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Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are nutrients that your body needs to be able to function properly. In strength athletes (bodybuildiers, powerlifters) EFAs assist in muscle growth by enhancing testosterone levels. These fats are needed by strength athletes to rebuild muscle tissues and protect joints while working out.

In addition to being necessary for muscle development and energy in bodybuilders and powerlifters , there is a plethora of mounting evidence that shows beyond a shadow of a doubt that EFAs are necessary for countless metabolic processes in the body, healthy brain function, improved fat metabolism, healthy sex drive and libido for people in general. Yet, while the popularity of EFAs is growing, as a bodybuilding supplement or dietary component, EFAs are only now beginning to get the attention they deserve.
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There are so many nutritional companies in the world that deciding on what supplement brands to try is simply bewildering. Not only that, but even within individual companies there can be a lot of confusion, simply because some companies offer hundreds of products.

How on earth can anyone be expected to separate fact from fiction, one product from another, one brand from another, etc., when there is so much to choose from and so little in the way of definitive information about what is truly best for us? It’s a serious conundrum with some pretty serious implications to both your health and your pocket book.

Sadly, when push comes to shove and you are standing in front of a wall-full of products at your local vitamin store, most of us end up closing our eyes, pointing our finger, peaking through slitted eye and furrowed brow, taking a chance, shelling out some cash, and buying something just to get out of the store. This tried and true approach of trial and error hardly sounds like fun, and in truth it is not. It is a lousy experience, and hopefully, this entry will simplify this problem so that you do not have to deal with it.
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Important Notice To Readers: Total Physique Online is no longer officially endorsing Ironmaster LLC. This is not a decision that was made lightly. It was arrived at after much discussion and consideration.

For the time being, I have decided to allow my Ironmaster posts to remain public. I am doing this for informational purposes only, primarily due to requests from several readers. In addition, as a courtesy to my all readers I am leaving the comments for Ironmaster products in place. These comments are very valuable and serve to help folks make a good choice regarding their purchases. Additionally, my reviews of Ironmaster products will also remain unchanged. It should be noted that at some point in the near future, these pages may be removed or replaced.

For the record, I enjoy the flagship Ironmaster products. I have considered it a privilege to recommend them to you, my readers, for the past three years. Ironmaster Quick-Lock Dumbbells are superb. So is the Superbench produced by Ironmaster. In my view, these two products are in a class of their own.

It is my sincere hope that in time certain concerns will be addressed. If and when that happens, then I will be able to revisit this decision. However, until such a point in time, Total Physique Online will not be reconsidering its position regarding this matter.

Again, it should be noted that these recent changes have nothing to do with the quality of the Ironmaster product line whatsoever. Rather, certain other concerns came to light over the course of a six month period and, as a result of these concerns, a change of direction was decided upon. I truly wish Ironmaster nothing but the best. – Webmaster

Adjustable Kettlebells just got better – and smarter

Ironmaster will be introducing the most advanced Adjustable Kettlebell System available. The system has an intelligent design that will work with the Ironmaster Quick-Lock Dumbbells System plates and be expandable from 24 lbs to 77.5 lbs (11 kg – 35 kg). This set is not yet available, but it is currently being tested. We will keep you posted in price and availability as facts become available. Enjoy the photos courtesy of Sam’s Fitness

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Important Notice To Readers: The Ironmaster IM2000 Self-Spotting System is simply the best guided resistance, smith-machine system on the market. The IM2000 Self-Spotting System outperforms traditional Smith Machines due to its expandability, durability, small footprint and maintenance-free operation. It receives our highest recommendation. However, Total Physique Online is no longer officially endorsing Ironmaster LLC. This is not a decision that was made lightly. It was arrived at after much discussion and consideration.

For the time being, I have decided to allow my Ironmaster posts to remain public. I am doing this for informational purposes only, primarily due to requests from several readers. In addition, as a courtesy to my all readers I am leaving the comments for Ironmaster products in place. These comments are very valuable and serve to help folks make a good choice regarding their purchases. Additionally, my reviews of Ironmaster products will also remain unchanged. It should be noted that at some point in the near future, these pages may be removed or replaced.

For the record, I enjoy the flagship Ironmaster products. I have considered it a privilege to recommend them to you, my readers, for the past three years. Ironmaster Quick-Lock Dumbbells are superb. So is the Superbench produced by Ironmaster. In my view, these two products are in a class of their own.

It is my sincere hope that in time certain concerns will be addressed. If and when that happens, then I will be able to revisit this decision. However, until such a point in time, Total Physique Online will not be reconsidering its position regarding this matter.

Again, it should be noted that these recent changes have nothing to do with the quality of the Ironmaster product line whatsoever. Rather, certain other concerns came to light over the course of a six month period and, as a result of these concerns, a change of direction was decided upon. I truly wish Ironmaster nothing but the best. – Webmaster

[NOTE: The following review of the IM2000 self-spotting system appears in the February, 1991 issue of Ironman. Steve Holman is the senior editor for Ironman and author of the Ironman’s home gym handbook. I have included an in-depth series of photos of the IM2000 as well. Click IM2000 Photo Gallery to view the photos]

Ironmaster: Guided Muscle

By Steve Holman
One way you can tell that home training is becoming more popular is by the growing number of quality in-house training units that are available. Soloflex, along with all of its imitators, is doing booming business, and every time you turn around there’s some new or improved muscle machine claiming to be the latest high tech answer to your fitness needs.
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Few pieces of equipment in a commercial gym get more use than a flat utility bench. So, it makes good sense to have a flat bench in your home gym arsenal. Trouble is, there are so many to choose from. Which one should you buy? As this review will show, there is a vast difference between the Five Star Flat Bench from Ironmind Enterprises and the $75.00 flat utility bench sold at your local sports store.
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If you want to build a home gym you will no doubt be scratching your head wondering where to start. My advice to anyone who wants to build a home gym is to think in terms of priorities. In my view, the first piece of equipment anyone should buy for a home gym is a solid, strong flat utility bench. In the past week, one was gifted to me. Low and behold it came from one of my favorite strength companies : Ironmind Enterprises.

Ironmind conceived of this bench some 12 years ago, and over the years it has undergone few changes – until now. Their new design of the flat bench is unique. There has never been a better time to try it. I believe it is one of the best benches on the market and for many reasons. It is called the Five Star Flat Bench. This post is a full review, with photos and impressions, but first some background.
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Back in the mid-90’s I spent a good amount of time training at a gym in Williamsburg VA where my girlfriend lived at the time. This was one of those gyms that hearkened back to the 60’s era, when gym floors were made out of wood, the stack machines squeaked and the bars had just the right amount of rust on them. The name of the gym was Iron-Bound Gym. I loved this place. I had some of the best workouts of my life there. The last time I trained there was around 1998.
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Important Notice To Readers: Total Physique Online is no longer officially endorsing Ironmaster LLC. This is not a decision that was made lightly. It was arrived at after much discussion and consideration.

For the time being, I have decided to allow my Ironmaster posts to remain public. I am doing this for informational purposes only, primarily due to requests from several readers. In addition, as a courtesy to my all readers I am leaving the comments for Ironmaster products in place. These comments are very valuable and serve to help folks make a good choice regarding their purchases. Additionally, my reviews of Ironmaster products will also remain unchanged. It should be noted that at some point in the near future, these pages may be removed or replaced.

For the record, I enjoy the flagship Ironmaster products. I have considered it a privilege to recommend them to you, my readers, for the past three years. Ironmaster Quick-Lock Dumbbells are superb. So is the Superbench produced by Ironmaster. In my view, these two products are in a class of their own.

It is my sincere hope that in time certain concerns will be addressed. If and when that happens, then I will be able to revisit this decision. However, until such a point in time, Total Physique Online will not be reconsidering its position regarding this matter.

Again, it should be noted that these recent changes have nothing to do with the quality of the Ironmaster product line whatsoever. Rather, certain other concerns came to light over the course of a six month period and, as a result of these concerns, a change of direction was decided upon. I truly wish Ironmaster nothing but the best. – Webmaster

Ironmaster Quick-Lock Dumbbell Review.

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IronOnline Health and Fitness Database

Dave and Laree Draper have a great web site going on at Dave Draper’s IronOnline

More to the point, his web site is largely run by his capable wife Laree. They make a great team I think. Anyway, there is a great WIKI of strength and fitness at their web site that is a growing database of all things strength.

Visit IronOnline Health and Fitness Database and try using there database search feature. See what you can find!

Now, if I can just keep up with Dave and Laree!

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