Hydroxycut Hardcore X

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Users are advised to take one serving (3 capsules) with an 8 oz. glass of water twice daily, approximately 30-60 minutes before meals. On days of your workout, take one of these servings before the workout. Consume 10 glasses of water per day. Read the entire label before use and follow directions. Do not exceed 3 capsules in a 4-hour period and/or 6 capsules in a 24-hour period. Do not take within 5 hours of bedtime. To assess individual tolerance, follow dosage guideline below:

Day 1 to Day 3	1 capsule, 2x daily
Day 4 to Day 7	2 capsules, 2x daily
Day 8 & beyond	3 capsules, 2x daily

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PlasmaJet™ Instant Myotrophic Hyperexpansion Growth Kit

PlasmaJet™

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Category: Nitric oxide maximizer

Effects: Massive muscle pumps Increases gains in lean muscle mass, strength and stamina Increased vascularity Stimulates glycogen building in skeletal muscle Maximum vasodilation Increased uptake of amino acids and other nutrients Increased male sexual performance Post cycle therapy powerhouse About PlasmaJet After almost 2 years in development, the most intense and effective nitric oxide boosting product ever seen or sold in the sports supplement industry... and we mean EVER, is here. We knew the last thing this industry needed was another “me too” NO product, but when you come across something so unique and so powerful that its bound to obliterate an entire category, what choice did we have. This is not just about instant gratification…its about big gains – now and down the road. Sure PlasmaJet™ will increase definition and vascularity, but also size, strength and endurance on a level previously unattainable by ANY other nitric oxide mediated sports supplement EVER! Finally, a Nitric Oxide product that will really take your physique to new heights... and not just for a few fleeting hours or a few days. Forget your previous experience or preconceived notions about what NO products can or can’t do. You’ll be amazed at what PlasmaJet™ will do for you! Use What’s the best way to take Plasmajet? On training days only Once a day only and not more than 4 days a week. Before training, pop 10 liquid capsules (or 1 serving) from one blister card and take it along with 12oz or more of water or juice about 2 hours before training. Though Plasmajet can be taken as near as 30 minutes before you begin training, a great number of athletes attest to what appears to be a “sweet spot” for maximum effectiveness when Plasmajet is taken approximately 2 hours before training. Though many athletes enjoy taking Plasmajet for up to 4 successive days in a row for a powerful cumulative effect, the typical procedure calls for taking it every other day as a general rule. Take Plasmajet as directed and get ready for an incredible training experience. Then you’ll see 1st hand what all the fuss is about. Once you run a full 30-day cycle of Plasmajet, we’d like to hear what you think. Sign up on our forum at www.gaspariforum.com and post your PlasmaJet experience in the Product: PlasmaJet topic. We look forward to hearing from you. Forum: Read what othere athletes have to say about Plasmajet in the Gaspari Forum. Related Stacks: Triple Anabolic Arsenal, The 4most Anabolic Arsenal, Ultimate Lean Mass Stack, Ultimate Mass Monster Stack Product Warning Not for use in people under the age of 18 years under any circumstances. Consult your health care professional before using this or any other dietary supplement. Follow directions on this box and do not exceed suggested dosages under any circumstances ever. Drink an extra 24-36 ounces of water on the days you use this product in addition to what is suggested below. This product should NOT be used by people with the following (but not limited to) conditions: cardiovascular disease, heart disease, renal or hepatic disease, people who have high or low blood pressure, diabetes or who are being treated for erectile dysfunction; people taking any medications for any psychiatric or mental disorder or by people who are pregnant or attempting to become pregnant. Not for use in nursing mothers. Discontinue use immediately if excessive sleeplessness, tremors, dizziness, nervousness, headaches, or heart palpitations occur. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Note: Due to the nature of this product, do not store in direct sunlight. Store in a cool dry place and use each 10-capsule dose within one hour of exposing the capsules to the open air.

NO-SHOTGUN^® MHF-1™

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Ramadan & Weight Lifting: How to Maintain Muscle & Strength

Aug 6th, 2009 by Mehdi Posted in Build Muscle

Ramadan Weight Lifting


Ramadan 2009 starts August 21st and lasts until September 20th. During this period, practicing Muslims fast from dusk till dawn. This is a complete fast: you eat nothing, but also don’t drink. Not even water.

Weight lifting can be hard during Ramadan. Especially since it falls during the warmer summer months this year and the following ones. This post will teach you how to train and what to eat for best results during Ramadan.


What Is Ramadan? The 9th month in the Islamic calender is the Ramadan. All practicing Muslims drink and eat nothing from dusk till dawn. The goal of fasting is to teach you patience, discipline, modesty & spirituality.

Ramadan stresses prayers, fasting, charity and self-accountability. You want to gain awareness and empathy for the poor. Practicing Muslims pray 5 times per day, including at dusk and dawn.

The Islamic calender is 11-12 days shorter than the solar year. This is because it’s a lunar calender, based on moon cycles. That’s why the Ramadan migrates through the seasons. Example:

* Ramadan 2009: 21st August – 20th September
* Ramadan 2010: 10th August – 9th September
* Ramadan 2011: 1st August – 30th August
* Ramadan 2012: 20th July – 19th August
* Ramadan 2013: 9th July – 8th August

Ramadan during the summer is harder: longer fasts and shorter feeds. Weight lifting gets harder too because you can’t drink during the fast. And your nights are shorter which can cause sleep deprivation.


Common Mistakes During Ramadan. Lack of planning is the biggest mistake you can do during Ramadan. Failing to plan is planning to fail. Make a plan for your diet, training, job, sleep. More errors to avoid:

* Not Training. You won’t lose much muscle & strength if you stop weight lifting during Ramadan. But you’ll tend to stick to your diet less. And this can cause more muscle/strength loss and fat gains than not lifting.
* Not Eating Healthy. Lots of people gain fat during Ramadan. The main reason for this is that a lot of the Ramadan foods are high in sugars & fats. Example: harira soup, often served with bread/dates.
* Not Eating Enough. Food is energy. If you don’t eat enough you’ll lack energy at the gym and won’t recover well. You must focus on caloric dense foods to get the most out of your feeding window.
* Not Sleeping Enough. Short nights can cause sleep deprivation. This can kill your motivation to go to the gym. Consider naps.


Popular Fasting Myths. I highly recommend you get a copy of Eat Stop Eat. It has all the research regarding fasting and its benefits. Some myths:

* Metabolism Slows Down. Studies show that fasting doesn’t decrease your metabolism. And more frequent meals don’t increase it neither.
* Muscle & Strength Loss. Fasting doesn’t cause muscle loss. You’ll most likely feel stronger & more aggressive training fasted.
* Low Energy. You’ll have energy if you eat enough during your feeding window. Productivity will increase since you’re not wasting time on food.


When To Lift Weights During Ramadan. Train fasted: 2 hours before you break your fast. This way you can eat several times post workout to help recovery. You also maximize your feeding window since you don’t spend it training.

You should feel stronger and more aggressive training fasted. If you don’t: you’re not eating enough food during the feed. Or it’s psychological.

Predators in the wild only hunt when they are hungry.

- Ori Hofmekler, The Warrior Diet.

How to Lose Fat During Ramadan. Fasting improves fat loss. You can get away with more carbs than you would usually, without gaining fat. Tips:

* Get Stronger. Strength training prevents muscle loss. Keep lifting weights and work at getting stronger. Check StrongLifts 5×5.
* Eat Healthy. Eat whole, unprocessed foods 90% of the time. Ground round, chicken breast, tuna cans, oats, rice, pasta, bananas, eggs, …
* Drink Water. Avoid coffee & green tea: they’re diuretics. Drink water to avoid dehydration. Aim for 1 gallon between dusk & dawn.
* Avoid Junk Food. Lots of people gain weight during Ramadan because they gorge themselves with foods that aren’t healthy. Avoid.
* Avoid Cardio. You can’t drink water during the fast so cardio or HIIT is a bad idea. Stick with lifting only until Ramadan ends.


How to Gain Weight During Ramadan. Gorging yourself with food goes against the spirit of Ramadan. Meet your daily caloric needs but don’t be a pig. Tips:

* GOMAD. Drink 4 liters whole milk per day. Spread your intake between dusk and dawn. Read the GOMAD guide for more info.
* Eat Caloric Dense Foods. White paste is the best food you can choose: 250g contains 1000kcal. Try also: rice, mixed nuts, bananas.
* Get Stronger. The fastest way to build muscle mass is to get stronger. Squat heavy & frequently. Check the StrongLifts 5×5 routine.
* Make Liquid Meals. Digest faster than solid meals. Drink lots of whole milk. Make smoothies: banana, oats, plain fat free yogurt, milk.
* Drink Water. Milk is 87% water so you won’t need to drink that much water on top of your daily gallon of whole milk.
* Use Fitday. Track everything. Aim for +5000kcal/day. 1 gallon whole milk and 500g pasta per day equals 4500kcal.


Ramadan & StrongLifts 5×5. Training fasted works if you eat well during the feeding window. Thirst can be a problem if you’re used to drinking a lot or if it’s warm. Best is to cut down your workout time. Tips:

* Train Fasted. Train 2 hours before breaking your fast. This way you can eat several meals post workout to help your recovery.
* Switch to 3×5. Do 3×5 instead of 5×5 on all exercises (Deadlift 1×5). Keep doing the StrongLifts 5×5 routine 3x/week.
* Drop The Assistance Exercises. Do Squats, Deadlifts, Overhead Press, Bench Press, Inverted Rows only during the Ramadan period.


Example Ramadan Training & Diet Plan. The length of fast/feed changes as the days go by and depending on the season. In 2009 these are the starting and ending times of Ramadan in Brussels, Belgium:

* First day: 21st August 2009: 4:22am – 8:57pm
* Last day: 20th September 2009: 5:32am – 7:50pm

Ramadan gets easier as the days go by since the fast gets 2 hours shorter. Sleep deprivation can be problem and will kill your motivation. Consider naps. Example schedule during Ramadan:

* 7pm: lift weights. 3-4 compound exercises for 1 hour max.
* 9pm: break fast. Proteins & carbs. Pasta, tomato sauce, ground round.
* 10pm: proteins & carbs. Example: tuna, brown rice, pineapple.
* 11pm: light pre-bed meal. Cottage cheese, berries, ground flax seeds.
* 11:30pm: bedtime
* 3:30am: breakfast: eggs, veggies, meat. Back in bed after 1st prayer.
* 7am: wake up, get ready for work
* 1pm: 30mins nap
* 5pm: 1 hour nap pre-workout

While Ramadan is challenging this summer with the short feeding times, don’t let it get into your head. You can progress regardless. I won’t do Ramadan since I’m atheist. But I fast 2x/week for 24h. And training is going great.
by:mehdi

Ramadan & Weight Lifting: How to Maintain Muscle & Strength

Aug 6th, 2009 by Mehdi Posted in Build Muscle

Ramadan Weight Lifting


Ramadan 2009 starts August 21st and lasts until September 20th. During this period, practicing Muslims fast from dusk till dawn. This is a complete fast: you eat nothing, but also don’t drink. Not even water.

Weight lifting can be hard during Ramadan. Especially since it falls during the warmer summer months this year and the following ones. This post will teach you how to train and what to eat for best results during Ramadan.


What Is Ramadan? The 9th month in the Islamic calender is the Ramadan. All practicing Muslims drink and eat nothing from dusk till dawn. The goal of fasting is to teach you patience, discipline, modesty & spirituality.

Ramadan stresses prayers, fasting, charity and self-accountability. You want to gain awareness and empathy for the poor. Practicing Muslims pray 5 times per day, including at dusk and dawn.

The Islamic calender is 11-12 days shorter than the solar year. This is because it’s a lunar calender, based on moon cycles. That’s why the Ramadan migrates through the seasons. Example:

* Ramadan 2009: 21st August – 20th September
* Ramadan 2010: 10th August – 9th September
* Ramadan 2011: 1st August – 30th August
* Ramadan 2012: 20th July – 19th August
* Ramadan 2013: 9th July – 8th August

Ramadan during the summer is harder: longer fasts and shorter feeds. Weight lifting gets harder too because you can’t drink during the fast. And your nights are shorter which can cause sleep deprivation.


Common Mistakes During Ramadan. Lack of planning is the biggest mistake you can do during Ramadan. Failing to plan is planning to fail. Make a plan for your diet, training, job, sleep. More errors to avoid:

* Not Training. You won’t lose much muscle & strength if you stop weight lifting during Ramadan. But you’ll tend to stick to your diet less. And this can cause more muscle/strength loss and fat gains than not lifting.
* Not Eating Healthy. Lots of people gain fat during Ramadan. The main reason for this is that a lot of the Ramadan foods are high in sugars & fats. Example: harira soup, often served with bread/dates.
* Not Eating Enough. Food is energy. If you don’t eat enough you’ll lack energy at the gym and won’t recover well. You must focus on caloric dense foods to get the most out of your feeding window.
* Not Sleeping Enough. Short nights can cause sleep deprivation. This can kill your motivation to go to the gym. Consider naps.


Popular Fasting Myths. I highly recommend you get a copy of Eat Stop Eat. It has all the research regarding fasting and its benefits. Some myths:

* Metabolism Slows Down. Studies show that fasting doesn’t decrease your metabolism. And more frequent meals don’t increase it neither.
* Muscle & Strength Loss. Fasting doesn’t cause muscle loss. You’ll most likely feel stronger & more aggressive training fasted.
* Low Energy. You’ll have energy if you eat enough during your feeding window. Productivity will increase since you’re not wasting time on food.


When To Lift Weights During Ramadan. Train fasted: 2 hours before you break your fast. This way you can eat several times post workout to help recovery. You also maximize your feeding window since you don’t spend it training.

You should feel stronger and more aggressive training fasted. If you don’t: you’re not eating enough food during the feed. Or it’s psychological.

Predators in the wild only hunt when they are hungry.

- Ori Hofmekler, The Warrior Diet.

How to Lose Fat During Ramadan. Fasting improves fat loss. You can get away with more carbs than you would usually, without gaining fat. Tips:

* Get Stronger. Strength training prevents muscle loss. Keep lifting weights and work at getting stronger. Check StrongLifts 5×5.
* Eat Healthy. Eat whole, unprocessed foods 90% of the time. Ground round, chicken breast, tuna cans, oats, rice, pasta, bananas, eggs, …
* Drink Water. Avoid coffee & green tea: they’re diuretics. Drink water to avoid dehydration. Aim for 1 gallon between dusk & dawn.
* Avoid Junk Food. Lots of people gain weight during Ramadan because they gorge themselves with foods that aren’t healthy. Avoid.
* Avoid Cardio. You can’t drink water during the fast so cardio or HIIT is a bad idea. Stick with lifting only until Ramadan ends.


How to Gain Weight During Ramadan. Gorging yourself with food goes against the spirit of Ramadan. Meet your daily caloric needs but don’t be a pig. Tips:

* GOMAD. Drink 4 liters whole milk per day. Spread your intake between dusk and dawn. Read the GOMAD guide for more info.
* Eat Caloric Dense Foods. White paste is the best food you can choose: 250g contains 1000kcal. Try also: rice, mixed nuts, bananas.
* Get Stronger. The fastest way to build muscle mass is to get stronger. Squat heavy & frequently. Check the StrongLifts 5×5 routine.
* Make Liquid Meals. Digest faster than solid meals. Drink lots of whole milk. Make smoothies: banana, oats, plain fat free yogurt, milk.
* Drink Water. Milk is 87% water so you won’t need to drink that much water on top of your daily gallon of whole milk.
* Use Fitday. Track everything. Aim for +5000kcal/day. 1 gallon whole milk and 500g pasta per day equals 4500kcal.


Ramadan & StrongLifts 5×5. Training fasted works if you eat well during the feeding window. Thirst can be a problem if you’re used to drinking a lot or if it’s warm. Best is to cut down your workout time. Tips:

* Train Fasted. Train 2 hours before breaking your fast. This way you can eat several meals post workout to help your recovery.
* Switch to 3×5. Do 3×5 instead of 5×5 on all exercises (Deadlift 1×5). Keep doing the StrongLifts 5×5 routine 3x/week.
* Drop The Assistance Exercises. Do Squats, Deadlifts, Overhead Press, Bench Press, Inverted Rows only during the Ramadan period.


Example Ramadan Training & Diet Plan. The length of fast/feed changes as the days go by and depending on the season. In 2009 these are the starting and ending times of Ramadan in Brussels, Belgium:

* First day: 21st August 2009: 4:22am – 8:57pm
* Last day: 20th September 2009: 5:32am – 7:50pm

Ramadan gets easier as the days go by since the fast gets 2 hours shorter. Sleep deprivation can be problem and will kill your motivation. Consider naps. Example schedule during Ramadan:

* 7pm: lift weights. 3-4 compound exercises for 1 hour max.
* 9pm: break fast. Proteins & carbs. Pasta, tomato sauce, ground round.
* 10pm: proteins & carbs. Example: tuna, brown rice, pineapple.
* 11pm: light pre-bed meal. Cottage cheese, berries, ground flax seeds.
* 11:30pm: bedtime
* 3:30am: breakfast: eggs, veggies, meat. Back in bed after 1st prayer.
* 7am: wake up, get ready for work
* 1pm: 30mins nap
* 5pm: 1 hour nap pre-workout

While Ramadan is challenging this summer with the short feeding times, don’t let it get into your head. You can progress regardless. I won’t do Ramadan since I’m atheist. But I fast 2x/week for 24h. And training is going great.
by:mehdi

Exercising During Ramadan

Exercising During Ramadan
By Mohd Shazly Khan

Every day during the month of Ramadan, Muslims around the world break their fast when the fourth prayer of the day, Maghrib, is due. They eat before the sun comes up at a certain time and after a certain time during the night.

Its very obvious that the coming month will create a buzz for those who would like to continue working out. The common misconception is to cut back totally on our workout and resume only after Hari Raya (also Hari Raya Puasa, literally “Fasting Day of Celebration”, the Malay term for the Muslim festival of Eid ul-Fitr).
However I would like to think of it differently. Please note that these steps that I’m going to suggest works well for me, so it may not necessarily work as well for you. My best advice is to listen to your body.

For me, its not really a question of “Should I train?” or not but rather what kind of workout and at what time I should do it. It is as straightforward as that. Some would doubt if cardio workouts are advisable since the body lacks water (fasting can make us dehydrated, symptoms are like fatigue, dizziness & headache). I would think of it differently, since the absence of glycogen due to fasting, then the opportunity to burn some fat should not go to waste. The only thing that we should make sure is not to over strain and stop immediately if we feel light headed. If we time our workouts properly, i.e few hours prior to breaking fast, we will be able to refuel shortly thereafter. We should avoid high impact sports during the day as we are not in the condition to endure performance sports.

The other good time to workout is after breaking fast. However this is not applicable if you have just eaten a cow or something equivalent to it. Get the point? Be sure to consume small portions and stick to foods that are easily digested . Let me remind myself and all of you out there, that Mutton or Lamb are definitely not easy to digest. However, feel good to understand that digestion alone can consume up to 40% of our calorie output.

As for weight training, I would only do them after breaking fast. To draw rapid energy from what is already lacking will result in our body drawing energy from other muscle and if I were to do weights, I will make sure that I drown myself with a protein shake right after the workout. We should lose fat, not muscle instead. Some would disagree, but more protein can help to generate more muscle, and more muscle means more calories being used to maintain them, thus driving fat-loss into overdrive.

However if some of you decide not to train at all, you will definitely lose some size and strength just like the professional athletes who lose their stamina during an off season. The good thing is that we will regain it quickly if we work hard enough.

The key lesson here is simply to be smart. Listen to your body. If it tells you that it needs to rest, then do what is right and do it smart.

Shazly Khan is a Certified Personal Trainer, Triathlon Competitor, Marathon Competitor and most of all, someone with a Passion for the sport. He is currently attached to a local Fitness Centre with an established chain of health clubs in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Read his blog at http://shazlykhan.blogspot.com