BSN Syntha-6 Review January 3, 2008
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As the only supplement I’m still taking as part of my workout regime, Syntha-6 is an essential component to body building. Its protein, people!
Two scoops of Syntha-6 gives you approximately 44 grams of protein. More than enough for one workout. Ideally, you should have 2-3 of these shakes every day and especially three on workout days. Your body needs anywhere from 80 to 180 grams of protein per day to build new muscle. Don’t starve it!
Review continued after the jump below.
How Much No-Xplode Do You Take? December 17, 2007
Posted by Joe in : Health and Fitness , add a commentI haven’t mentioned this one yet but I wish I had: serving sizes of No-Xplode.
Keep in mind that for most us, the correct serving size of No-Xplode is proportional to our body weight. Imagine that? Anyway, I’m about 160lb, 5′7″, so I’ve come down to taking just one full scoop of No-Xplode. Mix it with about 6 ounces of water and you’re good to go.
But by all means, test to make sure. Start small. If one scoop doesn’t do anything additional for you, try 1 and 1/2 next time. Still not enough? Try 2. Once you’re approaching three scoops, be careful. That’s probably enough to blow your heart under the right strenuous exercise. Its like downing an ounce of liquid creatine and then playing football. Not good.
So, be smart - judge how much your body needs and how much you can handle. Don’t ever over work yourself on No-Xplode to avoid serious injury.
Krill Oil Proving Useful December 15, 2007
Posted by Joe in : Health and Fitness , add a commentI’ve been using Krill Oil now in smaller dosages than I was “fish” oil for about 2 weeks. Already I see improvements in my skin. My acne really has been eliminated now taking just 2 pills a day. Of course I don’t know if my circulatory system has improved or other such things have changed, but as far as my skin is concerned, it is less dry and acne-free.
Also, NO BURPING UP NASTY FISH! Really awesome.
CellMass, Syntha-6, and No-Xplode Update December 3, 2007
Posted by Joe in : Health and Fitness , add a commentI’ve noticed a lot of incoming searches pertaining to these products that I don’t feel have been answered on this site. Let me target them all.
1) Syntha-6 Taken After Workout:
Sure, why not? You can (and should) take Syntha-6 either an hour before or within an hour after working out. Keep in mind, if you take No-Xplode and/or CellMass, you’ve got to plan around your No-Xplode cocktail (I usually take it 30 minutes before working out) and your CellMass boost (which should ALWAYS be taken immediately after working out). You need to let the CellMass digest, so give it a good half hour before eating (ex., Syntha-6). No-Xplode absolutely has to be on an empty stomach, so avoid eating anything a half hour before & after taking No-Xplode.
KEEP IN MIND: You MUST drink over 100 ounces of water a day when you’re taking No-Xplode. Otherwise, YOU WILL GET SICK. Be sure to drink about 40 ounces during the day BEFORE you take No-Xplode. I also recommend drinking 20-30 ounces during your workout. Follow up with CellMass, Syntha-6, a protein-rich meal, and another 40 ounces of water.
2) Difference from taking No-Xplode and CellMass
I’ve used No-Xplode, CellMass, and Nitrix for the better part of 6 months now with a solid 2 month break and off-and-on breaks from different work schedules. Honestly, I didn’t take any of the products 100% effectively. I did try to take Nitrix 3 times a day, which I managed for the most part. No-Xplode I always took 30-45 minutes before working out. I skipped taking it on non-workout days, seemed like a waste and got me pumped up for nothing. CellMass I usually took after working out, and I tried but often failed to take it 8 hours later as well. Never on non-workout days. In all honestly, CellMass is probably useless if you don’t take it twice a day.
The effects? No-Xplode was evident since day one. I was stronger, more pumped, could work out longer and harder, and had focus. In the end, this obviously aids in strength and body building as you will conquer every single workout. No doubt about it, No-Xplode is an excellent product.
Nitrix - I’m not 100% sure, but I’d say Nitrix does have a bit to do with maintaining larger muscles and improved vascularity on a regular basis. Its effect on working out, however, I don’t know. Maybe it helped, maybe it didn’t. I’ve stopped taking it and I physically “look” a bit smaller/less pumped. But that doesn’t mean it was all Nitrix.
CellMass - I didn’t use CellMass effectively enough, but I imagine it would have done what it was supposed to do. It would have lead to faster regeneration and hardening of the muscles. Will I take it again? Definitely, but I’ll take it twice on workout days and at least once on non-workout days. I think this could be an integral part to my workout.
Syntha-6 - I haven’t taken more than a handful of servings. Pure laziness and intolerance to drinking such a huge amount of protein/milk at the same time. Once I start up my workout regime again, I’ll use No-Xplode once on workout days, CellMass twice (once on non-workout days), and I’ll take a full serving of Syntha-6 every day in addition to a protein rich diet. I don’t need to get into much detail here: Syntha-6 is another quality protein supplement like any other; it just happens to taste really damn good! If you don’t get enough protein, you WON’T get big. New research indicates that taking 60-80 extra grams of protein a day is not sufficient in a body building routine and that you should actually consume 100-180g depending on body weight. Honestly? Adding an extra 50-100g should be sufficient in addition to a protein rich diet. Try eating at least one chicken breast (or comparable piece of lean meat) in addition to other strong sources of protein (eggs, etc.) daily.
A good diet, focus on supplementation, and dedication to your routine will bring about the results you’re looking for. All said and done, using these BSN products will absolutely help you achieve your goals faster (with the possible exception of Nitrix).
Krill Oil: Better than Other Fish Oil?
Posted by Joe in : Health and Fitness , 1 comment so farI just put in an order online for some Krill Oil tablets.
If you’ve read my previous posts on fish oil, you’ll know that I take daily doses of the stuff to improve my general well-being. Fish oil is good for your circulatory system, skin health (see: no acne for months now), cellular activity, arthritis pain relief, and more. I tend to take a little more than the recommended daily dose to keep acne at bay, but there doesn’t seem to be a single side effect to fish oil (yet!).
Any way, I was browsing through some health articles and found some on krill oil. Krill is a shrimp you’ll find in the Antarctic. Apparently, oil extracted from kill is much more potent and absorbable than other fish oils. It also comes in the form of phospholipids, as compared to free triglycerides in other fish oils. What does this mean, in English?
Phospholipids are what make up your cell membranes and protect the cells from free radicals. Since krill oil’s Omega-3 fatty acids come in this form, they are more “bio-available” than other oils since our body uses them more easily and quickly than as free triglycerides. Why else does krill oil get absorbed more quickly and become more potent? It has natural antioxidants in it, unlike other fish oil, which helps guard against oxidization in the body (preventing the oil from turning into free radicals). This way, you don’t have an abnormal imbalance of antioxidants from taking fish oil.
The benefits to krill oil seem huge. Smaller dosages, amplified effects, and even no nasty fish burp after taking the pills! This is due to the brevity of the time it takes to absorb krill oil.
I first read about it on this site selling krill oil. Google it yourself to read more 
I will be sure to update on my consumption of krill oil in the next 4 weeks (give it some time to get into my system).
Workout Progress August 10, 2007
Posted by Joe in : Health and Fitness , add a commentI haven’t written about my weightlifting in a while. I’d like to change that by showing some before and after pics. The picture on the left was taken in April. The picture on the right was taken this week. A tan really makes things look better 
I’m going to post about what my routine has been like and how much I’ve progressed over this period of time. To be honest, I missed out on 3 weeks of workouts through June and July and at least 2 weeks between April and May. I’m back on track now and working harder than ever.
BSN No-Xplode, CellMass, Syntha-6, and Nitrix Reviews
Posted by Joe in : Health and Fitness , add a commentFor those of you who are in to weightlifting, you might use creatine, protein, or other performance-enhancing products to help get you to your goals. If not, prepare to be introduced.
I’m taking the following supplements to help build muscle:
No-Xplode
No-Xplode is a product by BSN (along with the other products I’m on) that provides several benefits. Supposedly, all the various ingredients (tons and tons of chemicals, a proprietary blend, and creatine) provide enhanced focus and brain stimulation, instantly improved vascularity (visible, prominent veins with more fluid getting pumped through because of nitric oxide), and improved strength. You can read more about it at BodyBuilding.com.
So does it work? Read on to find out.
Fish Oil and Allergies Continued June 5, 2007
Posted by Joe in : Health and Fitness , add a commentPreviously, I’ve written about using fish oil to combat allergies. I’d like to revisit that post now by going more in-depth on the topic.
Since posting, I didn’t take many fish oil pills, and as such, my allergies have been killer this year. I’ve been using a nasal spray - Astelin - but that only works for a few hours and causes drowsiness. As a result, I’ve begun taking fish oil supplements again, and in four days, my symptoms have decreased to an almost non-existant level and I am able to discontinue using the nasal spray. (more…)
Update: SimpleFit Results after Two Weeks April 1, 2007
Posted by Joe in : Health and Fitness , comments closedAs I posted below, I was going to keep this blog up to date on the results of my exercising using the routine outlined by SimpleFit. Well, even I am impressed in such a short amount of time.
To give you an idea of what was going on here before I show you two pictures of before and after, keep in mind that I had started loosely working out about 3 weeks prior to starting this program on March 15th. I’d workout maybe 1-2 times a week, nothing major, and I was in bad shape - especially in the cardio department, which I’m still working at. But now, after using Simplefit on an every-other-day basis, I can safely say that it is an effective workout to get you into the shape you need to be to do some serious weight lifting. Keep reading for the before and after shots of my back. (more…)
SimpleFit and CrossFit: Building a Better Body (like the 300!) March 15, 2007
Posted by Joe in : Health and Fitness , add a commentI’ve been working out for a while now trying to build up my body. Everyone is probably in agreement that working out on a consistant, dedicated basis takes a lot of time, effort, and will to get the job done. I’m always looking for new ways of building muscle faster and cutting the fat even quicker. After seeing the kick-ass movie The 300, I wanted to learn what the actors did to get their bodies in to that kind of shape.
As it turns out, they were all conscripted into The 300 Workout. At Gym Jones, an exclusive, invite-only gym, owner Mark Twight put the actors and crew through a rigourous four-month workout to not only sculpt the actors’ bodies to perfection but to give them the range of motion and strength that should accompany such bodies. The basis for his methods appears to be the CrossFit training style. You can read more about the workout Mark Twight put the cast and crew of The 300 through over here at Digg- The 300 Workout.
CrossFit seems to be an up-and-coming method of training that involves a lot of timed, intense, and quick workouts that stress as much of the body as possible. If you just follow the Workout of the Day on their website you’ll see just how intense it is. I’m not in the kind of shape I need to be to follow most of the CrossFit workouts, and I happened to come across something else - SimpleFit. (more…)
