Supplements
So I've been trying to find some new supplements. I have noticed that most supplements are geared toward body building like Sytha 6, N.O. Explode and countless others. I have found VERY few that are designed for folks that aren't looking to get swoll, but instead be lean, strong and flexible. I found some stuff from a company called Intensity Nutrition. The company was started by an ex-SEAL, and is geared more toward the CrossFit/Functional/Tactical fitness mentality. Has anyone ever heard of this company, or tried any of their products? I want to steer more toward the body building supplements and find a good supplement combination that is more geared toward this type of workout, diet and lifestyle. Does anyone have any ideas. I know some of you J's have some good stuff issued like Endurox and such. What else are they giving out at the schoolhouse?
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Permalink Reply by Nick Pokora on -
I used to use all that stuff like Jack3d, NO Explode, 1mr, etc.. and actually just recently bought the Intensity Nutrition bundle..the Fuel, Hydrate, n Recover. I personally loved it because its simple, effective, and doesn't have all those s*** fillers and whatnot in it. However it is 130$ which is pretty pricey. Syntha6 for protein is actually really good for lean muscle too, its the TrueMass you want to stay away from.
Thanks for starting this thread though, I'm curious to what else is out there that the guys in the schoolhouse use.
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Permalink Reply by Mike Hussle on -
Looks like they've got 3 main products... my first thoughts is that the "fuel" has a s*** ton of creatine in it. I get that a SEAL founded it, but I wonder if he used creatine while going through BUD/S... here's what Stew Smith, also a SEAL, says about what creatine did to guys at BUD/S:
http://www.military.com/military-fitness/health/creatine-and-milita...
The Hydrate is electrolytes, which is fine, but you can get that with some smart water or by just adding some salt and other cheap minerals to water. SO it's fine, might be a cheaper way to get the electrolytes than buying lots of "smart water" or something like that.
And the recover is whey protein plus some aminos... first, there's a LOT of debate about whether straight amino acids can help you (your body's supposed to break protein down in to branch aminos, it wasn't designed to take them as is). But whatever, maybe it helps, maybe it doesn't. The whey protein is definitely good, but there is also debate about whether whey protein must be BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE to work (that is, not boiled/processed to death, it should be close to natural for your body to absorb it). So all that to say, it's not a bad thing, it's comparable to other whey protein supplements, but I wouldn't buy it just because of the price tag on it.
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Permalink Reply by Nicholas on -
Just take some horny goat weed for endurance and fish oils for joint health.
I don't like NOxplode when running because it get my heart rate too high.
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Permalink Reply by andrew bostwick on -
endurox and accelerade are the two that they recommended in indoc back in 07 they work ok but the sugars those products use can upset your stomach, but these where the only approved supplements back then so we all took it. check out www.hammernutrition.com i love their products and they are all geared for ultra-endurance athletes. the website has a ton of good info dispite the shameless self promotion, and everything has a really mild taste that you can handle on the run no matter how sensitive your stomach. another product i love is GU gels and GU brew. all of these products are made to keep your body fueled properly so you get more out of your workout, hammer has a recovery drink but i havn't tried it, i have always used muscle milk since it seems to work the best for recovery for me without adding bulk. the best place to look for supplements is on running store websites and triathlete websites since the supplements sold on there will be geared for endurance not getting huge. just keep in mind 2 things; number 1 is no supplement works the same for everyone and number 2 once you find something that works stick with it and don't change anything once you get to selection.
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Permalink Reply by James R Carroll Jr. on
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Never heard of that company before. I would try Cellucor they are more towards the lean muscle best pre-workout out is C4.
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Permalink Reply by Brendan O'Neill on
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I competed in two bodybuilding competetions and am currently enlisting for a Ranger Contract. If your trying to gain weight(put on muscle) or just recover faster either way your bodies under changes and stress. When I also competed in Crossfit type Firefighter competetions my supplements were almost the same supplement cycle as bodybuidling because I was working out twice a day, weights in the after noon and crossfit/ stairs in the night time when I had the hose tower and station to my self. Im not trying to talk about my self just explain what supplements really are. Becareful what, up and coming companies you buy from as the FDA does not regulate supplements until their deemed unsafe or possbile prohormone. I would stick with the companies with a repuataion of selling quality products like: Universal Nutrition, Dymatize and OPN. these are bodybulding supplements but thats whats your body is doing when your killing it in the gym. I would choose, Dymatize Recoup for BCAA, Gold standard whey by OPN and dymatize Expand for pre workout. as long as your hydration is up I think creatine will always help, Im talking a gallon plus everyday!! if you want a little more rage in the gym try using a Animal Stak pak by universal Nutrition they are not Steriods and just boost natural test levels. keeping up in the cardio and food intake will help sette any weight gaining side affects. sorry about my grammer just wanted to help out with some advice.
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Permalink Reply by Gary Dean Eyster Jr. on -
I love these supplement debates. Who know's who is right and who is wrong. Everyone is defferent in how they react to certain supplements. Staying hydrated is a key no matter what you are doing. Also you calorie intake and ensuring your body is getting the nutrients it needs during strenous workouts and prolong beat down of the body. As to which company is best... who knows. I do know for me the name on protein drinks is just that a name. I have made good gains and felt great using the cheap stuff. lets be honest you are going to crap most of it out anyway. Getting lean, strong and flexible is gained through hard work! Your body just needs the nutrients to keep it going the rest is all in your head. If you half @ss your workout you get half @ss results. I would say just ensure you don't overdue the supplements and just ensure your body is getting enough food and natural supplements to keep you going. Supplements and be a bit dangerous too.. if you are taking a bunch to get you all "jacked" for your workouts or keep you going through the day but you aren't getting enough food or the right natural supplements you body is going to shutdown on you. I know this probably didn't help but I couldn't resist getting in on this interesting topic.
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