Sport 2007 The Professionals` Secret - PM
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Sport 2007 The Professionals` Secret - PM
Sport 2007 The Professionals’ Secret “FitLine is the future of optimized nutrition“ have even been partly patent-protected. Cooperation with internationally renowned manufacturers producing according to the highest standards of quality (GMP) is logically the condition of the products’ highest quality and safety. Rolf Sorg Dr. Gerhard Schmitt CEO of PM-International AG Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board of PM-International AG The products in the FitLine optimized nutrition line are the core competency of PM-International AG, our innovative company which has shown considerable growth since its foundation in 1993. “Nutrition is not everything, but without optimal nutrition, everything is nothing!” What we eat and drink every day - good or bad – has a decisive influence on not just our health but also on our performance levels, our appearance, our thinking, our feelings, our life span: in brief, on our well-being and our quality of life. With high-quality optimized nutrition, we can optimize our daily diets. These facts were the basis for developing the FitLine products. Our goal was to develop effective and safe products. Our Vision and Motivation was and remains to help many people worldwide to more fitness, well-being, performance levels, zest and quality of life and also to financial independence. PM-International reacts quickly to the results of nutritional science, as products are constantly tested, further developed with the help of international top scientists, so ensuring that we keep our finger on the “pulse” of the market. Numerous top athletes and top German teams use the FitLine nutritional optimization line and PMInternational is the official supplier of numerous sports associations, e.g. of the DEB (German Ice Hockey Association), the BDR (German Cycling Association), the DTB (German Tennis Association) and the DNV (German Nordic Walking Association) as well as of numerous national teams in Germany and abroad. But you do not need to be a professional athlete to feel the “effect”. Give yourself a chance, take on responsibility for your fitness, use our basic program on a daily basis and then decide for yourself. We are so convinced of our product’s effectiveness that you can return products to the company PM-International within 30 days if you are not satisfied with their effect for whatever reasons. You then have a choice between replacement or free exchange, a voucher to purchase other products or the return of the full purchase price. "Through the unique Nutrient Transport Concept, the FitLine products bring the nutrients exactly to the place in our bodies where they take effect, to our cells, and that significantly more quickly and with up to 10 times higher bioavailabilty and therefore results. The philosophy behind it is: when our cells are fit and full of energy, we are fit and full of energy.” Developing new standards such as the unique FitLine Nutrient Transport Concept (NTC) in an international team is our requirement for effective products, which 2 Rolf Sorg Dr. Gerhard Schmitt CEO of PM-International AG Nutritional and Sports Scientist Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board of PM-International AG Contents Preface The Significance of Individually Optimized Nutrition in Sports Scientific Study FitLine Activize Oxyplus Scientific Study FitLine Basics Plus Successes in Sports and Business Testimonials of Top Athletes Alpine Ski Athletics (Track and Field) Biathlon Bobsleigh Bodybuilding Bowling Canoeing Combat Sports Cycling Duathlon Figure Skating Fitness Decathlon Golf Handball Ice Hockey Judo Luge Martial Arts Motor Sports Mountaineering Nordic Ski Nordic Walking Paragliding Quadrathlon Rowing Shooting Snowboarding Soccer Speed Skating Speed Skating Speed Surfing Sport Bowling Table Tennis Tennis Triathlon Tug-of-War Ultra Marathon Volleyball Wrestling Medal Tables Winter Games Turin 2006 Medal Tables Summer Games Athens 2004 Study determining the Bioavailability of Coenzyme Q10 and Vitamin E Recommendations for Product Use Brief Explanation of the FitLine Products named in the Catalog Doping Safety Caffeine = Doping => NO! 2 4– 7 8 – 11 12 – 15 16 – 17 18 – 59 48 – 49 33 – 35 18 19 32 50 28 – 30 38 – 39 42 – 43 22 23 31 26 27 21 31 45 39 36 – 37 20 46 – 47 20 26 58 30 41 44 24 – 25 22 51 51 50 54 52 – 53 56 – 57 55 59 58 39 60 61 62 – 63 64 – 66 67 – 69 70 71 From 2002–2006, five times in succession, PM-International was one of just two companies in its industry to be chosen by an independent body of scientists and renowned economic experts chaired by Prof. Dr. h.c. Lothar Späth and Prof. Dr. H.-J. Warnecke (President of the Fraunhofer Association) as one of the 100 most innovative companies among all medium-sized German companies. With the related award, “Member of TOP 100,” the great pleasure in innovation and the self-imposed obligation to quality which allows no compromise is impressively honored. 3 The significance of individually optimized nutrition in Sports Optimal Nutrition – The Key to Top Performance and Fitness Increased nutrient requirements – Professional and Leisure Athletes! “Correct nutrition fundamentally influences fit- Scientific studies indicate frequent nutrient deficien- ness, state of training and mental state.” This is an cies among athletes. This has two reasons in par- excerpt from the resolution of an international nutrition ticular. Firstly, athletes are often insufficiently sup- conference of sport nutrition experts in Hot Springs, plied e.g. with vitamins and minerals from their USA. Unfortunately, the significance of an individually basic diet (few fruits, vegetables, salads, cereal prod- optimized diet in the area of fitness and sport is still ucts); secondly, they have an increased demand- strongly underestimated today, even by top athletes compared with the general population. The increased and top trainers. In the search for ever new sub- demand results in particular from the higher perfor- stances to enhance performance, the optimization mance, from increased excretion (e.g. through perspi- of an individual’s diet is usually neglected. ration), from a lower utilization and a lesser intake of nutrients and ingredients in the intestines. But an optimal diet does not just contribute to a maximization of the – individually possible – perfor- Leisure athletes are often more subject to nutrient mance, but also supports accelerated regeneration deficiency than professional athletes as their organism is after competitions and fast recovery after injuries. less well adapted to the high performance levels (e.g. through loss of perspiration). The “deficiency vitamins” among athletes are in particular the antioxidative “Protective Vitamins” (Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Provitamin A) and also the “Energy and nerve vitamins” (B-Vitamins). Drops in performance levels in the area of sport and fitness are also caused by an increased loss in electrolytes and, especially by increased loss of fluids. Karol Kucera (2nd left), Dominik Hrbaty (2nd right) and Miroslav Mecir (center). World class players and enthusiastic FitLine product users 4 Possible consequences of a deficiency in nutrients and fluids can be rapid fatigue, an increased risk of injury, lower performance and energy levels, slower regeneration after competition, a weak immune system and long-term, serious damage. How does optimal nutrition look? Particularly where sport and fitness are concerned, an stances (i.e. fibers, proteins, fat, vitamins, minerals, optimal diet must be individual, i.e.. adapted to the par- bioactive substances, water) via a balanced basic diet ticular requirements of an individual. This is due to the (= securing basic provision). fact that the requirement for energy and vital substances (e.g. vitamins and mineral) does not just depend on age Unfortunately, athletes do not always manage to eat a and gender but also on the duration, type (of sport) and balanced diet. On the one hand, many athletes are the intensity of the physical strain. prevented by circumstances such as lack of time, laziness, training plans, food available at compe- An individually optimized diet for highest performance titions, travelling or simply by lack of knowledge and fitness should therefore always consist of a bal- from eating a balanced diet and securing an optimal anced basic diet and a targeted nutritional opti- supply of nutrients and vital substances. mization. On the other hand, an optimal supply of all essential The highest goal of an individually optimized diet is nutrients and vital substances is also prevented by an primarily the intake of essential nutrients and vital sub increased demand caused by smoking, drinking alcohol, medication, environmental pollution, stress at training and competition. In addition, professional A balanced basic diet Targeted optimized nutrition FitLine Sport Nutrition Modules athletes belong to a group of people with increased demand. In this group, nutrient deficiency is discovered especially often during scientific studies. Individually optimized Nutrition 5 What criteria are essential for high-quality nutritional optimization for athletes? A high-quality nutritional optimization ought to be able, on the one hand, to close gaps in the basic diet individually and in a targeted way and, on the other hand, high-quality nutritional optimization must most of all be effective. To close gaps which are of a different size for each athlete in the basic diet in a targeted way, a high-quality nutritional optimization must be made up of different modules (products). These modules should contain cer- letes. Using the versatile “product modules” from the tain nutrients and vital substances in ingredient groups FitLine product line (Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Fitness- which have been optimally matched up to one Drink, Restorate, Phyto-Drink, Antioxy (Zellschutz), Q10 another. Plus, target-group specific sport bars etc.), which are easy to dose as powder stirred into liquids, every ath- Firstly, these can be ingredient groups with a particular lete can consider their different requirements flexi- focus, e.g. complete intestinal cleansing, all round bly and individually and compile an “individual protection for the cells with a high antioxidative magic potion” of their own. potential or a beneficial influence on energy and nerve metabolism. Secondly, these can also be ingre- A Multivitamin tablet, which provides vital substances dient groups which have been optimally compiled to according to a “watering can” principle, or a capsule suit the needs of particular target groups, such as ath- with just one ingredient can only fulfill this requirement of an individual optimized nutrition in part for sports or not Which requirements must a high-quality nutritional optimization fulfill? do it justice at all. Popular isotonic drinks on the other hand do not provide an athlete with sufficient amounts of the necessary ingredients. • Gaps in a basic diet are individually closed in a targeted way ( = basic supply secured) • An increased requirement of members of a target group is covered individually (= protective supply secured) • Noticeable effectiveness One more essential or even the most important demand on a high-quality nutritional optimization is its effectiveness. It is not crucial which ingredients are written on the packaging, but more particularly, what the • Safety is given Effective nutritional optimization is your insurance 6 body absorbs and what reaches the place they take effect, namely the cells. In developing effective products for nutritional optimiza- tion), natural and doping safe. Only by using opti- tion, the aspects of nutrient transport must be consid- mized nutrition products which correspond to the require- ered. ments mentioned can gaps in athletes’ basic diets be This demand is unfortunately not, or only partially, effectively and safely closed in a targeted way and the done justice by most products, especially in the area body be supported to form the foundation for optimal of sport. performance. For an optimal transport of nutrients, the method of Using the FitLine products, which can be combined taking them is one of the things which is especially impor- and individually dosed and which were developed tant. Vital substances are usually absorbed better, according to the FitLine Nutrition Transport quicker, in higher quantities and more gently in flu- Concept, a ids than in capsules or pressed tablets and they additionally provide an athlete with fluids. Capsules or tablets often do not release their ingredients into the body until the place where they attain the highest absorption level Worldwide, Individually effective N utritional Optimization (moving from the intestines into the blood), the duode- is already available for leisure and professional num, has been passed. The method of combining and athletes and the fitness-conscious, which meets the bonding ingredients, their solubility, pH value and above-mentioned demands. many other aspects also influence nutrient transport and thereby the effectiveness of such products. Digestibility is also improved. In addition to these mentioned aspects, high-quality nutritional optimization should also provide an athlete with ingredients which are very pure (e.g. with regard to heavy metals, pesticides, herbacides or microbe infesta- "Through the unique Nutrient Transport Concept, the FitLine products bring the nutrients exactly to the place in our bodies where they take effect, to our cells, and that significantly more quickly and with up to 10 times higher bioavailability and therefore results. The philosophy behind it is: when our cells are fit and full of energy, we are fit and full of energy," says the Chairman of our Scientific Advisory Board , Dr. Gerhard Schmitt. The goal of developing and distributing natural nutritional supplements utilizing pioneering technologies has been fully incorporated into the FitLine Nutrient Transport Concept, NTC. The careful choice and exactly matched up amounts of ingredients, their presentation as a tasty drink, the special micellization of the vitamins, all these factors not only ensure faster and better absorption/effect, but also for a particularly gentle intake of all the nutrients. All FitLine products are manufactured according to the strict international GMP guidelines. 7 Results of the first scientific study on FitLine Activize Oxyplus THE NEED Oxygen: the basis for life, performance and sports The human body can survive three weeks without food, These can materialize as poor concentration or fatigue, three days without liquids, but only three minutes with- or also as digestive trouble, tense and “sour” muscles, out oxygen. An adequate supply of oxygen is actually accelerated aging, or a weak immune system. the basis for life. In short, oxygen is one of the most important elements for blood circulation and it boosts the metabolism of each body cell. Our heart, lungs, brain, intestines, skin and every muscle and fiber require oxygen to fulfill their tasks in the best possible way and to keep us healthy, able and fit. Nutrients like carbohydrates and fats are transported with oxygen into the mitochondria, the power stations of our body, and are converted to energy there. In principle, this is comparable to a fireplace, in which wood is burned in order to produce heat. If there is not enough oxygen for the burning, residue will collect on the walls of the fireplace – it does not work as well as it could, produces less energy, and gets sooty. And like a fire, our body also needs enough oxygen to optimally generate energy. Depending on the constitution, an inadequate supply of oxygen can have a variety of consequences in the long-term. Mitochondria are the “thermal power stations“ producing energy for muscles and body cells. They “burn“ oxygen and thus release energy. 8 Results of the first scientific study on FitLine Activize Oxyplus THE PRODUCT FitLine Activize Oxyplus: more oxygen = more performance With FitLine Activize, both leisure and performance athletes have been able to use a tried and tested product that contains all energy-relevant nutrients. naturally developed acc. to NTC and produced acc. to GMP guidelines The further development of the Activize product line, conducted under the overall supervision of Dr. Gerhard Schmitt, Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board of PM-International, therefore aimed to create a new product with special substances that optimize the is xyplus ctivize O A e in L e Fit nd xclu 93133 a 2 1 P E , M d mP patente only fro le b a il va e. sively a rld-wid nal wo o ti a n r Inte body’s supply with oxygen in addition to its energy metabolism, thereby enhancing performance even further. As the first users report, PM-International has reached On thermographic photographs the improved circula- this goal with FitLine Activize Oxyplus. With Activize tion and thermogenesis can clearly be seen. Vitamin C Oxyplus even the finest capillaries of the blood vessels and the B-vitamins guarantee an optimal gain of ener- are opened so that nutrients and oxygen reach their gy in the body. Dextrose delivers useable energy quick- place of effect extremely quickly and enhance the pro- ly. Guarana and specific brown algae extracts duction of energy there. enhance the fat burning ability of the body; in higher doses even a positive effect on weight reduction is noticeable. With these special ingredients in their special combination, FitLine Activize Oxyplus gives athletes as well as all other fitness- and health-conscious people the ability to perform at a higher level. hou t D nce wit oping ts, produc e in L it F other ny dop like all a t s in u J a t : n not co o know ut s does Good t lu p y d witho x e s O u e e iz b Activ nd can FitLine ances a t ts . s b u s al spor ted n la io e s s -r e g in in prof concern erform P r e t t e B a 9 Results of the first scientific study on FitLine Activize Oxyplus THE STUDY FitLine Activize Oxyplus gives greater performance, now scientifically tested and proven! knew which group took which drink on which days. The outstanding effectiveness of the new FitLine This information was only accessible to the scientists, Activize Oxyplus has now been proven in a scientific who later analyzed and evaluated the results of the study in which 20 leisure and top athletes participated. study. The participants were anonymous: the scientists The research was conducted as a randomized did not know which results belonged to which athlete. and placebo-controlled cross-over double-blind Any possibility of influencing the results of the study study. This means the 20 athletes were split up ran- was in effect eliminated. domly into two groups. For seven days the first group received one teaspoon Thus the study conformed to the strictest scientific each of FitLine Activize Oxyplus three times a day criteria. (morning, noon, and evening). Then, after a three day The ability of each leisure and professional athlete to break, this group received a placebo (a drink without perform was then tested for 25 minutes under strain on any active ingredients) for the following seven days. the treadmill by the means of spiroergometry, and mea- The second group took the placebo three times daily suring blood pressure, cardiac control, lactate test, and for the first week. After a three day break, they then an analysis of the respiratory gases. This test was con- took FitLine Activize Oxyplus for seven days. Neither ducted on the first, the seventh, and the fourteenth day. the participants nor the persons in contact with them Particular attention was paid to the respiratory quotient (RQ) and the VO2max values as these values paint a meaningful picture of the actual ability to perform physically. These values show if oxygen (O2) is indeed at the disposal of the body cells. In comparison with the values of the initial tests (INI-1), after taking FitLine Activize Oxyplus for only seven days, the VO2max values (the maximum possible intake capacity for oxygen) showed a clear increase in performance in the first group (V-1). This At the initial tests, the VO2max value was on average at 53.0 ml O2 per minute per kg body weight. After 7 days intake it already reached 55.1 and after additional 7 days 55.8 – although FitLine Activize Oxyplus was taken only in the first week, there was still an additional increase to be found in the second week! 10 increase of the VO2max values in the responder group was still present when another series of tests was conducted after fourteen days. Due to a kind of “Afterburner-Effect”, the VO2max values Results of the first scientific study on FitLine Activize Oxyplus THE SYNOPSIS actually increased further to 55.8 ml O2 per minute during this second week, even though no further doses had been administered. The increasing volume clearly shows a higher absorption and a better transportation of oxygen into the muscles. Not only maximum oxygen absorption but also running speeds were improved through the intake of FitLine Scientifically proven: The efficacy of FitLine Activize Oxyplus More Oxygen The VO2max- levels (the maximum possible oxygen retention) increase by an average of 10% – the body has more oxygen available down to the last capillaries and cells. ratio of oxygen absorption to carbon-dioxide expulsion) standardized to a value of 1, the running speeds of all participants increased by an average of 28% and even by 32% in group 1! The speed on the tread- Better Performance Using a respiratory quotient (the ratio of oxygen absorption to carbon-dioxide expulsion) standardized to a value of 1, the running speed increased by a mean of 28% (for all participants) and 32% respectively (for participant s from group 1). mill was raised from 9.9 km/h (6.15 mph) to 13.0 km/h (8.08 mph) – and in the respond group it was even raised to 14.9 km/h (9.26 mph)! More Energy Through the innovative combination of active substances in FitLine Activize Oxyplus, the body not only receives more oxygen, but also all other important nutrients required for energy production. Better Results The result is undisputable: FitLine Activize Oxyplus increases bodily fitness regardless of age or preexisting levels of fitness – more impressively, it does this after only a few days. Even greater results can be expected after prolonged intake. The S Using a respiratory quotient, which, under load, after taking FitLine Activize Oxyplus was standardized to the value of 1 , the running speed increased from an average of 9.9 km/h (6.15 mph) at the preliminary test (INI-1) to a noticeably faster 13.0 km/h (8.08 mph) – on average! Source: Dr. Gerhard Schmitt Nuwelis Institut and Dr. Horst Schwietz Fa. Nutrichem Activize Oxyplus. Using a respiratory quotient (the n terne t I e h t n tudy o detailed More be ourself! y r o f dy can d tu s e Rea th ut tion abo Internet: informa e th n o found .info -studies m .p w ww 11 Results of the first scientific FitLine Basics Plus Study THE NEED Professional athletes and those involved in leisure sports simply need more It is clear that professional athletes require more nutri- Many sports enthusiasts are in a state of latent defi- ents than the general population: on the one hand their ciency and slip into the deficit area as far as getting suf- consumption is higher due to the intensive physical ficient liquids or consuming vital substances and anti- strain they are subjected to during training and in com- oxidants are concerned – at least if they do not play petitions and to the psychological stress; on the other sports regularly and suddenly train too intensively hand, they often do not have a regular supply of all the according to the adage, “the harder the better,” then important nutrients – due to irregular eating habits with their body is often less well adapted to these strains. In insufficient vegetables, fruit and wholewheat products, their perspiration, hobby athletes lose a disproportion- to insufficient recovery periods, travel to competition ate amount of minerals and water-soluble vital sub- events far off or strange food in ever changing hotels. stances such as the B-vitamins without which the nervous system cannot perform. The consequence is that they are nervous, lack concentration, drained – which also quickly has consequences in other areas of life. All of this makes a higher intake of nutrients necessary. To be able to realize their full potential professional The consequence can be an insufficient supply of vital and leisure athletes need the following for their mental substances and disrupted intestinal flora, which reduces and physical performance: the ability to perform, damages the immune system and often enough increases oxidative stress in the cells. • sufficient supply with nutrients, Whoever, however, thinks that a higher nutrient demand • a digestive system that works well and absorbs is principally a concern for professional athletes is mistaken. Top athletes, who work on their success professionally usually know this problem and discuss optimized nutrients in the best possible way, • a strong immune system and • safe protection for our body cells nutrition just as intensely as their training plans and highlights of the season. Keeping the intestines in good order and an optimal nutrient supply are the key to more performance and 12 It is usually those involved in leisure sports who have energy, less time lost, quicker regeneration and a better the most problems with nutrient supply. mental state; this is true for all athletes! Results of the first scientific FitLine Basics Plus Study THE PRODUCT New FitLine Basics Plus, naturally better health. FitLine Basics Plus, tried-and-tested for years, effectively One factor for a healthy life is found in the effects of provided the intestines and the immune system with the certain Ayurvedic herbs and spices. These are tradi- following important substances: • different vegetable enzymes tionally used in Indian Ayurveda herbal medicine in a wide range of medicinal areas. • soluble and insoluble fibers New FitLine Basics Plus includes, along with other • pre- and probiotic lactic acid bacteria ingredients, a natural vegetable extract called BET • diverse secondary vegetable matter made up of (Bioavailability Enhancing Thermonutrient), that fruit, vegetable and cereal extracts • the cell-protection vitamin team, vitamin C, beta-carotene, vitamin E plus the trace element selenium enhances fitness and the absorption of nutrients in an even better way and produces surprising effects as has now been proven by two scientific studies. • BET (Bioavailability Enhancing Thermonutrient) • valuable fructooligosacharides (FOS) In this newly developed, worldwide unique FitLine BasicsPlus, PM-International’s Scientific Advisory Board, the I n o y d u St n terne t etailed more d d in f n a You c ternet: ourself! n the In y o r y o f d d tu Rea n the S tionen o a m dies.info r tu o f -s in m .p www The chaired by Dr. Gerhard Schmitt, has combined modern scientific findings with innovative technologies using knowledge from the “Mother of the Art of Living”, Ayurveda which is thousands of years old. In India this naturally developed acc. to NTC and manufactured acc.to GMP guidelines holistic health teaching has stood for life (ayus) and the extensive knowledge about it (veda) for more than 3 000 years. A long and healthy life and the prevention of disease is the focal point of Ayurvedic medicine. s is asics Plu FitLine B 1348343) d (EP able patente ly avail e iv s lu c and ex ly from ide. on w ld r o w al rnation PM-Inte New FitLine Basics Plus • revitalizes the intestines • increases absorption of nutrients • strengthens the immune system and is the ideal basic product for all healthconscious and physically active people. 13 Results of the first scientific FitLine Basics Plus Study THE STUDY FitLine Basics Plus now scientifically tested Laboratory study: high bio-availability Study in Practice: Better values, improved well- The bioavailability, i.e. the body’s potential absorption being rate is under 10% for many nutrients. In a study on BET, Blood and stool samples of 50 people chosen at ran- the absorption of different nutrients was compared dom were tested. Then, the test persons took one glass more precisely –using one group with and a control of water with 2 measuring spoons of FitLine Basics Plus group without BET. each morning for three months. The results were extremely impressive: BET significantly Analysis of the questionnaires indicates a general increased the absorption of the individual nutrients. improvement in participants’ subjective feeling of well- Selenium (used for comparison) was present at a rate being. 64% of participants judged their private per- of 58.2 mcg/ml (with BET) as opposed to 40 mcg/ml formance levels as good to very good; 70% judged (without BET). Vitamin B6 content was 670 mcg/ml their professional achievements in the same way and (with BET) and 255 mcg/ml (without BET). The increas- 84% described their digestion and overall well-being es for Q10, beta-carotene and Vitamin C were equally as good to very good. staggering. Overall, the absorption of all nutrients improved at a rate of between 30% and 250%. Scientifically more significant, however, were the laboratory analyses. These clearly demonstrate that FitLine This shows that the ingredient BET in FitLine Basics Plus Basics Plus has a beneficial effect on health at the cel- enhances the absorption of all nutrients, which are lular level. taken in conjunction with it. After testing the individual ingredients, the subsequent goal was to test the overall effects. Prof. performance levels Private performance levels Clearly recognizable. Absorption of vitamin B6 is improved by far with the active ingredient BET. 14 The questionnaire asked about subjective experiences with FitLine Basics Plus. Judging on a scale of 1 (poor) to 10 (very good) 70% of participants stated their professional achievement levels as being good to very good. Results of the first scientific FitLine Basics Plus Study THE SYNOPSIS Proven by scientists: The effectiveness of FitLine Basics Plus Better absorption of nutrients It can be proven that the lactic acid bacteria in FitLine Basics Plus have settled in the intestines – in the responder group (right) even particularly clearly. The number of health-promoting lactobacilli and bifidobacteria have clearly increased. Lipid peroxide concentration, an indicator of cellular protection against Free Radicals, had significantly decreased. In the middle band the elevated 115.8 umol/L was lowered to 101.5 umol/L. The IgA concentrations, which indicate Safer provision of nutrients Alpha-1-antitrypsine levels as an indirect leading indicator for nutrient absorption have been significantly improved by taking FitLine Basics Plus. Revitalization of intestinal flora It has also been proven that the bifido bacilli and lactobacilli included in FitLine Basics Plus settle in the intestines and help to keep the intestinal flora healthy. Strengthened immune system affected in a similar way – elevated levels at the begin- Reduced s-IgA concentrations were shown in 31% of all participants, showing a clear strengthening of the immune system. ning of the study were clearly reduced in 31% of par- Protection of the body’s cells the immune status of the mucous membrane, were ticipants. The daily requirement for vital substances – according to the test results – is also better covered for people actively involved in sports and for professional athletes. Proven by the blood samples – the active ingredient BET raised the absorption of beta carotene along with other nutrients particularly when taken for several days. Buzz word, “oxidative stress.” Lowering the lipid peroxide concentration in the blood clearly confirmed the effective cell protection against so-called “Free Radicals.” cipants tudy Parti S f o s e c n e Experie Subjectiv stion gular dige re re o m d , half a •better an ver 2 liters o n e h (w tulence • less fla drunk) gallon, is est easy to dig re , better o m is d l condition a • foo ic g lo o h c ding psy • outstan d n tempere d vitality mood, eve power an re o m , y erg • more en xion er comple tt e b y rl a • cle ation r detoxific e tt e b n e v •e Source: Dr. Gerhard Schmitt, Nuwelis Institut, and Dr. Horst Schwietz, Co. Nutrichem Beta carotene + 60% Selenium + 30% Coenzyme Q10 + 30% Vitamin C + 39% Vitamin B6 + 250% Result: improved utilization of nutrients 15 Testimonials of Top Athletes Magdalena Neuner Biathlon 2007 2006 2005 2004 Germany World Champion sprint, pursuit and 4x6 relay World Champion 10km pursuit and 3x6km relay World Champion runner-up 7.5 km sprint (Juniors) European Championship bronze medal 4x6km relay World Champion 7.5 km sprint (Juniors), World Vice Champion 10 km pursuit (Juniors) and 3x6 km relay (Juniors) World Champion 7.5 km sprint (Juniors) and 3x6 km relay (Juniors), World Champion runner-up 10 km pursuit (Juniors) Use of FitLine Since: September 2004 FitLine Products Used: Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Restorate, Restorate Additive, Fitness-Drink, Antioxy/Zellschutz, All-in-1000 Plus, Fitness-Crisp, Protein-Ultra “I have been using the FitLine products since September 2004 and I am very pleased with them. In my sport, the demands on endurance, concentration and strength are very high. FitLine Activize Oxyplus helps me to concentrate optimally at the shooting stand. I can also recover better with Restorate and I have the feeling that my legs aren’t quite as ‘blue’ the next day. In addition, I eat All-in-1000 Plus. This product helps me to improve my overall wellbeing.“ FitLine Team: TEAM Martina Pöttinger / Susi Trepte Christoph Knie Biathlon 2006 European Cup 7th place relay 2005/06 German Vice Champion Rollerski pursuit 2004/05 World Champion Relay World Cup 4th place sprint and 7th pursuit (juniors) 2003/04 World Champion 4x7,5 km Relay (juniors) European Cup bronze medal mountain roller ski German Cup winner relay sprint and 2nd place individual 2002/03 World Champion Pursuit (youth) World Vice Champion Relay (youth) World Cup bronze medal sprint (youth) 2001/02 World Champion single (youth), World Champion relay (youth) German Vice Champion sprint and pursuit (youth) Germany Use of FitLine Since: November 2003 FitLine Products used: Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Restorate, Fitness-Drink, Fitness-Crisp, Protein-Ultra “The peculiarity of biathlon is the high endurance performance coupled with phases of extreme concentration during shooting, during which the pulse must be lowered a lot in a very short time. The FitLine products help me a lot in this. Especially Fitness-Drink is the best I know – especially in comparison to other products. Since I have been using Activize Oxyplus I can breathe more easily and get more air.” FitLine Team: TEAM Andreas Holzer / Ralph Scheurer 18 Beat Hefti Bobsleigh Winter Games Turin bronze medal two and four-man bobsleigh European Champion four-man bobsleigh European Cup bronze medal two-man bobsleigh 2005/06 World Cup 3rd place overall four-man bobsleigh 2005 World Cup bronze medal two-man bobsleigh European Cup bronze medal two-man bobsleigh 2004/05 World Cup overall winner two-man bobsleigh, four-man bobsleigh 2nd place 2004 European Vice Champion two-man and four-man bobsleigh (personal best 100m in 10,56 Sek.) 2002 Winter Games Salt Lake City bronze medal two-man bobsleigh and four-man bobsleigh 4th place 2006 Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: Summer 2006 Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Q10 Plus, Protein-Ultra Switzerland “The FitLine products support me and my team in an optimal way every day. Especially the quick regeneration and the increased readiness to perform that comes with it is important for us power athletes and in bobsleigh. Better well-being in general, sustained top performance in training and in competition. Optimal support on our way to our goal of, Vancouver 2010.“ FitLine Team: TEAM Claudia Heer Anja Schneiderheinze-Stöckel Two-man Bobsleigh 2006 2005/06 2005 2004/05 2004 2003/04 Winter Games Turin Gold Medal World Cup overall winner World Champion, European Vice Champion World Cup overall winner World Vice Champion World Cup overall winner Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: August 2006 Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Restorate Additive, Antioxy/Zellschutz, Protein-Ultra, Quicky “In our sport, quickness and strength are necessary, which I have to be able to call up in a few seconds in a competition to move the bob from its starting position as quickly as possible. Through the FitLine products, I have been able to strengthen my immune system and simultaneously noticed quicker regeneration.” Germany FitLine Team: TEAM Rainer Oehrlein / Iduna Reinhardt / Marian Thoms 19 Andreas Wilhelm Managing Director and Head of Training, DNV Use of FitLine since: Summer 2004 FitLine Products used: Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Restorate , Fitness-Drink, Omega 3+E, Q10 Plus, Antioxy/Zellschutz, Gourmet Shakes, Protein-Ultra, Gourmet Crunch, Quicky Germany “My name is Andreas Wilhelm, I am 39 years old and a trained PE teacher. Since 2001, I have had to do with nordic walking full time. I am head of training at the DNV (German Nordic Walking Association) and responsible for the quality of the technique and the further development of methods. After I and many trainers and instructors with the DNV were able to convince ourselves about the quality and effectiveness of the FitLine products over a 2 year period, we are pleased with this partnership. With it we, the World’s biggest nordic walking association, are again setting signs in the direction of quality in the areas of exercise and nutrition. This partnership makes it possible for many nordic walking instructors to dare to take the step into self-employment with excercise and nutrition. Since the summer 2004, I have regenerated better after sports, sleep better and deeper, am better able to perform and feel like I am becoming ever fitter.“ FitLine Team: TEAM Kurt Metzler / Carsten Ledulé Hermann Berie Extreme Mountaineering All high north faces in the Alps: (Eiger, Matterhorn, Jorasse, Ortner etc.), 5- and 6 000 meters high in South America and Asia: (Aconcagua, Denali, Baruntse etc.). Switzerland Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: Africa: Mount Meru (4 556 m, 14 950 feet) 1999, 7 x Mount Kilimanjaro (5 895 m, 19 340 feet), Mount Kenia (4 985 m, 16 350 feet) 2003 Skiing tour Djebel Toubkal (4 167 m, 13 670 feet) Asia and Himalayas: Mountaineering on skis Turkey Hasan Dagi (3 268 m, 10 720 feet), Mount Erciyes (3 916 m, 12 850 feet), Mount Embler (3 723 m, 12 210 feet), Mount Ararat (5 165 m, 16 950 feet), Attempt Satopanth (7 075 m, 23 210 feet), on the Garhwal Himal, Pik Lenin (7 134 m, 23 410 feet), Mera Peak (6 461 m, 21 200 feet), Island Peak (6 189 m, 20 310 feet), Lobuche Peak (6 119 m, 20 310 feet), Chulu Far East (5 180 m, 16 990 feet), Baruntse (7 220 m, 23 690 feet), Mount EverestNorth Ridge (8 850 m, 29040 feet), Attempt Mount Cho Oyu (8 201 m, 29 040 feet) December 2004 Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Omega 3+E, Q10 Plus, Fitness-Crisp, Protein-Ultra “The FitLine products are the ideal complement to a diet which is often meagre on long tours. Specifically, Activize Oxyplus is also an important part of my daily intake on high mountains, as the oxygen freed and the stimulation of circulation in the capillaries mean headaches can be avoided. Activize is the alternative to the acetylsalicylic acid mountaineers usually use. My favorite product Restorate is of huge importance for regeneration. On high mountains, the body is always over-acidic and with Restorate and Restorate Additive, it is possible to specifically counter that, bring it back into the alkaline area. Recognizable symptoms such as storage of water in tissues have clearly reduced.“ FitLine Team: Liguma AG Daniel Hayoz 20 Dr. Andreas Gröger Team Physician of the German Ice Hockey Association Clinic for Orthopedics and Sport Orthopedics, Technical University Munich Use of FitLine since: September 1998 FitLine Products used: Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Antioxy/Zellschutz, Deoral, Q10 Plus, Shakes, Quicky, Protein-Ultra, Fitness-Crisp “As the physician of the German National Ice Hockey Team I keep tabs on the nourishment of the athletes along with their medical care. In the last few years, ice hockey has become faster, harder, technically more demanding and more spectacular. To meet these requirements, the composition of the nutrition increasingly relies on ergogenic substances in order to maintain the performance level and to accelerate the ability to regenerate. The use of the FitLine products has proven its worth in these areas. The body gets all the nutrients that are highly important to stay healthy. Furthermore in FitLine we have a partner who guarantees not only the quality of the products but also that they are free of any doping agents.” Germany DEB National Team Back row left to right: Physiotherapist Carsten Fiedler, Team Physician Dr. Andreas Gröger, Petr Fical, Aleksander Polaczek, Felix Petermann, Toni Bader, Kai Hospelt, René Röthke, Michael Hackert, Alexander Barta, Frank Hördler, Equipment Manager Dieter Maier. Center row left to right:: National Trainer Uwe Krupp, Team Manager Carlos Vogel, Erich Goldmann, Lasse Kopitz, Martin Ancicka, Christoph Ullmann, Stefan Schauer, Michael Bakos, Alexander Sulzer, Philip Gogulla, John Tripp, Ass. Trainer Klaus Merk, PR Manager Alexandra Heinze, Physiotherapist Martin Abraham. Front row left to right:: Alexander Jung, Christoph Gawlik, Eduard Lewandowski, Sven Felski, Andreas Renz, Daniel Kreutzer, Yannic Seidenberg, Michael Wolf, Dimitri Kotschnew, Equipment Manager Markus Schreiber. 21 Daniela Anschütz-Thoms Speed Skating Winter Games Turin gold medal team, 5th place 5 000 m and 6th place 3 000 m, World Cup 6th all round 2004/05 World Champion Team World Cup 4th place against clock and 3 000 m 5th place 1 500 m and 5 000 m European Vice Champion against clock, 500 m and 1 500 m 2003/04 World Cup 8th place against clock German Vice-Champion against clock 2002/03 World Cup bronze medal against clock European Cup 4th place against clock World Cup overall 4th place 2006 Germany Use of FitLine since: November 2005 FitLine Products used: Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Restorate Additive, Gourmet-Crunch, Protein-Ultra “My sport is characterized by a high level of perseverance. Since I started taking the FitLine products, not only have my lactate values improved, but I have also been able to observe that my performance level during competitions has stabilized. The FitLine products have also had beneficial effects on my ability to concentrate and on my respiratory quotients. My ability to regenerate after training and competitions has significantly improved.“ FitLine Team: TEAM Reiner Oehrlein / Iduna Reinhardt Lukas Gehring Duathlon 2006 2005 2003 World Vice Champion 24 hour MTB team of 4 European Vice Champion short distance European Vice Champion World Vice Champion short distance World Cup Powermann 16th place long distance Swiss Championship Lausanne 19th place MTB-Duathlon Aeschi 1st place, MTB-Duathlon Teufen 2nd place MTB-Duathlon Engehalbinsel 5th place, Duathlon Kölliken 10th place Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: Switzerland July 2003 Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Quicky “I have now been using these products for a long time and have noticed accelerated recovery after intensive competitions as well as an increased desire to perform. I am especially thrilled about Fitness-Drink, particularly during long cycling tours, as it tastes so refreshing. Through Basics, I brought my intestinal flora back into order and so I am able to complete long cycling tours unhindered.” FitLine Team: Tobias Hollenstein 22 Fabienne Bosshardt Figure Skating 2005/06 Swiss Championship12th place Zurich Regional Championships 4th place Internat. Glacier Cup 5th place, Kolin-Trophy winner (SEV-Juniors) 2005 Swiss Championship 13th place (youth), Lugano Cup 3rd Place (youth), Montalin Cup Cur 5th place (SEV Juniors) 2004/05 International Monfort Cup 2nd place 2003/04 Swiss Championship 6th place (SEV youth) Züri-Leu Cup winner, pirouettes contest winner 2002/03 Winterthur pirouettes contest winner, Zuri-Leu-Cup 4th place Swiss Championship 5th place (SEV youth) Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: October 1999 Activize Oxy, Activize Oxyplus, Fitness-Drink, Antioxy/Zellschutz, Protein-Ultra, Q10 Plus Switzerland “I usually go straight from school to training and do my homework once I get home in the evening. I do still manage to find a bit of time for my friends. I use the FitLine Fitness-Drink for mobility, which is very important in ice skating. Every day, I eat a Protein-Ultra bar (tastes really great), which has had real benefits for my muscles. My body has to cope with many shocks on landing after double jumps. As ice skating is my passion, the pressure of time is no bother for me and taking the FitLine products is a sure support for my perseverance.” FitLine Team: Myriam Bosshardt Melanie Egelhofer Figure Skating 2006 2005 2004 2003 Swiss Vice Champion Int. Alps Cup 3rd place, Eulach Cup 3rd place Zuri Leu Cup winner Int. Monfort-Cup Feldkirch winner Eulach-Cup Winterthur winner, Montalin Cup Cur winner Swiss Champion (youth), winner Int. Helmut-SeibtMemorial Vienna, AIG Talent Team Art on Ice Member of SEV youth squad Winner Montfort-Cup Feldkirch Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: July 2004 Activize Oxyplus, Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Activize Power Drink, Omega 3, Antioxy light /Zellschutz light, Basics Junior, Protein-Ultra, Quicky Switzerland “I tried the FitLine products for the first time at the summer training camp in Flims. I immediately felt the effect they have on me: I could breathe more easily at once and was fitter than ever right down to the last minute of training. Since then, I have been taking FitLine regularly. I feel much more concentrated and considerably more resistant. FitLine helps me to train intensely even after a strenuous school day and to give my all mentally and physically. My body now recuperates more quickly and is again quickly ready to perform and compete, as jumps on ice cost a lot of power for speed and jumps. I feel fresh in the morning and rested and full of energy.” FitLine Team: Hans Seitz 23 Dr. Bernhard Drummer Soccer 2001–04 Team Physician of club “1. FC Nürnberg” (Germany’s 1st league) Use of FitLine since: 2002 FitLine Products used: Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Restorate , Fitness-Drink, Fitness-Crisp, Protein-Ultra Germany “ I have studied sports injuries since university and tried virtually all nutritional supplements during my active phase and during the time after that. No product has been so able to convince me like the FitLine products. Especially Activize Oxyplus and Restorate with iron. The improvement in performance could be immediately proven for the athletes themselves by measuring the pulse at endurance level. Since 2002 I have been taking Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus and Restorate with iron on a daily basis and the benefits are huge. Willingness to perform and levels of concentration are even present after a 12 hour day. Soccer is a team game and success is dependent on many factors – in the first instance, though, from the fitness and health of each player. In spite of healthy diet, substitution of vital substances and trace elements is advisable for professional athletes. The composition of FitLine products and the availability of ingredients at the right place, namely at cell level, convinced me as a physician and many players. What is also very important is the doping safety for those responsible and for players. The first product which has convinced me 100% – and I can but recommend it to professional and hobby athletes.“ FitLine Team: TEAM Joachim Heberlein / Norbert Egelseer Marek Nikl Soccer since 1998 Team, “1. FC Nürnberg” (Germany’s 1st , previously 2nd league) Use of FitLine since: October 2003 FitLine Products used: Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Restorate, Fitness-Drink, Fitness-Crisp, Protein-Ultra “I can concentrate much better since I have been taking the FitLine products regularly, which is especially noticeable during the last minutes of a game. Even after tough training sessions, I am able to sleep very well since I’ve been taking Restorate with iron and feel really good the next day. I am convinced about FitLine 100% and can only recommend it to everyone.” FitLine Team: TEAM Joachim Heberlein / Norbert Egelseer Germany 24 Máris Verpakovskis Soccer 2004 2003 2002 Participated in the European Cup Best soccer player in Latvia European Cup qualification scored the 5 decisive goals against Sweden, Hungary and Turkey Soccer Champion Latvia Latvia’s best striker Soccer Champion Latvia Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: January 2002 Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Antioxy/Zellschutz, Deoral, Omega 3+E, Shakes “My morning starts with a glass of Basics Plus and Activize Oxyplus before morning training. During training I always feel full of energy, I concentrate much better and I do not get so tired. After training, I drink a Fitness-Drink and feel great. At night, before going to sleep I drink Restorate and feel refreshed and rested in the morning. Since starting to use FitLine, I feel better and more full of energy.” Latvia FitLine Team: Kaspara Kivrins & TEAM Sean Dundee Soccer since 2006 2004 2003 1997 1996 “Kickers Offenbach” (in Germany’s 2nd league) Vice Champion Austrian league with “Austria Wien” (Vienna) Vice Champion German League, with “VfB Stuttgart” Premier League 7th Place with “FC Liverpool” Vice Champion, Germany’s cup “DFB Pokal” with “Karlsruher SC” Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: August 2006 Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Restorate Additive, Q10 Plus, Antioxy/Zellschutz, All-in-1000 Plus, Protein-Ultra, Gourmet Shake Vanilla, Quicky “Since I ‘ve been taking the FitLine products, I again feel really well. Now I can train better and feel more rested in the morning. On the pitch and during a game, I feel fit. I have reached my ideal weight and got rid of my stomach troubles. All the goals set with my FitLine team have been reached. Thank you!” Germany FitLine Team: TEAM Dieter Schäfer / Jens Kaiser 25 Ewa Wisnierska Paragliding 2006 2005 2004 European Vice Champion, International German Champion Polish Champion World Vice Champion ladies and team World Cup winner overall, German Champion International German Champion European Vice Champion, German Champion International German Champion, Swiss Champion Use of FitLine since: July 2006 FitLine Products used: Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Restorate Additive, Protein-Ultra, Quicky “I tested the products for the first time and observed very positive reactions in my body. Fatigue and that feeling of ‘total exhaustion’ didn’t turn up during the test Germany month. I used to try to keep myself awake with coffee, which only had a very shortterm effect. Since I have been taking the products, I notice no craving for coffee at all and drink my first one in the morning by habit and because of the taste. I now very rarely drink my usual ‘second cup’ in the afternoon. I feel awake and fit. I also notice a great difference in my muscles. I used to have tensed muscles after EVERY flight and problems with my knees, which were caused by the high, unequal strain on the leg muscles. During the European Cup at which I tested the products, at times I relinquished treatment by our physiotherapist and even after the longest flights, I had far less tension than usual. I used to only sporadically take mineral or vitamin tablets after extreme strain. By taking vital substances in the FitLine products daily ,I have noticeable results. In addition, it also motivated me to do without unhealthy ‘enjoyable’ foods which increases the effects all the more.“ FitLine Team: TEAM Joachim Urnau / Jan Schmeißer / Andreas Garack / Michael Riek Eric Kirchner Golf (Handicap -2,3) 2006 2004 2003 2002 2001 German Cup, best team player,” K-zwo/Rössner Cup” winner 2nd Guiness record: 6 golf courses in 6 countries in 24 hours Saar Champion Saar Vice Champion 1st Guiness record: 4 golf courses in 4 countries Saar Youth and Junior Champion several times over participation in several international championships Use of FitLine since: October 2003 FitLine Products used: Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Restorate, Fitness-Drink Germany “I have been using the products Activize, Basics Plus Restorate and Fitness-Drink for around 10 months now. For our World Record in golf, the FitLine products were a great help for concentration and regeneration. In the future, I will also take the products and recommend them on. My favorite golfing mixture during the breaks on 18 hole courses is Activize/Fitness-Drink in the proportion 1:2, because I can then concentrate for a noticeably longer period.” FitLine Team: TEAM Patrick Klein / Lutz Lorenz 26 Christian Schwarzer Handball 2007 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 World Champion Summer Games Athens silver medal, European Champion World Vice Champion European Vice Champion Sweden, German cup winner (“DHBPokal”) with team “TBV Lemgo“ Handballer of the Year (Supercup winner) Summer Games Sydney 5th place, Champions Cup winner, Spanish Champion, cup winner Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: October 1998 Basics Plus, Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Activize Oxy, Deoral, Antioxy/Zellschutz “I have been using the FitLine products for many years now and have the impression that they have improved my physical performance and my immune system noticeably. I use the products Basics Plus Activize Oxyplus, Fitness-Drink, Antioxy, Restorate and the Fitness-Crisp bars daily and before big tournaments. Meanwhile I can, with the help of the FitLine products, look back on a successful career. I have won all titles at club level and with the national team this year also the European Championship and the silver medal in Athens.“ Germany FitLine Team: TEAM Peter Schneider / Klaus Christiani Markus Baur Handball 2007 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 World Champion Summer Games Athens silver medal, European Champion World Vice Champion European Vice Champion Sweden, German cup winner (“DHBPokal”) with team “TBV Lemgo“ Supercup winner, Runner-up German cup with “HSG D/M Wetzlar” Handballer of the Year, Summer Games Sydney 5th place Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: August 1999 Activize Oxyplus, Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Antioxy/Zellschutz “I am much more concentrated and noticeably more resistent. My body regenerates faster, that means after high physical strain I am ready to perform again much faster. Moreover, I have not had any muscle issues since taking the products” Germany FitLine Team: TEAM Peter Schneider / Klaus Christiani 27 Tim Wieskötter Canoeing 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 Germany World Champion K2 200 m and 500 m European Champion K2 200 m (World best time) and 500 m World Champion K2 200 m and 500 m European Champion K2 500 m, European Vice Champion K2 200 m Summer Games Athens gold medal K2 500 m World Champion K2 500 m, World Cup bronze medal K2 200 m World Champion K2 500 m, World Cup bronze medal K2 200 m World Champion K2 500 m, World Vice Champion K2 200 m Summer Games Sydney bronze medal K2 500 m Use of FitLine since: January 2006 FitLine Products used: Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Q10 Plus, Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Restorate Additive, Gourmet Crunch, Protein-Ultra “The effects are astonishing. During preparations for contests, in training camps in Spain and America, I often battled stomach trouble. Through the effect of Basics, this has completely disappeared. Taking Restorate leads to a shorter regeneration phase after strain. Activize has lead to noticeably better concentration during competition phases. The FitLine products help me to take my performance from training into competitions. During breaks in training I drink a Fitness-Drink and after power sessions, I especially enjoy a ProteinUltra bar.“ FitLine Team: TEAM Clemens Ressel / Ralf Derra Ronald ”Ronnie“ Rauhe Canoeing 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 Germany World Champion K1 200 m, K2 200 m and 500 m European Champion K1 200 m, K2 200 m (World best time) + 500 m World Champion K2 200 m and 500 m European Champion K2 500 m, European Vice Champion K2 200 m Summer Games Athens gold medal K2 500 m World Champion K2 500 m and K1 200 m World Cup bronze medal K2 200 m World Champion K2 500 m and K1 200 m, World Cup bronze medal K2 200 m, World record K2 500 m World Champion K2 500 m and K1 200 m, World Vice Champion K2 200 m Summer Games Sydney bronze medal K2 500 m Use of FitLine since: January 2006 FitLine Products used: Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Restorate, Restorate Additive, Fitness-Drink, Gourmet Crunch, Protein-Ultra “As a short distance race, I make sure that full performance is available right from the start. I have mastered the challenges of the many training camps and contests more easily since starting to take the FitLine products in January 2006. For me the Fitness-Drink is a highlight in effect in training. Not just, that I am now drinking more water than I used to, my immune system has become really fit. During preparations, I often battled stomach trouble. Through the effect of Basics, this has completely disappeared. Taking the FitLine products has also clearly improved my concentration.“ FitLine Team: TEAM Clemens Ressel / Ralf Derra 28 Katrin Wagner-Augustin Canoeing 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 World Vice Champion K1 1000 m, K2 200 m and K4 500 m European Vice Champion K1 1000 m, K2 200 m and 500 m World Champion K1 1000 m, K4 500 m and K4 200 m European Champion K1 1000 m, K4 500 m, K4 200 m Summer Games Athens gold medal K4 500 m, 4th place K1 500 m World Vice Champion K1 1000 m World Vice Champion K4 500 m, K2 500 m and K1 1000 m, World Cup bronze medal K4 200 m World Vice Champion K1 1000 m and K4 500 m World Cup 4th place K1 500 m, 5th place K1 200 m Summer Games Sydney gold medal K2 500 m and K4 500 m Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: January 2006 Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Restorate Additive, Gourmet Crunch, Protein-Ultra Germany “I have been using the FitLine products since January 2006 and am thrilled about their effects. The higher tension in many training camps and contests made me very susceptible to illness and I missed a lot of training. Through Restorate and Basics this has completely disappeared. My recovery phases are much more intensive and also shorter than they used to be. The additional effect: I am drinking much more water than I used to, which, together with Fitness-Drink of course, has a great effect. Activize did amaze me. I simply feel good with the Fitline products, and my regeneration phases after training and contests have become noticeably shorter.” FitLine Team: TEAM Clemens Ressel / Ralf Derra Robert Nuck Canoeing 2006 2005 2001 World Champion C4 1000 m, World Vice Champion C2 500 m European Champion C2 1000 m and European Vice Champion C3 500 m World Cup bronze medal C4 1000 m, 4th C4 500 m and C4 200 m European Champion C4 1000 m, Bronze medal C4 500 m and C4 200 m World Champion C4 1000 m (youth), World Vice Champion C4 500 m and C1 500 m (youth) Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: July 2005 Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Restorate, Restorate Additive, Fitness-Drink, Gourmet Crunch, Protein-Ultra Germany “I achieved the leap into professional class in 2005 and for my first year, I have to show: one European Championship title, two third places and a third place at the World Championships and two fourth places. I achieved this success with the support of the FitLine products, as I was able to pick up my old form again quickly thanks to FitLine after a two month break due to injury and even strongly improved my general condition above and beyond that. My training load has increased from 15 to19 hours on average. In a nutshell: I see optimal requirements for preparation for the Summer Games 2008 in Beijing with FitLine.“ FitLine Team: TEAM Jan Schmeißer 29 Michal Martikán Canoeing / White Water 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2000 1996 World Vice Champion, European Vice Champion World Cup bronze medal Summer Games Athens silver medal World Champion World Champion single Summer Games Sydney silver medal Summer Games Atlanta gold medal Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: Slovakia April 1999 Basics Plus, Antioxy/Zellschutz, Restorate, Activize Oxyplus, Fitness-Drink, Deoral, Q10 Plus, Shakes, Quicky “Faster regeneration after training or competitions, better condition, more staying power. My performance level has clearly stabilized during contests and muscle fatigue, muscle tension, or muscle acidification have considerably reduced.” FitLine Team: TEAM Bea and Lazi Kollar Marco Spielau Rowing 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 Accepted into national team A, and reserve team for World Cup World Champion double two-man(U23) German Vice Champion, single World Cup bronze medal, double, four-man (U23) World Cup 8th place, double two-man (U23) World Champion double, four-man (Juniors) Use of FitLine since: August 2006 FitLine Products used: Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Restorate, Restorate Additive, All-in-1000 Plus “Following an operation which made a longer break necessary, the FitLine products were recommended to me when I started training again to improve nutrient supply and so increase performance in training. As I had already taken nutrient Germany supplements before, I was excited and skeptical at once. However, after just a few days, I noticed how I was waking up every morning recovered and refreshed and that fatigue had fled. I can finish exactly those two training units every day which I had found very hard before better now as motivation and concentration are clearly better here. In general, I have more energy, drive, feel fitter and my recovery phase is considerably shorter. The strong improvement to digestion surprised me just as much as I am thankful for it! I no longer want to do without these excellent products and can only recommend them to everyone who wants to do something for themselves and their fitness.” FitLine Team: David Seffer 30 Annett Böhm Judo (under 70 kg) 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 German Vice Champion under 70 kg (154 pounds) World Cup 4th place Summer Games Athens bronze medal German Champion, team World Cup bronze medal International German Cup bronze medal European Cup 5th place, German Champion Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: June 2004 Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Q10 Plus, Antioxy/Zellschutz, Gourmet Shake, Quicky “I train 2-3 times a day in my sport, judo. This demands complex training, on my Germany training program are power, quickness and endurance and also sport specific training and coordination exercises. With the FitLine products I can achieve a higher qualitative level. I can concentrate better, endure long periods of high strain better and regenerate overnight better with FitLine Restorate. Twice a day I take Q10 Plus, Antioxy/Zellschutz, Basics Plus and Activize Oxyplus and in training or during a contest, Fitness-Drink. I simply feel more healthy with the FitLine products and have also become more resistant. As there are weight categories in judo and I consequently always keep an eye on my weight, I often often have to diet before contests. In doing so, the Gourmet Shakes and Quickies provide me with optimal conditions to continue training at a qualitatively high level despite losing weight. I have found the optimal nutritional supplements for me, to realize my sporting goals.“ FitLine Team: Jan Schmeißer Harald Schröder Fitness Decathlon 2006 World Vice Champion, German Vice Champion Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: October 2006 Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Restorate Additive, Protein-Ultra, Quicky “For fitness decathlon, versatility and balance at a high level are crucial if you want to keep up with the leaders. Through the versatility and high quality of the FitLine products, I have a support which is immediately noticeable for all physiological basic requirements such as power, endurance strength, perseverance, mobility and coordination. I take Activize Oxyplus and Restorate regularly and feel more concentrated and recover more quickly. After 45 years of training I know that up to 50% of sporting success is dependent on a correct diet. Where there is an increased requirement, this must be covered by correspondingly high quality additional nutrition. The FitLine products have confirmed this. I can easily keep up with athletes who are 15 years younger.“ Germany FitLine Team: TEAM Peter Wegener / Annette Schröder 31 Jürgen Lochner Benchpress 2006 2005 2004 2003 World Cup bronze medal European Champion 250 kg (551.2lb) German Champion 260 kg (573.2 lb) – European Record European Champion 255 kg (562.2lb) German Champion 250 kg (551.2 lb) Entered national squad German Champion 230 kg (507.1 lb) Use of FitLine since: January 2005 FitLine Products used: Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Restorate, Restorate Additive, Omega 3+E, Q10 Plus Fitness-Crisp, Fitness-Drink, Protein-Ultra “Due to the high strain involved in bodybuilding training, not only is a good and healthy diet important, but a source of targeted nutritional supplementation is also necessary – without one, we couldn’t manage. As I have already tested a lot in that area, I was pleased to be introduced to the FitLine products. Within a really short period of time, my regeneration period in training was cut in half, I felt much fitter, better and more focused in general and had much more power than before. The feeling of being exhausted and drained after training became a thing of the past. At night, I sleep more deeply and get up immediately at 100%. I can also recommend to everyone building up a business with PM-International and FitLine as it is a great feeling not just to be able to offer athletes a good product for their performance but also to be able to make it possible for the average person to achieve better well-being.” Germany FitLine Team: TEAM MWM GmbH Martin Majhenic / Thomas Abröll Heinz Ollesch Bodybuilding 2006 2004–94 2004–95 2004–01 1998–94 2000 1996 1995 Germany’s Strongest Man Germany’s Strongest Man Won many international contests or under top 3 Participated in World’s Strongest Man Participated in World’s Strongest Man European Champion, team European Vice Champion European Vice Champion Use of FitLine since: Spring 2004 FitLine Products used: Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Quicky, Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Restorate Additive, Q10 Plus, Fitness-Crisp, Protein-Ultra Germany “I have been using the FitLine products since spring 2004 and must say this was my best season in the last 5 years. I was motivated to train and very concentrated in contests. My reaction times and my ability to regenerate increased considerably, so I was able, for example, to take part in competitions in five consecuative weeks without falling into a hole. I lost no time all season which I really attribute to the FitLine products. I sleep more deeply and peacefully, the next morning I feel refreshed and recovered, even after training units.” FitLine Team: TEAM Karl Gattinger / Dieter Adrian 32 Dr. Marek Prorok Chief Medical Consultant of PZLA PZLA Test program with FitLine products ..I was able to convince myself that the FitLine products are manufactured and checked according to the strict GMP and ISO guidelines. In my long experience as head physician responsible for the Polish Track and Field Association, I can assure you that this method of procedure is absolutely atypical for the nutritional supplement branch. - many top athletes improved their personal best times - new national and European records were set - Poland secured third place in the medal table in the European track athlete championships for the first time in the history of the PZLA (best placement before now was 10th place in the medal table). The athletes, the medical advisors and I clearly attribute these results to using the FitLine product line.... The FitLine products completely fulfill the requirements set forth. I look forward to working with you and the FitLine Team in the future Aneta Lemiesz Anna Pacholak Grazyna Prokopek Anna Zagorska Justyna Karolkiewicz Lukasz Chyla Malgorzata Pskit Marcin Jedrusinski Poland Athletics (track and field) National Polish Team, 2002 Marcin Krzywanski Marcin Nowak Marcin Urbas Ryszard Pilarczyk Zofia Malachowska Zuzanna Radecka Piotr Balcerzak FitLine Team: TEAM Fam. Jankowski / MWM Int. GmbH Martin Majhenic 33 Stefan Eberhardt Middle Distance (1500 m) 2006 2005 German Indoor Champion, German Vice Champion European Vice Champion U23, German Indoor Vice Champion Use of FitLine since: March 2006 FitLine Products used: Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Restorate Additive, Protein-Ultra, Quicky “I have been testing the products for about 6 months and am very pleased with their effects. The most important thing is the resistance. By endurance has also hugely improved, because my body can regenerate more quickly. “ FitLine Team: TEAM Jan Schmeißer / Andreas Garack Germany André Pollmächer Long Distance 2006 2005 2004 2003 German Cup bronze medal 10.000 m in 28:37,95 min (Qualification for European Cup) European Vice Champion 10.000 m (U23) German Champion 5.000 m and 10.000 m (juniors) German Vice Champion 10.000 m German Champion 5.000 m (juniors) European Cup 6th place 5.000 m (juniors) German Champion 5.000 m (juniors) Use of FitLine since: February 2006 FitLine Products used: Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Restorate, Fitness-Drink, Gourmet Crunch, Protein-Ultra "What has the greatest effect on me, and is also the most important, is Basics. My body’s absorption ability is considerably higher. I notice this in several areas, e.g. in my eating habits. I am making better use of the nutrients I take in, am less hungry and think that I can notice how other nutritional supplements and also proteins and amino acids are taking greater effect. The reaction of my pulse is amazing, as (although I am now in the phase of contests and under considerable exertion), my pulse is remaining stable (low) and my endurance is more stable overall, which also has to do with my long term training build up, but FitLine has certainly made a good contribution to that. What is very obvious is that my ability to recover after heavy strain, and after competitions, has been really cut down After the 10 000 meters in Antalya, I took a higher amount of both Restorate and Activize for several days and I did not even fall into a very big hole. And it was amazing for my trainer that I was able to go back onto the track again just 3 weeks later and could call up my ability to perform. That is not to be taken for granted with 2 x 10 000 meters in 3 weeks.” Germany FitLine Team: TEAM Jan Schmeißer / Andreas Garack 34 Konstantin Gens Triple Jump 2006 2005 2004 German Cup bronze medal European Cup 4th place (U20), German Champion, Winner junior gala (over 16 m) German Champion Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: March 2006 Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Restorate Additive, Protein-Ultra, Quicky “SInce I started taking the FitLine products, I have notices a clear improvement in my general well-being and my performance. Restorate helps me to quick regeneration after training. I start my day with a powerdrink, Basics and Activize, these give me concentration and endurance. A Fitness-Drink during training is an important addition to this. I am very pleased with the products all round and can only recommend to every leisure or professional athlete to test the FitLine products for themselves for at least 90 days.” Germany FitLine Team: TEAM Peter Wegener / Anne Schröder Andreas Garack Long Distance 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 European Cup bronze medal mountain race, team 5th place Mountain race, singles and 5 000 m (seniors) German Indoor Champion 3 000 m German Champion 5 000 m and German Vice Champion mountain race World Cup bronze medal 3 000 m (seniors) German Indoor Champion 3 000 m European Vice Champion 1 500 m and 3 000 m (seniors) Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: February 2005 Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Quicky, Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Restorate Additive, Q10 Plus, Isoflavon, All-in-1000 Plus, Protein-Ultra Germany “I feel the whole concept, starting with intestinal cleansing via regulation of fluid intake down to the cell energy concept is extremely effective. I have noticed this clearly in different areas. I especially noticed the cleansing, and the weight loss that goes with it (58 kg at a height of 1,74 m, around 128 pounds at 5’ 9” ), this is 3 kg less than usual, at the German Cup in the mountain race. I had sufficient power and therefore did not lose substance. Despite the often tough training, I even feel more rested the next morning and after taking my morning power drink (Basics + Activize) I am generally more able to perform the whole morning. On very tough days (9 hours teaching and training) I take a second drink before lunch. That also helps me to master the second half of the day. Since I started taking the FitLine products I have not missed a day, which is astonishing for me. My immune system is clearly more stable. Beyond that, I was spared injuries in connective tissues, stroma and in the muscles. “ FitLine Team: TEAM Jan Schmeißer / Joachim Urnau 35 Toni Gardemeister Rally 2006 2005 2004 2003 Finland Monte Carlo 3rd place, Greece 4th place, Germany 4th place, Cyprus 5th place, World Championship Table 9th place overall Monte Carlo 2nd place, Greece 2nd place, France 2nd place, Sweden 3rd place, Argentina 4th place, Italy 5th place, Cyprus 5th place, World Championship Table 4th place overall Germany 7th place, Finland 8th place, World Championship Table 21st place overall New Zealand 5th, Cyprus 2nd place, Argentina 7th place, Sweden 8th place, World Championship Table 12th place overall Use of FitLine since: June 2001 FitLine Products used: Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Restorate, Fitness-Drink, Quicky, Shakes ”There are WRC Rallies when we sit in the car for several hours a day and several days at a time at maximum performance level in more than 70° C (approx. 170° F). Every second counts! And if we then have to go through special checks at a low average speed, no ‘airflow’ (draft) develops in the car. At these temperatures, the loss of fluids is extremely high. With Basics Plus, Fitness-Drink, and Restorate, Paavo and I are able to replenish our vital substance and mineral tanks very effectively. Thus it is guaranteed, that our regeneration is noticeably accelerated and that my muscle cramps are a thing of the past. Activize Oxyplus works for Paavo and me like a turbo for our concentration.“ FitLine Team: Markus Punnala Harri Rovanperä Rally 2005 2004 2003 Australia 2nd place, Sweden 4th place, England 4th place, Mexico 5th place, Argentina 5th place, Japan 5th place, Greece 6th place, Monte Carlo 7th place, Cyprus 7th place, Finland 7th place, World Championship Table 7th place overall Australia 2nd place, Acropolis 3rd place, New Zealand 5th place, Argentina 5th place, Cyprus 5th place, Japan 6th place, Wales 6th place, World Championship Table 8th place overall Italy Champion, Cyprus 2nd place, Argentina 4th place, Greece 6th place, World Championship Table 11th place Use of FitLine since: July 2001 FitLine Products used: Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Fitness-Drink, Restorate Finland ”Due to the continuous flights from one country to the next and from continent to continent (between time zones), it is quite difficult to nourish oneself in an optimal way. Since I have been taking Basics Plus, my stomach and intestines are working much better and my susceptibility to infections and colds has clearly diminished. If you want to win, you have to always operate at the limit without making any mistakes. With Activize Oxyplus I feel I can drive my rally car much longer at full concentration while driving at the limit.“ FitLine Team: Markus Punnala 36 Michael Ranseder Motor Bike Sport 125 ccm 2005 2004 2002 World Championship Assen 12th place International German Championships 2nd place International German Championships1st place ADAC Junior Cup 2nd place Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: Summer 2003 Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Q10 Plus, Quicky “The sport of motor cycle racing demands clear and quick decisions, a high level of concentration and , in the last round, great stamina. Through the different FitLIne products, I can react to my desired needs in a targeted way. It is also comforting to know that the products are doping free. “ Austria FitLine Team: Brigitte Rudelsdorfer Andy Bürgler / Martin Betschart Motorcross / Side Car 2006 2005 2004 2003 World Cup 6th place overall, German Cup 4th place overall World Cup 20th place, Swiss Champion World Cup 14th place, Swiss Champion Swiss Champion Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: April 2004 Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Restorate, Fitness-Drink, CC-Cel Capsules, Antioxy/Zellschutz “In the morning, I mix Basics Plus, Activize and Antioxy/Zellschutz into one drink, to start the day in the best possible way. During contests and at training, I use Activize and Fitness-Drink pure, or together as one drink. I close my day with Restorate. I find it easier to cope with both sport and work using the FitLine products, as I regenerate better and feel fitter in general. With the CC-Cel capsules, I have been able to noticeably improve my muscles and transform surplus fat. I would no longer want to do without the FitLine products.“ Switzerland FitLine Team: TEAM Ruth Buergler-Kündig / Sandra Betschart 37 Laura Perrone Martial Arts 2006 2005 2004 2002 2001 2000 Italy Grand Champion of Forms “International Blue Dragon Cup“ (Italy), Winner, int. Championship “Open Taijidag“ in Taijiquan Grand Champion of Forms „International Blue Dragon Cup“ (Italy), World Champion Northern Style (Shaolin) of Kung Fu (Italy), Best sportswomen of the year in Kung Fu (Italy), Winner, international Championship “Open Taijidag“, Winner, international Championship Taijiquan (Spain) Kung Fu Championship winner US-AAU (USA) Italian national Champion in Kickboxing Cisco (Fabrica di Roma) Kung Fu Championship winner (USA) Winner Choy Lee Fut World Championship in Taijiquan (Poland) Use of FitLine since: March 2006 FitLine Products used: Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Restorate Additive, Protein-Ultra, Quicky “I think the quality of the products speaks for itself. What characterizes the FitLine products is the speciality of each individual product. They influence simply and in a natural way, the vital functions, improve them and I can feel the effect during my daily training. And that’s not all. I love Kung Fu and constantly train techniques which require correct breathing to free and use your own energy in the best possible way. I clearly notice that these products are a valuable and important support for energy flow. When I’m tired, vital energy is stimulated and strength release for the whole day.” FitLine Team: TEAM Joachim Urnau / Silke Brückl / Ayca Abay Yasemin Lazzarini Martial Arts 2006 2005 2004 2003 International Championship “Open Taijidag“ 4 gold medals in Taijiquan (Holland) International Championship 5 gold medals in Taijiquan (Spain) Italian Champion Taijiquan and Tao Lu (Italy) Grand Champion of Forms “International Blue Dragon Cup“ (Italy) Use of FitLine since: March 2006 FitLine Products used: Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Restorate Additive, Protein-Ultra, Quicky Italy “It is astonishing in what way the FitLine products help me in Kung Fu. I clearly notice more strength and concentration. I am seeing the results step by step. With the FitLine products, I feel increased well-being and noticeable strength. Regardless of how long and hard I train, as with FitLine I am always FIT!“ FitLine Team: TEAM Joachim Urnau / Silke Brückl / Ayca Abay 38 Corrado Lazzarini Martial Arts Kung Fu Master (acknowledged A.S.I., US-acli, C.S.E.N., A.E.D.O., F.I.W.S.) since Sept. 2003 since July 2001 since July 2000 Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: Vice President F.I.W.S. Trainer of the Italian national Kung Fu team of the Federation F.I.W.S. International Judge for all Kung Fu Styles March 2006 Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Restorate Additive, Protein-Ultra, Quicky After several years, I have now rediscovered the FitLine products. And I am not only using them myself. I have also implemented them for the Italian national team. I am pleased to discern an improvement in the athletes at physical and technical level. Th hard training is supported in the best possible way through the natural ingredients and excellent effects of the FitLine products.“ Italy FitLine Team: TEAM Joachim Urnau / Silke Brückl / Ayca Abay Konstantin Schneider Wrestling (Greco-Roman, 74 kg) 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 World Cup 5th place 74 kg (163 pounds) German Cup 5th place 74 kg (163 pounds) Summer Games Athens 7th place German Champion World Cup 7th place European Cup 6th place German Champion Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: February 2003 Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Restorate, Fitness-Drink, Quicky, Protein-Ultra “I our sport, strength, endurance strength, quick strength, condition and concentration are the crucial criteria for success. With the FitLine products, I gain the right support: my muscles withstand heavy strain better, during contests I can maintain my performance level better and regeneration is then quicker. One thing is certain: the FitLine products taste better, work better and more quickly than the products which I knew before.” Germany FitLine Team: TEAM Jürgen Stein / Peter Schneider 39 Carol Flury Thai Boxing 2006 2005 2004 World Champion WKA under 55,5 kg (122 pounds) World Champion WFC under 54 kg (119 pounds) South-Thailand Champion European Champion WFC under 54 kg (119 pounds) European Champion WFC under 54 kg (119 pounds) Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: Switzerland February 2006 Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Fitness-Drink, Restorate “ I was introduced to the FitLine products in February 2006 and am experiencing far better results than with all other products I have taken to date. In particular, I am using FitLine Activize Oxyplus before every fight. It is a feeling as if 100 000 ants are racing through my body and taking me from 0 to 100 in seconds. That means I am 100% ready before I step into the ring.“ FitLine Team: Rohy Batliwala Marco Ross Thai- / Kickboxing Germany since2004 National Trainer Full Contact, Kickboxing and Thaiboxing 2004 Defended Title as Professional World Champion in Thaiboxing under 79 kg (174 pounds) Professional World Champion in Thaiboxing under 79 kg (174 pounds) Professional Intercontinental Champion in Thaiboxing under 82 kg (164 pounds) 2003 Bronze medal at World Championship in Thaiboxing under 86 kg (181 pounds) Silver medal at at World Championship in Kickboxing under 86 kg (181 pounds) Amateur World Champion in Kickboxing under 86 kg (181 pounds) 2002 Amateur World Champion in Kickboxing under 91 kg (200 pounds) Use of FitLine since: August 2004 FitLine Products used: Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Restorate, Restorate Additive, Antioxy/Zellschutz “Along with speed and reactions, endurance strength, hitting power and condition are very important in full contact martial arts. Through Activize Oxyplus, I am top fit , wide awake and fully able to perform. It works in minutes. During daily training, Restorate is at the top of my list. Regardless how hard and long I train day by day, through Restorate I wake up recovered, fully rested and without muscle problems. Since I started taking Restorate, I have never woken up with a body that was exhausted from training. One very important point for me is the doping safety of the FitLine products. “ FitLine Team: Klaus Fischer 40 Eva Friedel Shooting 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 World Cup Milan 6th place sporting rifle 3x20 European Champion team European Champion free rifle 3x20 European Vice Champion free rifle, lying German Cup bronze medal free rifle, lying World Champion KK 3x20 team World Cup 6th place sporting rifle 3x20 Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: March 2004 Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Restorate Additive, Fitness-Crisp, Protein-Ultra “Mental strength is characteristic of those in our sport and it is therefore very Germany important to be able to concentrate down to the minute. With Activize Oxyplus, I have this type of concentration even after a contest. In addition, I am also physically very balanced, which I attribute to the improved digestion and here, Basics Plus is a huge support. As far as regeneration after contests and intensive training units is concerned, I can really recommend Restorate. My performance level has therefore strongly stabilized. Conclusion: improved concentration, better intestines, extremely good regeneration, no muscle problems, more power during a contest, a reduction of heart rate under strain.” FitLine Team: Peter Benig Jeff Henckels Archery 2004 Summer Games Athens, participated 2002/03 World Cup Nimes 11th place Indoor World Cup New York 14th place Outdoor 2002 Vice Champion Cup Clès Italy (juniors) European Record and equalled World Record Grand Prix Porec 11th place, Croatia (seniors) equalled European Record 671 Points and National Record 337 Points, University World Champion Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: January 2002 Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Antioxy/Zellschutz “I can concentrate much better and can perform again more quickly after strain. And since I’ve been taking the FitLine products, I have had no further muscle injuries.“ Luxembourg FitLine Team: TEAM Tom Henckels / Claude Simon 41 Jochen Dornbusch German National Trainer, Women’s Group Use of FitLine since: November 1997 FitLine Products used: Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Antioxy/Zellschutz, Deoral, Q10 Plus, Shakes, Quicky “We trainers of the German Association of Cyclists have discovered, by using the FitLine product line for a number of years for the national teams and top athletes, that their general health and training condition as well as their recovery periods fundamentally improve by using the FitLine products. We have been able to both stabilize and increase the level of performance under strain.” Germany German National Team women’s group with national trainer Jochen Dornbusch Bruno Risi Cycling, Track 2006 2004 2003 Switzerland European Champion and Swiss Champion Madison Summer Games Athens Silver Medal Madison World Vice Champion Americaine World Champion Americaine with Franco Marvulli European Championship Americaine bronze medal 3 time winner of Six-Day-Race (Berlin, Dortmund, Munich) 5 time World Champion Points Race (91/92/94/99/01) 9 time winner World Cup, 20 times Swiss Champion World record 37 victories with partner Kurt Betschardt in over 114 Six-Day-Races Use of FitLine since: April 1999 FitLine Products used: Basics Plus, Activize Oxy, Restorate, Fitness-Drink, Antioxy/Zellschutz, Shakes “Healthy and balanced nutrition is also getting more and more important for performance athletes. When I took the FitLine products for the first time, I immediately noticed that these were drinks that are very suitable to optimally cover my high demand for vitamins. Since I have been taking the FitLine products on a regular basis, I do not only have shorter regeneration periods, but also the power that I need to win the races. As a convinced FitLine user, I think that the use of the products will find general approval among leisure athletes and health-conscious consumers.“ FitLine Team: Petra Bonifazi 42 Roland Ruepp Handbike / Nordic Ski with Handicap Handbike: 2006 World Cup 6th place street, 10th place against the clock Italian Champion street and against the clock 2005 European Cup 5th place against the clock and 6th place street Italian Champion street and against the clock 2004 Parolympics Athens 8th place street and 10th place against the clock, World Vice Champion street Nordic Ski with Handicap: 2003 World Cup 7th place 5 km and 8th Place 10 km 2002 Parolympics Salt Lake City gold medal 5 km and 10 km, bronze medal Biathlon 2000 World Vice Champion 10 km and bronze medal 15 km 1998 Parolympics Nagano silver medal 10 km, 4th place 5 km and 15 km Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: August 2006 Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Quicky, Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Q10 Plus, Antioxy/Zellschutz Italy “Since the FitLine products became my daily companions, my well-being has improved on the whole and my performance has improved. I have noticed an optimal regeneration after competitions and training sessions. My ability to concentrate has improved and my immune system is stronger. That means even more reserves of strength are there. Especially important for every athlete is doping safety, which FitLine products give us. I fully trust FitLine and can only warmly recommend it to all my colleagues.” FitLine Team: TEAM ITALY Markus Siller & Gerry Raffeiner Johannes Mayrhofer Handbike / Nordic Ski with Handicap Handbiking: 2005 Handbike Marathon Heidelberg (1:11:45) 2004 Parolympics gold medal street Silver Medal against the clock Handbiking 2003 European Cup Champion European Championship road and individual races against the clock 2002 World Champion road and individual races against the clock European Cup Champion 2001 World Record Handbike Marathon (1:08:11) Nordic Ski with Handicap: 2002 Parolympics 3 x Top 10 Placements (5 km/10 km/15 km) Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: November 2002 Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Restorate, Fitness-Drink, Antioxy/Zellschutz, Q10 Plus Austria “Since I started taking the FitLine products, I have felt really good overall, since that time my deep sleep phases are good and my periods of regeneration have been accelerated, making me better able to perform. My heart rate values have also improved considerably, that's to say are lower. It can be proven that my physical condition has improved, I have never had such good values in heath and performance tests. That is great and really builds me up–simply super.” FitLine Team: Ulla Ringer-Blau 43 Isabella Laböck Snowboarding 2006/07 2005/06 2003/04 2002/03 World Cup Sölden 4th place PGS World Vice Champion PGS (Juniors) World Cup 6th place PGS (Juniors) World Vice Champion PGS (Juniors) Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: Germany End of 2006 Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Restorate Additive, Quicky, Protein-Ultra “By taking the FitLine products, I notice my body’s general well-being is far better overall. This is noticeable in my digestion as well as before, during and after phases of training. Early morning, I start with a mixture of Basics Plus and Activize Oxyplus to kick start my internal engine. During training, I use Fitness-Drink and Quickies and I notice how I can concentrate anew every time I take the lift for another start. Of course, for optimal regeneration, I am using FitLine Restorate.“ FitLine Team: TEAM MWM Int. GmbH Martin Majhenic / Christian Veit Fränzi Kohli Snowboarding 2006/07 2006 2005/06 2004/05 World Cup Sölden winner Swiss Champion World Cup 4th place overall World Cup 4th place overall Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: Switzerland May 2002 Basics Plus, Activize Oxy, Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Q10 Plus “Because I use my body and subject it to strain through intense sport, I would like to supply it with a product that works. I am convinced about the FitLine products because they have been matched up to one another, the vitamins are gained naturally and they are doping safe. Since I’ve been using Activize Oxy, I am much less tired, can concentrate better and am top fit at once on a morning.“ FitLine Team: Susanne Bleuer-Tschanz 44 Sylke Otto Luge 2006 2004/05 2004 2003/04 2002/03 2002 2000/01 Winter Games Turin gold medal, World Cup overall 2nd place, European Cup 6th place, German Champion World Champion, World Cup overall 3rd place (as of Dec. 05) World Cup bronze medal, European Cup bronze medal team World Cup Champion overall, World Cup Calgary winner World Cup Champion overall Winter Games Salt Lake gold medal World Champion and World Vice Champion, team World Cup Vice Champion overall LUK-Challenge-Cup winner Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: October 1999 Basics Plus, Activize Oxy, Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Antioxy/Zellschutz Germany “I have now used the FitLine products for years. In that time, my greatest successes in sports have materialized. I am simply able to perform better, and, more particularly, my nerves are much stronger. I use Basics Plus, Antioxy (Zellschutz), Fitness-Drink, Restorate, and Activize daily and would not want to do without them. My favorite drink is Antioxy: it tastes great and the best thing is, I no longer burn in the sun.” FitLine Team: TEAM Heike Brand / André Lagois Gerhard Pilz Natural-Track Luge 2006 2005 2004/05 2004 2003/04 2003 2002 European Cup 16th place World Cup 5th place World Cup 6th place overall European Champion World Cup 4th place overall World Vice Champion, World Cup 2nd place overall World Cup winner overall, European Champion 5 times World Champion (96, 94, 92, 90, 86) Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: October 2000 Basics Plus, Activize Oxy, Restorate, Fitness-Drink, Antioxy/Zellschutz, Deoral, Q10 Plus, Quicky Austria “My heart rate under strain is clearly less and my susceptibility to infections has also been reduced. I experience a substantial shortening of my regeneration period and my deep sleep phase has become much more intensive. All in all, I can say my ability to perform and my general well-being have improved noticeably.” FitLine Team: Gerhard Pircher 45 Remo Fischer Nordic Ski Winter Games Turin 7th place relay and 21st place 50 km mass start Swiss Champion 50 km mass start and 3x10 km relay bronze medal 20 km duathlon 2004/05 World Cup 16th place 15 km Swiss Vice Champion 50 km, bronze medal relay 2003/04 World Cup 4th place team-sprint, 8th place pursuit (U23), European Cup La Thomasette 5th place pursuit, 7th place 10 km, Swiss Championship 8th place pursuit 2006 Use of FitLine since: Spring 2005 FitLine Products used: Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Restorate, Omega 3+E, Q10 Plus, Protein-Ultra Switzerland “My digestion has really improved, which is very important with the travelling and many different foods. I always used to have digestive trouble which was, of course, very annoying. My regeneration has also really greatly improved. After really tough training, I recover within 24 hours. Acids are being quickly reduced in the body. With Activize Oxyplus I get off to an optimal and especially very good start to the day, which I used to need two coffees to do. Before a competition I do without Activize for two days and then take a far larger serving immediately beforehand, which has a highly stimulating and promotive effect. I will also additionally use Omega 3 and Q10.“ FitLine Team: Petra Bonifazi Sebastian Scharf Nordic Ski (Youth) 2006 2005 German Vice-Champion 3x3,3 km relay and 6th place 10 km KT cross country (J17) German Cup 4th place (J17) German Champion 3x2,5 km relay and Team-Sprint (J16) Use of FitLine since: August 2006 FitLine Products used: Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Quicky, Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Restorate Additive, Deoral, All-in-1000 Plus, Protein-Ultra Germany “I have been taking FitLine since last summer and can breathe much better since I started using Activize Oxyplus and Deoral. I also have improved oxygen supply and can concentrate more intensely. I find the yogurt particularly tasty and am pleased that I can consume it in spite my lactose intolerance. By taking Restorate, my regeneration phase has improved. What I find especially good is manufacturing according to GMP and the constant voluntary controls on the products, because doping safety is very important and must really be ensured.“ FitLine Team: TEAM Rainer Oehrlein, Iduna Reinhardt, Cornelia Gehr 46 Steffi Wernicke Nordic Ski (Youth) 2006 2005 2004 German Championship 4th place 5 km KT cross country (J17) German Cup 3rd place mass start 5 km (J17) German Champion pursuit 5x5 km (J16) German Cup 1st place sprint KT and 2nd place mass start (J16) German Cup 1st place individual KT (J16) Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: September 2006 Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Restorate Additive, Quicky, Protein-Ultra “In my type of sport, the demands on endurance, speed and strength are very high. To get an optimal start to the day, I begin with the Powercocktail of Basics Plus and Germany Activize Oxyplus. During the day, I drink Fitness-Drink and after training and in the evening the mineral drink Restorate and Restorate Additive mixed. Since then, my digestion has improved, my immune system is good and my regeneration is better. I am also drinking more due to the liquid form and my general wellbeing is very good.” FitLine Team: TEAM Rainer Oehrlein / Iduna Reinhardt / Cornelia Gehr Oliver Anthofer Nordic Ski with Handicap 2006 2005 2003 2002 2001 2000 Parolympics Turin 5th place 5 km and 10 km cross country, 8th place 15 km cross country, 9th place 7,5 km biathlon World Vice Champion 12,5 km biathlon, bronze medal 5 km cross country, short distance World Champion in 7,5 km biathlon, 10 km and 15 km nordic Parolympics Salt Lake silver medal 5 km nordic and 5 km biathlon, bronze medal 15 km nordic European Champion 5 km, 10 km, 15 km nordic and 7,5 km biathlon, European Cup overall winner, World Cup overall winner World Champion in 5 km, 10 km, 15 km nordic, World Vice Champion 7,5 km biathlon, World Cup overall winner Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: December 2002 Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Antioxy light/Zellschutz light, Q10 Plus Austria “FitLine has a highly beneficial effect on my entire wellbeing. I feel fitter and have more energy, my endurance strength has improved and I additionally notice quicker regeneration. FitLine be is a part of my daily complete supply.” FitLine Team: Ulla Ringer-Blau 47 Hilde Gerg Alpine Skiing 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 1998 Ended career as sprinter in November World Champion Bormio team, World Cup 8th place downhill World Cup 7th place overall (best German) World Cup 2nd place overall downhill and 4th place super G World Cup St. Moritz 14th place downhill, 20th place super G World Cup 4th place overall World Cup bronze medal super G Winter Games Nagano gold medal slalom, bronze medal combination Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used Germany June 2001 Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Antioxy/Zellschutz, Q10 Plus, Quicky “Particularly when training condition, a good recovery phase for the next day is especially important. In this, my experience with FitLine Basics Plus, Antioxy/ Zellschutz and Restorate has been particularly good. My ability to concentrate has noticeably improved and I had a good feeling overall at the training course at a high altitude in Chile.” FitLine Team: Martina Schmauß Silvan Zurbriggen Alpine Skiing 2006 Winter Games Turin15th place SL, World Cup 6 times in Top 10 2005/06 World Cup Val d’ Isere 6th place combination, 9th place downhill (as of Dec. 2005) 2004/05 World Cup 5th place combination, 7th place slalom, World Cup Sestriere 2nd place slalom, Bormio 5th place downhill Winner of Sport Award 2005 2003/04 Swiss Championship 4th place slalom, World Cup Kitzbühel 5th place and Wengen 9th place slalom 2003 World Vice Champion St. Moritz slalom and 5th place combination 2002/03 World Cup twice Top 10 and twice 13th place slalom, Swiss Vice Champion combination, Snow Sportsman of the Year Switzerland Use of FitLine since: June 2004 FitLine Products used: Basics Plus, Restorate, Fitness-Drink, Activize Oxyplus, Q10 Plus, Omega 3+E, Soya Shake, CC-Cel Capsules, Protein-Ultra “I have been using the FitLine products since Summer 2004 and was thrilled right from the start. Especially Activize Oxyplus amazed me! I also take the other FitLine products regularly and through them, the consistency of my performance ability has greatly improved. In addition, I am now also drinking more than I used to due to the way of taking the products.” FitLine Team: TEAM Bruno Baume / Daniel Hayoz 48 Silvia Widmer-Kuratli Alpine Skiing with a Handicap 2006 Swiss Champion GS Swiss Vice Champion SL Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: April 2006 Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Q10 Plus, All-In-1000 Plus, Antioxy/Zellschutz, Protein-Ultra “I feel better than ever in training on the glacier with the monoski bobsleigh. Thanks to Activize Oxyplus, which increases the oxygen supply, I gain a better training effect at a height of 3 500 m.a.s.l. (around 11 500 feet above sea level). I feel good, despite tough training and my body can now also cope better with the cold. Restorate, which I take in the evening, helps me to sleep peacefully and so my body has recovered by morning. I have also noticed that I no Switzerland longer have as much tension or muscle pain as I used to. Antioxy/Zellschutz, which I prepare with Activize Oxyplus as one drink has a great side effect. On the glacier, the drink protects me (together with sun cream) against the sun’s intense rays. What has essentially improved my quality of life is Basics Plus. Due to my disability, it is part of my day to day life that my intestines do not work effectively (this is the case for more or less all people with paralysis). Since I started taking Basics, I can, without exaggeration, go to the toilet every day. I also no longer have air in my stomach and no longer feel ill at ease. My experience means, I recommend especially to those people who have problems with their intestines that they try FitLine.“ FitLine Team: Marianne Heidenreich Sabine Gasteiger Alpine Skiing with a Handicap Parolympics Turin gold medal super-G, silver medal downhill and slalom, bronze medal giant slalom World Cup winner overall Athlete of the Year – disabled sport 2004/05 World Cup and European Cup 2nd place overall 2006 Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: February 2006 Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Restorate, Fitness-Drink, Gourmet Shake Soya “My husband/guide and I have been taking the FitLine products since February 2006 and noticed the first effects a month later at the Parolympics. We went straight to Sestiere after a week of World Cup final and downhill training and Austria racing continued. During this strenuous period, we felt fit, especially in comparison to the season 2004/2005 by the end of which we ended the season very tired. My latest product by FitLine is the Gourmet Shake Soya. I am lactose intolerant and it is sometimes difficult to eat correctly when we are travelling. With the Shakes, I have a means of taking a balanced diet, which also supports me well as far as performance ability and fitness are concerned.” FitLine Team: Martina Heinzel 49 Torsten Reiser Sport Bowling 2006 2004 2002 2001 World Cup 11th place pair World Champion single, sprint World Vice Champion single classic and team World Cup bronze, team World Champion team and individual (juniors) World Vice Champion pairs and combination (juniors) Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: Germany January 2005 Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Restorate Additive, Fitness-Crisp, Protein-Ultra “As sport bowling depends on a high level of concentration and good condition I am pleased that I can regenerate more quickly after contest and training with the FitLine products. Even after a long working day, it is still possible to complete concentrated training. Thanks to the FitLine products, I can concentrate much better, am more balances and significantly more resilient.” FitLine Team: TEAM Dr. Petra Skroch / Michael Fenske Manfred Zabel Bowling 2003 2001 2000 1999 World Cup participation European Cup silver medal team; German Champion, team German Vice Champion, team World Cup bronze medal, team German Vice Champion, team Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: Germany May 2006 Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Restorate Additive, All-In-1000 Plus, Quicky, Protein-Ultra “Since I’ve been taking the FitLine products, my general well-being has improved with regard to body and spirit. All around, my ability to perform is considerablybetter and I feel better able to cope with the day-to-day matters of life. Through the Optimal-Set in conjunction with the All-In-1000 Plus yogurt; I have brought my intestinal flora back into balance, have clearly improved my regeneration time and I am more resistant. My ability to concentrate during contests has increased enormously. All told, I would not like to be without the FitLine products and will not do without them.“ FitLine Team: Michael Glaser 50 Torsten Mallon Speedsurfing 2006 2004 2003 2002 2001 German Vice-Champion German Vice-Champion German Champion speed surfing Winner of international Speedweek, DK- Hvide Sande German Vice-Champion speed surfing German Vice-Champion speed surfing On the year’s ranking list Winner of several Speedsurfing regattas Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: July 2003 Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Restorate, Protein-Ultra Germany “The effect is convincing; during preparatory training, I took FitLine Protein-Ultra bars and Restorate more often for endurance training and cross-country running. Within a short period of time I noticed that strength and energy were returning, the recovery period also became shorter. During competitions, I ate a Protein-Ultra bar during the breaks and, in addition, took Activize to enable me to concentrate optimally. After taking them I always felt full of energy, and experienced no loss in performance whatsoever during the course of a competition day, but my performance levels remained consistently high, as the results show. Conclusion: By supplementing my nutrition with FitLine, my preparation period was excellent with clear increases in performance during training. During competition, my performance level remained consistently high during the whole competition period, as the first places in all the races shows. The FitLine products have helped me to successfully apply my training achievements to competition.“ FitLine Team: Henri Diederich Kai Menze Speed Skating (Inline) 2005 2004 2003 2002 Against the clock Jever 1st place (team), Marathon Hanover 2nd (against the clock), Hüfingen 1st place Marathon Jever 1st place (against the clock), Jever 1st place (team), Ranked 10th in Germany European Cup participation German Champion Half Marathon Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: November 2003 Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Restorate, Fitness-Drink, Fitness-Crisp, Protein-Ultra “Inline speed skating is characterized by quick changes in strain, high demands on the cardio-vascular system and on breathing. The FitLine products help me to get a better grip on my breathing and have a beneficial effect on my ability to concentrate. Regeneration after training or competitions has also improved and my muscles do not get as tired as quickly. Muscle cramps and aches and pains are a thing of the past. With the FitLine products, I feel more balanced on the whole. One more great advantage is that the products, even with regard to taste alone are miles ahead of many competitors.“ Germany FitLine Team: Kurt Metzler 51 Dominik Hrbatý Tennis 2006 2005 2004 2003 2000 Slovakian ATP 1 final, 3 semi-finals, 1 quarter-final, 1 semi-final doubles, prize money ca. $ 735.000 ATP 1 win, 3 semi-finals, 4 quarter-finals, 1 final doubles, 4 semi-finals doubles, prize money ca. $ 835.000 ATP 3 wins, 2 finals, 2 semi-finals, 4 quarter-finals, 2 wins doubles, 1 final doubles, prize money ca. $ 800.000 ATP Tournaments, 1 final, 2 semi-finals, 1 quarter-final, 1 final doubles, 5 semi-finals doubles, Price money ca. $ 380.000 World Champion Team Düsseldorf Use of FitLine since: February 2000 FitLine Products used: Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Antioxy/Zellschutz, Q10 Plus, Shakes ”Since I have been taking the FitLine products, my physical constitution has enhanced demonstrably. The lactate values are a good example for this. I never had such good values in performance tests, and I have much more endurance for training or games. I think the effectiveness of the products results from their liquid form with the pleasant side effect that my body is well supplied with liquids. FitLine gives me the energy I need to keep among those at the top.” FitLine Team: TEAM Bea and Lazi Kollar Manon Bollegraf Tennis 2006 2005 1997 1996 Manager FED-Cup Team Netherlands Trainer FED-Cup Team Netherlands World Champion doubles US Open and Australian Open winner doubles Wimbledon Final doubles Summer Games Atlanta 4th place doubles World Champion doubles US Open Final mixed Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: Netherlands October 2006 Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Restorate “Unfortunately, I did not know FitLine during my sporting career. I am a single mother and work full time. Before, I used FitLine I often felt tired and exhausted. With the FitLine products I noticed after just a few days that I had much more energy and more concentration, which I also urgently need as the mother of a fouryear old daughter. After taking them for just a short time I feel strengthened and ready to face the World. Others have already commented on my altered complexion.” FitLine Team: Manfred Rössmann 52 Reimund Schneider Tennis, Head of Projects DTB e.V. “Along with talent, the right attitude to training and optimal athletic, psychological and medical care, diet is a decisive factor for success in top sports. Only an athlete who can tap in to his full energy and performance resources is in a position to stand up to the high strain in competitive sports, to activate his mental and physical potential in decisive situations in matches. Hobby athletes, too, often underestimate the results of a lack of nutrients, which come from poor quality food and dietary attitudes which are less than ideal. That is why most people in Germany are insufficiently provided with vital substances. The results for professional and hobby athletes are the same: quick physical and mental fatigue and achievement levels which are below the optimal level. FitLine’s broad-based product range, which was developed according to the highest standards of quality and in cooperation with nutritional scientists working world-wide and can be compiled specifically according to the individual requirements of the athlete concerned, is excellently suited to sports. The doping safety FitLine guarantees is a MUST and cooperation with top athletes from vastly different areas creates great credibility in addition to this. Germany The DTB (German Tennis Association) will use the products in a targeted way among up and coming athletes and in professional sports, so additionally promoting its athletes.” FitLine Team: Claude Simon Gilles Müller Tennis 2006 2005 2004 ATP / Challenger Tournaments: 1 final, 2 semi-finals, 5 quarter-final, 1semi-final doubles, Prize money ca. $ 250.000 ATP 1 final, 4 quarter-final, 2 finals doubles, 1 semi-final doubles, prize money ca. $ 310.000 ATP / Challenger Tournaments: 2 wins, 3 finals, 1 semi-final, 5 quarter-finals, 1 win doubles, 1 semi-final doubles, ATP Ranking highest position: No. 68 (25th Oct. 2004), Prize money ca. $ 170.000 Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: January 2004 Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Antioxy/Zellschutz, Q10 Plus, Deoral, Shakes, Quickies Luxembourg “It is amazing in what ways the FitLine products are helping me in my sport. Because my nutrition is certainly not optimal, my digestion and my immune system are hugely improved. I clearly notice how I can concentrate down to the last exchange of balls and I have experienced no muscle problems since the start. I no longer want to do without FitLine.” FitLine Team: Claude Simon 53 tt-informer Elke Wosik Table Tennis 2005 2004 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 German Champion, team Summer Games Athens, participated Pro Tour Korea Open 2nd place, doubles Table Tennis Player of the Year, Top 12 Europe 5th place Top 12 Europe 5th place European Vice Champion, team; German Champion, mixed Joola European League winner; German Champion, mixed Summer Games Sydney, participated European Vice Champion team European Cup bronze medal doubles Use of FitLine since: January 2004 FitLine Products used: Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Restorate Fitness-Drink, Fitness-Crisp, Protein Ultra Germany “In my sport of table tennis, the main characteristics of strain are speed, reactions, concentration and coordination of movements. In January 2004 I started taking the FitLine products and quickly noticed how more energy was available to me. My ability to concentrate improved. Regeneration time between training units and during competitions shortened dramatically. Pain under strain (such as muscles aches or cramps) were minimized. My sleep became more restful. All round, I feel fitter and my immune system also became much better, so I am more resistant. At the World Cup in Qatar in Spring, the products really proved their worth, as despite the unacustomed high temperatures and two competitions a day, I can say, that I played a tournament ‘without depression or drop.’ Readjustment on returning home was also possible without a cold or tiredness. I am completely convinced about the effectiveness of the FitLine products and would therefore no longer want to be without them.” tt-informer FitLine Team: TEAM Siegrid and Thomas Vogel Martina Smistikova Table Tennis 2005 2004 2003 2002 2000 German Champion, team Pro Tour Tournament Dubai winner (youth) World Cup bronze medal, team (youth) European Champion, team (youth) European Vice Champion (youth) European Champion doubles (youth) Use of FitLine since: February 2004 FitLine Products used: Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Restorate Additive, Fitness-Crisp, Protein-Ultra “Since starting to use the FitLine products at the beginning of 2004, I have been able to hold my level of concentration not just at a higher level but also over a Germany longer period than I used to. By taking Restorate, I was immediately able to sleep better. Regeneration in competitions and training has significantly improved. The good taste of the FitLine products and the fact that I can take the vitamins and minerals in a liquid form so easily and can even feel a quick effect beyond that thrilled me from the start.” FitLine Team: TEAM Siegrid and Thomas Vogel 54 Axel Fien Tug-of-war 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 World Champion 640 kg (1 411 pounds) World Games bronze medal World Vice Champion 640 kg (1 411 pounds) European Champion 640 kg (1 411 pounds) World Cup 640 kg (1 411 pounds) 4th place March/April 2005 Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus,, Restorate, Fitness-Drink, Restorate Additive, Q10 PLUS, Antioxy/Zellschutz, Fitness-Crisp, Protein-Ultra Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: “I have been taking the FitLine products Basics, Activize, Restorate, Restorate Additive and Antioxy/Zellschutz since the end of March,and have been more resistant since then. Through the Fitness-Drink, my performance level no longer drops off during training and in competitions. At the World Games 2005 in Duisburg, we gained the bronze medal, even though we had tugs lasting over 10 minutes. Even then, I felt fresh and had reserves of strength despite the great strain. Me and the team will not do without the FitLine products in future, especially also because of the doping safety.” Germany FitLine Team: Klaus Fischer Andreas Reibel Tug-of-war 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 World Champion 640 kg (1 411 pounds) World Games bronze medal World Vice Champion 640 kg (1 411 pounds) European Champion 640 kg (1 411 pounds) World Cup 640 kg (1 411 pounds) 4th place Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: March/April 2005 Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Restorate, Fitness-Drink, Restorate Additive, Q10 Plus, Antioxy/Zellschutz, Fitness-Crisp, Protein-Ultra “Since April I have been taking the FitLine products Basics, Activize, Restorate and Antioxy (Zellschutz) regularly. In addition, before and during a competition, Fitness-Drink and Q10 Plus. In that period, my digestion and wellbeing have strongly improved. It is no longer the case, that I often have downtime during a competition season. After the, often very tough, training, my body has been able to recover very well with the FitLine products. During competitions, the regeneration period between tugs was clearly shorter. Despite the length of competition of several hours at the World Games in Duisburg , my performance level did not drop off, but I remained consistently fresh and fit. I can only warmly recommend the FitLine products to every athlete.” Germany FitLine Team: Klaus Fischer 55 Ute Mückel Triathlon 2006 2005 2004 2003 Ironman Arizona 8th place QCR Roth 3rd place, Ironman Wisconsin winner Ironman Arizona 3rd place QCR Roth 3rd place, Panama City winner Ironman Florida 3rd place, Ironman Zurich 3rd place Use of FitLine since: August 2006 FitLine Products used: Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Omega 3+E, Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Restorate Additive, Shakes, Q10 Plus, Gourmet Crunch, Protein-Ultra “For years I had digestive trouble (especially due to travelling so much). As long as I’ve been taking the FitLine products on a daily basis, I have no more trouble. Germany I really look forward to the powerdrink every morning: a mix of Basics (which removed my intestinal trouble) and Activize .... and also Omega 3 + E and Q10 Plus. Above all, it gives me a feeling of being sufficiently supplied every day and it also tastes good. Restorate in the evening... permits me to sleep peacefully and in a relaxed way! ... The most important thing for me is that I do not have to take different pills, drinks and other things at different times, but with one drink morning and night am provided totally and sufficiently with all necessary nutrients, minerals and vitamins. I feel better able to perform , have lost weight, my metabolism is working better, so I feel better all round, which NATURALLY has a beneficial effect on my ability to perform. Positive!!!!“ FitLine Team: TEAM Sabine Simon / Andreas Holzer Martin Falch Triathlon / Alpine Skiing with Handicap Triathlon: 2006 World Champion AWAD 2005+06 Austrian Champion several times in Triathlon Bavarian Triathlon Champion Alpine Skiing with Handicap: 2004 World Champion slalom, several times Tyrol’s overall Champion 2003 Europe Cup winner overall 2002 Parolympics Salt Lake bronze medal Use of FitLine since: June 2006 FitLine Products used: Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Restorate, Fitness-Drink, Antioxy/Zellschutz, Q10 Plus Austria “I was able to improve my personal best time over a classic games distance by 9 minutes by taking FitLine products. Thanks to quick regeneration, I have been able to increase my training load. Since I’ve been using FitLIne in a targeted way, my immune system is in order and I am much more resistant.” FitLine Team: TEAM Wolfgang Bodner / Susanne Raber 56 Karin Thürig Triathlon / Cycling Cycling races: 2006 World Vice Champion against the clock and 4th place track Swiss Champion against the clock 2005 World Champion against the clock, bronze medal track 2004 Sportswoman of the Year (Switzerland); World Champion, street Summer Games Athens bronze medal individual against the clock, 5th place street 2003 Dual World Champion (track Aigle/Stuttgart 3000 m) World Cup 4th place against the clock Hamilton Duathlon: 2003 World Cup 4th place short distance Affoltern a. A. 2002 World Champion long distance Weyer Austria European Cup Zeitz 4th place, Swiss Champion Triathlon: 2006 Ironman Lanzarote winner, Half Ironman Monaco winner 2005 Ironman Switzerland winner, Hawaii 12th place 2003 Ironman Hawaii 6th place 2002 Ironman France winner, Hawaii 8th place Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: Switzerland Summer 2001 Basics Plus, Activize Oxy, Fitness-Drink, Restorate , Quicky, Q10 Plus “During the last few years I often caught a slight cold several times during the long season. Since I have been using the FitLine products, these symptoms have completely disappeared. I feel well all round and no longer want to do without the FitLine products.” FitLine Team: Marcel Felder Dagmar Großheim Extreme Triathlon 2006 2005 2004 World Champion 10 times Ironman (in 11 days, 22 hours, 20 min., 54 sec.) European Champion double Ironman European Vice Champion double Ironman Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: February 2005 Basics Plus, Restorate, Activize Oxyplus, Fitness-Drink, Antioxy/Zellschutz, Gourmet Crunch, Protein-Ultra “In the training camp in February 2006, I tested the FitLine products for the first time, at the World Championship in France I did the ‘hard test’ over 12 days and am fully convinced about the products. For training, Restorate is especially a great help as regeneration is clearly better making qualitatively better training possible. The FitLine product series covers everything and it is therefore not necessary to mix different suppliers. The products have been matched up to one another in the best possible way and they are regularly checked for forbidden substances.” Germany FitLine Team: Ingo Bächle 57 Thoralf Berg Quadtrathlon 2006 2005 2004 2003 Germany World Vice Champion and European Vice Champion mid distance German Champion sprint World Vice Champion and European Vice Champion mid distance World Champion long distance, World Vice Champion and European Champion mid distance, World Cup winner overall World Vice Champion sprint and mid distance World Cup winner overall, German Champion sprint and mid distance Use of FitLine since: March 2006 FitLine Products used: Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Restorate Additive, Quicky, Protein-Ultra “Through taking the FitLine products, my ability to regenerate has noticeably improved. On weekends with several starts in succession, I notice this the most clearly. Muscular problems after competitions have reduced. Beyond that, I can cope better with the overall strain of job, family and sport.” FitLine Team: TEAM Jan Schmeißer / Andreas Garack Frank Bachmann Volleyball since 2006 2004 2003 2002 2001 SCC Berlin European League 4th place, German Cup 6th place, Final Four DVV-Pokal German Vice Champion Changed to Maoam Mendig (top German league) German Cup 4th place European Cup, participated; German Vice Champion Nominated for the German national team Use of FitLine since: September 2004 FitLine Products used: Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Restorate Additive, Antioxy/Zellschutz, Gourmet Shake, Fitness-Crisp,Protein-Ultra Germany “As a professional athlete, you are dependent on a healthy and balanced diet. Due to travel and training it is very often not possible to achieve this. In the products by FitLine I have found the optimal nutritional supplement. Since then I feel better able to perform and my concentration has improved. One very important point for me is, however, that FitLine can guarantee absolute safety as far as doping is concerned. And I can also say that the products taste very good.” FitLine Team: TEAM Detlev Schönberg / Tobias Kühne 58 Achim Heukemes Ultra-Marathon 2006 2005 2004 2002 2001 World Cup 10 times Ironman 5th place (first German under 10 days) Crossed Australia Perth-Sydney 4 568 km (2838 miles) – as first person in 43 days (World best performance) Winner 6-day race breaking German record 24-hour run Mühlhausen (F) 2nd place 300 Miles Yukon Arctic Ultra Race (CDN) 3rd place Second quickest runner in the World over 1 000 Miles (1 609 km) road in 11 days;18 hours; 30 min, DUV honorary award German Champion 24 hour run Crossing Germany 1 154 km (717 miles) in 6 days; 21 hours; 15 min (World best) DUV Sportsman of the Year 5 times German record holder in 48-hour run street and track and 6 day run 1 000 km and 1 000 Miles Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: Germany February 2001 Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Restorate, Omega 3+E, Fitness-Drink, Antioxy/Zellschutz, Q10 Plus “FitLine –an important building block for me in maintaining my position among the World’s top ultra runners. In the morning before training, FitLine Basics Plus is a ‘must’ for me. The body’s detoxification is therefore better than it used to be. After tough training units, I take Restorate before going to sleep at night. That means I recover more quickly and am fit again in the morning. Activize is simply for power. So it is an important building block for my athletic success. My motto in life is English: ‚Never give up and push the limit, be first’.“ FitLine Team: Hildegard Bayerlein Simone Kayser Ultra-Marathon 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 Winner Marathon des Sables Winner Marathon des Sables Winner Grand Raid Ile de la Réunion Winner Marathon des Sables, winner Trail du Verdon Le Grand Raid Ile de la Réunion 2nd place Use of FitLine since: FitLine Products used: December 2001 Basics Plus, Activize Oxyplus, Fitness-Drink, Restorate, Antioxy/Zellschutz, Q10 Plus, Protein-Ultra “I can concentrate much better and am much more resistant My body regenerates more quickly, i.e. after great physical strain I am prepared to perform again more quickly. As long as I’ve been taking the products, I have had no more injuries to muscles.” Luxembourg FitLine Team: TEAM Claude Simon / Erw Barthel 59 Medals at the Winter Games in Turin 2006 and we were there successfully with FitLine Daniela Anschütz-Thoms Speed Skating /Team Sabine Gasteiger Alpine Skiing with Handicap / Super G Sylke Otto Luge/ Single Anja Schneiderheinze-Stöckel Bobsleigh / Two-Man Sabine Gasteiger Alpine Skiing with Handicap / Downhill Sabine Gasteiger Alpine Skiing with Handicap / Slalom Sabine Gasteiger Alpine Skiing with Handicap / Grand Slalom Beat Hefti Bobsleigh / Two-Man Beat Hefti Bobsleigh / Four-Man And we were also in Turin Oliver Anthofer, Alexander Bartha (DEB), Timo Boos (DEB), Florian Busch (DEB), Christian Ehrhoff (DEB), Martin Falch, Sven Felski (DEB), Peter Fical (DEB), Remo Fischer, Marcel Goc (DEB), Sascha Goc (DEB), Thomas Greis (DEB), Klaus Kathan (DEB), Olaf Klözig (DEB), Lasse Kopitz (DEB), Daniel Kreutzer (DEB), Robert Leask (DEB), Eduard Lewandowski (DEB), Tomas Martinec (DEB), Robert Müller (DEB), Andreas Renz (DEB), Stefan Schauer (DEB), Christoph Schubert (DEB), Dennis Seidenberg (DEB), Alexander Sulzer (DEB), Stefan Ustorf (DEB), Raffaela Wolf (DEB), Silvan Zurbriggen FitLine is an official suppolier of the DEB (Germany Ice Hockey Association). The whole FitLine team congratulates all the athletes and wishes them much more success and many more victories. 60 Medals at the Summer Games in Athens 2004 and we were there successfully with FitLine Jens Fiedler (BDR) Cycling / Team Sprint, Track Christian Gille Canoeing / C2 1 000 m Johann Mayrhofer Handbike / Street Stefan Nimke (BDR) Cycling / Team Sprint, Track Roland Rauhe Canoeing / K2 500 m Katrin Wagner-Augustin Canoeing / K4 500 m Tim Wieskötter Canoeing / K2 500 m René Wolff (BDR) Cycling / Team Sprint, Track Judith Arndt (BDR) Cycling / Street Markus Baur Handball Michal Martikan Kayak / Slalom Johann Mayrhofer Handbike / Against the Clock Bruno Risi Cycling / Madison Points Track Christian Schwarzer Handball Annett Böhm Judo / under 70 kg ( 140 pounds) Guido Fulst (BDR) Cycling / on Points, Track Stefan Nimke (BDR) Cycling / 1 000 m, Track Sabine Spitz (BDR) Cycling / MTB Cross Country Karin Thürig Cycling / Individual, Street René Wolff (BDR) Cycling / Sprint Track And we were also in Athens Robert Bartko (BDR), Robert Bengsch (BDR), Carsten Bergmann (BDR), Carsten Bresser (BDR), Angela Brodtka (BDR), Andreas Erm, Lado Fumic (BDR), Manuel Fumic (BDR), Jeff Henkels, Andres Klöden (BDR), Jurij Kohl, Ivonne Kraft (BDR), Karol Kucera, Christian Lademann (BDR), Leif Lampater (BDR), Katrin Meinke (BDR), Henrietta Nagyova, Michael Rich (BDR), Roldand Ruepp, Konstantin Schneider, Krisztina Toth, Trixi Worrack (BDR), Elke Wosik, Erik Zabel (BDR), Jernej Zupancic Regent FitLine is an official suppolier of the BDR (German Cycling Association). The whole FitLine team congratulates all the athletes and wishes them much more success and many more victories. 61 Clinical Study on Determining the Bioavailability of Coenzyme Q10 and Vitamin E Within the framework of the study, the bioavailability In total, a representative group to enable examination of a micellized coenzyme Q10 and vitamin E – formu- of the question. lation (NanoSolve) - was tested against the raw product (powder form in a capsule) on a defined collective. The test preparations (100 mg coenzyme Q10 and 120 mg vitamin E) were taken as a single dose with The goal of the study is the characterization of water after overnight fast. The blood samples were bioavailability in plasma. After the test preparations taken through an in-dwelling catheter. The subjects were taken for a period of 14 hours at defined points were under medical supervision for the duration of the of time, blood samples were taken to determine the vit- clinical examination. Standardized meals minimize amin E and coenzyme Q10. influencing external factors. The selected cross-over design enables a direct com- The pharmacokinetic parameters Cmax, Tmax and AUC parison between the formulations; that means: each were determined after a single dose from the analyzed subject took both the raw product (vitamin E; coenzyme Q10) and the micellized form (NanoSolve tech- concentrations of vitamin E and coenzyme Q10 in the blood (HPLC technology). nology). The bioavailability is a value for how quickly and to Test persons n = 12 NanoSolve 2 Weeks Washout Treatment phase II which extent a substance is resorbed and is available Volunteers n = 12 NanoSolve the blood caused through liquid, the values were also to the body. (To take the concentration fluctuations in corrected to the plasma share.) Volunteers n = 12 Raw product Test persons n = 12 Raw product The study design was approved by the Regional Medical Board of Baden-Württemberg (Germany). 24 voluntary, healthy subjects, 12 women and 12 men, Concentration time curve after single dose of Vitamin E Vitamin E Plasma Concentration [µmol/L] Screening phase Treatment phase I were enrolled in the study. Health was checked by tak- Baseline Time (h) ing an anamnesis, carrying out a physical examination and the determination of routine blood parameters. The Cmax value represents the maximum achieved The following table briefly summarizes the included increase in concentration of the parameter observed in collective. the plasma. Permitted area / reference area Age [years] 26,7 ± 6,8 18-50 Body mass index [kg/m2] 22,2 ± 2,4 19-30 Cholesterol [mg/dL] 189 ± 29 Coenzyme Q10 [µmol/L] 0,62 ± 0,14 Vitamin E [µmol/L] 62 25,4 ± 4,1 110-250 0,52-1,27 15-45 Tmax describes the point of time at which the maximum concentration of the parameter observed in the plasma is reached. AUC0-14h is a measure for the general bioavailability as the area under the concentration-time-curve. Results of the study (presentation by the distribution of the pharmacokinetic parameters) Coenzym Q10 Capsules NanoSolve Capsules NanoSolve Capsules NanoSolve The distribution of the pharmacokinetic parameters is concentration earlier. shown. It can be clearly recognized that, through The area under the concentration-time-curve is NanoSolve technology, significantly higher concentra- increased with the NanoSolve technology; that means tions in the plasma are achieved and coenzyme Q10 that the body has 5 times more CoQ10 at its disposal floods the blood more quickly and achieves maximum on the average (median). Vitamin E Capsules NanoSolve Capsules NanoSolve Capsules NanoSolve Analogously to the results of CoQ10, it can be recog- The area under the concentration-time-curve is signifi- nized that through the NanoSolve technology, a sig- cantly increased with NanoSolve technology; that nificantly higher concentration is achieved in the plas- means that the body has 10 times more vitamin E at its ma, that vitamin E floods the blood more quickly and disposal on the average (median). that the maximum concentration is achieved earlier. Summary 1. The study design guarantees standardized conditions higher CoQ10 and vitamin E concentration in the blood with respect to exogenous factors of influence. than the comparative formulation. 2. The volunteer collective represents in all tested char- b. With the aid of the NanoSolve technology, CoQ10 acteristics to a representative group of young healthy and vitamin E flood the blood significantly more quickly people. than with the comparative formulation. 3. The micellized formulation (NanoSolve) shows the c. The area under the concentration-time-curve is signifi- following characteristics on the basis of the pharmaco- cantly increased with the NanoSolve technology; that kinetic parameters Tmax, Cmax and AUC0-14h towards means that the body has more active ingredients at its the comparative formulation (raw product in capsule): disposal. The bioavailability of the ingredients is in aver- a. The NanoSolve technology conveys a significantly age (median) 5 to 10 times better. 63 Recommendations for the Use of FitLine Products in Performance/Hobby Sports Mornings (basic supply) Basics Plus 2 heaped teaspoons (start in first week with only one teaspoon, then increase slowly) Activize Oxyplus 1 teaspoon (or Activize Oxy, it has no flush effect) Q10 Plus 2 pipettes full Preparation all products: stir in 400 ml (13.53 fl.oz) cold, non-carbonated water or, according to taste, in juice diluted with water. Directions before or with breakfast; should training units or contests with 80% or more maximum heart rate take place within 2 hours of breakfast, it might be better to take only 1 teaspoon of Basics PLUS or to wait until after the phase of intensive physical strain (e.g. in the afternoon) especially when the product is first taken. Note Basics Plus: during the first phase of use, a stronger activity of the intestines and/or an increased bowel movement might occur. Activize Oxyplus: contains niacin among other things that expands blood vessels and promotes circulation. After about 5 to 10 minutes, a reddening of skin and a feeling of warmth can occur, which results from the expansion of the capillaries. This is completely harmless and abates after a short time. The FitLine products were developed according to the concept that nutrients will be absorbed optimally and quickly in the intestines. Noon (basic supply) Basics Plus 2 heaped teaspoons (start in first week with only one teaspoon, then increase slowly) Activize Oxyplus 1 teaspoon (or Activize Oxy, without flush effect) Q10 Plus 2 pipettes full Preparation See Directions “Mornings” These are recommendations that have been tried and proved excellent in practice by many elite athletes. In general, you should try these recommendations for yourself in training and adapt them to your personal requirements. 64 Evenings (protection and regeneration supply) Restorate with Vit. D/ 1 heaped tablespoon (start with 1 teaspoon in the beginning phase/in the first no Iron week, then increase) Preparation stir in 200 to 400 ml (6.76 to 13.53 fl.oz) of non-carbonated water until fizzing stops. Then drink immediately (important for maximum absorption). Depending on taste and how it agrees with you, the proportion of water can be increased. Directions drink over a period of 10 minutes in short sips half an hour to an hour before going to bed. People with very sensitive stomach/digestive systems should reduce the serving of Restorate to one heaped teaspoon at the beginning and drink slowly in short sips. Note Restorate should not be taken immediately after strain, but at least 1 hour afterwards. Please do not mix Restorate with Basics Plus, as fiber hinders the absorption of minerals Training and Competition before, during and after strain (protection and regeneration supply) Fitness-Drink 2 to 4 teaspoons (depending on taste and digestibility) Preparation stir in 750 ml (1 pint, 9.36 fl.oz) of non-carbonated water and fill into a drinking bottle. Directions drink 1 to 2 liters (2 pints 1.6 fl.oz to 4 pints 3.2 fl.oz) of Fitness-Drink in small portions (depending on type of sport and fluid requirements) prepared according to above recommendations spread over the day, before and after training or contest. Note cover the additional demand for liquid by juice diluted with water (e.g. 1 part apple juice and 3 parts non-sparkling mineral water) or with fruit teas. Restorate with Vit. D/ no Iron for quick regeneration after particular strain. 1 teaspoon full to 1 tablespoon full (during the initial period/first week start with one teaspoon and then increase as required). Note Prepare Restorate as described above and drink around 1 hour after strain in small sips over around 10 minutes for maximum regeneration and to buffer acid. People with very sensitive stomachs/digestion should reduce their portion of Restorate to one heaped teaspoon and drink slowly in small sips. These are recommendations that have been tried and proved excellent in practice by many elite athletes. In general, you should try these recommendations for yourself in training and adapt them to your personal requirements. 65 Additional Products Restorate Additive was specially developed as an alkaline additive for FitLine Restorate to support the body’s ratio of acids to alkalines with additional alkaline minerals and trace elements during periods of particular strain. Preparation mix one teaspoonful into every serving of Restorate (after training and/or in the evening depending on the intensity of training) Antioxy/Zellschutz 1 to 2 teaspoons (depending on taste and requirements) Preparation stir in 200 to 250 ml (6.76 to 8.54 fl.oz) of cool and non-sparkling water. Directions Antioxy can be added any time to the morning/noon/evening drink. It is also possible to add Antioxy to Fitness-Drink. Note when taking Antioxy together with other FitLine products, increase the liquid volume accordingly. take 1 to 2 capsules approx. 30 minutes before (endurance) strain with plenty of Deoral liquids (about 200 to 300 ml (6.76 to 10.14 fl.oz) of Fitness-Drink or tea or juice diluted with water). Deoral has expanding effects on the bronchial system, gives “more breath.“ effective through essential polyunsaturated fatty acids to strengthen heart and cir- Omega 3 + E culation. For increased requirements (1.5 teaspoons (servings) a day diluted or undiluted. to build-up muscles for the recovery phase or reconvalensence and when addi- Protein-Ultra tional protein is required, use 1-2 bars a day with sufficient liquids. Gourmet Crunch FitLine Gourmet Crunch is full-replacement for one or several meals. Gourmet Shakes / Soya depending on demand, Shakes can be taken either as a snack between meals or as a proper meal at any time of day. Tastes best with milk (0.3% fat), however, it also provides a delicious meal in combination with water. These are recommendations that have been tried and proved excellent in practice by many elite athletes. In general, you should try these recommendations for yourself in training and adapt them to your personal requirements. In case of further questions, please do not hesitate to ask your FitLine Partner or country’s subsidiary or contact Torsten Weber, Head of Sports Marketing at e-mail [email protected] or by Fax on +49(0) 6232 / 296 - 331. We shall also be pleases to consider your suggestions. Yours, the FitLine Professional - Sport - Team 66 Quick facts about the most important FitLine Products Product Active Ingredient Use / effect FitLine Basics Plus • Bio-active nutrients • BET (Bioavailability Enhancing Thermonutrient) • Soluble and insoluble fibers • Enzyme complex • Probiotic cultures • Prebiotics • Antioxidants • optimizes the body’s supply with nutrients and vital substances • revitalization of the digestive system • detoxification • against oxidative stress • effective intestines are better able to absorb nutrients • strengthens the immune system (approx. 80% of the immune system is in the intestines) FitLine Activize Oxyplus FitLine Activize Oxy • Complex of B-vitamins • PTC (Phase Transfer Catalysator) • Vitamin C • Folic Acid • Natural Guarana • higher supply of oxygen and vital substances at the cellular level • promotes concentration and performance ability • Supports energy metabolism and burning of carbohydrates and fats • important for the production of nerve transmitters FitLine Restorate with Vit. D, no Iron • Complex of minerals and trace elements with Vitamin D • High bioavailability • as an alkaline power, combats acidity • fast regeneration after training or contest • strengthens the immune system FitLine Restorate • See Restorate with vit. D, • Additional Iron FitLine Fitness-Drink • Highly effective isotonic sports drink with vitamin- + mineral complex • enhances energy gain and concentration • delivers important minerals (electrolytes) • helps to ward off Free Radicals that emerge due to physical activities (especially in performance sports) • provides additional liquids so preventing a deficiency in liquids that impairs performance FitLine Q10 Plus • Nanosolve micromizellized Q10 + Vitamin E • High bioavailability through liquid form with micellized ingredients • supports the cells and cell membranes during oxidative stress (large number of Free Radicals) • intensifies the cellular energy • improves the provision of energy in muscle cells 67 Product Ingredients Use / Effect FitLine Restorate Additive • • • • • supports even faster regeneration during and after sports • best possible reduction in acidity as an additive in conjunction with FitLine® Restorate • particularly well absorbed and effective through NTC • beneficial for stable bones • recommended for best possible reduction in acidity where weight problems or cellulite exist Magnesium Calcium Potassium Iron FitLine Antioxy / Zellschutz • Antioxidants: Vitamin C, E, selenium, beta carotene • Bioflavonoids 68 • strengthens immune system • neutralizes Free Radicals in the body. Free Radicals emerge, for example during, - physical activity and strain - environmental influences - stress - intense sun radiation - in high altitudes, e.g. also during flights, especially long-distance, during glacier training FitLine Antioxy light/ Zellschutz light • Same as Antioxy, but with sweeteners FitLine Deoral • Secondary vegetable compounds • Essential oils • Vitamin E • opens up the bronchial system, optimizes oxygen supply • wards off Free Radicals FitLine Omega 3 + E • Essential polyunsaturated micellized omega-3 fatty acids • Micellized vitamin E • High bioavailability as first micellized omega-3 product world-wide. • Optimal proportion of DHA:EPA • • • • • FitLine All-In-1000 Plus • contains an extract of Ayurvedic • fibers with prebiotic effects support herbs which promotes absorpintestinal flora/digestion tion and vitamin B3 • strengthens the immune system and so • contains the most living cultures also performance ability (5 different ones) in comparison • the newest generation of health-promotto all other yogurts ing yogurt! FitLine Protein-Ultra (bar) • • • • • High-quality protein Natural calcium Oligofructose Rich in unsaturated fatty acids 10 vitamins lowers high blood fat levels for energy gain for high physical activity makes heart and circulation fit expands blood vessels supports brain functions and performance ideal during build-up and reconvalensence • protein with its complete amino acid profile. • prebiotic fibers support intestinal flora and digestion • wide-ranging spectrum of vitamins that protect and build up. Product Ingredients Use/Effect FitLine Gourmet Crunch (bar) • Balanced combination of carbohydrates • Oligofructose • Unsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids • 10 vitamins • 5 minerals • Fibers • Complete vitamin- B complex • a mobile Shake • many essential nutrients and vital substances • minimum calories • high-quality soy protein and soy isoflavones • with L-Carnitin: increases processing in the body • Low glycemic index FitLine Quicky (bar) • Short and long chains of carbohydrates • Fibers • Oligofructose • ideal when out and about • promotes intestinal flora and digestion • nips ravenous hunger in the bud • satisfies with just 144 calories FitLine Gourmet Shakes • Essential amino acids (lactoprotein) • Fatty acids • Vitamins and minerals • Fibers Effective and safe weight reduction • maintain performance ability • regulate appetite, detoxify and promote digestion • conform to strict European legislation • promote fat break-down without undesirable muscle loss • as a daily ration or meal replacement optimized weight control through low glycemic Index FitLine Gourmet Shakes Soya • High quality vegetable Soya proteins with a very high biological value • Essential fatty acids • Vitamins and minerals • Fibers • with Isoflavones Effective and safe weight reduction • maintain performance ability • regulate appetite, detoxify and promote digestion • conform to strict European legislation • promote fat break-down without undesirable muscle loss • as a daily ration or meal replacement • optimized weight control through low glycemic Index FitLine Activize Power Drink • • • • • mobile answer to Activize (with flush) • for optimal energy gain • acts as a stimulant without over stimulating FitLine SunDrink • Vitamin C • Carotinoide • Bioflavonoids Complete vitamin B complex Vitamin C Folic Acid Natural Guarana • careful tan and protection through antioxidants from the inside • stimulates skin’s natural readiness to tan 69 Doping Safety ? Regarding the product and doping safety of the FitLine More information on this can be found on the selec- products listed on the back of the product insert (to this tive “Kölner-Liste“ (Cologne List). This is a list of Catalog FitLine Sport 2007), we can assure you of the those nutritional supplements with minimized dop- following: ing risk. This is a service platform of the Olympia Center in Cologne/Bonn/Leverkusen. More infor- • The FitLine products, as listed on the product insert, mation can be found on www.osp-koeln.de are manufactured exclusively for us by companies in Germany and in Switzerland, which take the We assume that this information and the product results GMP regulations (currently the most modern stan- of the top athletes will strengthen your opinion that dard of quality and purity) and the ISO 9001 crite- product quality and doping safety are a matter of seri- ria for granted. The FitLine product line is complete- ous concern to us which we deal with responsibly. ly in compliance with the German laws and with the laws of the countries where these products are mar- In case you have further questions, do not hesitate to keted. Most of our products are sold in over 30 contact us. countries. • As our suppliers assure us, both the raw materials (that means every single batch) and also the final products are subjected to strictest micro-biological, chemical, sensory, and physical controls in order to guarantee the consumer the highest possible purity and safety. Perishability tests and the retention of samples are a matter of course. Product tracking is ensured, according to the manufacturers, for at least three months beyond the best-before date. • You can gladly convince yourself of our suppliers’ quality management by a visit to the plant. The suppliers guarantee transparent quality assurance. • In 2006 far more than 1 000 doping tests were carried out on elite athletes who use the FitLine® products regularly. Not one of the athletes tested positive. • As a company we have voluntarily subjected ourselves to having the FitLine products tested regularly for doping relevant anabolic-androgenic steroids. 70 i.A. Torsten Weber Dr. Gerhard Schmitt Business School Graduate Head of Sport Marketing Nutritional and Sport Scientist Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board of PM-International Caffeine = Doping ? => NO! Through our many contacts in top performance sports, we have noticed that ambiguity about the substance caffeine and its doping relevance is widespread and that there is a need for information in this area. Why do the FitLine products Activize Oxy, Activize Oxyplus, Fitness-Drink and Activize Power Drink contain caffeine? WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) decided in a resolution of September 2003 that caffeine is no longer For physiological reasons the named products contain to be included on the list of forbidden substances start- exclusively the caffeine which is naturally bound in ing January 1st 2004. This decision of WADA has guarana and easily digestible, because it stimulates fat already been recognized as legally binding in 186 metabolism and maintains the glycogen stores crucial countries to performance in the endurance phase. by signature of the Copenhagen Declaration. Caffeine concentration per drink (for your information): The bound form reduces the maximum increase in caffeine concentration compared with free caffeine which is used in coffee, tea and lemonade. Coffee Tea Chocolate Cola-Lemonade Red Bull A Red Bull D 60–150 mg / cup (0.002 - 0.005 oz / cup) 40–75 mg / cup (0.001 - 0.002 oz / cup) 20–30 mg / 100 gr (0.0007 - 0.001 oz /3.5 oz) 150 mg / Liter (0.005 oz /33.81 fl. oz.) 532 mg / Liter (0.019 oz /33.81 fl. oz.) 320 mg / Liter (0.011 oz /33.81 fl. oz.) Activize Oxy/ Activize Oxyplus 30 mg / daily serving (0.001 oz/ daily serving) Fitness-Drink 150 mg / Liter (0.006 oz /33.81 fl. oz.) Activize Power Drink 250 mg / Liter (0.009 oz /33.81 fl. oz.) Caffeine Concentration/ Urine unbound (isolated caffeine) bound caffeine Time 71 Art.-Nr. INT: 020102209 © 2007 PM-International AG, Luxembourg 71707 JH More information about the FitLine products can be obtained from our distribution partners. 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