MuscleTech's CellTech Hyper-Drive Review

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I would like to take the time to let you know all about MuscleTech's newest product called CellTech Hyper-Build. When I got this product to test and review I was happy because I remember the CellTech Hard Gainer and how good it was. 

What MuscleTech did was take the old CellTech and made it better and made it a 5 in 1 powerful post workout supplement. They added more BCAA's, Electrolytes and added Tart Cherry to it and many more things. 

When I first tried it the first thing that got me was how good it tasted. There was no funky after taste at all. I decided to put this to the test and it passed. I read the whole label and followed the directions to the "T". The end result after taking this for a week was more strength. I also noticed that I wasn't sore like usual and I was starting to get more muscle mass as well. What I like is that there is no loading phase with this and that it has electrolytes in it to help replenish what you lost during your workout.

The one thing I want to stress is that you must drink more water due to the creatine and you must read the whole label front and back and follow the directions. 

CellTech Hyper-Drive is broken into 5 parts.

BCAA Matrix -  4g L-Leucine, 1g L-Valine, 1g L-Isoleucine, 1g L-Glutamine.

Muscle Growth and Stregth Matrix - 4g Creatine Monohydrate, 1g Creatine HCL.

Cell Volumizing amino Acid Matrix - 1g Taurine, 240mg of Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate.

Electrolyte Blend - 180mg Sodium Chloride, 50mg Coconut Water, 50mg Watermelon Juice, 40mg Dipotassium Phosphate.

Support Blend - 100mgWhite Mulberry Extract, 50mg Prickly Pear Concentrate.

How to take CellTech Hyper-Drive is you mix 1 scoop with 12oz of water and mix. Or if you have been using it for more than a week you can use 2 scoops in 24 ounces of water for the full effect. But if you are just starting to use this supplement just go with the 1 scoop for a week and then go with 2 scoops. but just remember that you need to drink adequate amount of water. And just take it right after you work out. 

I would definitely recommend CellTech Hyper-Drive to anyone who wants great muscle recovery and strength. CellTech Hyper-Drive will do what it says. I'm completely satisfied with this supplement and I will be using MuscleTech's CellTech Hyper-Drive as my post work out.

You can find out more about MuscleTech's CellTech Hyper-Drive here.
 
Product Disclaimer: I received this product to test and review.

Some tips when lifting weights.

Photo taken by Joseph Valo III

We all have been there when we first start working out and it seems like a whole new world that you just walked into. At times it can be a little confusing as well if you don't know what kind of machine to work out on and what type of exercises to do. what diet you want to start when you start your and so forth. 

Here are a few Ideas to get you started..

1. Set Goals   These can go day by day and are a great idea to start with and then you can set weekly goals and then monthly and then set a big one for the end of the year. Just keep in mind that the smaller goals are there to help you to achieve your final goal. 

2. Do Your Research  This goes with anything that you do. You can check out the local gyms to get an idea on what all is included with the membership price. Take notice what all is included in the membership as well as how close it is to where you live and what all equipment is there. do you remember earlier when I was talking about what diet you want to do? Well, this is the perfect opportunity do do your research on the different ones and there are a lot of them out there. Don't forget about if you were going to use any supplements this is a great time to research that as well.

3. Have Someone Work Out With You  Just starting out it can be a little confusing as what exercises to do and also when you are working out and need that extra motivational push as well. The other person motivate you when you need to do that 1 extra rep or if you just feel like quitting in the middle of the work out or when you need a spot when you are bench pressing and so forth. 

4. Work On Your Form Having proper form in any exercises will keep you from tearing a muscle, tendon or ligament. To work on your form do the exercises in front if the mirrors and start out with low weight and focus on the movement and and the form. Take the bicep curl for instance: stand with the feet together, knees slightly bent keeping the stomach tight, keep your back strait and keep elbows in. That is just part of the form for that exercise. 

5. Supplements There are many types of supplements out there today from fat burners to vitamins and everything else in between. Knowing what you are putting in your body and what the supplements are doing is a must. Do your research. And the main thing to remember about supplements are that they are to either boost or supplement. So don't go over board with the supplements and read the whole label.

6. Don't Over Do It When you first start to exercise for the first time your body is not use to all the work that your muscles are doing. And you will be extremely sore for about the first week or so. I will take your body about 2 weeks to get use to everything that you are putting it through. The soreness is due to your muscles producing Lactic Acid that helps to break it down to build more. Also don't go so heavy with the weights as well. Start off lifting light and work on your form. when doing Cardio don't over do it as well. But before you start working out consult with your doctor first. It will help you in the long run as well.

Here are just a few tips to get you started. Here is a little fun fact about your muscles that you didn't know. When your muscles contract your muscles uses calcium for the contraction.  A lot of people think that when you go to the gym and work out that you are body building and so forth, but they are wrong. all the work out is doing is causing the muscle to tear. The real body building is done while you are sleeping when your body repairs it's self. 

Well, there you have it. Those are just a few things to keep in mind when you start to work out. Just remember this. As with anything, you get out of it what you put into it. Through hard work and dedication you can and will achieve your goals. Until next time, stay motivated, positive and never give up.

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Clear Muscle by MuscleTech :The Review

By now just about everyone has heard about the newest supplement by MuscleTech called CLEAR MUSCLE. When I first heard of it I was like, Now that's something I would like to try. And then I signed up to test and review products and got this. Wow! I said to myself, " I'm not going to let this opportunity pass me by!" So I put this to the test and I mean "THE TEST!" And to my amazement it did exactly what MuscleTech says it does.

Clear Muscle got it's name from the liquid and the capsule which is also clear. And the muscle part is from keeping your body in an anabolic state through the absorption and synthesis of protein. Clear Muscle is a free acid derivative from Leucine and HMB.

Now let's get to the test that I put it through. There were several: Taking it and doing nothing, taking it and working out without the added protein and then taking it and working out heavy with lots of protein.

The first test showed very little results which was expected.

The second test I noticed some gains and a little definition.

The third test had the greatest results. I noticed a huge difference in strength, muscle mass.

What I got from doing these tests are: the harder you workout and have the ample amount of protein this supplement will help you achieve what you want. But with everything results will very from person to person. If you don't believe me, then try it for yourself.

I would definitely recommend this product to anyone who wants to add muscle and get stronger both male and female.

Here are a few links to help you out on some researching this product.
http://www.muscletech.com/products/performance-series/clear-muscle/

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leucine

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beta-Hydroxy_beta-methylbutyric_acid

http://www.gnc.com/MuscleTech-Clear-Muscle/product.jsp?productId=34695106

Clear muscle can be bought at Bodybuilding.com, GNC.com and some other places as well. I'm very pleased with the results I got from the Clear Muscle. If you get a chance to use it, Do It!

As with anything, do your research and remember what you put into it is what you get out of it.

Some workout ideas that are outside the box.

We've all been there... You go to the gym, start your workout routine and notice that you are getting bored with the routine.  But don't know how to switch things up to make it more challenging and fun. One thing is certain. Doing the same exercise over a period of time your body and it's muscles get used to it and you reach a plateau. Switching up the exercises and doing different variants of the exercises will keep things challenging and fun.

There are many different ways to keep things challenging and here are a few ways.

Add a stability ball to your bench press with dumb bells. By doing this, it makes you focus on your balance by keeping your abs tight and helps you with your form.

Use water jugs to simulate dumb bells. The water moving in the water jugs adds added movement where you concentrate on the movement of the exercise.

Here's a favorite of mine... add a deck of cards. The numbers 1-9  equals 5 reps. 10, Jack, Queens, and Kings equals 10 reps. And the Queen of Hearts equals 25 reps.  Aces equals 15 reps.Then the Jokers equals 45 reps. You can use this with any weightlifting and crossfit exercises or any exercises period.

Those are just some of the different things to make your exercises more challenging and exciting. If you need help with any ideas ask someone at the gym. They will be glad to help and have been where you are. All it takes is just a little thinking and your out of the box. Until next time,  stay fit and stay healthy.

Pre-Workout Review: Hemo Rage Black Ultra Concentrate by Nutrex Research

I want to take the time to do a review on a pre-workout instead of a weight gainer or protein powder. I chose to review HEMO RAGE BLACK by Nutrex Research. First and foremost I have to say that this product is extreme due to the amount of ingredients in preworkout.  And I cannot stress enough to read the WHOLE LABEL! The directions say to use one scoop 30 to 40 minutes before working out. And that only one scoop can be used in a 24hr period. Andthe first couple of times you use this productuse a 1/4 to 1/2 scoop. Believe me.. this product is not for the feint at heart literally..

The first time I used this pre-workout I used 1/2 of a scoop. Within a few minutes I noticed a rush with a slight flushness to my skin which was from the Nitric Oxide and caffeine anhydrous. I also noticed that I was extremely focused as well. While I was lifting I had to go heavy on the weights too. Then that's when the serious muscle pump began. I have never expected this pre-workout to do this. Everytime I use this to workout I totally own the weights and the exercises! But I have to "STRESS" that this pre-workout is like no other and if you have any medical problems like cardiovascular, high blood pressure,  thyroid issues and so on. All of this is in the fine print on the label as well.

Here are some of the key ingredients: L-Arginine Alpha Ketoglutarate, Acetyl-L-Tyrosine, Taurine,  Creapure 100% Ultra Pure  Concentrated Creatine Monohydrate,  Caffeine Anhydrous, Mucuna Pruriens, Paullinia Cupana, and Advantra Z (Citrus Aurantium).

For those people who can use this pre-workout,  this will definitely take you to a whole extremely different level!  So use caution. Ok.

I definitely recommend this pre-workout to those who can use it. But at the same time I wouldn't recommend this pre-workout to those who have; high blood pressure, thyroid disease and or taking curtain types of medication. With that in mind, people have different resaults with any product.

Here are a few links where you can find this pre-workout at:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/nutrex/hemo-rage-black.html
http://supplementreviews.com/nutrex/hemo-rage-black-ultra-concentrate
http://m.gnc.com/Nutrex-Research-HEMO-RAGE-Black-Sucker-Punch/product.jsp?productId=16236226


If you are looking for a pre-workout that will take you over the edge...  Well, you found it!

As with anything you take,  do your research and read the label (the WHOLE THING) and dont skim over it.

Until next time, stay fit and healthy!

Serious Mass weight gainer review!

As everyone knows that when you want to bulk up and want to gain lean muscle mass you need to do certain things.  One of things is using a weight gainer. Choosing the perfect weight gainer is key to suit your body's needs and to pack on the lean muscle mass that you want.

There are many different kinds of weight gainers out there on the market these days.  That's why it's important to gather all the information read reviews of people who used the product. Knowing what you put into your body is a great way to start eating and being healthy.

Just recently I got the Vanilla Flavored Serious Mass weight gainer by Optimum Nutrition from GNC for $59.99. I did my research and read the reviews and based on my previous use of the Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein.  I got the 12 pound bag-o-weight gainer which is "huge" and has the biggest scoop that I have ever seen! Everything about this weight gainer is HUGE!! From the bag, scoop, and to the amount of the protein, calories, to the amount of amino acids and everything else that is in it.  50 grams of protein,  253 grams of carbs., and25 vitamins and minerals, 1250 calories, 1gram of creatine mmonohydrate just to name a few as well.

What I love about this weight gainer is that you can take it any time; between meals, post-workout and before bedtime. My favorite is before after an intense workout and before bed.
Just as a note: this product contains Beta Carotene which is a precursor to vitamin A and is yellow/orange in color and my alter the appearance of the color of the powder when mixed.

Now lets get to the good stuff....  The taste and mixing of the the shake.
When I test anything that needs to be mixed I test it in 3 ways. Blended in a mixer, a shaker bottle and with the fork or a spoon in a glass. Both the shaker bottle and the fork and spoon method were ok but both still had some clumping but only alittle. But with a blender we all know that theres no clumping and its the best way to add different things to spice up the shake. And now on to the taste... It tasted pretty good.  You can add more water for a not so sweet taste of add less water for a sweeter taste.

On a scale of 1 to 10, I would give it a 9 because of the taste and everything it has in it.
I would definitely recommend this toa friend of a family member. And I intend to be buying more of this weight gainer. Im completely satisfied with this product.

Here are a few links that you can find this weight gainer at and some reviews as well.
http://www.optimumnutrition.com/products/serious-mass-p-241.html
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/opt/sm.html
http://supplementreviews.com/optimum/serious-mass
http://m.gnc.com/Optimum-Nutrition-Serious-Mass-Chocolate/product.jsp?productId=2134057&utm_expid=72289828-19.lB_91natT5KCH7XGjejU5A.0

The links I have provided is a great start. There you can find everything out obout the product and reviews as well. I cannot wait to see what Optimum Nutrition will come up withnext! Until next time, remember that what you put into it is what you will get out of it.

Phase 8 Protein Review!

I find that having a great protein supplement in your diet is the key to keeping your body in an anabolic state where you are always gaining. So with that in mind when you go and get that protein powder or supplement do your research and read those reviews, because they will help you better understand the product.

Recently, I got the Vanilla and Milk Chocolate to sample and review as a part of the MuscleTech field test team. I was very excited because I never got to try any product like this before. They both smelled and tasted great which I had expected from previous MuscleTech products. I decided to mix them both in a glass of water to give it the real test. It mixed very well with no clumping of the protein powder.

What I love about the Phase 8 Protein powder is that it has 6 different proteins and amino acids as well. Also it has an 8 hour digestion rate as well so you are getting the constant supply of protein that your body needs. The Phase 8 Protein goes great with the Clear Muscle as well. With this product you can keep you body in the anabolic state it needs to be in to gain the muscle that you want.

I would definitely recommend this protein supplement to a friend and or a family member.
You can find out more about this product and more supplements at www.muscletech.com As with anything make sure to do your research and read the label.

Clear Muscle! The review coming soon!!

Recently, I got the opportunity to test, review and sample the supplement Clear Muscle by Muscle Tech. I'm very excited about this review coming soon because this product is one of a kind.

What makes this supplement special from the rest? Why did Muscle Tech call this Clear Muscle? Why is this a one of a kind product? All the questions will be answered and then some.. 

In the review I will be explaining how it works and so on. Right now, I'm alittle over halfway through the testing. So look for the review coming soon. 

Until then, remember that you get out what you put in to it and with hard work and effort you can do amazing things. 

Lets talk about Weight Gainers

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When a lot of people start to bulk up and want to increase their muscle mass, they sometimes forget to use a weight gainer due to either lack of knowledge, inexperience, or they think a protein powder is enough. Creatine will help you to bulk up and add size to your muscles, but what about feeding your muscles to make them grow. A lot of people also think or have this mind frame that while working out and lifting weights you are making your muscles grow. But all we are really doing is pumping up the muscles by the exercises that help break down the muscles. The real magic of muscle building happens while we sleep. and the post work out supplements and the other supplements that we take throughout the day help feed our muscles and aid them in the recovery. 


You might be asking yourself, why did I go off on this tangent? Well, here's the method to my madness... LOL  In order to bulk up and add size to your muscles you need the right amount of exercise, rest and sleep, protein, calories, bcaa's, creatine and so on. But the main thing to remember is to get enough sleep at night, if you can eat 6 times a day( 3 moderate sized meals with 3 snacks in between the meals like fruit nuts or even a protein shake.) if not, you can take a meal replacement supplement instead for one of the meals.

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Weight gainers give you the extra added protein, calories, and bcaa's that your muscles need to grow. I wouldn't recommend taking a weight gainer when you are trying to loose weight. But you should take a protein as well so you don't loose any muscle. As with anything you must do your research to see what all is out there and also to see if there is anything in the product that you may be allergic to. Reading the whole entire label is a must, there you will find out how to take the supplement, what all is in the product and if there are any special warnings. In conclusion, I hope this has helped inform you a little bit about weight gainers.

Review: Hydroxycut Lean Protein shake.

The other day I was at my sisters house and she said that she has something for me to try. She gave me 4 of the Hydroxycut Lean Protein shakes. I was very anxious to give them a try. So I did... As with anything I take, I always read the whole label. I decided to try one right there. She had them in the refrigerator like it said on the label.

It tasted really good. I like how the container had a cap on it so I could save the rest in case I wanted to finish it later. I liked the fact that it has that it was premixed. This product has 16 grams of protein, 0 grams of sugar, and only 100 calories. 

This is perfect for anyone who is trying to loose weight and wanted something in between meals.  Yow can find this product just about anywhere like; Walmart, Walgreens and on some online stores for a good price. Hydroxycut Lean Protein shake comes in a 4 pack and has 2 flavors, Milk Chocolate and Vanilla.

I would recommend this product to anyone. but beware if you are allergic to milk ingredients this product is not for you. Here is a link to their website where you can find out more information on this product. http://www.hydroxycut.com/

Review: Jet Mass by GAT

I just recently was searching for a good product with creatine in it and came across Jet Mass by GAT. Let me just say I was impressed, simply put. It does what it says and tastes very good too. There was no loading phase and it mixed well to with no clumps. I took it directly after my work outs and before I went to bed. I would recommend that you try the Tropical Ice flavor.

This product has ultra-pure German creatine in it as well as a lot of other stuff that compliments it too.
Here is the link to the GAT  website so you can get more information on it. http://www.teamgat.com/
Now, with everything that you get and use, you must research it and follow directions. This product contains wheat and soy, and was manufactured in a facility that processes:Peanuts, milk and eggs.
So you can see the importance of reading the label.

I would recommend this to anyone that can use it. I put on nine pounds of muscle with this stuff.

Reviewing Muscle Juice Revolution 2600 Platinum Series from Ultimate Nutrition

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       I was on A1 Supplements looking at their selection of protein powders and I came across Muscle Juice Revolution 2600 Platinum Series from Ultimate Nutrition. I read the reviews and all about the product and decided to give it a try. The list price is $89.99 and I got on sale for $51.95. It comes in a 11 pound container which is HUGE! compared to a 2.5 or a 5 pound container. It also comes in 5 different flavors: vanilla, chocolate, banana, cookies $ cream and strawberry.

       I personally recommend the vanilla because you can use it as a base for all types of smoothies. Now lets get to the good parts...  by its self it has 56g of protein, mixed with 2% milk it has 74g of protein. It has all of the omegas and everything else. Here is a link to their page so you can check it out further http://www.ultimatenutrition.com/ and here's the link for A1 Supplements. http://www.a1supplements.com/     

      I would definitely recommend this product to anyone, but make sure you do your research first to make sure that you are not allergic to anything in the product.While working out, bulking up and loosing weight your body needs protein period. You can get your protein in many different ways like; supplements, the food we eat like meat, fish and poultry. Or through different kinds of vegetables and nuts. Sounds kind of strange, huh. But you can. Do some research and you will see.

Shopping for Health and Wellness Supplements on Black Friday

It's been a little while since I last blogged... So here we go!!

 Shopping for Health and Wellness supplements can be a little tricky if you don't know what you are looking for. You can be enticed by the different specials and the low, low prices. My suggestion would be is to do your research and ask around the gym for some reviews on what different people are using. I admit, it can be a little confusing if you don't know what you are looking for. So, doing the research is a key part.

There are many different websites and stores that offer deals. It's your choice if you go to either one and or both. Personally, I like the online stores the best because they have offers that you cannot find in the stores like: free shipping, very low prices, and better deals. besides, I don't like to wait in lines only to be told that they are sold out or deal with the crazy ones over the last item.. LOL...

Here are a few links to the online stores..

http://www.massnutrition.com/
http://www.prosource.net/
http://www.nutritionexpress.com/
http://www.a1supplements.com/
http://www.muscleandstrength.com/store/
http://www.bestpricenutrition.com/


My favoured one is is A1 Supplements.. They have every thing you would ever need. And they have explanations on what it is and what it is used for..

Just remember, that staying focused you can be doing what you only dreamed of. Until next time.. Stay Focused, Stay Sharp and continue to set goals even if from day to day. And you will be amazed..

Let's talk about Protein!!!

 PROTEIN!! PROTEIN!!

Well.. everyone knows that if you want to put on muscle you need to eat protein and or drink protein shakes..  Choosing the right protein for what you want to do whether it's gaining muscle mass, loosing weight or just for maintenance purposes.. there are a lot of kinds out there to choose from.


The thing to watch for with soy protein is that is has plant estrogen in it and can possibly raise the estrogen levels. but you can take an estrogen blocker to reduce the levels too which is important if you are taking a testosterone booster. But I will talk about that later on..

                       
 Here is a link to a site that has 7 kinds of protein and a description.

 http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/protein-types-best-for-you.htm

Through my experience in loosing weight and bulking up is go with whey protein that has Leucine with it. Here is a link that explains what it is and what it is used for.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leucine .  When I'm on a high protein diet I consume a gram of protein per pound. For example... I weigh 185lbs. so I need to consume 185 grams of protein per day. But since I'm a vegetarian I need to have a little more.              

Here are some other links that can help you out too...
http://www.menshealth.com/supplements/articles/The_Protein-Powder_Primer.php
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodybuilding_supplement#Protein_shake
http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/lifestyle-guide-11/protein-powder

Word of advice..  before you just go out and buy some protein powder do some research on what you want to get. Some key things to look for.. Type of Protein, BCAA's, other ingreadents. and READ THE WHOLE LABEL on the product.. This is very important..


Until next time..  Keep focused and great things will come...