Armageddon by Star Chem Labs
Today I sampled a pre-workout drink by Star Chem Labs. http://www.starchemlabs.com
I took the sample and mixed it with 20 oz of tap water, shaking vigorously. The powder didnt seem to mix well, no matter how hard or long I shook the bottle. I shook the bottle for 6 minutes straight. It seemed to mix until it was left alone for 30+ seconds where it would look like stuff was floating all withing the bottle. It didnt feel as if I was drinking grit or chunks, but it sure looked terrible.
The taste wasnt bad at all, it wasnt delicious, but I am more after results then taste here.
Energy, I did feel more energy while on this product, however, during my workout, I became light headed, felt like I was going to vomit, then got a horrible cramp in my right side right under my ribcage. I also attained horrible diarrhea.
I never get dizzy nor cramp during my normal workout.
This product is definitely not one I would purchase judging by the effects I received today.
On a side note, I have tried No-Explode in the past and at the normal serving it did nothing in the way of energy for me. I increased dosage up to 4 scoops, where I still felt nothing, but indeed got diarrhea.
That being said, I feel that it is important to note this while looking into these pre-workout drinks since they dont seem to have a big impact on me.
This one however did give me alot more energy than the No-Explode did.
Mixability 3/5
Taste 3/5
Effect 2/5
No need to fear though, Next workout I will be using another of Star Chem Labs product... Evolution X10 - A post workout recovery aid.
Workout 33 - May 26, 2008 - Mike Boyer II
Well according to the doctors, I cannot rehab my shoulder, its only fixable by surgery. So I will be continuing my workout as planned using a lower weight for some lifts but increasing my repetitions as seen below on the chart. I am also testing various workout supplements that were supplied to me by different companies. More to come...
| Bench Press | 45 x 50 | 135 x 23 | 135 x 22 | | |
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| Military Press | 45 x 25 | 45 x 30 | 45 x 30 | | |
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| Tri Press Down | 90 x 15 | 90 x 10 | 70 x 18 | | |
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| Preacher Curls | 50 x 15 | 50 x 10 | | | |
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| Lat Pulldown | 70 x 30 | 90 x 15 | 90 x 10 | | |
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| Wrist Curls | 50 x 25 | 50 x 15 | 50 x 20 | | |
Workout 25 - May 26, 2008 - Michael Boyer Sr.
| Bench Press | 45 x 50 | 45 x 50 | 45 x 25 | | |
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| Military Press | 45 x 10 | 45 x 10 | | | |
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| Tri Press Down | 70 x 10 | 70 x 10 | | | |
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| Preacher Curls | 50 x 10 | 50 x 10 | | | |
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| Lat Pulldown | 70 x 25 | 70 x 25 | | | |
Supplement Testing
I have recently sent off for samples of various products from different companies. I will be using these products alone, and as called for by the directions and report back here what effect if any they had on me.
I will be listing the company they are from, the companies website, what product I tested, how it worked for my body, and if I would purchase them.
Workout 32 - May 21, 2008 - Mike Boyer II
Ok, according to the surgeon, I have a labral tear in the left shoulder joint. This cannot be fixed by rehab, rest, therapy of any sort, or medacine. The only fix for this is surgery. He and I agree this is not a good option for me at this time. So I will be starting my workout regime again, and work to strethen the muscles that are around this joint.
| Bench Press | 45 x 8 | 135 x 8 | 135 x 8 | 225 x 7 | |
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| Preacher Curls | 70 x 8 | 70 x 8 | | | |
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| Tri Press Down | 70 x 8 | 70 x 8 | | | |
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| DB Military | 35 x 8 | 35 x 8 | | | |
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| Lat Pulldown | 70 x 8 | 160 x 8 | | | |
Workout 24 - May 21, 2008 - Michael Boyer Sr.
| Bench Press | 45 x 40 | 45 x 40 | | | |
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| Preacher Curls | 70 x 10 | 70 x 10 | | | |
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| Tri Press Down | 70 x 10 | 70 x 10 | | | |
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| Standing Curls | 70 x 10 | 70 x 10 | | | |
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| Bent DB Curls | 35 x 10 | 35 x 10 | | | |
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| Lat Pulldown | 70 x 10 | 160 x 5 | | | |
Workout 31 - May 12, 2008 - Mike Boyer II
My 1st workout approved after being in Physical Therapy for a shoulder injury in the AC joint and Labrum.
| Bench Press | 45 x 10 | 115 x 10 | 135 x 10 | 135 x 10 | 135 x 8 |
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Workout 30 - May 5, 2008 - Mike Boyer II
| Tri Press Down | 70 x 18 | 70 x 14 | 70 x 20 | | |
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| Preacher Curls | 70 x 18 | 70 x 18 | 70 x 12 | | |
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Workout 23 - May 5, 2008 - Michael Boyer Sr.
| Tri Press Down | 70 x 8 | 70 x 8 | 70 x 8 | 70 x 8 | 70 x 8 |
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| Preacher Curls | 70 x 12 | 70 x 12 | 70 x 12 | 70 x 12 | 70 x 12 |
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Workout 29 - May 2, 2008 - Mike Boyer II
| Squat | 225 x 8 | 315 x 8 | 455 x 8 | 385 x 5 | |
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Workout 22 - May 2, 2008 - Michael Boyer Sr.
| Squat | 225 x 8 | 315 x 8 | 455 x 4 | | |
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Workout 28 - April 28, 2008 - Mike Boyer II
| Preacher Curls | 100 x 5 | 70 x 8 | 70 x 8 | 70 x 8 | 70 x 8 |
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| Tri Press Down | 115 x 5 | 70 x 8 | 70 x 8 | 70 x 8 | 70 x 8 |
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| Cable Curls | 70 x 5 | | | | |
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| Dips | BW x 8 | | | | |
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Workout 21 - April 28, 2008 - Michael Boyer Sr.
| Preacher Curls | 100 x 5 | 70 x 5 | 70 x 5 | 70 x 5 | 70 x 5 |
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| Tri Press Down | 70 x 5 | 70 x 5 | 70 x 5 | 70 x 5 | 70 x 5 |
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| Cable Curls | 70 x 5 | | | | |
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