But mention performance enhancement in the context of increasing strength, improving muscularity, and reducing bodyfat and you will often be met with disapproval. Muscle and strength apparently make people feel uncomfortable, particularly legislators.

And don?t even think about taking a "supplement" to enhance your physique! The U.S. government has already restricted the sale of ephedrine and ephedra, a very effective fat loss supplement, in dietary supplements.

In January 2005, prohormones and prosteroids will be removed as over-the-counter supplements as well. The prejudice against these products has less to do with their adverse effects but more to do with their association with increased muscle growth and improved athletic performance.

CORE Magazine isn?t afraid of a little muscle growth. We applaud your decision to engage in bodybuilding and/or resistance training to improve your physical appearance or to meet performance goals. In fact, we are determined to provide you with the information necessary to reach your goals.

We?re clearly disappointed that many effective supplements are no longer legally available to us. We feel that adults should have the right to make their own dietary supplement choices. But rather than mourn the removal of these supplements from store shelves, CORE Magazine will focus on what lies ahead for the supplement industry.

We are very fortunate to have Author L. Rea (author of Chemical Muscle Enhancement and Building the Perfect Beast) write a monthly column for CORE. Mr. Rea is one of the leading innovators in the industry and will answer your questions on the technical and practical aspects of supplementation in bodybuilding and sports.

We agree that supplements have a clear and necessary role in sports nutrition. But we feel most publications overemphasize the importance of supplements. CORE does not plan on making this mistake. The majority of our content will focus on training and nutrition. These are, without a doubt, the most important tools for performance enhancement. Proper application can lead to dramatic muscle growth and an improved physique. And guess what? There is nothing the government can do about them!

Take a look at the inaugural issue of CORE Magazine, we have articles by several top minds, such as:

• Don Alessi
• Author L. Rea
• Bryan Haycock
• Lori Incledon
• Dave Douglas
• Scott Mendelson
• Lyle McDonald
• Matt Reynolds
• Dennis Weis
• Brian Cunningham
• Clarityandfocus

Please read and re-read these articles. We know you will find these articles informative, useful and inspiring.

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June Core Training Article Table Of Contents. The month of June is another busy month as we try to keep up with all of the things going on with ephedra among others. In this issue we will hear more from the editor, Author, information on Gynecomastia, protein, The Carbohydrate Manifesto, and more info for battle of the boards. In the 'letter from the editor' another turn is taken with regard to freedom and control in the supplement industry. Also... Imagine that- fat burning ice cream. Well, its not out yet, but there is a recipe in this months issue that will satisfy that craving for ice cream and still help burn fat (more later). Sometimes it seems the whole world it against us. This and much more... We also would like to point out that the 'Battle Of The Boards' contest is still underway for those interested in possibly winning a trip to Hawaii. To learn more about this go to: Battle Of The Boards: Get Lei'ed In Hawaii On ALRI!.

May Core Training Article Table Of Contents. This month the articles we have for you, again, cover many different topics. Some of these articles should catch your attention right away as they have to do with how your government is handling issues regarding supplements. And of course many regarding Q & A's and training methods. We also would like to point out that this month there is a contest for those interested in possibly winning a trip to Hawaii. To learn more about this go to: Battle Of The Boards: Get Lei'ed In Hawaii On ALRI!.

April Core Training Article Table Of Contents. We have several different topics again, ranging from the war on drugs to methods in training and recovery. Keep coming back because the articles never get old and always include fresh ideas and stories. Two of the most critical factors bodybuilders are concerned about when coming off a steroid or prohormone (PH) cycle is keeping the muscle gains they made on the cycle and recovering their natural testosterone levels. Indeed, recovery is perhaps the critical factor in keeping gains. Read on to learn about this and more in the April Issue of The Core.

March Core Training Article Table Of Contents. This month has been extremely busy as well as productive. We have several different topics being covered ranging from improper dieting to steroid stacks. If you find yourself in a rut and maybe hitting a plateau, then read on below. There are some great training splits, recovery tips, and last but certainly not least nutrition with recipes, tips, and reviews. Without good nutrition all of the training and supplements in the world will not help you. See how one person's diet could have been a one way road to the hospital or worse.

February Core Training Article Table Of Contents. Of course we brought you lots of cutting edge training and supplementation information again this month, but we also wanted to share some insights into what makes the fitness industry tick... So there you are at your all time leanest, pumped up, dry as a dinosaur fart and best condition ever waiting to get on stage...but the promoters have decided to run you a little later...like several hours! Read what happened at the California Excalibur and why so many competitors and audience members left before the show was over. We also completed our Interview with Eric Serrano, M.D. who has given up the info on several areas of human performance including a few secrets of perfection for dietary intake post work-out to maximize recovery.

January Core Training Article Table Of Contents. Many do not realize that the body grows through the need to adapt. This means new ways or stimulus are needed that replace those that the body has long since adjusted to. Of course higher intensity training also means greater needs for antioxidants to destroy free radicals. In the inaugural December 2004 issue of Core Performance Magazine we are proud to bring you a variety of new training ideas to help you move heavier weights and grow more lean mass than ever before. We also share some much needed insights in common errors suffered from incorrect ideas such instinctive training.