skircus7; A Hobbit Gets Pumped Up w/ VasoXplode!

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Scivation VasoXplode

Pre-Workout Performance, Nitric Oxide, And Energy Booster!

Scivation has made pre-workout supplementation a thoughtless endeavor. Imagine if you could take the scientifically-proven, synergistic ingredients to guarantee you have all bases covered and to assure that you get the skin-bursting pumps, mind-blowing energy and unbelievable endurance to help you attack the weights like a beast. If you?re like anyone here at Team Scivation, this is a dream come true. Time to stop dreaming.

We have formulated VasoXplode around ingredients that are scientifically proven to increase performance and muscle growth. VasoXplode contains synergistic ingredients that work together to take the results you will see to the next level and beyond.

Creatine + Citrulline Malate
- Synergistically increases performance.
Creatine + Beta-Alanine
- Synergistically increases performance and lean mass gains.
Citrulline Malate + Arginine
- Increases blood flow and amino acid deliver to skeletal muscle, leading to increased protein synthesis (muscle growth).
Tyrosine + ALCAR + Caffeine
- Increases energy and mental focus while delaying fatigue, allowing you to workout harder and longer.

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Let?s Take A More Indepth Look At VasoXplode?s Ingredients!!!

CreaSci? Blend
(Creatine Monohydrate, Di Creatine Malate)

Creatine is used in the high-energy phosphate or ATP-PCr system to regenerate ATP. ATP, the body's main source of energy, is a molecule of adenosine (adenine + the sugar ribose) linked to three phosphate molecules by high-energy bonds. Breaking of the two outer bonds results in the release of energy. When the most outer bond is broken, the energy is released and ADP and Pi are left behind. Creatine, which is bonded to a phosphate ion, transfers energy to the ADP and Pi molecule by breaking its own bond. This regenerates the ATP molecule, which means one now has more energy to use. Skeletal muscle has a limited storage of creatine. Therefore supplementing with creatine increases your ability to form ATP and therefore increases the available energy for exercise. Creatine has been shown to:

Increase muscle size and strength (Willoughby, 2001)
Increase power output (Becque, 2000)
Increase high-intensity exercise performance (Tarnopolsky, 2000)
Increase work capacity (Rico-Sanz, 2000)
Creatine is one of the most scientifically proven-effective supplements on the market, with creatine monohydrate being the form used in most studies.

VasoRush? Blend
(Citrulline Malate, L-Arginine Alpha KetoGlutarate 2:1, (Di-L-Arginine)-L-Malate, Citric Acid, (Di-L-Arginine) Orotate)

The rate-limiting step of amino acid uptake into skeletal muscle is the transportation of the amino acids through the blood to the skeletal muscle, which is governed by blood flow (Wolfe, 2004). NO vasodilates blood vessels, thereby increasing blood flow. This increase when combined with exercises means greater blood flow and greater amino acid deliver and uptake in the working skeletal muscle. Exercise itself results in an increase in NO production, and the increased blood flow created by exercise is believed to be linked to the increase in protein synthesis post workout (Douglas et al., 2004). Di-Arginine Orotate, AAKG, Di-Arginine Malate, and Citrulline Malate all increase NO production and blood flow to skeletal muscle.

Citrulline-Malate has been shown to increase the rate of oxidative ATP production during exercise and the rate of phosphocreatine replenishment post exercise (Bendahan, 2002). Increasing the rate of ATP production during exercise would increase performance and energy.

Citrulline-Malate also has anti-fatigue properties due to its ability to decrease ammonia levels and prevent against metabolic acidosis (Callis, 1991). Decreasing the sensation of fatigue would allow one to workout harder and longer, and thereby burn more calories and lose more fat.

Both Citric Acid and Malic Acid (Malate) are intermediates in the Kreb?s cycle, which produces ATP. Adding citric acid and malic acid to VasoXplode aids in ATP production.

H-Primer? Blend
(Beta-Alanine, NAC)

Beta-Alanine
It has been shown that skeletal muscle carnosine levels are correlated with performance during high-intensity exercise (Suzuki, 2002). Carnosine is an important metabolic buffer in skeletal muscle (Suzuki, 2002), which means it helps maintain the acid-base balance in the presence of high H+ concentrations. High levels of H+ during exercise cause fatigue and decrease performance.

Beta-alanine is one of the two amino acids (histidine being the other) that makes up the dipeptide carnosine (L-beta-alanyl-L-histidine). Growing research shows Beta-alanine to be a very effective performance enhancers and lean mass building supplement. Research shows:

Beta-Alanine availability is the limiting factor in muscle carnosine synthesis (Hill, 2007).
Muscle carnosine levels were higher after 10 weeks of beta-alanine supplementation than after 4 weeks, showing that beta-alanine?s effects are best experienced over long term supplementation (Hill, 2007).
Beta-alanine supplementation increases total work done during aerobic exercise (Hill, 2007).
Beta-alanine enhances endurance performance (Zoeller, 2006)
Beta-Alanine delays the onset of neuromuscular fatigue (Stout, 2006)
Adding beta-alanine to creatine supplementation leads to greater increases in lean mass than creatine alone (Hoffman, 2006).
It is clear that current research shows Beta-Alanine to be an effective performance enhancer and enhances lean mass gains when combined with creatine.

N-acetyl-cysteine
N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) is derived from the non-essential amino acid cysteine. Because cysteine is very unstable, supplementing with NAC allows one to get the benefits of cysteine. NAC is an antioxidant itself (Aruoma, 1989) and is also used to synthesize the antioxidant glutathoine. Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant and also regenerates vitamin C and E (Bounous, 1999)

Since intense exercise depletes glutathione (Sen, 1999), supplementation of NAC can is beneficial to increase glutathione levels. Oxidative stress caused by free radicals (H+), causes fatigue and muscular soreness. Supplementing with NAC will enhance athletic performance by scavenging these free radicals (Lands, 1999).

BrainDrive? Blend
(N-Acetyl Tyrosine, ALCAR, Caffeine)

N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine
Tyrosine is a nonessential amino acid used to make the catecholamine neurotransmitters dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine, thyroid hormones, and the skin pigment melanin. Stress, such as exercise, depletes the amount of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain. Tyrosine supplementation has been shown to:

Decrease the negative effects of stress (Banderet, 1989)
Decrease fatigue and increase cognitive performance (Neri, 1995)
Decrease cardiovascular stress and enhance cognitive activity (Dollins, 1995)
ALCAR
The amino acid L-Carnitine plays a vital role in energy metabolism, specifically the transport of fatty acids into mitochondria where they can be oxidized. ALCAR is the acetylated form of carnitine and is the most popular form of supplemental carnitine. ALCAR is a potent antioxidant shown to have cognitive enhancing and adaptogen properties. ALCAR increases exercise performance by

Increasing fat oxidation (Hongu, 2003)
Decreasing muscle soreness (Giamberardino, 1996)
Decreasing lactic acid accumulation (Siliprandi, 1990).

Caffeine
Caffeine, a plant alkaloid belonging to the drug class methylxanthines and is found in natural sources such as coffee beans, tea leaves, cocoa beans, and other plants, is the world?s most widely used stimulant. Caffeine is a Central Nervous System (CNS) stimulant shown to delay fatigue and improve cognitive performance.

Caffeine acts as an adenosine receptor antagonist. Adenosine decreases the release of stimulatory/excitatory neurotransmitters (i.e. norepinephrine [NE]). Therefore, blocking the adenosine receptor allows a greater excitation to occur by increasing NE?s ability to activate the adrenergic receptors.

Caffeine inhibits phosphodiesterase (PDE), causing a build-up of cAMP levels and greater effect of NE on fatty acid lipolysis. PDE blunts lipolysis; therefore inhibiting PDE allows lipolysis to proceed at an accelerated rate. The end result is there are more fatty acids available for oxidation after consumption of caffeine, which is one of the ways caffeine is believes to increase performance.

D,L-Phenylalanine
D,L-Phenylalanine is a 50/50 mix of D-Phenylalanine and L-Phenylalanine. L-Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid while D-Phenylalanine is a non-protein amino acid that is not used in protein synthesis. Phenylalanine can be metabolized to PEA and is also a precursor for norepinephrine and dopamine.

B-Vitamins
(50mg B6, 50mg B5, 100 mcg B12, 75mg Niacin)

The B vitamins are essential to whole body energy metabolism, We included the B vitamins in VasoXplode to ensure your body has what it needs to perform at its full potential.

VasoXplode is formulated to allow you to increase the intensity of your workouts while delaying fatigue, which results in greater progress being made. VasoXplode increases energy production and power output, decreases H+ accumulation and fatigue, and increases blood flow and the deliver of amino acids to skeletal muscle, making it an all-in-one pre-workout powerhouse. We highly recommend combining 1 serving of VasoXplode with 1 serving of Primal EAA 15-20 minutes pre-workout to give your body EVERYTHING it needs to perform and progress like never before!

[NKWulf]

subbed, so i can throw things at you.

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Age:21
Gender:M
Height:5'7"
Weight:155
Bf%:6-8% (It is 6% w/ calipers....so probably 8-9%)
Bench:235 lbs x1
Squat:305 lbs x6
Deadlift:320 lbs x3

Background: I really got into lifting when i attended an off-season training camp when i was 13. I saw great gains over those 6 weeks and i was hooked.

Lifting Schedule:

Sunday-OFF
Monday-Shoulders/Calves
Tuesday-Biceps/Triceps
Wednesday-Chest/Back
Thursday-Legs
Friday-Shoulders/Calves
Saturday-Biceps/Triceps


Cardio:

All of my life I have done a ton of cardio, whether thats with sports or just on my own. I ran track through junior high/high school, and played football/basketball/baseball in high school, so i just got used to running all year. After high school i got into triathlons, and obviously did a lot of cardio. I am now just focusing on lifting weights, and keeping my heart healthy. My cardio sessions are 40 minutes on the elliptical.


Supplements:

1) Optimum Nutrition; Opti-MEN
Opti-MEN
2) Optimum Nutrition; %100 Casein
Optimum %100 Casein
3) Dymatize; ISO-100 Whey Isolate
Dymatize ISO-100
3) NOW Foods; Fish Oil
NOW Fish Oil
4) Athletic Edge Nutrition; IntraXCell
AEN IntraXCell
5) Athletic Edge Nutrition; SteelEdge
AEN SteelEdge
6) Scivation; Xtend
Scivation Xtend
7) Scivation; VasoXplode
Scivation VasoXplode
8) USP Labs; Super Cissus Rx
USP Labs Super Cissus Rx

Food:

My diet consists of: Oatmeal, brown rice, whole wheat bread, whole wheat wraps, whole wheat pasta, egg-whites, chicken breast, turkey breast, salmon, cod, cottage cheese, all-natural peanut butter, and lots of vegetables.

Water Intake: 1.5-2 gallons

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Log Expectations

What you can expect from me:

1) Daily updates.
2) Honest feedback.
3) Positive attitude.
4) Hard work in the gym.

What you WILL NOT see from me:

1) Lack of motivation.
2) Bashing/talking bad about another company and/or forum member.

What I want from you:

1) Tips/suggestions on how to improve what I am doing.
2) Keep the bashing of forum members/companies out of this log.
3) Enjoy this experience with me.

LET'S ROCK THIS LOG!

[batteryrequired]

Hey....great log so far! I am sure your gonna give it your all. Good luck! Looks like some good stuff.

[Scivation]

Awesome setup!

Let the log begin!

[redhawk76]

sub'd, good luck skircus!

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subbed, so i can throw things at you.

As long as you dont throw your goat at me, I think I will live

Hey....great log so far! I am sure your gonna give it your all. Good luck! Looks like some good stuff.

Thanks man, I am excited about it!

Awesome setup!

Let the log begin!

Thanks for letting me test it

sub'd, good luck skircus!

Thanks redhawk! BTW, I have noticed that you have been really helpful in the supplement section of the forum lately Keep it up!

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My first serving of VasoXplode will be tomorrow. I am working out my LEGS

I will post before pictures on friday afternoon! (April 6th)

[redhawk76]

Thanks redhawk! BTW, I have noticed that you have been really helpful in the supplement section of the forum lately Keep it up!

Just trying to pass on info I have learned

BTW, I have a tub of steeledge I can't wait to try out sometime after my WF log is done

[Never2cut]

Nice looking log! Still waiting on my tub of lemony goodness!

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Nice looking log! Still waiting on my tub of lemony goodness!

Thanks....as soon as it came in, I opened it up and smelled it....it smells VERY good! haha.....1st dose is tomorrow before I tear up my legs!

[user4694231326]

I am already here! May the pics posting begin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Excellent ****z! I like your stack!



good luck to your journey!

[user4694231326]

Get even stronger like this guy . . .



or ...

this lady will haunt you day & night.


Did you mentioned legs?

[NKWulf]

Tommy did you just call Sam GirlyCalves!

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Tommy did you just call Sam GirlyCalves!

LOL

I think I am going to have to change my avatar tomorrow when I put up my before pictures!.....either that, or should I get claf implants NKWulf??

BTW, I am going to do my cardio here in a bit & I will be sipping on some lemonade Xtend

Leg workout will be later this afternoon & I will update again once it is over.

[NKWulf]

LOL

I think I am going to have to change my avatar tomorrow when I put up my before pictures!.....either that, or should I get claf implants NKWulf??

BTW, I am going to do my cardio here in a bit & I will be sipping on some lemonade Xtend

Leg workout will be later this afternoon & I will update again once it is over.

lol. Make sure if you get implants that they are saline

[Skull Crusher Chris]

Solid looking log man! Scribed for sure. Can't wait for those updates, I'm on the edge of my chair

[dtrain13]

LOL

I think I am going to have to change my avatar tomorrow when I put up my before pictures!.....either that, or should I get claf implants NKWulf??

BTW, I am going to do my cardio here in a bit & I will be sipping on some lemonade Xtend

Leg workout will be later this afternoon & I will update again once it is over.

Sam don't use yellow text, k?!

Good luck man. BTW you plan on dosing SE and VasoXplode at the same time?

[HalleluYAH]

Excellent set-up Sam.

*Subscribed*

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Solid looking log man! Scribed for sure. Can't wait for those updates, I'm on the edge of my chair

Thanks for following man. I will post my workout around 1-2pm CDT

Sam don't use yellow text, k?!

Good luck man. BTW you plan on dosing SE and VasoXplode at the same time?

OKAY!....no more yellow text And yes, I will mix 1/2 serving of SteelEdge w/ VasoXplode 30 minutes pre workout. I can't wait to try it this afternoon

Excellent set-up Sam.

*Subscribed*

thanks Hal! and thanks for allowing me to test VasoX!

[kknecht1]

Awesome setup! Good Luck!~Time for some huge Pumps!

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I am already here! May the pics posting begin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Excellent ****z! I like your stack!



good luck to your journey!

HAHA....it wouldnt be the same without you Tommy! I will post pics tomorrow afternoon!

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Awesome setup! Good Luck!~Time for some huge Pumps!

Thanks man.....I think I am the first hobbit to try this stuff

[dtrain13]

T

OKAY!....no more yellow text And yes, I will mix 1/2 serving of SteelEdge w/ VasoXplode 30 minutes pre workout. I can't wait to try it this afternoon

KEWL!!! That should be interesting.....

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CARDIO (40 minutes; HR: 130-140bpm):

We are really fortunate here @ Texas Tech to have a TV on EACH cardio machine.....because of that, I watch SportsCenter (ESPN) and Mike & Mike (ESPN 2) during my cardio sessions. They had a really interesting bit on Daisuke Matsuzaka and the "gyro ball," that he throws. I sipped on lemonade Xtend while I watched all of the highlights from SportsCenter.....can't complain about that sweet set-up.

LEGS (Workout Time- 45 minutes):

Hack Squat: 2x10(340lbs) 1x12(340lbs)
SUPERSET
SLDL: 3x10(165lbs)

Jumping DB Squats w/ 30lb DB's: 3x12
SUPERSET
Barbell Lunges: 3x6(155lbs)

Leg Press: 1x12(430lbs) 2x12(480lbs)

Leg Extensions: 2x8(210lbs) 1x10(210lbs)
SUPERSET
Hamstring Curls: 2x8(110lbs) 1x10(110lbs)

Seated Calf Raises: 3x15(200lbs)
Standing One-Leg Calf Raises: 3x12(150lbs)
Standing Calf Raises: 2x15(200lbs) 1x20(200lbs)



SUPPLEMENTS:

VasoXplode: 1 serving; 30 minutes pre-workout.
Xtend: 3 scoops during cardio/ 3 scoops during workout.
IntraXCell: 3 caps; 30 minutes pre-cardio.
Dymatize ISO-100: 1.5 servings immediately post-workout.
SuperCissus Rx: 1 cap w/ a meal; 4x daily.
*Multivitamin & Fish Oil w/ breakfast/lunch/dinner*


VasoXplode-O-Meter:


Focus: 8
Energy: 9
Pump: 8

*I will start posting my thoughts on VasoXplode and my workouts next week. I think after 4-5 workouts, I will be able to describe how VasoX is affecting my workouts*

[HalleluYAH]

VasoXplode-O-Meter:


Focus: 8
Energy: 9
Pump: 8

I love it^^^.

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I will try 1/2 serving of SteelEdge mixed with 1 serving of VasoXplode before tomorrow's workout, but I will only use both supplements together that one time. After that, I will use VasoX by itself for the remainder of the log.

[Skull Crusher Chris]

I sipped on lemonade Xtend while I watched all of the highlights from SportsCenter.....can't complain about that sweet set-up.

x2 thats the life. Awesome looking workout! looks like you had some great energy. I hope I get that same energy today when I hit the gym in a few hours. Keep up the hard work