**CON-CRET Road Crew** Bamazav, Righter and Rpaul

[rpaul11]

Hi Everyone and welcome to our Promera CON-CRET log. I'm Rpaul and I'll be teaming up with Bamazav and Righter to trial this product. I'm 41 yrs old 6'4" and 242 lbs as of this mornings weigh in. I've been training on and off most of my life with a big break in training after my daughter was born in 1999. I've been back at it steadily since Jan 2008 but have been sidelined with a few significant injuries during that time fram. I've done my best to train through the injuries but there were periods of time where getting to the gym was not allowed nor feasible.

My current goals is to cut as I have put on some significant fat while I suffered my achilles tendon tear. It is completely healed now but strength in the calf is not back to 100% yet. That said it only seems to significantly effect direct calf work. I am currently woing a 4 day bodypart split with two days of cardio and abs thrown in on my "off" days and then one day where I don't do any training at all.

Trying out a new product is always exciting. You hear big reviews and big claims from all the reps and in the ads and you wonder...how will this work for me. What I am hoping is that CON CRET will help my increase strength while in a calorie deficit this minimizing any lost muscle mass while on a cut (Every Bodybuilder's Fear). I am also hoping to see the increased energy in the gym. I suffer from sleep issues where I wake 6-10 times a night, so I am generally tired to some degree all the time. It's something I've dealt with for over 20 years and have tried everything from Sleep Studies, Sleeping Pills, to supllements and nothing has made a significant change. I generally dont take Pre WO supps for increased energy because honestly...they make my heart race tremendously. I will be keeping an eye out for that.

The ONLY Promera supp I will be taking druing this trial is CON-CRET. I Also take a BCAA supplement, whey protein, dessicated liver tabs, A multi, Fish Oil and Glucosamin Chondroitin (because I'm old)

On a final note we were gonna call this "Beauty and the Beasts take CON CRET" but there was some disagreement as to wether Righter or Bamazav was the Beauty

Thanks for signing on

[bamazav]

Hi, my name is Bamazav, David. I am 47 years old and live in Virginia Beach, Virginia. I have been training for about 3 years. In late 2007 the Dr. told me she would give me 12 weeks to lose weight and bring my Cholesterol down or she would put me on meds. I began bodyweight training and progressed to DB after a gracious Christmas gift. In twelve weeks I lost 35 lbs and brought my cholesterol down almost to normal, no meds !

I am 6'3", well actually about 6'2.85", 195 lbs. As I said I have been training for 3 years, the last two in my garage with Olympic bar, squat rack and the rest. I am currently training a fullbody style, taking part in Classic Training Challenge. I have taken a Reg Park 5 x 5 routine and modified it for a power/density fullbody experience. My goals I am working toward are to increase my strength, as seen in my lift numbers going up and to cut to 10% BF. Toward that end, my routine is a progression that will have me up on every lift by the end of the 16 week cycle. I am following an Intermittent Fasting eating style.

I have used creatine products off and on over the last two years, but only consistent enough to have an apathetic view toward them. All I felt they did for me was make me thirsty. After some study, of journals here and outside reading, I have a much better idea of what to expect and am looking forward to see how Con-Cret will enhance my training. I am curious to see how this product will affect my recovery and actual training. This will be the only Promera supp I am taking during this time, the other sups I use are listed in my signature.

I am excited to be teamed up with Rpaul and Righter. I have a lot to learn from both. I also feel this log will be interesting due to our training styles. The last time I checked all of our journals, I saw three different styles of training. I will be curious to see how training style might factor into the effectiveness of this product.

Before I close for now, I need to confess. We had decided to wait until the 31st to officially start, rather than starting in mid week. My product arrived early on my mid week training day. I was able to resist, but after looking at all the goodies, i broke into them on Thursday. The following post will give my first day impressions.

[bamazav]

Squats
10 x 185
8 x 205
5 x 220
5 x 220
16 x 140
DB Pullovers
5 x 8 x 25

Seated Overhead Press
12 x 95
8 x 105
5 x 126
5 x 126
15 x 75

Incline Bench
10 x 105
8 x 115
5 x 125
5 x 125
20 x 75

DB Chest Supported Rows
10 x 35
8 x 40
5 x 45
5 x 45
15 x 25

Walker dips
8
6
6

Hanging Knee Raises
12
10
10

Chins
4
4
4

Insights
The bottles were sitting there yesterday and this morning. Every time I walked passed I heard my name. So I tried them. Yesterday two capsules. It was an off day, so nothing to note. Today I gave the powder a shot. Taste reminded me of a soda I had in Peru back in the 80's. Not sure if I can attribute it to the con-cret, though I have not taken any other supps outside of xtend or myofusion and my normal pills since early Jan, but my shoulder did not bother me as much today as it has been. I was able to add reps or a lb on every exercise.

Strength 8/10
Endurance 7/10 - trained fasted, only BCAA's this morning and I have been up at work for about 5 hours prior.
Recovery 8/10 - noticed I was not having to rest as long between sets.

Squats - These were tough. I think it may be because of two Fit For the King classes in the past 24 hours and I have been demonstrating squats and deadlifts.
SOHP - These felt the best they have felt in ages. Up a pound here. Micro FTW!
Inclines - Missed the left hook when re-racking and nearly dumped the bar.
Chest Supported Rows - I loved the ROM today. I need to find some more plates and longer handles so I can push the weight up on these. Until then, I will be subbing V-bar rows or Pendlays starting Monday.
Chins - I was pretty worn out by these and actually surprised these were as good as they were.

First 4 weeks of the Classic Challenge in the book. Was thinking I would need a recovery week, but I am feeling great. A nice weekend of rest and I will be raring to go.

1/29/2011
Day 3 - No DOMS, even in my lats where I have really been feeling them lately. So far I am impressed. Taking capsules on off days, powder on training days. One thing I have noticed is that I am not getting the dry, thirsty feeling I have on other creatine products.

[alexpetrou]

Squats
10 x 185
8 x 205
5 x 220
5 x 220
16 x 140
DB Pullovers
5 x 8 x 25

Seated Overhead Press
12 x 95
8 x 105
5 x 126
5 x 126
15 x 75

Incline Bench
10 x 105
8 x 115
5 x 125
5 x 125
20 x 75

DB Chest Supported Rows
10 x 35
8 x 40
5 x 45
5 x 45
15 x 25

Walker dips
8
6
6

Hanging Knee Raises
12
10
10

Chins
4
4
4

Insights
The bottles were sitting there yesterday and this morning. Every time I walked passed I heard my name. So I tried them. Yesterday two capsules. It was an off day, so nothing to note. Today I gave the powder a shot. Taste reminded me of a soda I had in Peru back in the 80's. Not sure if I can attribute it to the con-cret, though I have not taken any other supps outside of xtend or myofusion and my normal pills since early Jan, but my shoulder did not bother me as much today as it has been. I was able to add reps or a lb on every exercise.

Strength 8/10
Endurance 7/10 - trained fasted, only BCAA's this morning and I have been up at work for about 5 hours prior.
Recovery 8/10 - noticed I was not having to rest as long between sets.

Squats - These were tough. I think it may be because of two Fit For the King classes in the past 24 hours and I have been demonstrating squats and deadlifts.
SOHP - These felt the best they have felt in ages. Up a pound here. Micro FTW!
Inclines - Missed the left hook when re-racking and nearly dumped the bar.
Chest Supported Rows - I loved the ROM today. I need to find some more plates and longer handles so I can push the weight up on these. Until then, I will be subbing V-bar rows or Pendlays starting Monday.
Chins - I was pretty worn out by these and actually surprised these were as good as they were.

First 4 weeks of the Classic Challenge in the book. Was thinking I would need a recovery week, but I am feeling great. A nice weekend of rest and I will be raring to go.

1/29/2011
Day 3 - No DOMS, even in my lats where I have really been feeling them lately. So far I am impressed. Taking capsules on off days, powder on training days. One thing I have noticed is that I am not getting the dry, thirsty feeling I have on other creatine products.

Sounds good so far keep it up those workouts look tough! Subd.

[RyouBakua]

nice start


im down!

[bamazav]

Sounds good so far keep it up those workouts look tough! Subd.

nice start


im down!

Thanks guys, you ain't seen nuttin yet. Wait until my log mates start posting their training. They are a stud and studette. I think this will be interesting to follow.

[journey2swole]

Great log start here. Can't wait to see what you guys are able to pull out here with CON-CRET and a little friendly competition between yourselves. When you start hitting new PRs don't forget to post in the PR thread for a chance to win more products from ProMera Health.

Subbed up for the Journey.

[rjcranium]

Insights
The bottles were sitting there yesterday and this morning. Every time I walked passed I heard my name. So I tried them. Yesterday two capsules. It was an off day, so nothing to note. Today I gave the powder a shot. Taste reminded me of a soda I had in Peru back in the 80's. Not sure if I can attribute it to the con-cret, though I have not taken any other supps outside of xtend or myofusion and my normal pills since early Jan, but my shoulder did not bother me as much today as it has been. I was able to add reps or a lb on every exercise.

Strength 8/10
Endurance 7/10 - trained fasted, only BCAA's this morning and I have been up at work for about 5 hours prior.
Recovery 8/10 - noticed I was not having to rest as long between sets.

Nice workout, bro. Thread rated and sub'd. Lets rock!

[storm1507]

Great job bama (hmmm, I don't like that name). How about pastor????

That workout looks pretty familiar to me. I hope you enjoy the Con-Cret. Drink plenty.

[bamazav]

Nice workout, bro. Thread rated and sub'd. Lets rock!

Thanks for dropping by RJ.

Great job bama (hmmm, I don't like that name). How about pastor????

That workout looks pretty familiar to me. I hope you enjoy the Con-Cret. Drink plenty.

I am sure you don't like BAMA, we eeked out a win a few weeks ago. The high point for me from that game was I got to see my youngest son on TV as they were heading in for half time. Pastor is fine, David is fine, Yo dude works, what ever you choose.

[storm1507]

I'll stick w/ Pastor then, although I may get you confused w/ pastorpritch.

What time do you all start services there? We start at 10:30...odd time, but it works.

How close are you to the beach?

[boathead]

good luck, kiddies. hope you have success with this log. i'll follow along.

[bamazav]

I'll stick w/ Pastor then, although I may get you confused w/ pastorpritch.

What time do you all start services there? We start at 10:30...odd time, but it works.

How close are you to the beach?

We are about 10 miles off of the beach, close enough to go whenever we want, far enough we do not have to deal with the tourist all summer.

Starting next week, services start at 8:30 and 10:55 AM.

good luck, kiddies. hope you have success with this log. i'll follow along.

Thanks for dropping by, check back once the other two jump in, they are the strong ones.

[rpaul11]

oh no..we're not gonna be talkin college sports in here all week long are we?


I'll be headin out for my first Con Cret workout around 10:30 today.

[righter]

Hi everyone!

I’m Jenn (righter). I’m very excited about trying Con Cret and logging my experience with this product for those who are interested!

I’m 35 years old. I have been moderately active my whole life, but a few years ago my focus shifted toward weight training specifically. I enjoy the challenges of iron as well as the changes in my physique! It’s just what I love to do; I enjoy the gym immensely! I train 6 days a week. My rest day is Sunday. My workouts are often long and intense, and that’s how I like it!

I’m 5’ 7” and 140lbs, around 18% body fat. Recently, I lost 15lbs and as many inches in about 16 weeks. My waist went from a 29 to a 25. I dropped almost 4 pant sizes. It was super cool (and a bit freaky!) to watch my body go through such a considerable transformation in such a short period of time. Basically, my diet needed a complete overhaul. I went from being a late night cookie monster to eating a diet of Tuna steaks and snow peas. I’ve become a bit of a fanatic about eating healthy, as I like the way it makes me feel as much as the physical results I get.

I have only used creatine a few times, so I really have no idea how it will affect or enhance my training, but I’m eager to find out. I do not take any other supplements, besides proteins like whey and casein and your mainstream vitamins, although I’m becoming more interested in how supplements can enhance my training and results.

The most difficult place for me to grow and lean out is the legs, so I am always focused on how I can improve them, especially my quads. Currently, my goal is to lean out just a bit more and keep doing what I love.

I’ve been following the 5-3-1 program for four cycles. I am dropping it for GVT (German Volume Training). My first week in the log will be a deload week. I will not be lifting at all, but doing cardio classes. Those who have followed my journal in O35 know it will be completely different style for me! I can’t stand cardio. Although, I took a spin class yesterday and really enjoyed it, so there may be more of that in my training from here on out.

The only other relevant point I might add is that in my spare time, I like to take naked back pics. Or pics of my chest (clothed, of course!), and my shoulders, biceps, abs … I’m such a cam-schmooze, lol. Oh well! Expect photos from me is all I can say!

So, here I am with my bottle of goodies, totally psyched!!!!

[jrmuscle]

you guys are going to make an epic log

[boathead]

excellent transformation, righter.

btw, you are easily the most photogenic of this crew. rich and bama....lay off the pics, and let righter lead the way.

[rpaul11]

excellent transformation, righter.

btw, you are easily the most photogenic of this crew. rich and bama....lay off the pics, and let righter lead the way.

we can't all be pretty as you

[righter]

excellent transformation, righter.

btw, you are easily the most photogenic of this crew. rich and bama....lay off the pics, and let righter lead the way.

Thanks, boat!

lol, by the time I get done, there won't be enough bandwidth for bama or Rich's pics!

[storm1507]

Thanks, boat!

lol, by the time I get done, there won't be enough bandwidth for bama or Rich's pics!

LOL, nice intro righter.

Welcome to the Con-Cret world.

[pac8x8]

in this thread 4 righter .. reason obvious.

[bamazav]

excellent transformation, righter.

btw, you are easily the most photogenic of this crew. rich and bama....lay off the pics, and let righter lead the way.

we can't all be pretty as you

Thanks, boat!

lol, by the time I get done, there won't be enough bandwidth for bama or Rich's pics!

HEY! I can take naked back pictures too.





No worries, about pics, I would rather take them then be in them.

[rpaul11]

today was leg day. It was my second leg day on my new split.

1 hour pre workout I took 2 scoops of Pineapple ConCret. I thinkIused too much water as it was a little bland. Next time I will use less.

Squats
45x10 w/u
135x6 w/u
185x10
205x10
205x10
Going calf to quat. Squats are my nemesis. Mine SUCK...no if's ands or buts about it. But I got em done. No increase over last week.

Leg Press (PWO - Plate Weight Only)
180x8 w.u
410x10
450x10
500x10
I do these with feet about 10 inches apart. Keeping knees the same distance as feet.
For the sake of time management I superset in Calf Raises on the leg press

Leg Press Calf Raise
180x8 w/u
410x10
410x10
360x10
Achilles tear is healing nicely. Strength coming back

Leg Extension
210x10
210x9

SLDL
135x8 w/u
185x8 w.u
225x6 w/u
295x10
295x10
305x10
Need to focus a little more on my descent on the 305 next time.

Leg Curls (seated)
210x10
210x8
200x9
Slight increase overlast week

Reverse hyper
45x10
90x10

Seated Calf
135x10
135x10
135x9

very good workout today. Felt strong in all my lifts except squats. No imporvement whatsoever there.

Aftertaking the Con Cret, I was feeling a bit flushed after about 20 mins or so. Being the first day on the product I din't expect any miracles and will find out over the next day or 2 howrecovery reallyworks.

Overall impression on day 1

Strength 8/10 felt strong today. Kinda whatI expected/hoped for.
Endurance 8/10 was able too work a little faster than normal. This is a pretty heavy volume workout for me as will be my back day on Wednesday. No speed records set, put I felt as I moved along at a good rate.
Recovery 8/10 kinda hard to judge this after day one so I'm not gonna put a lot of weight into this rating. The next day or two will tell the tale.

General thoughts. Pineaple Con Cret (2 scoops) tastes pretty good. Again I added too much water. It mixed pretty easily in my blender bottle. Not sure if it would stay mixed or not as I drank it fast.

I felt it gave me a solid recovery and strenght. Again its day 1 so not gonna pass too much judgement yet on strength and recovery.

[storm1507]

Lots of volume on your leg day Rich. Max OT and very few sets FTW ( in my lazy opinion).

Good news on the achilles and keep moving those SLDL's up. That's getting up into Bill's range.

BTW, I just mixed 3 scoops of pineapple in about 4 oz water....good stuff mixed strong.

[righter]

Nice lookin workout, Rich! Good grief -- Definitely a TON of volume. That's a super tough looking workout. You really knocked it out!! Great work!

[BDiamond]

I'm a big fan of these group logs. Motivational to say the least!

[bamazav]

today was leg day. It was my second leg day on my new split.

1 hour pre workout I took 2 scoops of Pineapple ConCret. I thinkIused too much water as it was a little bland. Next time I will use less.

Squats
45x10 w/u
135x6 w/u
185x10
205x10
205x10
Going calf to quat. Squats are my nemesis. Mine SUCK...no if's ands or buts about it. But I got em done. No increase over last week.

Leg Press (PWO - Plate Weight Only)
180x8 w.u
410x10
450x10
500x10
I do these with feet about 10 inches apart. Keeping knees the same distance as feet.
For the sake of time management I superset in Calf Raises on the leg press

Leg Press Calf Raise
180x8 w/u
410x10
410x10
360x10
Achilles tear is healing nicely. Strength coming back

Leg Extension
210x10
210x9

SLDL
135x8 w/u
185x8 w.u
225x6 w/u
295x10
295x10
305x10
Need to focus a little more on my descent on the 305 next time.

Leg Curls (seated)
210x10
210x8
200x9
Slight increase overlast week

Reverse hyper
45x10
90x10

Seated Calf
135x10
135x10
135x9

very good workout today. Felt strong in all my lifts except squats. No imporvement whatsoever there.

Aftertaking the Con Cret, I was feeling a bit flushed after about 20 mins or so. Being the first day on the product I din't expect any miracles and will find out over the next day or 2 howrecovery reallyworks.

Overall impression on day 1

Strength 8/10 felt strong today. Kinda whatI expected/hoped for.
Endurance 8/10 was able too work a little faster than normal. This is a pretty heavy volume workout for me as will be my back day on Wednesday. No speed records set, put I felt as I moved along at a good rate.
Recovery 8/10 kinda hard to judge this after day one so I'm not gonna put a lot of weight into this rating. The next day or two will tell the tale.

General thoughts. Pineaple Con Cret (2 scoops) tastes pretty good. Again I added too much water. It mixed pretty easily in my blender bottle. Not sure if it would stay mixed or not as I drank it fast.

I felt it gave me a solid recovery and strenght. Again its day 1 so not gonna pass too much judgement yet on strength and recovery.

Great job Rich, did you crawl out of the gym? When I told the others to watch cause you and Jenn are the strong ones, you did not disappoint. Keep up the good work.

[RyouBakua]

great job so far


you guys sound really serious about hitting it hard so this should be fun!


my Con-Cret log:
www.tinyurl.com/ConCretReview

[rpaul11]

Lots of volume on your leg day Rich. Max OT and very few sets FTW ( in my lazy opinion).

Good news on the achilles and keep moving those SLDL's up. That's getting up into Bill's range.

BTW, I just mixed 3 scoops of pineapple in about 4 oz water....good stuff mixed strong.

Thanks Will. I got a stronger pull in SLDL, but really trying to concentrate heavily on the muscle moving the weight, so I've backed off a little. But yeah...Bill's got us on that lift.

I'll keep that in mind on the mix...I think I did about 12 oz water and 2 scoops. Not bad...just watered down tasting.

Nice lookin workout, Rich! Good grief -- Definitely a TON of volume. That's a super tough looking workout. You really knocked it out!! Great work!

Thanks Jennifer

I'm a big fan of these group logs. Motivational to say the least!

They're new to me....We will see how it goes At least I have two with me who know how to bring it!

Great job Rich, did you crawl out of the gym? When I told the others to watch cause you and Jenn are the strong ones, you did not disappoint. Keep up the good work.

Thanks man. No crawling...but damn it took 90 mins almost to get er done.

[rpaul11]

great job so far


you guys sound really serious about hitting it hard so this should be fun!


my Con-Cret log:
www.tinyurl.com/ConCretReview

heck yeah...we should have a great log here.

and sub'd