Author: Europa

Fitness Facts or Fiction

I’m a firm believer that you cannot claim expertise until someone learns from your experience. That’s why I’m happy to answer questions all day, every day. Is static stretching bad? Is foam rolling a waste of time? What’s better to put on an injury—ice or heat? With over 35 years in the coaching, athletic injury, and fitness industry, I am often asked to share my perspective. It’s an honor. Let’s chat about a few of the recent questions I received. Fact or fiction: Static stretching is bad and it can hurt performance Fact: There is some research indicating that...

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Meat Snacks. Meet Profits.

Snacks Are A Meaty Multi-Billion Dollar Industry. Grab Your Share! While sales of traditional sports supplements have continued to prosper, many have overlooked other types of products that have a high upside. The meat snack market is a perfect example of this. Another solid year of growth (an 11% increase in retail sales) took meat snack sales close to $3.5 billion. Taking advantage of this market can provide a huge opportunity for your business. Lets take a look at a few of our favorite meat snacks. Kratos Beef Bars Kratos Beef Bars are made with 100% lean beef, gluten free,...

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Europa Sports Products and Lone Star Distribution Merge to Create the World’s Best Distributor of Sports and Health Nutrition

Europa Sports Products and Lone Star Distribution announced that they have merged to create the prominent distributor of sports and health nutrition. With complimentary cultures and a mutual dedication to premier service, the company now has an unmatched ability to deliver retailers everywhere a one-stop-shopping experience with access to many of the sports nutrition industries finest brands. For details about the merger, visit http://www.onegoalonemission.com/. The combined company will be headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, with combined offices and distribution centers strategically located across the nation. This merger generates multiple benefits for retailers and vendors, including a superior distribution network,...

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Will You Be My SwoleMate?

We’ve made Valentine’s Day easy for you this year. You don’t have to go to Hallmark and pick up a run of the mill card. We’ve got you covered with a Valentine that speaks to your workout partner in the gym or life. Simply download, print, cut, sign and deliver.  Will You Be My...

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Breakfast: Now the Most Powerful Meal of the Day

We have two words for you: protein pancakes. It’s the latest, hottest trend—and for good reason. Many of your customers already believe that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Of course, for the health conscious, pancakes don’t usually make the list. Perhaps that’s why these brands are selling like hot cakes. MET-RX PROTEIN PLUS Complete Protein Blend to Help Build Lean Muscle. Low Fat. 3g L-Glutamine. Aspartame Free! Gluten Free. Less than half of the carbs! Add some flavor to your day!   ABOUT TIME PROTEIN PANCAKE MIX Healthy Breakfast. No Additives or Preservatives. Gluten Free. 21g...

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