Nutrition

1. Why should I use Apex instead of other supplements?

We sell programs, not products. Our supplements are designed to complement each other based on individual diets and goals, preventing excessive intakes and conserving finances.

Our formulas are produced by a pharmaceutically licensed manufacturer incorporating drug GMPs (good manufacturing practices) and available USP (United States Pharmacopeia) validation methods. Our products use of sophisticated delivery systems to release nutrients in the right place and at the right time.

2. If I am on the Apex Program, can I still take other supplements?

Our supplements are for supporting health and fitness goals, and by maintaining the Apex brand for this purpose there is no reason to waste money on other products. We do not recommend or produce supplements for medical purposes. That should only be done by a qualified clinical health care professional. Check with your physician if taking supplements for treatment of a medical condition.

3. If I don’t take the supplements, does that mean I won’t get any results or that the results won’t happen as fast?

Proper supplementation aids in creating an ideal physiological environment for change. Our goal is to never have the body in want. When diet and your time in the gym are maximized, supplementation can offer an edge in the pursuit of one’s goal.

If a person decides not to supplement, then reaching the goal may take impeccable adherence to a difficult diet and exercise regime. Those in pursuit of lofty goals such as very low body fat and a high degree of LBM (bodybuilding/fitness competitions) or maximal athletic performance and recovery (such as in competitive sport) may never reach their full potential by relying diet and exercise modulations alone.

Proper use of supplementation in your diet can hasten results economically, increasing motivation and adherence. Goal-enhancing supplements are not necessary to maintain a typical exerciser’s goal.

4. Why choose supplements over natural food products (if they are cooked and prepared properly)? What did we do before supplements?

There is no substitute for a diet of natural whole food. In the days before supplements, most people were not trying to lose fat and gain muscle. Before the 20th century, the average diet for a woman could exceed 5000 calories per day without her gaining weight. Her food came from nutrient rich soil and from cows and poultry that were not “pumped up” with hormones. Today, the average woman gains weight on 1800 calories per day from foods grown by a variety of methods.

5. Will supplements alter the chemistry in my body?

Not in a detrimental manner. Apex Supplements are not drugs. They have been carefully designed for use within the program to improve body chemistry. We do not recommend or produce supplements for medicinal purposes. That should only be done by a qualified clinical health care professional. Our supplements are for supporting health and fitness goals and should enhance normal body functioning.

6. How is the Apex Multi-Vitamin better than Centrum or One-a-Day?

Unlike a one-size-fits-all and “releases all” approach, Apex supplements are “tailored” to complement you and your diet. They aid in maintaining a safe optimal nutrient range, 24 hours per day using a controlled release delivery system.

7. Do I have to keep taking the supplements even after I finish my program or reach my fitness goals?

For optimal health your diet should always have a multivitamin and complementary anti-oxidant, but anything else should not be necessary for the vast majority of exercisers. Many people continue to use a meal replacement formula (Fitness Fast Food) due to its convenience, economic advantage, or just in case whole food is not available.

8. If the Apex supplements are that good, why haven’t I heard of them before?

Apex designs complete fitness programs. Supplementation is an important part of this goal, so we have formulas manufactured for use in a complete program. We believe that proper supplement use should be based upon a person’s education, food, exercise and goal. Because of this, we do not sell our products at health food stores, grocery stores or through discount warehouses. These locations are for consumers who buy from advertisements, not education. Our formulas are only available at facilities that utilize our systems, support materials and have a staff educated on the proper use of our compounds. Because of this, there is virtually no indiscriminate use of our supplements.

9. Are Apex products all natural?

As natural as can be. All nutrients are extracted from natural food products, put in their natural bio-available forms (saving the body work), enrobed in natural gums and cellulose for controlled release, then put into tablets and coated with only natural fibers.

10. My doctor told me I don’t need supplements. Why should I take yours?

In June 2002 the Journal of the American Medical Association published position papers supporting the recommendation that every American adult take at least one multivitamin tablet daily.

When consulting a MD, ask about his/her background in diet and nutrition. You wouldn’t ask your doctor what car to buy, don’t ask the typical MD about nutrition and supplementation. Our staff and advisory board include many of the top nutrition experts that study the area of supplementation extensively.

11. What are these supplements going to do for my body?

Proper supplementation aids in creating an ideal physiological environment for change. Our goal is to never have the body in want. When diet and your time in the gym are maximized, supplementation can offer an edge in the pursuit of one’s goal.

If a person decides not to supplement, then reaching the goal may take impeccable adherence to a difficult diet and exercise regime. Those in pursuit of lofty goals such as very low body fat and a high degree of LBM (bodybuilding/fitness competitions) or maximal athletic performance and recovery (such as in competitive sport) may never reach their full potential with diet and exercise modulations alone.

Proper use of supplementation in your diet can hasten results economically, increasing motivation and adherence. Goal-enhancing supplements are not necessary to maintain a typical exerciser’s goal.

12. What are the other four manufacturers that operate under a pharmaceutical registration from the FDA and whose supplements do they make?

We have no idea – never looked into it. However, it is one issue that you would certainly exploit. If a supplement company does not boast that it uses one of the licensed manufacturers, then it probably doesn’t. If the supplement manufacturer does not operate under a pharmaceutical registration from the FDA (most do not), you cannot be assured of the same high quality.

For more information or to purchase Apex supplements visit Emerald City Athletic Club today!