Archive for January, 2010

Settlement Represents Model for Steroid Prosecutions Targeting Sports Nutrition Companies
by Millard Baker

VMG Global, the manufacturer of American Cellular Labs “Tren Xtreme” and “Mass Xtreme“, has pleaded guilty to one count of introducing unapproved drugs into interstate commerce and has agreed to a fine of up to $500,000. The VMG Global case is the first of several pending investigations targeting the marketing of steroidal compounds as dietary supplements since BALCO prosecutors have turned their attention from “steroids in sports” to “steroids in supplements”.
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2010 Arnold Classic Weekend Parties

Each year in Columbus, Ohio, right after the Arnold Classic Pro Bodybuilding event, parties are usually held around town. One of them is the official Arnold Classic After Party, with Arnold himself attending the event, and another is the Jason Dhir Mega-Party Charity After Bash. Both are great parties, and I have a great time at both of them. Here is the information on the parties.
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MuscleMaster.com Conducts a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain Body Building Products

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Northborough, MA – January 15, 2010 – MuscleMaster.com, Inc. (“MuscleMaster.com”) announced today that it is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of all lots and expiration dates of the seventeen below listed dietary supplements sold between June 1, 2009 and November 17, 2009 (hereinafter “Recalled Products”).

FDA informed MuscleMaster.com that it believes that the Recalled Products contain ingredients that are steroids. Specifically, FDA advised MuscleMaster.com of its concern that the Recalled Products may contain the following ingredients that are currently classified, or the FDA believes should be classified, as steroids: “Superdrol,” “Madol,” “Tren,” “Androstenedione,” and/or “Turinabol.” While MuscleMaster.com cannot independently confirm the FDA’s concerns, that any one or more of the Recalled Products in fact contain these ingredients, MuscleMaster.com is undertaking this voluntary recall out of an abundance of caution and in deference to FDA’s stated concerns.
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LA Fitness Expo 2010

One week to go to California’s largest Bodybuilding and Fitness Event: The Bodybuilding.com Los Angeles Fitness Expo presented by Gaspari Nutrition and Pro Fight Supplements coming to The Los Angeles Convention Center on January 23-24, 2010. For bodybuilding fans we’ll have over 250 exhibits of interest filled with the latest in supplements, nutrition, exercise equipment, fitness wear, life extension, and more! For the 7th year of our Expo we are going all out with a roster of special bodybuilding/fitness celebrities for attendees to meet and learn from.
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Marketers of Unproven Weight-Loss Products Ordered to Pay Nearly $2 Million

Court Rules in Favor of FTC in Case of Diet Tea and Bio-Slim Patch

A federal district court has ordered the marketers of an herbal tea and a diet patch to pay nearly $2 million to the Federal Trade Commission for making deceptive claims that both products would allow users to lose weight quickly without diet or exercise.

For nearly two years before the FTC complaint was filed, Bronson Partners, LLC and its officer, Martin Howard, marketed Chinese Diet Tea, telling consumers they could lose as much as six pounds a week by drinking one cup of the green tea after each meal to “neutralize the absorption of fattening foods.” Advertising in national magazines such as USA Weekend and Clipper Magazine, the marketers charged $24.95 plus shipping and handling for a month’s supply.
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2011 Flex Pro Bodybuilding and Figure Championships

With the loss of the 2010 Ironman Pro, there will be no IFBB men’s pro bodybuilding in Southern California this year. But next year, Flex Magazine along with Ultimate Nutrition is bringing back men’s pro bodybuilding to Los Angeles, with the 2011 Flex Pro Bodybuilding and Figure Championships on February 26, 2011.
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Classification of Three Steroids as Schedule III Anabolic Steroids Under the Controlled Substances Act

[Federal Register: December 4, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 232)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 63603-63610]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
[DOCID:fr04de09-21]

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Drug Enforcement Administration
21 CFR Part 1300

[Docket No. DEA-285F]
RIN 1117-AB17

Classification of Three Steroids as Schedule III Anabolic
Steroids Under the Controlled Substances Act

AGENCY: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Department of Justice.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: With the issuance of this final rule, the Deputy Administrator
of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) classifies the following
three steroids as “anabolic steroids” under the Controlled Substances
Act (CSA): Boldione, desoxymethyltestosterone, and 19-nor-4,9(10)-
androstadienedione. These steroids and their salts, esters, and ethers
are schedule III controlled substances subject to the regulatory
control provisions of the CSA.

DATES: Effective Date: January 4, 2010.
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2010 NPC USA – 4 IFBB Pro Card’s for Men’s Bodybuilding

The 2010 NPC USA’s on July 30-31st in Las Vegas is going to be the biggest ever. And this year, they will be awarding FOUR IFBB Pro cards for the Men’s division, for the top 4 overall out of 7 divisions (last year, it was only 3). Add to that 6 IFBB Pro cards for the bikini division, 6 IFBB Pro cards for the figure division, and 2 IFBB Pro cards for the Women’s bodybuilding division.

Click here for event flyer: 2010 NPC USA Flyer

For more info go to: www.lindsayproductions.com

5 Excuses That Won’t Fly in 2010
by Tom Venuto

It’s 2010. Your old excuses for not getting in shape won’t work. As Dr. Evil (Austin Powers) said, ZIP IT! I don’t want to hear them anymore! Read em’, then haul your excuseless butt to the gym!
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BSN Signs Dennis Wolf

Dennis Wolf has officially joined the Florida-based supplement company BSN! The “German Giant” was sponsored for a number of years by fellow Florida supplement superpower Nutrex Research. With his genetic gifts, Dennis has a physique bodybuilders love. Born in Russia before his family eventually settled in Germany, Dennis began his competitive bodybuilding career in 1999. Dennis made his pro debut at the 2006 Europa Supershow. Since then he has become a top contender for the Olympia title. Realizing his enormous potential, Weider Publications signed Dennis to an exclusive publishing contract this past November. With a 16th place finish at the 2009 Olympia, it will be interesting to see how BSN utilizes his story in their ad campaign in 2010. BSN makes some great supplements and really get behind their athletes so if Dennis improves his placing this year, it could be a great comeback story.