company globally to receive ISO9001 accreditation for quality control.

At Monster Supplements, you can buy all the supplements you need under one roof – real or virtual. We supply all the top brands, including the likes of Maximuscle and Reflex Nutrition.

Visit or real store near Hull city centre, or buy online at a time and in a place to suit you. We’ll deliver anywhere in the UK mainland free of charge.

And our extensive warehousing facilities mean we can stock everything you need without running out. We’re also able to offer as much free advice as you want, and you can call our sales line 24 hours a day.

There are also lots of fitness resources on our website – log on today.

What is Whey Protein?

February 20th, 2012 No comments

The ultimate source of protein, whey protein is the highest quality form of this nutritional essential you’ll find anywhere. It doesn’t occur naturally in food, but you can consume it in the form of powders, bars and drinks.

In fact, whey protein is the by-product of cow’s milk being turned into cheese. And there are two forms of it – concentrate and whey protein isolate. The former is low fat, and usually consists of around 75% pure protein. The isolate version is typically around 90% pure protein, and represents whey in its purest form, having been processed to remove fat and lactose.

If you are buying whey protein supplements, you can choose from concentrate, isolate or blends, which are generally the most popular of these powders. They combine the isolate and concentrate to form a high quality, affordable product.

This superior from of protein gives the body the perfect amino acid profile for muscle building, strength and recovery. It’s also known to boost the immune system, and boost metabolic rate.

While bodybuilders, strength trainers and endurance athletes will all benefit from these supplements, those who are new to weight or strength training, vegetarians, team sports players and those on weight loss programmes can also benefit from taking whey protein.

Monster Supplements has a broad range of supplements and fat burners, including a great selection of whey protein products from leading brands. Get free UK-wide delivery or visit our Hull store. Log on to our website today, or call our 24-hour order hotline.

Making the Most of Creatine Supplements

February 14th, 2012 No comments

You can take creatine supplements before or after exercise, but if you take them about an hour before working out, you will have more energy, and be able to complete a more intense session.

Supplements come as creatine tablets or powder. Most products recommend around five grams of creatine per serving. You can also mix creatine with a protein shake.

With what is known as “creatine loading”, you take four or five servings of creatine supplements for the first five days. But it’s actually better to stay at the recommended dosage – you will still feel the benefit of your creatine tablets or powder.

While it is not an exact science, you could try taking creatine for a month or two, then having a week or two off. It’s up to you whether you only take it only on the days you hit the gym. Some people take it every day, others only on workout days.

Creatine helps with muscle building and maintenance, which could assist with fat loss. After all, the more muscle you have, the lower your levels of fat will be.

So no wonder so many top bodybuilders, amateur and professional, are convinced that creatine is one of the best bodybuilding supplements.

At Monster Supplements, we have a wide range of creatine supplements in various forms. Have your creatine powder or other order delivered direct to your door and shop at a time and in a place to suit you. We also offer free UK-wide delivery – learn more online.

What are Protein Supplements, Who Should Take Them and Why?

February 5th, 2012 No comments

When it comes to building blocks for muscle, bone, skin and other tissues, few things are more important than protein. Most healthy adults require around 45 to 56g of protein in their daily diet, or around 0.75g for every kilo of body weight.

Endurance and strength athletes, bodybuilders and even general fitness enthusiasts who don’t have their sights set on body building or marathon running can benefit from protein supplements like protein shakes and other protein drinks.

That’s because these drinks can aid the body in recovering from an intense workout. They restore glycogen to the muscles – this is a source of fuel which gets used in exercise.

And, if you are a serious bodybuilder or strength athlete, a protein shake can help mend damage to muscles that serious bodybuilding can cause.

One study also found that taking extra protein in your diet can help reduce levels of infections, heat exhaustion and muscle soreness. While there has also been some suggestion that protein-rich shakes can help with weight management, this is not yet backed up by enough scientific research.

At Monster Supplements, we’re the web-based nutritional superstore, where you can buy all the latest cheap protein supplements and much more. Based in Hull, we offer free UK-wide delivery and can save you up to 50% off standard shop prices, as well as the convenience of receiving your order at home. Check out our website or call our order hotline today.