BCAAs continue to be one of our favorite supplements, not only because of the loads of research behind them but because of their wide-ranging plethora of benefits. What scientific studies have shown, of course, is that BCAAs are responsible for increased lean muscle mass, improved strength and better muscular endurance; on Wednesday, we explained how [...]

Among the fascinating benefits the Journal of International Society of Sports Nutrition found in a study on branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) was the significant gains in strength, lean muscle gain and muscular endurance. While the numbers are there to back it up, it’s interesting to see how they work and vital to understanding the correct timing [...]

They’ve been called “the building blocks of muscle.” They are responsible for forming proteins, increasing muscle tissue and preventing muscle breakdown. They’re branched-chain amino acids — BCAAs — and they are a must for anybody looking to add lean muscle and reduce body fat. BCAAs are formed from three specific compounds: Leucine, isoleucine and valine. [...]

Continuing with our theme of top women’s fitness and health this week, we’d be shortchanging our readers to not point out that while exercise is crucial for a good figure — hence all the help we’ve gotten from Chico Sports Club trainer Allie Campagna, who’s written a great workout and top training tips for women [...]

Diet and exercise are obvious; some people want more results and FASTER. The Contour Elite Weight Loss System, comprised of HYPERCOR, DETOXIN and SOMNILEAN, is the headline fat-loss stack at NUTRISHOP in Chico. Here’s just how each one is designed to work to help get you the lean body you’ve always wanted. HYPERCOR is designed [...]

One of the most common questions we get at NUTRISHOP isn’t a surprising one: “How can I lose the most fat?” Whether you have a lot of work to do to get down to a slimmer size, or you’re trying to get your abs to show, almost everybody has some fat they’d like to get [...]

There are a lot of pre-workout products out there claiming to make your workout more intense, but when you take them you only notice that you feel like a jittery, restless mess. There’s a good chance that’s because your pre-workout is loaded with stimulants instead of natural ingredients that work with your body to give [...]