{"product_id":"core-nutritionals-hard-physique-support-support-formula","title":"Core Nutritionals HARD \/\/  Physique Support Formula","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14mllhz\" data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"879\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCore Nutritionals HARD\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"fotwvi\" data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"937\"\u003eStimulant-Free Stress, Relaxation \u0026amp; Physique Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003eCore HARD is a different kind of physique-support formula.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003eHard dieting, demanding training blocks, reduced calories and the general pressure of trying to dial in your physique can place additional physical and mental demands on your routine. HARD is Core Nutritionals' stimulant-free formula built around ingredients commonly used to support \u003cstrong data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003estress management, relaxation, wellbeing and the nutritional demands of serious training.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003eThat makes HARD particularly well suited to two times when many athletes want to shift gears: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003eafter a demanding workout or as part of their pre-bed\/evening supplement routine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003eInstead of adding yet another stimulant to your stack, HARD combines \u003cstrong data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003eKSM-66® Ashwagandha, phosphatidylserine and L-theanine\u003c\/strong\u003e with DIM and standardised Coleus forskohlii in a completely transparent five-ingredient formula. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"1770\" data-content-reference-end=\"1789\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"6ih7vm\" data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003eWhy HARD Makes Sense During Demanding Training \u0026amp; Dieting Phases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003eGetting lean isn't simply about adding more stimulants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"2198\"\u003ePeriods of hard training and controlled-calorie dieting can also be mentally and physically demanding. HARD takes a different approach by providing a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2197\"\u003estimulant-free formula that can complement the recovery side of a serious physique routine\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2369\"\u003eRather than treating it like something you need to \"feel\" during a workout, think of HARD as something that fits particularly naturally \u003cstrong data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2368\"\u003eafter the work has been done\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2414\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2414\"\u003eTrain → Eat → Recover → Relax → Repeat.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2464\"\u003eThat's where we think HARD makes the most sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"88elz5\" data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2497\"\u003eWhy Take HARD Post-Workout?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2499\" data-end=\"2637\"\u003eAfter a demanding training session, you're transitioning away from the intensity of the workout and into the recovery portion of your day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2639\" data-end=\"2846\"\u003eHARD's combination of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2719\"\u003eKSM-66® Ashwagandha, phosphatidylserine and L-theanine\u003c\/strong\u003e makes it an interesting addition to that post-training routine, particularly during periods of frequent or demanding training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2848\" data-end=\"3089\"\u003eCore also discusses phosphatidylserine extensively in relation to exercise capacity and research involving trained individuals, while KSM-66® is included as its premium full-spectrum Ashwagandha extract. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"3016\" data-content-reference-end=\"3035\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"18100sd\" data-start=\"3091\" data-end=\"3124\"\u003eWhy Take HARD in the Evening?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3126\" data-end=\"3180\"\u003eThis may actually be our favourite way to position it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3182\" data-end=\"3334\"\u003eHARD contains \u003cstrong data-start=\"3196\" data-end=\"3238\"\u003eno caffeine or conventional stimulants\u003c\/strong\u003e, while several of its ingredients are commonly found in relaxation and stress-support formulas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3336\" data-end=\"3600\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3336\" data-end=\"3350\"\u003eL-Theanine\u003c\/strong\u003e is particularly interesting here. Core highlights research around theanine and alpha-wave activity associated with restful relaxation, while KSM-66® provides the adaptogenic Ashwagandha component of the formula. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"3509\" data-content-reference-end=\"3528\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3602\" data-end=\"3762\"\u003eFor someone already using pre-workout, caffeine and other stimulating products earlier in the day, HARD therefore offers a very different addition to the stack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1vlqngg\" data-start=\"3764\" data-end=\"3789\"\u003eIngredient Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3791\" data-end=\"3814\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3791\" data-end=\"3814\"\u003eKSM-66® Ashwagandha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3816\" data-end=\"3906\"\u003eA premium full-spectrum \u003cem data-start=\"3840\" data-end=\"3860\"\u003eWithania somnifera\u003c\/em\u003e root extract standardised to 5% withanolides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3908\" data-end=\"4183\"\u003eThis is arguably the centrepiece of HARD's stress-support positioning. Core specifically highlights clinical research involving KSM-66® in chronically stressed adults, alongside research examining wellbeing and exercise-related outcomes. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"4074\" data-content-reference-end=\"4093\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4185\" data-end=\"4207\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4185\" data-end=\"4207\"\u003ePhosphatidylserine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4209\" data-end=\"4385\"\u003eA naturally occurring phospholipid found throughout the body and an interesting inclusion alongside Ashwagandha in a formula intended for people undertaking demanding training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4387\" data-end=\"4563\"\u003eCore's own technical discussion focuses heavily on research examining phosphatidylserine in exercise settings, including trained subjects. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"4436\" data-content-reference-end=\"4455\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4565\" data-end=\"4579\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4565\" data-end=\"4579\"\u003eL-Theanine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4581\" data-end=\"4637\"\u003eThe well-known amino acid naturally associated with tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4639\" data-end=\"4793\"\u003eL-Theanine is commonly used in modern relaxation and focus formulations and helps give HARD its distinctive \u003cstrong data-start=\"4747\" data-end=\"4792\"\u003enon-stimulant, evening-friendly character\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4795\" data-end=\"4824\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4795\" data-end=\"4824\"\u003eColeus forskohlii Extract\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4826\" data-end=\"5017\"\u003eStandardised to \u003cstrong data-start=\"4842\" data-end=\"4859\"\u003e20% forskolin\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving HARD an additional botanical component that reflects Core's original physique-oriented approach to the formula. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"4872\" data-content-reference-end=\"4891\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5019\" data-end=\"5050\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5019\" data-end=\"5050\"\u003eDIM – 3,3'-Diindolylmethane\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5052\" data-end=\"5201\"\u003eDIM is a compound related to indole compounds naturally associated with cruciferous vegetables and rounds out HARD's unusual five-ingredient profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"dhnz5i\" data-start=\"5203\" data-end=\"5229\"\u003eWhen to Take Core HARD\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5231\" data-end=\"5257\"\u003eWe particularly like HARD:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5259\" data-end=\"5393\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5259\" data-end=\"5275\"\u003ePost-workout\u003c\/strong\u003e — as part of the transition from a demanding training session into your post-training nutrition and recovery routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5395\" data-end=\"5568\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5395\" data-end=\"5416\"\u003ePre-bed \/ Evening\u003c\/strong\u003e — as a stimulant-free addition to an evening routine, particularly for athletes who already use caffeine or stimulating supplements earlier in the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5570\" data-end=\"5656\"\u003eIt can also be incorporated at other times according to the manufacturer's directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"kaybzr\" data-start=\"5658\" data-end=\"5683\"\u003eWho Is HARD Best For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5685\" data-end=\"5907\"\u003eHARD makes the most sense for someone who already has the fundamentals covered — \u003cstrong data-start=\"5766\" data-end=\"5851\"\u003estructured resistance training, adequate protein, sensible nutrition and recovery\u003c\/strong\u003e — and wants a more specialised addition to their stack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5909\" data-end=\"6095\"\u003eWe particularly like the concept during \u003cstrong data-start=\"5949\" data-end=\"6095\"\u003edemanding training blocks, calorie-controlled dieting phases or other periods where you're asking a lot from yourself physically and mentally.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6097\" data-end=\"6211\"\u003eIt's not a replacement for adequate calories, sleep or recovery. It's an additional tool for a well-built routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"u3tqdb\" data-start=\"6213\" data-end=\"6267\"\u003eWhy We Stock Core HARD at Newtown Supplement Store\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6269\" data-end=\"6311\"\u003eThis is what makes HARD interesting to us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6313\" data-end=\"6462\"\u003eMost products marketed towards getting leaner simply try to make the customer \u003cstrong data-start=\"6391\" data-end=\"6410\"\u003emore stimulated\u003c\/strong\u003e. HARD comes at the category from another direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6464\" data-end=\"6787\"\u003eCore built a transparent, stimulant-free formula around \u003cstrong data-start=\"6520\" data-end=\"6594\"\u003eAshwagandha, phosphatidylserine, L-theanine, DIM and Coleus forskohlii\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a substantial amount of their technical discussion devoted to stress, wellbeing and the physiological demands surrounding hard training and dieting. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"6624\" data-content-reference-end=\"6643\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6789\" data-end=\"7064\"\u003eFor the NTS customer, we think its most logical place is therefore \u003cstrong data-start=\"6856\" data-end=\"6892\"\u003eon the other side of the workout\u003c\/strong\u003e — post-training or later in the evening when the goal shifts from pushing harder to supporting relaxation, recovery routines and getting ready to do it all again tomorrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7066\" data-end=\"7162\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7066\" data-end=\"7162\"\u003eStimulant Free | Post-Workout Friendly | Evening Friendly | 5-Ingredient Transparent Formula\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7164\" data-end=\"7617\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"7164\" data-end=\"7617\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eCore Nutritionals markets HARD in the United States as a “recomposition and hardening” formula. For the Australian market, NTS describes the product according to its nutritional ingredients and intended place within a training and wellbeing routine. References to post-workout or evening use describe suggested timing within a supplement routine and do not imply treatment of elevated cortisol, anxiety, sleep disorders or any other medical condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Core Nutritionals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48323032056066,"sku":"850757001641","price":89.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0483\/9568\/1957\/files\/core-nutritionals-hard-physique-support-formula-core-nutritionals-recomp-1253835060.jpg?v=1786439470","url":"https:\/\/newtownsupplementstore.com.au\/products\/core-nutritionals-hard-physique-support-support-formula","provider":"Newtown Supplement Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}