Photo of the Week: Jared Enderton, Olympic weightlifter. Jared is in prep right now for Nationals! http://www.hmb.org/team/team_details.cfm?TeamID=23

Make sure you're getting authentic, quality HMB! Here you can find a list of the licensed HMB products on the market! http://hmb.org/where_to_find/

Strongman Eric Todd shares about his eventful 2013 thus far... http://hmb.org/blogs/article_details.cfm?BlogArticleID=793

"When you have HMB in your recovery regimen you do things that you normally would and could not do without it. You train longer, more frequently, with higher volume and with higher intensity." Bryan Dermody, powerlifter. Catch up on Bryan's blogs... http://hmb.org/blogs/articles.cfm?BlogAuthorID=13

Are you trying to transform your body? Jennifer Dietrick shares some good tips for tracking your progress... http://youtu.be/QPwqCcygMZU

"The man who can drive himself farther once the effort gets painful is the man who will win." ~ Roger Bannister Push yourself to new limits w HMB!http://hmb.org/research/effects.cfm

Philita Wheeler talks about how she's taking her training to new levels.  Copy and paste the link into your browser to read her blog.  http://hmb.org/blogs/article_details.cfm?BlogArticleID=792

Photo of the Week: Taylor Drescher, CrossFit athlete. Taylor will be competing in the CrossFit Regionals in 3 weeks! We wish her the best of luck with prep! Find out more about Taylor by copy and pasting this link into your browser... http://hmb.org/team/team_details.cfm?TeamID=25

Jennifer Dietrick recaps her grappling tournament from this past weekend.  Copy and paste the link to read her blog...  http://hmb.org/blogs/article_details.cfm?BlogArticleID=791

This month’s featured product is MET-Rx HMB 1000

MET-Rx carries a complete line of high quality products designed for every body wanting to obtain a healthy physique.

MET-Rx HMB 1000 is a part of MET-Rx’s specialty supplement line.  HMB is a metabolite of the essential amino acid leucine and at the correct dosage supports strength gains.  HMB helps after intense exercise by protecting skeletal muscle from breaking down and supporting the muscle in recovery.  It increases muscle protein synthesis to help preserve your hard-earned muscle.

MET-Rx’s athlete of the year, Greg Plitt also rates HMB as 1 of his favorite 8 supplements that is essential in his arsenal.  See why Greg puts HMB in his top 8 in this video from bodybuilding.com

To find out more about HMB and what it can do for your training click the science instead of hype link to your left. 

Give MET-Rx HMB 1000 a try today to help improve your performance!  Purchase here!

"(With HMB) I have noticed a faster recovery time and less muscle soreness. HMB also aids in the production of muscle mass, taking HMB along with proper training and healthy eating I am stronger and leaner than ever!" -Taylor Drescher, CrossFit athletehttp://hmb.org/blogs/article_details.cfm?BlogArticleID=732

The Empire Classic GNC Pro Deadlift Championships took place this last Saturday in Spokane, WA!  There was a great line-up of competitors including: Brad Gillingham, Bryan Dermody, Randal Harris, Niko Hulslander, Grant Higa, and special guest lifter Alison McWeeny.  Brad Gillingham was able to take home the gold in this event deadlifting 804 lbs RAW and Bryan Dermody closely followed with a new personal record lift of 793lbs! We are very proud to have both of these athletes as a part of Team HMB!  

View Bryan’s lifts in http://youtu.be/RTu1piY7N10

At the 2012 National Strength and Conditioning Conference held in Rhode Island, Dr. Jacob Wilson presented on the effects of beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) on skeletal muscle size and strength.  In his presentation he discusses the metabolism of HMB and how it effects body composition, strength, hypertrophy, and recovery.  To view the entire presentation given by Dr. Jacob Wilson copy and paste this link into your browser... http://easacademy.org/static/video/hmb-presentation.html. 

Photo of the Week: Sam Dancer, CrossFit athlete. Sam is 3 weeks out from the CrossFit North Central Regionals! More about Sam...http://hmb.org/blogs/article_details.cfm?BlogArticleID=684