Celebrating Independence with our HGH.com Family

Thanks to America's forefathers, and the numerous men and women who have fought for our independence over the last 239 years, we get to enjoy many freedoms in the United States. People from all over the country will celebrate these freedoms during the Fourth of July weekend, including the many that will be at IFBB and NPC competitions throughout the nation. We also have a special Independence Day sale everyone can enjoy, with 20% savings on orders over $100 on HGH.com.

Independence Day Bodybuilding, Physique, Bikini & Figure Competitions

IFBB WINGS OF STRENGTH CHICAGO PRO
NPC TIM GARDNER CHICAGO EXTRAVAGANZA

When:
July 3-4

Where:
Tinley Park Convention Center & Tinley Park Holiday Inn
Tinley Park, IL United States

Highlights:
July 2
•    IFBB athlete check-in
•    "Meet the Pros" media press conference

July 3
•    IFBB Pro Day I
•    MD Windy City International Model Search
•    Bench Press Seminar UPA Powerlifting
•    Deadlift Seminar UPA Powerlifting
•    Tinley Park Bulldogs Wrestling Competition

July 4
•    NPC Athlete Mandatory Meeting
•    NPC Competitions
•    IFBB Pro Day II
•    Parade of Fitness
•    National Anthem performed by Legacy, accompanied by Brett Gardner
•    Wings of Strength IFBB WPD Best Poser Award
•    NAS Illinois Strongest Man Competition

2015 NPC Universe Championships
BODYBUILDING · FIGURE · BIKINI · MEN'S & WOMEN'S PHYSIQUE CHAMPIONSHIPS & FITNESS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
JULY 3-4, 2015
IFBB PRO QUALIFIER · TEANECK, NJ
http://bevfrancis.com/npcnortheast/npc-universe

TEAM UNIVERSE CHAMPIONSHIPS
When:
July 3-4

Where:
Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe
Teaneck, NJ

Highlights:
There will be more than 80 IFBB Pro Cards awarding during this IFBB Pro Qualifier competition.
July 3
Women's Pre-Judging
•    Fitness Routines
•    Women's Physique
•    Figure
•    Fitness – Two-Piece

July 4
Men's Pre-Judging
•    Bodybuilding
•    Men's Physique

Championship Finals
•    Fitness Routines
•    Women's Physique
•    Bodybuilding
•    Fitness – Two-Piece
•    Figure
•    Men's Physique
•    Bikini


INDEPENDENCE DAY BATTLE OF CHAMPIONS
When:
July 4

Where:
Irving Convention Center
Irving, TX, United States

Highlights:
Thompson Muscle Contest presents the NPC Independence Day Classic, feature national qualifier competitions for:
•    Bodybuilding
•    Fitness
•    Figure
•    Bikini
•    Physique


MIAMI CLASSIC BODYBUILDING CHAMPIONSHIP
When:
July 4

Where:
James L. Knight Center
Miami, FL United States

Highlights:
Presented by George Prince & Pacheco's Physique Gym, the Miami Classic is a Figure, Physique and Bikini Championship.


2015 NPC PATRIOTS CHALLENGE
When:
July 4

Where:
The Orleans Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada

Highlights:
This is a national qualifier competition for:
•    Men's Bodybuilding
•    Women's Physique
•    Men's Physique
•    Bikini
•    Figure

Make sure to stop back by the HGH.com blog next week to check out the results from these competitions. Now, go forth and celebrate your independence, as well as you unalienable rights of Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness!

Avengers Superhero Workout Videos and Tips

In the spirit of the latest Avengers movie, we're laser focused on training like these superheroes. Although you may never be able to have the amazing powers of Black Widow, Captain America, Hawkeye, Hulk, Iron Man, Thor and the rest of the Avengers, you can workout the way they do. In time, you can even potentially build the incredible strength and fantastic physique they command. It seems like this is the best of both worlds anyway. Kermit the Frog always told us that, “It’s not easy being green.” We bet the Incredible Hulk knows a thing or two about that. But, by training like the Avengers, you can have all of the brawn of these mighty heroes while still getting to enjoy life as a mortal.

There's some superhero in each one of us, so why not workout like one. To get you started, we found some great YouTube videos that feature workouts related to a few of the Avengers: Captain America, Iron Man and Thor. Plus, we’ve created a larger than life Avengers Superhero Workout Videos and Tips Pinterest board.

Captain America Super Soldier Training Exercises

If you want to have a superhero physique like Captain America, without the super soldier serum, then you need to train like a superhero in the gym. We found a video workout from Scott Herman Fitness that presents the Captain America's "Super Soldier Training": Body of a Superhero Workout!

If you want to have a superhero physique like Captain America, without the super soldier serum, then you need to train like a superhero in the gym. We found a video workout from Scott Herman Fitness that presents the Captain America's "Super Soldier Training": Body of a Superhero Workout!

Superhero Switch! Routine Sets and Rep Duck and Dodge Shield Slash Charging Star Captain's Evade Star Spangled Switch Fly Like an Eagle Eagle-Knee Strike

HASfit Iron Man Workout

How does Iron Man get those chiseled abs? This Iron Man-inspired workout can help you increase muscle while decreasing fat. Consisting of five advanced exercises with five sets of each, this high intensity workout will have you feeling pretty super. For the first three exercises, it is suggested to do 12 repetitions of each, while the fourth is only four reps with two each way, and the last is six reps. Make sure to give yourself a little break between each set. Freddie from HASfit demonstrates each of the following exercises:

• Overhead Medicine Ball Squat
• Stability Ball Push Up
• Stability Ball Push Up
• Hanging Leg Raise
• Fast Feet to a Reach Jump

Beefing Up to Become Thor

Actor director Kenneth Branagh reveals why Chris Hemsworth was the right actor for the part of Thor. Plus, get the low-down from this muscular Australian heartthrob to find out what it took for him to beef up for this super powerful part.

Avengers Workouts and Tips Pinterest Board

Get even more pumped up with the Avengers by checking out HGH.com's Avengers Superhero Workout Videos and Tips Pinterest board.

Follow Avengers Superhero Workout Videos and Tips on our Pinterest board.

How The Ingredients of Anapolan Max (A-Max 50) by HGH.com Will Help You Gain Muscle

Anapolan Max - New Look, Same Great Formula!

 

• L-Tyrosine: This is a non-essential amino acid that that is an important building block for protein. It's reaction in your body helps create the neurotransmitter dopamine in your body, in addition to other hormones.  This amino acid is made in your body from phenylalanine. Because this ingredient helps in the production of dopamine, it also can have positive effects on focus and other mental and physical stimulations.
• Shilajit: Known as "Blood of the mountain". Shilajit can boost fertility and increase testosterone levels. Ayurvedic healers even consider it to be an anti-aging substance, which can help balance HGH levels in your body. One of the main components of Shilajit is fulvic acid, which can clean the body of heavy metals, in turn causing testosterone levels and sperm count to rise. Researchers believe that Shilajit can reduce damage from free radicals in the testes and boost production of testosterone.
• Tribulus: Proven to be effective for muscle building, the bodybuilding industry has looked to Tribulus for years. It's a flowering plant, originally native to warm climates, but now available throughout the world. In the 90's, Olympic weight lifting teams were quoted as using Tribulus to improve their performance. Tribulus can help improve performance by increasing testosterone levels, but it will also speed up the recovery of the muscles immediately following exercise. This is a great substance for helping protein synthesis for new muscles, helping repair and regrow new muscle tissue.
• Mucuna Pruiens: Mucuna can be a great addition to any bodybuilders diet. It is rich in the amino acid L-Dopa, which helps lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels. It also increases the production of HGH in your body, which can increase your ability to build lean muscle and burn fat.
• Epimedium: Also used as an ingredient for "herbal Viagra" supplements, Epimedium has great bone and muscle benefits. The components of Epimedium can help manage Cortisol levels in the blood. Cortisol levels directly affect body structures affecting bone and muscle deterioration. Thus, but managing Cortisol, Epimediums effect on the body will help prevent bone deterioration and will also cause an increase in muscle mass.
• DHEA: DHEA is a natural hormone produced by your adrenal gland. Supplementing your DHEA can increase lean muscle mass and reduce body fat. DHEA is highest in your youth (mid 20's), and sharply declines over the years starting in your mid 30's. This ingredient is a highly talked about supplement and more studies are needed, but many bodybuilder experts will tell you that DHEA will promote lean muscle gains. Note, most athletic organizations ban DHEA due to its performance enhancing effects.