+hors kok because he is a direct advocate for leptin shred, one of the biggest hoax of supplementation you could probably take. I used to like him but then he gave into being an advocate for something that doesn't work and is most likely a placebo pill
i've had good experience with bcaa's to boost recovery and glutamine for recovery and reduced soreness (probably something involving muscle fascia lol). I have problems getting enough protein due to busy-ness and the ever-rising price of meat, really a case-by-case judgement call
Agreed! Although citrulline works really well to especially when it's 6grams. Beta alanine works really well too. Other than that, they'll work but not necessary
Honestly to me anything that isn't creatine monohydrate, whey protein concentrate (not the overly priced, nutrient stripped out other versions) and maybe beta-alanine is pretty much a scam. Nice to hear you talk about the testosterone increase. So few people realize that unless you are boosting levels to a supraphysiological level (AKA steroids) OR you are raising it from a deficiency to a normal physiological level, it means nothing.
Great simple advice only if more people would listen to you. I have never understood test boosters they cost twice as much as steroids do and you get none of benefits. If you are going to all that expense to boost your lvl's just inject test once a week. In my eye taking both makes you a non natty, might as well spend your money on something that works.
InkTechnique Yes, there is. Mike Chang pushes his own supplements, claiming that they will magically make people lose fat, which we all know is impossible without proper nutrition. He also claims to be the expert on getting six pack abs, even though in most of his videos he has no visible six pack. Finally, he presents information in his videos as fact, when in actuality, there is no scientifically or medically based evidence to support these so called facts
***** Bull. When I was on Atkins, I kept a record of what I was eating for quite a while. I was eating up to 6000 calories per day. WAY more calories than I had been eating before, and I was losing weight. This has been proven literally MILLIONS of times in MILLIONS of individuals (no, I do not mean thousands, I do mean MILLIONS) to be true. Try it on yourself! Eat not one gram of carbohydrate for 6 months, but as much protein and fat as you want, and see how much weight you lose. Of course, if you are thin to begin with, you won't lose much, can't lose something if it is not there. I have yet to meet a doctor who does not also agree that an extreme low carb diet will cause weight loss, either, regardless of calories. Most of them ARE against such a diet because a state of ketosis in generally considered to be unhealthy. I also found the diet difficult to stay on because of carb cravings AND expense. Hell, at one time, I was eating 4-5 lbs. of beef every day. Then I had a while of eating up to 3 dozen eggs and about a pound of bacon a day, which was cheaper than the beef, but eggs get really boring really quick. Other problem was bad breath, when you lose weight that fast, your breath gets really bad.
+Casey Vee Sounds like bullshit even based on the atkins website: For women that range is approximately 1500 to 1800 calories. For men that range is approximately 1800 to 2200 calories per day. Be sure to limit empty calories and follow the acceptable foods list for whichever phase you are currently in. Research has shown that on a controlled carbohydrate program, more calories are burned than on a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet, so there is a certain metabolic advantage to the controlled carb approach. But understand that this does not give you a license to gorge.
+Ken Womack I'm not saying it was healthy, but I can tell you again- When I was on low carb, high fat, high protein, I lost weight like crazy. No problems with energy, either, I felt great. BTW- such low carb diets long predate Dr. Atkins. They were first experimented with in the mid 19th century. Another thing I used to do was to eat up to a pint of fresh whipped cream at a time, sweetened with saccharin, along with zero carb gelatin.
Been on keto for three months. Lost ~10%BF and have thoroughly enjoyed newbie gains doing StrongLifts and eating bacon wrapped mayo dipped in alfredo sauce. ...But I eat 500kcal under TDEE every single day. Have not seen a single person saying CICO doesn't apply in any keto blogs, videos, or on reddit.
Except if you look at the real science and stop relying on anecdotal evidence you would understand that that's not the case and also does not even make sense if you understand biological energy systems. Think about it dude, you went keto and lost 30 pounds. Okay great, you also were not able to rule out which variables caused the results and which didn't. Whenever you cut out an entire macronutrients you're going to lose fat because of the calorie deficit.
deegaulle onyeigbo creatine mono hydrate. Take it with your protein shake. If you decide to take glutamine too take apart. Amino acids are better on there own.
+xiaochicash Well, you are definitely doing one thing right, eating eggs. Some argument exists about having the whites raw, as the avidin in them destroys biotin, but overall it is a good thing. Trainer Vince Gironda used to lean guys out by having them eat up to 36 eggs a day. Dave Johns was doing just that when he won the NABBA Mr. Universe contest. High protein, high fat, low carb is the way to build muscle. If you are on drugs of course you will build muscle on about anything within reason.
Brandon Campbell Could you maybe elaborate on this? I personally feel like I can do alot more in my workout with a good pre-workout, also the energy boost can be nice on days where my energy levels are a bit lower.
nahid falsename I agree that a lot of pre workouts are scams in that they contain a lot of filler and not enough of dosage of the good ingredients. That's not to say that there aren't some out there that are good (I prefer Tier 1), but there's more bad out there than good IMO.
Brandon Campbell Sometimes i feel like supplement companies don't even know what they are doing. I personally recommend making your own pre-workout so you have full control of ingredients and dosages.
nahid falsename Dude; save yourself some $$ and go buy a thing of caffiene, be it wake ups or what have you. (I only take it when i feel like i need it, to retain some sensitivity to it) Wake ups 100 tab's is 10$ tops; pre-workouts range anywhere from 40$+. This is just a personal supplement hack i found worked for me.
The sad thing is, Mass Gainers could work, in theory. There are no good ones on the market though. You either get shitty carbs (usually), or you get decent carbs and shitty protein (soy). Just put the cheapest lean cut of steak you can get in a slow cooker with some potatoes.
I haven't seen anything on DAA that would put me over the top to be in love with it. I have seen stuff that shows it to boost test, but not sure if it's enough to warrant using.
I agree completely with this list. One thing I would add is that the safety of creatine monohydrate has been much more closely examined than the other forms that companies are trying to push.
Great take on the creatine in the vid man. I included the "sleeping better" supplements out there on my list of 3 and didn't include creatine. I've tried some my friends have gotten but even with 7-8hrs of sleep it always leaves me groggy and there's really no positive effect I can see being gained from it vs just natural good sleep.
Based off what I've seen, it's something that I'd put on my "things that work" list. However, many people don't like the itching sensation that comes with it.
my personal top is close ! 1 - all the fat loss pills doesnt work, All the studies are agree (CLA, keto, carnitine, etc) 2 - testosterone boosters doesnt work AT ALL except Acid Aspartic but it is minimal 3 - pre-workout (it kills your heart, your wallet, your appetite and your sleep)
Trent Stamm its proven that 6gram or above of acid aspartic works opposite. fatburners do work especialty with effedrine or yohimbine plus gives you a good boost in the cut.
***** You are absolutely correct on the side effects of creatine. It also gave me the squirts. I really like the benefits, so I use it. Creatine simply delivers on it's claims. However, if you get the 'micronized' creatine monohydrate, it will likely take of your stomach issues. It took care of mine. No more squirts! Ha! The granules are a lot smaller. The consistency is more like baking soda vs. reg creatine mono is more like table salt. Many companies make it and like Brandon said it's cheap to buy. Just make sure it's pure. No fillers or flavors(just will cost more.) AST is what I have now. You will not find it at walmart. I read about it online and decided to give it a try. Really hope this helps.
1.Fat loss supplements (fat burners, beans extracts, etc). 2.BCAAs, or any amino acids supplements. 3.Multivitamins for people who get enough of vitamins and minerals from food. 4.All creatine except creatine monohydrate. 5.All protein powder except whey isolate, and (maybe) except casein protein.
Damn, someone went to school and got their BroScience PhD. Very helpful and informative video. Great job man. Creatine monohydrates with creapure is by far the best supplement for muscle growth and performance in my opinion.
Just came across this review. I don't normally comment on videos, but just wanted to say that I love this review! Very truthful, very professional, very matter-of-fact. Well done! I just became Certified in Personal Training, so I know these questions will be coming. I have a ton of growth (both skill and knowledge-wise) to look forward to, and reviews like this are extremely helpful. Thanks!
I'm aware of the fact that this video is 7yrs old. However, I agree with everything you said about fat burners, test boosters, but I somewhat agree and disagree about creatine. In my opinion, creatine monohydrate (unflavored powder form) is the best of them all. It's not really cold water soluble, which can be a waste of money and cause digestion issues due to it's byproduct, creatinine. It's best to mix it well with hot water/hot liquid. The sugar, pill and micronised forms of creatine are a complete marketing scam because they do not produce superior results.
1.Beans (I hear about beans having "High protean" all the time but it's only like 9%...I eat em for the fibre/I like the taste tho 2.Tuarine 3.VLCD shakes-I've been having some for my one meal during the day with an egg in it for about a month and they maybe helped me lose 3kilos in the first 10 days but then it plateu'd and they give me churning stomach and kinda affect my bowl motions
1. Quality Food/Diet Supplements: 2. Quality Whey Isolate 3. Casein Protein (for overnight) 4. Creatine Mono Extra: 5. Complex Carb for recovery (I use Waximaize) 6. FishOil/omegas 7. Vitamin C chewables (use in the morning and post workout) Your analysis is spot on! The best thing hands down for gains is healthy/proper diet, consistency with workouts, and intensity in your workouts.
1.Whey protein. 2.pre-workout w/(caffeine, beta-alanine, and creatine phosphate) 3.mass gainer. I've done a lot of research on creatine and found many pros and coins...pros being the strength cell voluminization and size, cons being the muscle cramping, I've read that after 2 months free of creatine monohydrate you start losing some gains, and because I keep hearing no one know the long term. Effects of it...BTW what do you think of creatine hcl
1. BCAA (although theres constatly a huge debate about it, and i dont consider my opinion superior) 2. Any kind of creatine that is not mono :) 3.Dextrose
6 month supply of creatine for $20!? Please tell me where you find this lol, currently using sixstar creatine monohydrate. 80 serving tub (400g) 5g each scoop, for $13
I use GAT creatine monohydrate, which is 100% pure, and runs for a bout $20-25 for 1000g. Pure creatine mixes well with almost anything, and leaves no noticeable taste.
1. Animal-pre workout or Starbucks 2. Gold standard-protein 3 scoops day= around 72 grams 3. Dannon Greek yogurt 3 a day protein = around 36 grams 4. Fish oil-6 pills 500mg each Creatin mono-5gs daily 5. Calcium- 1000mg to 2000mg per day 6. Thinking about adding some beta alenine...
1.) kre alkalyn it works so well but for what is takes to make it, then charging 8-10 times more per gram than monohydrate is bogus. Considering it’s mainly monohydrate with a cheap buffer.. 2.) test boosters. They work, but the input of money vs the. Out put Is invariable. The 5a hydroxy laxo mixed with a quality booster is better and it increases the effect, but it then makes the product disproportionately more expensive all over again. 3.) any and all “brain booster “ supplements. I’m open to an educated challenge on this one, but the effect isn’t anything noticeable when I’ve taken them. I have taken brain bridge and the 1st phorm one and its equivalent to the feeling I get with green tea. Thoughts?
I dropped my body fat percentage from 32% to 20% just by exercising and quiting junk food in 8 months if i tried harder i could have dropped to less than 15% but i just didnt want to push it too hard. I lost almost 30 pounds of fat. I did 1 hour cardio around 4-5 times a week starting with low intensity cardio and gradually increasing in intensity as my body adopted. After 45-50 min of cardio (or sometimes before) I lift weights around 20-30 minutes.
The big boogeyman of bodybuilding is catabolism. Always hear people telling me to take protein, first thing when i wake up, both pre and post workout and then before bed. And i also read bs that your body will go catabolic if you don't have a constant protein intake every 3 hours.
1. six
2. pack
3. shortcuts
Jordan Pascual gains!
Fucking mike cheng is corona virus itself
1. Test booster pills
2. mike chang
3. mike chang
lol
Zeeeeeeeerrrrroooooooo!
mike chang booster
Wow all these supplements sound like a complete waste of money, lucky i bought mike Chang's afterburner pro Chinese secrets
1. Mass Gainers
2. Mike Chang
3. Detoxins
***** aw Poor Mike.
why Mike chang?? lol
+hors kok Not so sure as to why Mike Chang but he's just annoying as hell.
+hors kok because he is a direct advocate for leptin shred, one of the biggest hoax of supplementation you could probably take. I used to like him but then he gave into being an advocate for something that doesn't work and is most likely a placebo pill
obviously this isn't a protein supplement, but the gnc gold card is definitely a scam as well.
True that
1. Creatine
2. Whey protein
3. Pre workout
Jk these are the only effective supplements
lol
Cade E yes sir
i've had good experience with bcaa's to boost recovery and glutamine for recovery and reduced soreness (probably something involving muscle fascia lol). I have problems getting enough protein due to busy-ness and the ever-rising price of meat, really a case-by-case judgement call
Agreed! Although citrulline works really well to especially when it's 6grams. Beta alanine works really well too. Other than that, they'll work but not necessary
Beta alanine. HMB.
Honestly to me anything that isn't creatine monohydrate, whey protein concentrate (not the overly priced, nutrient stripped out other versions) and maybe beta-alanine is pretty much a scam. Nice to hear you talk about the testosterone increase. So few people realize that unless you are boosting levels to a supraphysiological level (AKA steroids) OR you are raising it from a deficiency to a normal physiological level, it means nothing.
Right on. Appreciate the reponse!
Great simple advice only if more people would listen to you. I have never understood test boosters they cost twice as much as steroids do and you get none of benefits. If you are going to all that expense to boost your lvl's just inject test once a week. In my eye taking both makes you a non natty, might as well spend your money on something that works.
Brandon Campbell Diamond I have better sex on test boosters so yah
Yes, actually have a video to put up regarding this.
You left out the biggest scam Mike Chang!
lol
1- C4
2- all fat burners
3- weight gainers
Good list
2biG 4U agreed!
- Fat loss pills
- Bcaa's
- Mike Chang's magic red drink
agreed!
What is Mike's red drink made of?
so is there a reason no one likes Mike Chang?
InkTechnique Yes, there is. Mike Chang pushes his own supplements, claiming that they will magically make people lose fat, which we all know is impossible without proper nutrition. He also claims to be the expert on getting six pack abs, even though in most of his videos he has no visible six pack. Finally, he presents information in his videos as fact, when in actuality, there is no scientifically or medically based evidence to support these so called facts
Cameron Smith Oh, I see. Thanks! : )
Thanks for watching!
the only test booster that works is test,test is the best year round.
lol pretty much
The best test booster is a corvette zr1 or dodge demon along with a m16
Creatine monohydrate, that's the only one I take
Nice
Shredz came to my mind first haha
+Bec Gibbs Hah true that.
Depends on the price and what they promise. No real reason to have something specific post workout.
Any supplement that makes promises.
good point!
Pre-Workouts
Intra-Workouts
Post Workouts
lol right on!
ketosis trumps the "calories in - calories out bs every one always preaches... I lost 30lbs in 1 1/3 months eating bacon cheese eggs and pork ...
***** Bull. When I was on Atkins, I kept a record of what I was eating for quite a while. I was eating up to 6000 calories per day. WAY more calories than I had been eating before, and I was losing weight. This has been proven literally MILLIONS of times in MILLIONS of individuals (no, I do not mean thousands, I do mean MILLIONS) to be true. Try it on yourself! Eat not one gram of carbohydrate for 6 months, but as much protein and fat as you want, and see how much weight you lose. Of course, if you are thin to begin with, you won't lose much, can't lose something if it is not there. I have yet to meet a doctor who does not also agree that an extreme low carb diet will cause weight loss, either, regardless of calories. Most of them ARE against such a diet because a state of ketosis in generally considered to be unhealthy. I also found the diet difficult to stay on because of carb cravings AND expense. Hell, at one time, I was eating 4-5 lbs. of beef every day. Then I had a while of eating up to 3 dozen eggs and about a pound of bacon a day, which was cheaper than the beef, but eggs get really boring really quick. Other problem was bad breath, when you lose weight that fast, your breath gets really bad.
+Casey Vee Sounds like bullshit even based on the atkins website: For women that range is approximately 1500 to 1800 calories. For men that range is approximately 1800 to 2200 calories per day. Be sure to limit empty calories and follow the acceptable foods list for whichever phase you are currently in.
Research has shown that on a controlled carbohydrate program, more calories are burned than on a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet, so there is a certain metabolic advantage to the controlled carb approach. But understand that this does not give you a license to gorge.
+Ken Womack I'm not saying it was healthy, but I can tell you again- When I was on low carb, high fat, high protein, I lost weight like crazy. No problems with energy, either, I felt great. BTW- such low carb diets long predate Dr. Atkins. They were first experimented with in the mid 19th century. Another thing I used to do was to eat up to a pint of fresh whipped cream at a time, sweetened with saccharin, along with zero carb gelatin.
Been on keto for three months. Lost ~10%BF and have thoroughly enjoyed newbie gains doing StrongLifts and eating bacon wrapped mayo dipped in alfredo sauce.
...But I eat 500kcal under TDEE every single day. Have not seen a single person saying CICO doesn't apply in any keto blogs, videos, or on reddit.
Except if you look at the real science and stop relying on anecdotal evidence you would understand that that's not the case and also does not even make sense if you understand biological energy systems. Think about it dude, you went keto and lost 30 pounds. Okay great, you also were not able to rule out which variables caused the results and which didn't. Whenever you cut out an entire macronutrients you're going to lose fat because of the calorie deficit.
True, however, creatine shouldn't cause a 10lb weight increase. Did you significantly up your water intake during this time?
I would add bcaa to it .
BCAA's actually work. First i thought it was useless but it's helped out
sorry but if you eat enough protein through diet BCAAs are pretty useless
Glutamine protein creatine and if you don't mind spend a little more l-arginine with l-citruline.
Can't go wrong with those and are healthy.
Nick N which particular creatine brand/product would you recommend?
deegaulle onyeigbo creatine mono hydrate. Take it with your protein shake. If you decide to take glutamine too take apart. Amino acids are better on there own.
Mike ad before this lol
awesome.
Subbed! Looking forward to your new videos for sure!
Thanks Nick.
Your call, I'm assuming you won't be ill for more than a few days and as creatine is best used in the long run, a few off days won't make much impact.
Don't take this supplement do take that supplement... Am I the only sunuvabitch who shuts up, drinks eggs and lifts anymore?
+xiaochicash Possibly.
+xiaochicash Eggs and oatmeal
+xiaochicash Well, you are definitely doing one thing right, eating eggs. Some argument exists about having the whites raw, as the avidin in them destroys biotin, but overall it is a good thing. Trainer Vince Gironda used to lean guys out by having them eat up to 36 eggs a day. Dave Johns was doing just that when he won the NABBA Mr. Universe contest. High protein, high fat, low carb is the way to build muscle. If you are on drugs of course you will build muscle on about anything within reason.
Gultamine
Fat Burners
Nitric Oxide
Biggest scam is pre-workout....
Right on
Brandon Campbell
Could you maybe elaborate on this? I personally feel like I can do alot more in my workout with a good pre-workout, also the energy boost can be nice on days where my energy levels are a bit lower.
nahid falsename I agree that a lot of pre workouts are scams in that they contain a lot of filler and not enough of dosage of the good ingredients. That's not to say that there aren't some out there that are good (I prefer Tier 1), but there's more bad out there than good IMO.
Brandon Campbell Sometimes i feel like supplement companies don't even know what they are doing. I personally recommend making your own pre-workout so you have full control of ingredients and dosages.
nahid falsename Dude; save yourself some $$ and go buy a thing of caffiene, be it wake ups or what have you. (I only take it when i feel like i need it, to retain some sensitivity to it) Wake ups 100 tab's is 10$ tops; pre-workouts range anywhere from 40$+. This is just a personal supplement hack i found worked for me.
Doesn't matter much as long as you like the profile, cost and taste.
stay away from supps...take natural organic healthy food and train and sleep well...thats my advice to you out there !!!
Thanks for the response.
Fat burners
BCAA's
Mass gainers
Agreed
The sad thing is, Mass Gainers could work, in theory. There are no good ones on the market though.
You either get shitty carbs (usually), or you get decent carbs and shitty protein (soy).
Just put the cheapest lean cut of steak you can get in a slow cooker with some potatoes.
They can give you energy, but their price isn't worth it IMO. You can get a lot of the same boosts a lot cheaper.
Yes, they work in a sense they might help you burn a few extra calories or suppress appetite, but they're still a scam and don't add much benefit.
I go with ON here too in most cases. I suggest finding one that you like the profile/taste/cost.
Pro hormones are tough for some of the reasons you mentioned as well as what gains are retained as well as long term health effects.
Appreciate the feedback, each of our lists will likely be a bit different based off what we feel is most important for us.
I agree to an extent, but not on the whole, appreciate the feedback.
Thanks for the response, why do you think whey is a scam?
I have a ton of videos regarding this.It's been shown to increase strength production.
No
Not at all.
I wouldn't say "bad" but I likely would go for something a bit better IMO.
If someone isn't a healthy individual, then some other steps might be necessary
I prefer ON or Universal
yeah?
I prefer ON or Universal.
I don't view whey as a scam, but many people feel it is in the sense they'd rather eat whole food sources.
There's no need to load.
doesn't compare to whey IMO
You shouldn't lose any actual gains from creatine!
Pretty sure they changed the formula on that recently.
I haven't seen anything on DAA that would put me over the top to be in love with it. I have seen stuff that shows it to boost test, but not sure if it's enough to warrant using.
Never really looked into it.
Rather go with a good grade monohydrate.
I agree completely with this list. One thing I would add is that the safety of creatine monohydrate has been much more closely examined than the other forms that companies are trying to push.
true that
What's your take on DAA3K
I can't believe you really answer every comment? That is insanely rare for a 100K+ youtuber! Good job man!
lol I do what I can.
Great take on the creatine in the vid man. I included the "sleeping better" supplements out there on my list of 3 and didn't include creatine. I've tried some my friends have gotten but even with 7-8hrs of sleep it always leaves me groggy and there's really no positive effect I can see being gained from it vs just natural good sleep.
Based off what I've seen, it's something that I'd put on my "things that work" list. However, many people don't like the itching sensation that comes with it.
Thanks for the feedback
I wouldn't buy either personally.
What?
my personal top is close !
1 - all the fat loss pills doesnt work, All the studies are agree (CLA, keto, carnitine, etc)
2 - testosterone boosters doesnt work AT ALL except Acid Aspartic but it is minimal
3 - pre-workout (it kills your heart, your wallet, your appetite and your sleep)
appreciate the response.
Trent Stamm its proven that 6gram or above of acid aspartic works opposite. fatburners do work especialty with effedrine or yohimbine plus gives you a good boost in the cut.
You can get a year supply for $37
Did you not watch the video?
I usually go with ON, decent profile/price/taste
***** You are absolutely correct on the side effects of creatine. It also gave me the squirts. I really like the benefits, so I use it. Creatine simply delivers on it's claims. However, if you get the 'micronized' creatine monohydrate, it will likely take of your stomach issues. It took care of mine. No more squirts! Ha! The granules are a lot smaller. The consistency is more like baking soda vs. reg creatine mono is more like table salt. Many companies make it and like Brandon said it's cheap to buy. Just make sure it's pure. No fillers or flavors(just will cost more.) AST is what I have now. You will not find it at walmart. I read about it online and decided to give it a try. Really hope this helps.
I don't agree with your numbers 2 and 3!
Here’s the thing about facts: 10+ years later they still hold up. Thanks for the tremendous amount of quality content throughout the years!
🙏
No they didn't'.
Glad you like them!
Thanks for the response, you might be interested in my video on Beef Protein!
There are several brands, one I like is ON.
You my friend have just earned a subscriber. This is one of the most informational videos I have seen in a while!
appreciated!
1.Fat loss supplements (fat burners, beans extracts, etc).
2.BCAAs, or any amino acids supplements.
3.Multivitamins for people who get enough of vitamins and minerals from food.
4.All creatine except creatine monohydrate.
5.All protein powder except whey isolate, and (maybe) except casein protein.
Pretty solid list, but I don't think I'd agree on #5!
I think the football example might be a bad example, b/c take a look at most lineman!
Never heard of it.
Damn, someone went to school and got their BroScience PhD. Very helpful and informative video. Great job man. Creatine monohydrates with creapure is by far the best supplement for muscle growth and performance in my opinion.
agreed!
1. Fat-burners (thermogenics)
2. Glucosamine-based joint supp's (osteo bi-flex, etc.)
3. Testosterone boosters
What are your thoughts on IGF-1/deer antler velvet?
wouldn't waste my money on it.
Alan Thrall goes off on supplements. You and him aren't wrong. Eat and train.
Nothing beats hard work! Except tren lol
like your honesty on these scams but what brand of creatine do you think is the best??
I prefer ON.
Just came across this review. I don't normally comment on videos, but just wanted to say that I love this review! Very truthful, very professional, very matter-of-fact. Well done! I just became Certified in Personal Training, so I know these questions will be coming. I have a ton of growth (both skill and knowledge-wise) to look forward to, and reviews like this are extremely helpful. Thanks!
Shawn Thompson appreciate the kind words.
I'm aware of the fact that this video is 7yrs old. However, I agree with everything you said about fat burners, test boosters, but I somewhat agree and disagree about creatine. In my opinion, creatine monohydrate (unflavored powder form) is the best of them all. It's not really cold water soluble, which can be a waste of money and cause digestion issues due to it's byproduct, creatinine. It's best to mix it well with hot water/hot liquid. The sugar, pill and micronised forms of creatine are a complete marketing scam because they do not produce superior results.
Thanks for the feedback
Test boosting pills aren't useful in terms of building muscle. Can fat loss pills help on the right plan? Sure, but so can chewing gum.
Thanks for the video
1. Zinc
2. Magnesium
3. L-Arginine
4. L- Citrulline
5. Vitamin D
what are your recommendation specially in Libido boosters
Thanks for the reply!
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT?
1-BCCA
2-OMEGA 3
3-L CARNITINE
4-ISOLATE PROTEIN
5-MULTI VITAMINEs
I can see a point of supplementing in some omegas, but that's about it.
***** It increases blood flow. Pretty much it. Don't need to get it separately though
*****
YEah what does that do 4 real? It has to do something!
1. Weight-loss supplements
2. Work-out supplements
3. Cosmetic supplements
All 3 have major issues with misinformation, fads and scams
Lol true.
I totally agree with you, Brandon, especially with the creatine part. Pure monohydrate works perfectly, no need for fancy transport systems.
Exactly!
1.Beans (I hear about beans having "High protean" all the time but it's only like 9%...I eat em for the fibre/I like the taste tho
2.Tuarine
3.VLCD shakes-I've been having some for my one meal during the day with an egg in it for about a month and they maybe helped me lose 3kilos in the first 10 days but then it plateu'd and they give me churning stomach and kinda affect my bowl motions
appreciate the response.
appreciate the response.
Context?
1 - 0:58 - Fat Loss
2 - 3:22 - Testosterone Boosters
3 - 5:27 - Creatine
***** yup
1. Quality Food/Diet
Supplements:
2. Quality Whey Isolate
3. Casein Protein (for overnight)
4. Creatine Mono
Extra:
5. Complex Carb for recovery (I use Waximaize)
6. FishOil/omegas
7. Vitamin C chewables (use in the morning and post workout)
Your analysis is spot on! The best thing hands down for gains is healthy/proper diet, consistency with workouts, and intensity in your workouts.
Thanks for the response!
Yeah glucosamine is an interesting one to me, I should do a video.
1.Whey protein. 2.pre-workout w/(caffeine, beta-alanine, and creatine phosphate) 3.mass gainer. I've done a lot of research on creatine and found many pros and coins...pros being the strength cell voluminization and size, cons being the muscle cramping, I've read that after 2 months free of creatine monohydrate you start losing some gains, and because I keep hearing no one know the long term. Effects of it...BTW what do you think of creatine hcl
I don't see a point in other forms of creatine TBH, I haven't seen any actual research to show they're any more benefical than mono
Even with few calories people with low hormone levels can almost never lose weigh despite diet and exercise
1. BCAA (although theres constatly a huge debate about it, and i dont consider my opinion superior)
2. Any kind of creatine that is not mono :)
3.Dextrose
Good list.
6 month supply of creatine for $20!? Please tell me where you find this lol, currently using sixstar creatine monohydrate. 80 serving tub (400g) 5g each scoop, for $13
Few brands out there, I prefer Optimum Nutrition.
bodybuilding dot come is 19 bucks for 1000 grams i think
thanks for the fast replies guys!
I use GAT creatine monohydrate, which is 100% pure, and runs for a bout $20-25 for 1000g. Pure creatine mixes well with almost anything, and leaves no noticeable taste.
1. Animal-pre workout or Starbucks
2. Gold standard-protein 3 scoops day= around 72 grams
3. Dannon Greek yogurt 3 a day protein
= around 36 grams
4. Fish oil-6 pills 500mg each
Creatin mono-5gs daily
5. Calcium- 1000mg to 2000mg per day
6. Thinking about adding some beta alenine...
yulleait 2 thanks for the thorough response
1.) kre alkalyn it works so well but for what is takes to make it, then charging 8-10 times more per gram than monohydrate is bogus. Considering it’s mainly monohydrate with a cheap buffer..
2.) test boosters. They work, but the input of money vs the. Out put Is invariable. The 5a hydroxy laxo mixed with a quality booster is better and it increases the effect, but it then makes the product disproportionately more expensive all over again.
3.) any and all “brain booster “ supplements. I’m open to an educated challenge on this one, but the effect isn’t anything noticeable when I’ve taken them. I have taken brain bridge and the 1st phorm one and its equivalent to the feeling I get with green tea. Thoughts?
I wouldn't even mess with stuff that has prohormones in it. F you up more than they help.
I dropped my body fat percentage from 32% to 20% just by exercising and quiting junk food in 8 months if i tried harder i could have dropped to less than 15% but i just didnt want to push it too hard. I lost almost 30 pounds of fat. I did 1 hour cardio around 4-5 times a week starting with low intensity cardio and gradually increasing in intensity as my body adopted. After 45-50 min of cardio (or sometimes before) I lift weights around 20-30 minutes.
Solid!
The big boogeyman of bodybuilding is catabolism. Always hear people telling me to take protein, first thing when i wake up, both pre and post workout and then before bed. And i also read bs that your body will go catabolic if you don't have a constant protein intake every 3 hours.
Def nothing to be worried about!