MuscleTech's Lab Series After Build post workout review

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MuscleTech keeps on coming out with new supplements and one of the new ones is After Build Lab Series. When you get done with crushing your work out you need a great post work out supplement and MuscleTech's After Build Lab Series is the one. I was sent this product to test and review. 

Here is a little bit about Lab Series After Build. 

4:1:1 BCAA Matrix  
L-leucine       4g
L-isoleucine  1g
L-valine        1g

Growth & Recovery Matrix
L-glutamine                   2g
Creatine Monohydrate  2g
Creatine HCI                 1g

Lean Muscle & Performance Matrix
Betaine              2.5g
Taurine                 1g

Hydro-Electrolyte Support Blend
Sodium Chloride            63.5mg
Dipotassium Phosphate  55.5mg
Coconut Water                   50mg
Black Pepper Extract        5.26mg

You need to read the whole label and follow the directions to the "T". This supplement is powerful. When I went and got this to test and review I went and tested this product to the max. First I tested the taste, It tasted very good with no after taste. For the mixing test, I went and tried the old stirring with a spoon in the glass of water and it mixed fairly good. Then I went and tried to mix it in a shaker cup and it passed with flying colors. And for the final test I tried it in a fruit punch smoothie and it tasted great and mixed extremely well with no funky after taste.

Phase 2 of my testing was to see how the recovery and strength  went after using it for a month. After the first 4 days I noticed that my recovery was getting better and by the 4th week I had to work out even harder to feel the soreness but the soreness was very minimal. During that time I noticed that my strength was increasing as well as my muscle mass as well. 

MuscleTech's After Build Lab Series post work out far exceeded my tests in everything. I highly recommend this to family friends and anyone who wants a faster recovery and that extra strength and muscle mass. Also with this post work out you need to drink lots of water because of the Creatine in it. What I like about After Build Lab Series is the BCAA's and the support blend. The BCAA's help with the synthesis of protein that you need for your muscles and also the Support blend because it helps with the replacement of the electrolytes that you burn and use during your workouts. When you stack After Build with the 100% Whey Advanced you will see more results.

You can find more about this post workout supplement and others here

Disclaimer: The said product above was sent to me to test and review. My opinions are unbiased and based from me using the product.

100% Whey Advanced Protein Lab Series by MuscleTech Review

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MuscleTech came out with a new protein powder called 100% Whey Advanced a few months ago and I had the opportunity to test and review it. MuscleTech takes great pride in the taste and what they put in their product. What MuscleTech did was create a whole mew protein powder with the highest quality ingredients and pure protein.

What they also did was put BCAA's in with it and also Glutamine too. What that does is help and aid in the absorption of protein and help with recovery and to build lean muscle as well. This is great to take right after you are done with your work out and great with smoothies too.

This protein powder has 25 grams of protein, 5.6 grams of BCAA's , 4.4grams of Glutamine and Precursor per scoop. Also it is Banned Substance free as well as the serving size is 1 scoop.

I tested MuscleTech's Lab Series 100% Whey Advanced protein powder in the following categories, Taste. Mix, how much muscle I gained and also how the recovery was too. So let's get to it now.

The taste was really great and it tasted just like triple chocolate brownie and didn't have funky after taste as well. First, when I mixed it I tried several different ways too. I went and mixed it in a shaker cup with bottled water and there was no clumps and everything blended well. Then I tried it with vanilla soy milk and it still mixed well. I also tried it with the water in a glass and mixing it with a spoon and that worked to a certain point but I recommend that you use a shaker cup to mix it. Then for the ultimate test I went and made a triple chocolate peanut butter brownie smoothie and it passed with flying colors and tasted just like the real thing.

Since I have been taking the 100% Whey Advanced protein powder I have noticed a faster recovery because of the BCAA's and have gained about 4 pounds of lean muscle in about 4 weeks.

I also want to stress about reading the whole label and look at the indigence to see if you may be allergic to anything.

I would definitely recommend this protein powder to anyone who wants to gain lean muscle and a faster recovery. Also I would definitely recommend this to family and friends as well. I am completely satisfied with this supplement and will be buying it in the near future. You can find MuscleTech's Lab Series 100% Whey Advanced Protein Powder here.

Disclaimer: I got the said product to test and review and this review is of my unbiased opinion as well.

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.

MuscleTech's NANOx9 Next Gen Review

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When I got NANOx9 Next Gen as a sample to test and review I was blown away because I remember using the NANOx9 Hardcore before with good results. 

What MuscleTech did was take the old NANOx9 Hardcore and made it even better than ever. Whats even better is that it's stimulant free and helps to boost your muscle pump at the same time it gives you the mental focus to your your workout the boost you need.

When I took the first dose and worked out I wanted to put it to the test and I lifted heavy and after the first set I could literally feel the extreme pump and it continued to get even better. My strength was increased as well. I also didn't have any fatigue either. The Sensory Matrix gave me the mental focus that I needed to concentrate on every rep and contraction of the muscle group that I was working out.

But just to warn everyone, this is not a supplement that you can just start off with the full dose especially when you are using another pre-workout with 1600mg of Beta-alanine in it. Before you start taking it with the pre-workout, start by taking 2 of the capsules of NANOx9 Next Gen and get a fell for your tolerance. Then you start adding your pre-workout just start with small servings of the pre-workout until you find your tolerance. 

On the label you will find that the supplement is broken in to 3 things. 

First is the Vaso Prime (N.O.x Maximizer) which gives you the pump with 1,500mg of Arginine Inositol Silicate (Nitrosigine) as the main ingredient in the Vaso Prime. Also you have Hawthorne and Pomegranate to round it out as well.

Second is the Vaso Amp (Performance Matrix) which has 1,600mg of Beta-alanine (Carnosyn) which gives you that tingly feeling in some of the workouts you take. It also helps with muscle endurance to increase your productivity of your work outs as well. And then you have Brown algae extract to round out the Performance Matrix.

Third and final is the Neuro Amp (Sensory Matrix) This has Choline Bitartrate, Rhodiola Extract and Eleuthro to help give you the mental focus that you need to use for when you are really crushing your work out. 

Also I cannot forget about how they use their rapid diffusion technology to make the supplement absorbed by the body faster than the capsule. 
This supplement will do everything that it says and I will be purchasing it in the future. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants that skin splitting pump and the extra strength as well.  As with everything you must read the entire label and directions. 

I am completely pleased with the supplement and the NANOx9 Next Gen is way far superior to its predecessor NANOx9 Hardcore.

For information about MuscleTech's NANOx9 you can visit their website here and find everything else you need about this amazing new supplement and other great supplements they have there as well.
Disclaimer: I received this product to test and sample.

The new NaNOx9 Next Gen and the Hydroxycut Gummie reviews coming soon.

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There are Nitric Oxide products that can give you massive pumps, muscle hardness and vasodilation and I will be testing this supplement to it's fullest to see if it does what it says.. For those of you who are familiar with MuscleTech supplements, remember the naNoX9 Hardcore and what it was all about. Will the new naNOx9 Next Gen be superior to its predecessor naNOx9 Hardcore? You will see in the upcoming review. 

Also I will be reviewing Hydroxycut Gummies.   Everyone is familiar with Hydroxycut, America's #1 weight loss supplement brand, and they are always coming up with new weight loss supplements to aid you in your weight loss. The weight loss supplement I will be testing and reviewing, is the new and improved Hydroxycut Gummies with a new and improved taste. What do the Hydroxycut Gummies taste like? Can it live up to the other Hydroxycut supplements? All your questions will be answered in the upcoming review.

Coming Soon: Plasma Muscle Review!

The Plasma Muscle is coming soon, So you do not want to miss this one. I will be telling you my experience using this Amazing Supplement and  and how it works and everything else. So stay tuned you will not be disappointed!!

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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.

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/

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...