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Posted on: may 14, 2012 04:15pm

Jen Lund (AKA: J-Lu), throw'n side pose at the NANBF Natural Iowa Competition in Des Moines, Iowa.
This was her first figure competition and she placed runner-up (2nd) in the beginner/tall class!
4 months of dedicated workouts, crazy nutrition and being an incredible mother of 2 and a wonderful wife. You're truly the best and made us all extremely proud!
Also looked great sport'n an official MuscleFire™ track jacket!
Cheers to your accomplishment!

Love ya - RL

Pictured: middle, purple suit

P.S.
Much appreciation to her trainer, Bryant and co-figure competitors Jill and Amara for their support throughout these 4 months. You all looked fabulous on stage and will continue to in the future!

Posted By: musclefire

Posted on: may 14, 2012 03:45pm

Bodybuilder, Ryan Wright received his Pro-Card over the weekend at the NANBF Natural Iowa Bodybuilding show in Des Moines, Iowa!
Huge congrats to him as he was dialed in for this contest!
Will sure to continue to do well in the future with his dedication to the sport!

Pictured: far left

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Posted on: may 09, 2012 08:48am

You'll notice we've added a 'Crazy Deals' link to the site. This is simply because we sit around at the MuscleFire™ headquarters all day and drink pre-workout supplements and chewables, thus making us a bit crazy!
Anyways, go ahead and see if this weeks Crazy Deals suits your fitness and workout gear needs and wants! For the low price on these products, there's really no question as to whether you should go shirtless to the gym, or sport the baddest clothing brand on planet earth!

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Posted on: may 02, 2012 09:22pm

yup, zipper hoodies will be in soon and we made it pretty nice for ya so you can place a pre-sale order and save some cash.
We thought, heck, fitness buffs like you can look awesome and get a lil extra sweat on during your intense workout routines at your gym!
Available for men and women!
...or as the website says 'GUYS' and 'GALS'!
Did we mention that these are probably the most comfortable fitness hoodies on the market today? - well, they are!

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Posted on: april 26, 2012 01:49pm

Finally, a chance for the gals/ladies to show off their buff bods with these highly demanded tanks!
Blue and Pink are the color choices and the design is something new to MuscleFire™ - and we think you'll likey likey!
Stay tuned for more info!

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Posted on: april 09, 2012 08:18pm

Show off your iPhone or whatever smart phone ya got with the latest in what MuscleFire has to offer! These sticker decals are die-cut and are ready to be stuck on yours!

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Posted on: march 28, 2012 09:33am

$22.99

After further review, we threw out in full force the latest (and lowest) pricing we've ever had at MuscleFire.com on all of our t-shirts and we did it just for you beefcake animals!

Enjoy the latest and greatest pricing in the world of workout clothing, strength gear and bodybuilding apparel!

$22.99

Enjoy!

Posted By: musclefire

Posted on: march 12, 2012 03:33pm

Train For Pain - The newest edition to the MuscleFire clothing line.
It's so fun to sport the baddest gear on the planet when your get'n your training on!
Also, even though you might look good naked, try and at least throw something over yourself once in a while, like a brand new MuscleFire inked up gym towel!

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Posted on: february 17, 2012 11:06am

gonna throw in some P28 Bread for the Winners!

(HAVE YOU SIGNED UP YET?)

...another added value to add to your winnings - plus the protein bread tastes awesome and is healthy as heck for your animalistic physique!

Sign up, spots limited - Fuel The Burn Challenge

P28 Bread

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Posted on: february 12, 2012 04:11pm

We decided it's time to help people out and give them something to strive for.
We feel that people get stuck in ruts in their fitness and nutrition routines and need an added 'push' to help them conquer their goals!

Learn more and start today, before the 200 spot limit is reached.

1. Register - The Challenge - Don't be #201.

2. eMail us your BEFORE pics.

3. Workout hard, and eat lean!

4. Within 3 days before June 1, 2012, simply email us your AFTER pics and the judging will begin.

Learn more on the Challenge page as far as all the CA$h you can win, the FREE Supps and Spokesmodel fame!

Here's to the animal in YOU!

Posted By: musclefire

Posted on: january 31, 2012 11:16am

Starting Wednesday, Feb 1st - Friday the 3rd, we're doing a promo with a company and you should be there if you're into fitness, and nutrition!
Can't say who yet, but mmmmm, it's good stuff!
Watch our Facebook page for exact details!

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Posted on: january 30, 2012 09:35am

We've updated, revised, cleaned up, and have launched the new and improved musclefire.com website.
We feel this website gives our viewers and customers the best way to explore what we have to offer, whether it's top notch workout videos for added motivation, or easy ordering throughout each product page.
So enjoy your time here and get some motivation and of course, try out some of the coolest workout gear in the fitness industry!
Here's to you for a strong and powerful 2012!

Posted By: musclefire

Posted on: october 11, 2011 08:36am

Sure, right away we think, heck yeah I need to eat a protein bar at some point during the day, but then you start getting sick of one kind and decide to switch to another kind and forget to look at the ingredients and soon to find out, you're ingesting more sugar than your body really needs. For a post workout meal, a higher sugar/carb bar is fine, but sitting around at your office chomping on one of these 'health bars' can do more damage than good.
I've given you a simple link to the world famous Bodybuilding.com website and guarantee that they will have the right bar for you.
I can also tell you that the Supreme Protein Bars are excellent and they will not create that high of an insulin output as some do.
So the moral of the story is, don't rely on these bars, just be cautious when selecting which one is best for you, because there are some junk bars out there and you're probably better off having a snickers bar than one of the bad so called 'protein bars'.
Hope this helps - if you have a question, feel free to contact us here and we can give you more detailed advice if needed.

Posted By: musclefire

Posted on: september 14, 2011 12:03pm

This is a pretty common question people ask, especially when just getting started with a unique workout routine.
The answer is the following:

* 1-6 reps for increasing strength
* 6-10 for hypertrophy (size)
* 12-15 for endurance and lean muscle development

What also comes into consideration is the amount of calories you're eating per day.
Obviously the more you eat, the more you'll gain, and vice-versa.

Hopefully those numbers help you out and can help you get started on a new plan and reach those goals you're looking for.

Posted By: musclefire

Posted on: september 07, 2011 07:30pm

Super-setting involves the grouping of 2 or more exercises performed in sequence without rest. There are 2 ways of super-setting: one in which exercises for the same body part are grouped and the other where exercises for opposing body parts are paired together. Arnold was a fan of both of these variations, but he applied super-setting most faithfully to his chest/back workouts.
There are several advantages to alternating chest and back exercises.
1) It saves time and the workout goes much faster.
2) You can handle heavier weight for more mass and power.
3) You get a greater pump and a continuous flushing effect of both areas for the entire workout, and you keep that muscle pump longer.
4) Greater muscle-density results because you can work to the absolute limit of your physical capacity.

Source: The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding

Posted By: musclefire

Posted on: august 23, 2011 02:13pm

Great tasting bars, without the added expense of having to purchase from retail stores!

Combine in large mixing bowl:

3 Cups Oatmeal
1/2 Cup Natural Peanut butter
1 Cup Skim Milk
4 Scoops Protein Powder
Dash of cinnamon
Mix until a sticky batter is formed (may take a few minutes)
Use large spoon to spread out mix into bottom of glass or metal cooking tray (spread until even)
Top with 4-8 packets Splenda
Place in fridge overnight
Cut into 8 equal bars that nutritionally consist of:

11g Fat (good monounsaturated fats)
26g Carbs
21g Protein
285 Kcals

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Posted on: august 17, 2011 09:53am

If your food is missing nutrients, taking supplements can help you make up the difference. Shop for these to be sure you're covered.

Multi-Vitamin:
Coupled with a balanced diet, this will take care of your vitamins, minerals and trace elements.

Fish Oil:
This helps get your omega-3 fatty acids into your diet. Take 1-3 grams , two to three times per day with meals.

CLA:
Since it's hard to find or afford grass-fed beef, take 2-3 grams of this powerful fatty acid, with each meal.
I've been taking this supplement for years now and it works, just a bit different than a thermogenic.

ZMA:
Zinc and Magnesium are 2 minerals that are fading from many staple foods, so it only makes sense to add some testosterone boosting ZMA into your diet. Taking before bed is the ideal time for this product.

You'll also want to make sure your Carbs, Proteins and Fats are in the right portions based on your specific fitness/nutrition goals.

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Posted on: august 03, 2011 08:49am

July 31 was a hot one for Team MFCC competitors at the Warrior Dash in Kansas City, MO.
3.5 miles of grueling terrain, raunchy mud pits, hay bales, barbed wire, etc. - Every Team MFCC'er finished with little to no injuries. The course was officially closed approx. 1.5 hours after Team MFCC started due to an extreme heat advisory, being the temp was in the 100's.
Congrats to all the athletes that competed and to Team MFCC'ers, Brandon, Mark, Jarrod plus all the ladies!

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Posted on: july 22, 2011 09:28am

MuscleFire / clothing co. is at it again with some new sleeveless muscle shirts for sport'n your gun boats and showing off any upper arm tats you might have that need to be seen!
Grab your shirt today and feel the burn!

Free shipping on 2 shirt orders or more!

Sleeveless Muscle Shirt, from MFCC

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Posted on: july 08, 2011 10:17am

Saturday, July 9, the MuscleFire / clothing co. team will be up in Norfolk Nebraska for The Max Classic & The Natural Nebraska Championships, sporting, selling and promoting what MFCC is all about, etc.!
Looks to be a great turnout with some really dedicated athletes, plus a bikini contest as well!
Good luck to all who participate - maybe we'll see YOU there?

The Max Classic

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