How to Activate Xtreme vs. Lean Xtreme

If you are a competitive bodybuilder -- or other hardcore athlete -- chances are, you are familiar with a variety of different nutritional supplements that claim to boost your performance or improve your fitness. Most of these types of supplements aren't scientifically proven to be helpful or necessary, but many athletes and trainers swear by them and use them enthusiastically. Activate Xtreme and Lean Xtreme are two such supplements, produced by a sports nutrition manufacturer called Driven Sports.

Instructions

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      Think about your fitness goals, which will influence whether you want to use Activate Xtreme or Lean Xtreme -- or both. According to the Driven Sports website, Activate Xtreme works by boosting free testosterone. Bodybuilding enthusiasts aim to boost testosterone in order to increase muscle mass. In contrast, Driven Sports claims that Lean Xtreme will inhibit cortisol production and subsequently reduce fat deposits in the torso area.

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      Choose Activate Xtreme during periods in your training that you wish to increase muscle mass, such as when your training consists of heavy weightlifting. Because the physiological process of muscle building typically conflicts with fat loss, it is likely best that you not attempt to lose fat at the same time as you try to build muscle.

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      Use Lean Xtreme when you are trying to decrease torso fat. Boost your results by including cardiovascular exercise in your training regimen during these periods, as this is the most effective way to burn fat. You will probably want to modify your meal choices also. Remember that a basic rule behind fat loss is that you will want to consume fewer calories than your body uses in a given day, so any fat loss attempts will be more successful if you eat wisely.

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      Read the labels carefully and contact an expert in sports nutrition, if you have questions or need help designing your supplement plan.