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14 || FITNESS MAGAZINE || SEPTEMBER 2015 that were working for other people. %u201cI don%u2019t look at other people%u2019s social media numbers or even really care what mine are; I just focus on pushing out content that is true to me, my message and my brand.%u201d As a result, with Ashley, you can trust you are getting authenticity. Most readers are thinking, where can we sign up?In a heavily saturated market, it is difficult to know if a company%u2019s supplemental products are providing what they advertise. We asked Ashley about starting her personal brand of supplements. %u201cIf I give one of my clients a protein shake that has hidden filler, that could bloat them out before a shoot, I would lose my job.%u201d The line started as a private line that was available only to clients. Once she learned about the lies and fraud that goes on in the sports nutrition industry, she decided to release it to the mass market. %u201cI was so upset by all the false claims and crappy ingredients that I felt passionate about giving people something that is exactly what it advertises and is made using only the absolute, highest-quality ingredients.%u201d Through her quality brand, she hopes to force others to raise the bar on their products and standards.In addition to supplements, proper diet and exercise are fundamental. %u201cSupplements like fatburners and pre-workouts should be used to help accelerate results from proper diet and exercise -- not in light of it.%u201d The fitness talent candidly states, %u201cA fat-burner is going to do absolutely nothing for you by itself; there is no magic pill.%u201d The one product she would recommend if resources were limited is a 100 percent New Zealand whey protein isolate. There are many benefits to using this product after a workout, as a snack and as a powerful tool to curb cravings for sweets at night. She encourages you to make sure it is New Zealand whey isolate, to ensure the whey comes from cows that are guaranteed free of antibiotics and hormones. You will find the same clean materials used in the Clutch Protein Powder and Clutch BodyShop products. %u201cOur Clutch Protein Powder is 100 percent non-GMO and free of all gluten, soy, wheat, preservatives and artificial ingredients.%u201d Ashley is a huge advocate of Aminogen %u00ae, a patented proteolytic enzyme blend that is designed specifically to aid in the digestion and metabolism of sports proteins. It contains a broad range of enzymes that are effective at the full range of intestinal PH levels, including low and high acidity, which promotes optimal protein absorption within the body. Because of this, it can increase amino acid absorption by up to 200 percent. Which brings us to the real burning question, how do we get those insanely chiseled abs? Her answer is hitting the abs from all different angels. %u201cSo often, people work abs in only one plane of motion, which doesn%u2019t work; the key is to hit them from multiple planes of motion by using different types of movements.%u201d Amassing a Clutch Army, Ashley is offering the world%u2019s most premium training brand. Along with a winning team, she is providing training, nutrition, supplements and her clothing line with such authenticity, her steady climb to greatness is undeniable. In the famous words of R.M. Drake, a favorite poet and author of the fitness expert , %u201cShe slept with the wolves without fear, for the wolves knew a lion was among them.%u201d