NEED A KICK?

I am always trying different supplements trying to find a magic bullet so to speak. Protein powders, fat burners, pro-hormones, you name it, I probably tried it. Do you need supplements? Yes, No, Maybe….that can be a subject for a book never mind an article in a blog. Today I am going to talk about pre-workout NOx boosting energy drinks. What is NOx? I’ll tell you this in my regular job, working in a power plant, nitrogen oxide is bad. In the gym it is good, it opens blood vessels allowing more blood to the muscles being worked, reducing fatigue, delivering nutrients, helping with recovery. A lot of supplement companies have found and use different combinations of amino acids and other nutrients to provide this NOx boost and energy increase. I have tried several, I will not name the negative ones just the one I found to work best. {there is one that gets more press but my results with it were inconsistent} The on I use and recommend is “Gaspari Super Pump 250”, this is what worked best for me, you will need to try for yourself, I believe you’ll agree.

Also here is what I am working on for my Dec. workout, I’ll write more about that later. Let me know what you think:

Workout A:

Double Squat x5

Double Snatch x5

Complete as many rounds as possible in 12:00

Rest 3:00

Renegade Row x5/5

Swing x 12

Complete as many rounds as possible in 12:00

Workout B:

See Saw Press x5 per side

Pullup x5

Rest 3:00

Complete as many rounds as possible in 12:00

Double Squat x5

Swing x10

Complete as many rounds as possible in 12:00

Workout C

Renegade Row x5/5

Snatch x 6 reps per side

Complete as many rounds as possible in 12:00

Rest 3:00

Pullup x5

Goblet squat x 5

Workout D:

Swing, Flip and Squat x5 per arm

Row x5 per arm

Complete as many rounds as possible in 12:00

Rest 3:00

Burpee & Deadlift combo x5

V-up x5

Complete as many rounds as possible in 12:00

PRE-WORKOUT SUPPLEMENTATION

I had somehow let my "IronMan" subscription run out after having it for ++15 years! After finally straightening it out, and reinstating my subscription I was thumbing through the latest "IronMan" magazine, and I noticed there seems to be alot of recycling of articles/pictures there, must be the whole "green" thing. Granted I do enjoy the obvious ones like reprints of Arnold interviews but some of the other stuff not so much. I really do like the newer stuff, training and nutritional info is still tops.
I wanted to touch on pre-workout supplementation, there are alot of recommendations out there. Fat burners, protein [shakes,pills, bars, etc], NOx increasers, secret potions....
There is also the school of thought that training on an empty stomach is best. The empty stomach works well for burning fat, but some can not work out on an empty stomach. I like to workout on an almost empty stomach. What is an empty stomach, if you work out 1st thing when you wake up your stomach is empty. Or at least 2 hours after a meal, more if you just sit on your but during that time. I used to take fat burners or energy pills. I now have been taking NOx Xplode by BSN. It gives energy plus a pump. I just mix 3 scoops @30-40 minutes prior to my work-out and I am good to go


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