GotLife annihilates joint pain with Core Flex

[Zangeif Lagasse]

The Product: Core FLEX

A Comprehensive Joint Health Supplement

Intense weight training can give joints, cartilage, and other connective tissue a pounding. More dangerously, ongoing joint pain can be a symptom of systemic or chronic inflammation. Chronic inflammation is a breakdown in the body’s self-healing mechanisms in response to stress, inadequate sleep, and poor nutrition. Many doctors cite systemic inflammation as a leading cause of “metabolic syndrome”—the complex of degenerative diseases that includes atherosclerosis, obesity, arthritis, diabetes, hypertension, and cancer.

No supplement can cure stress or overcome a terrible diet. But when combined with exercise and a healthy lifestyle, Core FLEX offers a potent combination of ingredients to help directly repair tissue damage in and around the joints, reduce chronic inflammation to restore a balanced metabolic state, and prevent future repetitive stress injuries.

Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin and ibuprofen, can help reduce pain and inflammation but are not a long term solution. They can inhibit muscle building protein synthesis and have other negative side effects. Core FLEX provides a superior alternative that will counteract joint pain and inflammation without undermining your hard work in the gym.

You can't drive a race car on broken axles. And you can't build an impressive physique, or achieve optimal athletic performance, with weak and painful joints. Core FLEX is the perfect, all-in-one joint health product that scientifically combines significant doses of 11 powerful ingredients, backed by clinical research, to build healthy joints and combat the damaging effects of chronic inflammation.

Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 8 Tablets
Servings Per Container: 30 (days)
Amount Per 8 Tablets % Daily Value*
Chondroitin sulfate 800 mg †
Glucosamine sulfate 1400 mg †
MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) 1000 mg †
Cissus quadrangularis (10% ketosterones) 800 mg †
Black cherry extract (Prunus cerasus, 5:1) 100 mg †
Turmeric (95% curcumin) 500 mg †
Boswellia (37% boswellic acids) 800 mg †
Bromelain (2400 GDU/g) 400 mg †
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 500 mg 833%
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 1000 IU 250%
Black pepper extract (95% piperine) 5 mg †
† Daily value not established.
* Percent values are based on 2,000 calorie diet.




Physiological Properties and Effects:

Chondroitin and Glucosamine are substances found naturally in the body. Glucosamine is a form of amino sugar that is a precursor to a molecule called a glycosaminoglycan, which is used in the formation and repair of cartilage. It also aids in lubricating and providing thickness to the cartilage around damaged joints. Chondroitin sulfate is a type of glycosaminoglycan rich in sulfur and is a relative of glucosamine. It is one of the major constituents of cartilage and helps provide structure. It also assists in lubricating joints by helping retain water in cartilage, and may help stimulate the formation of new tissue. Studies have shown that patients supplementing with glucosamine and chondroitin for one to two months experience pain relief similar to that achieved though NSAIDS, without the side effects.

Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is a naturally occurring, organic, sulfur-containing compound. MSM appears to inhibit pain impulses that travel along nerve fibers, acting as an analgesic. Because of this property and MSM’s potential anti-inflammatory actions, MSM is often used for combating the symptoms of arthritis, chronic back pain, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Studies have shown that sulfur levels in arthritic joints are lower than in healthy joints, and MSM may help by delivering needed sulfur to the afflicted areas. It may also help to maintain or repair cartilage and reduce the formation of scar tissue, which can inhibit full range of muscular motion.

Cissus quadrangularis is a unique blend of vitamins, minerals, and plant sterol compounds that can facilitate the building and strengthening of muscle and bone, help deliver nutrients to tendon related injuries, and soothe the pain of sports related injuries. Studies have shown that cissus has the ability to speed bone fracture healing and can lead to a much faster increase in bone tensile strength. Most research on cissus focuses on its bone healing properties; however, cissus may improve the healing rate of connective tissue in general, including tendons. Cissus also has analgesic and anti-catabolic effects.

Black cherry extract contains a number of beneficial compounds, including high levels of anthocyanin, which has been found to reduce joint pain and inflammation. It is rich in antioxidant and anti-carcinogenic agents such as phenolic compounds, catechins, chlorogenic acid, and flavonal glycoside, and has been used to treat gout, by lowering urate levels, as well as arthritis. A study on obese rodents found that tart cherry consumption reduced several phenotypes of metabolic syndrome and reduced both systemic and local inflammation. Black cherry extract also contains melatonin, which contributes to regular circadian rhythms and restful sleep.

Turmeric (95% curcumin) is a root that in numerous studies seems to powerfully inhibit the enzymes that synthesize inflammatory compounds such as prostaglandins and leukotrienes. The high curcumin extraction in Core FLEX (95%) means the active ingredients, curcuminoids, can achieve their full antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential. A laboratory study of the curcuminoids suggests they compare favorably to aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories in effectiveness, but without some negative side-effects on blood clotting (making it a preferable anti-arthritic therapy especially for anyone who may be prone to vascular thrombosis). One double-blind study on arthritis patients found that curcumin provided significant improvements for all the subjects.

Boswellia (37.5% boswellic acids) is a tree resin extract that is a traditional part of Indian medicine. In modern clinical trials the active agency, boswellic acid, has been found to reduce joint pain and arthritis by inhibiting production of inflammatory leukotrienes. Treatment with boswellia appears to increase flexion of the joints, aid in lubricating and cushioning joint movements, and in one study facilitated increased walking distances in patients with arthritis of the knee. Additional studies found boswellia to be effective for alleviating colitis and asthma.

Bromelain (2400GDU/g) is a collection of protein-digesting enzymes found in pineapple juice and in the stem of pineapple plants. It has been shown to have a myriad of health benefits including wound healing enhancement, anti-tumor actions, and improving cardiovascular and circulatory function. The mechanism of the anti-inflammatory activity is not very well understood, but like curcumin and boswellia it appears to control the proliferation of prostaglandins. Numerous studies have shown bromelain’s ability to speed healing time and reduce pain following various surgical procedures.

Vitamin C is not only a powerful antioxidant, but also strengthens the immune system, protects cells from oxidized particles and free radicals, and assists other physiological functions. A major study by the University of California at Berkeley found that supplementing with 500 milligrams of Vitamin C (the daily dose contained in Core FLEX) led to a 24% reduction in levels of C-reactive protein, a consistent marker of inflammation. In conjunction with the other ingredients, it is important component of strong joints and overall health.

Vitamin D3 is an essential hormone precursor that plays a vital role in many metabolic functions, including bone health, blood glucose levels and insulin resistance, immune system support, blood pressure regulation, muscle protein synthesis, and body fat control. Clinical trials have even linked Vitamin D3 with decreased risk of cancer. Although some foods contain Vitamin D3, the human body generates most of its Vitamin D3 needs from the skin through regular exposure to sunlight. Severe Vitamin D3 deficiency is a significant and widespread problem, especially in North America. Vitamin D3 may be the most important single supplement individuals can add to their daily diet to improve overall health; it’s well-known properties for strengthening bones and controlling inflammation make it an especially valuable ingredient in Core FLEX.

Piperine (95%), a black pepper extract, is included because it dramatically increases the bioavailability of curcuminoids (see above). Without piperine, the serum concentration and absorption rates of the active agents in curcumin would be significantly reduced. Piperine facilities the full antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of the curcumin.

Me:
6'4 243lbs

Currently doing hypertrophy training focusing on weight that I can move for 3 sets of 15 while keeping rest to under 30 seconds between sets/exercises. Naturally the decreased rest time and high work load really kills my joints while training shoulders, doing squats, pressing, and just about everything else that you can think of.

Split:
Mon - Legs
Tues - Heavy Core
Wed - Chest & Tris
Thurs - Back & Bis
Fri - Heavy Core
Sat - Shoulders & Traps
Sun - Bis, Tris, Forearms

Supplement Stack:
Core ABC
Core Flex
NOW! Holy Basil Extract
Animal Pak
ON ZMA
ON Melatonin
NOW! 5-HTP

Typically supplement with Animal Flex however after months with the same shoulder injury I'm hoping that Core Flex will make the difference Animal Flex hasn't been able to.

I start taking it tomorrow so we'll know soon enough.

[dam225]

sweet!

[AllGenetix]

nice, in for this

[Zangeif Lagasse]

Logged a high load of fasted cardio today after taking the first dose.

129 Minutes on the Bike at a High Resistance.

Started feeling pain on the outside of my right knee at about the 105 minute mark (this was the knee that I had surgery on a little over 2+ years ago). Going to keep that in mind as I use the Core Flex to see if that pain barrier gets pushed (or removed) with the coming weeks.

Now I'm eating my breakfast and off to the gym.

[dbc5]

Really looking forward to following along with this. I popped my first 2 doses today, so I will be experiencing the product for the first time right along with you. Interested in seeing how our feedback matches up.

[Zangeif Lagasse]

Took the second dose after dinner.

Was loading and unloading a lot of lumber and going to be doing a lot of yardwork on top of cardio & shoulders/traps at the gym tomorrow.

Definitely going to put a lot of wear and tear on the joints.

[davidkap]

in, and subbed.

[AllGenetix]

damn manual labor sounds brutal on the joints

[lovehasrisen]

Can't wait till I get my bottle..

[Zangeif Lagasse]

damn manual labor sounds brutal on the joints

It's not to bad tbh, but this morning after taking my 3rd dose I was out there under the 80+ degree weather mowing the lawn w/ the most basic push mower known to man.

Felt nice and easy, but it was definitely a nice load on the knees and elbows considering that the mower was designed for someone that's 5'6 and I'm 6'4. Good times.

Off to smash my shoulders and then play football, should be a good test on the joints today.

[Zangeif Lagasse]

Shoulders: 20 Second Rest Periods 4 Scoops Core ABC Intra which extended into football

Seated BB Military Press
1x15 95lbs
1x15 100lbs
1x15 105lbs

Standing DB Front Raises
3x15 30lbs

Standing DB Side Raises
3x15 20lbs

Standing Cable Double Pulley Rear Delt Fly
1x15 7.5lbs per hand
1x15 10lbs per hand
1x14 10lbs per hand

BB Shrugs
1x15 225lbs
2x15 315lbs

Elliptical Cooldown
5Mins, 67 Cals burned

Then Football.
Played from 1:30 (left the gym at 1:23) to 3:15
Lost track of how many times I broke tackles at or near the line and broke away for a sprint to the endzone. Towards the end I almost fainted after one sprint as it was brutally hot out and I ran out of Core ABCs and had no water/Gatorade.

Then used a rototiller to unearth the plot of land that I built a top soil pit around. Brought over all the 4x4's. (12 4x4x6's, 6 4x4x10's, 3 4x4x12's) and put them together to build the pit out under the sun. Finally returned the rototiller to Home Depot and took a cold shower.

Side note: I also threw the ball deep a lot while playing football as I typically double as HB/QB and typically I develop elbow pain after a while whereas today that was not the case. I also felt no joint pain in my shoulders though I did feel massive muscle fatigue from the short rest periods and hypertrophy training. (I took my second dose of Flex before hitting the gym).

So far so good.

Also since I forgot to note it earlier. Even though the nutrition facts are based on 8 pills being that you only have to take 4 pills at a time and they're fairly small coated pills it's a very easy product to take for those people that have issues with swallowing a lot of pills.

[Zangeif Lagasse]

Dat dere fasted Cardio...

66 Minutes, Highest Resistance Biking...1,759 Calories burned.

Took another dose of Core Flex before hand.

Felt absolutely nothing in my joints which is always a good thing when you're doing high intensity biking for over an hour.

[Zangeif Lagasse]

Between 3 hours of heavy bag work & 68 Minutes of highest resistance cardio my knees, shoulders, and elbows feel great.

So far so good.

[AllGenetix]

legit!

[dbc5]

Also since I forgot to note it earlier. Even though the nutrition facts are based on 8 pills being that you only have to take 4 pills at a time and they're fairly small coated pills it's a very easy product to take for those people that have issues with swallowing a lot of pills.

Thanks for mentioning this. I've never been one to have difficulty taking pills, but I noticed these went down really easy for 4 pills at a time, so I was curious what others who have some issues taking them would think. Everything is looking great in here so far.

[Zangeif Lagasse]

Thanks for mentioning this. I've never been one to have difficulty taking pills, but I noticed these went down really easy for 4 pills at a time, so I was curious what others who have some issues taking them would think. Everything is looking great in here so far.

Yeah, I've always had an innate ability to pop pills (lolwut) but yeah these are very easy to take.

Took my morning dose, doing quads, calves, delts, and traps today as I'm trying a new split with higher intensity.

Also I typically would experience shoulder pain when my girl keeps her head on my shoulder for prolonged periods of time and this was not the case last night, could be an interesting perk that I wasn't anticipating.

[Zangeif Lagasse]

Fasted Cardio:
18 Mins, 338 Cals burned 2 Scoops Core ABC Intra.

Quads, Delts, Calves, Traps, Hips: 30 Second Rest Periods, Never fully locking out so no rest during sets. 4 Scoops of Core ABC Intra.

BB Squats:
1x6 135 Warm-up
1x6 225 Warm-up
3x15 315 ATG (Holy rape batman...45 Squats at 315 in ~2 minutes of elapsed total time = Epic)

Single Leg Leg Press:
3x15 298lbs

Seated Leg Extensions:
1x15 90lbs
1x15 100lbs
1x15 110lbs

Seated BB Military Press:
3x15 95lbs

Standing DB Front Raises:
3x15 25lbs

Standing DB Side Raises:
3x15 15lbs

Cable Crossover Rear Fly:
3x15 7.5lbs per arm

Seated Calf Raises: (Right Calf kept cramping up)
3x15 260lbs

DB Shrugs:
1x15 100lbs
1x15 110lbs
1x15 120lbs

Hip Adductor:
3x15 290lbs

Hip Abductor:
3x15 290lbs

All my joints feel great, no issues with knees, shoulders, or elbows. Oh and I'm absolutely loving Core ABC on a side note. It's really ramped up my recovery time.

[Zangeif Lagasse]

Had 5 Cubic yards of top soil delivered.

Have been shoveling it, loading it into a wheel barrel, then loading it into a top soil pit I built and then lifting and shaking out the wheel barrel, back and forth.

After 2.5 hours my back aches so I'm going to leave the rest for tomorrow, but my joints all still feel great.

[lovehasrisen]

Dat dere fasted Cardio...

66 Minutes, Highest Resistance Biking...1,759 Calories burned.

Took another dose of Core Flex before hand.

Felt absolutely nothing in my joints which is always a good thing when you're doing high intensity biking for over an hour.

..

[Zangeif Lagasse]

..

Mirin' my cardio .

Today...(First dose of Flex taken pre-fasted cardio)

Fasted Cardio (2 Scoops Core ABC Intra)
18 Mins, 329 Cals burned (Mild resistance, medium pace, legs smoked from yesterday)

Upper & Lower Back, Hams, Tris: 30 Second Rest Unless Otherwise denoted (4 Scoops Core ABC Intra)

SLDL: From dead weight
3x15 135lbs
3x15 185lbs
3x15 225lbs

Laying Leg Curls:
1x15 85lbs
1x15 100lbs
1x15 110lbs

Giant Set Cable Pulldowns: (Wide Grip, Neutral Grip, Inverse Grip)
1x15 160lbs, 1x15 160lbs, 1x15 180lbs
1x15 160lbs, 1x15 140lbs, 1x15 160lbs
1x15 140lbs, 1x15 140lbs, 1x15 160lbs

Iso-Lateral Lat Single-Arm Pulldowns:
3x15 57lbs per arm

Standing Wide Grip Cable Pulldowns: Focus on squeezing lats & keeping arms straight
3x15 42.5lbs

Seated Reverse Butterfly Machine:
3x15 85lbs

Overhead Cable Rope Extensions:
3x15 45lbs

Single Arm Cable Pushdowns: No Rest
1x12 15lbs
1x8 15lbs
1x8 10lbs

Seated DB Tricep Overhead Press: 20 Second Rest
1x15 30lbs
1x15 35lbs
1x15 40lbs

Laying Tricep Kickbacks: No Rest
3x15 15lbs

Tricep Cable Kickbacks: No Rest
3x12 10lbs

Just chugged 1 Scoop Fighters Food + 1 Scoop Myo.

Now off to continue this landscaping project. (Going to take another 4 Scoops Core ABC with me)

Surprisingly my joints feel great, Core Flex is definitely working quite nicely. Legs, Back, and Arms feel completely smoked.

[dbc5]

That looks like a pretty ridiculous workout there my man. Awesome job and glad you are enjoying Flex so far.

[Zangeif Lagasse]

Fasted Cardio after my first dose today

30 Mins, 533 Cals burned.

Going to be hitting chest, calves, bis after my second dose.

Will report back accordingly.

[Zangeif Lagasse]

Took the second dose and then there was...

Chest, Calves, Bis: 30 Second Rest

BB Bench:
1x15 135lbs
1x15 155lbs
1x15 145lbs

Flat DB Bench:
1x15 50lbs
1x15 45lbs
1x15 40lbs

Flat DB Flies:
3x15 20lbs

Seated Butterfly Machine:
3x15 85lbs

Seated Calf Raises:
3x16 260lbs

Standing DB Curls:
3x15 25lbs

EZ-Curl Bar Preacher Curls:
3x15 65lbs

Seated Concentration Curls:
3x15 20lbs

Standing Inside Hammer Curls
3x15 20lbs

Got home...

Landscaping of 1 Hour.
Shoveling top soil, loading it into the wheel barrel, traveling with the wheel barrel, dumping the wheel barrel into a 1 foot high pit and then lifting the wheel barrel out of it in a way to make sure to keep all the soil in the pit, and raking the soil to even it out across the pit.

[Zangeif Lagasse]

Fasted Cardio today (2 Scoops Core ABC Intra)
73 Mins, 2,085.2 kcals Burned

2.5 Hours of landscaping and mowing the lawn with a basic push mower, joints feel great, back feels sun burnt, hands feel abused. Good times.

[Zangeif Lagasse]

Fasted Cardio (2 Scoops Core ABC intra)
24Mins, 629 kcals burned.

Developed an injury in my left foot which became obvious late last night. It hurts all the time except when I'm laying in bed. Today was god damn painful.

Quads, Delts, Calves, Traps, Hips: 30 Second Rest Scheme (4 Scoops Core ABC intra)

BB Squats:
1x8 135 Warm-Up
1x8 225 Warm-Up
3x15 325 (Saw veins popping out of my neck while I was finishing this)

Single-leg Leg Press:
3x15 298lbs

Seated Leg Extensions:
1x15 100lbs
2x15 115lbs

Seated BB Military Press:
3x15 95lbs

Standing DB Front Raises:
1x15 30lbs
2x15 25lbs

Standing DB Side Raises:
1x15 20lbs
2x15 15lbs

Seated Rear Flys Reverse Butterfly Machine
3x15 85lbs

Seated Calf Raises:
3x20 260lbs

Standing Calf Raises:
3x15 324lbs

Hip Adductor:
3x15 305lbs

BB Shrugs:
3x15 315lbs

Hip Abductor:
3x15 305lbs

Behind the Ass BB Shrugs:
3x15 225lbs

My joints feel good and I don't think it's an ankle injury, but rather something with the heel or actual ligament in the foot. Going to try and mind over matter it and hope for the best.

[Zangeif Lagasse]

First Dose: 2 Scoops Core ABC Intra
Fasted Cardio:
74mins, 2,091.3 kcals burned.

Stayed Fasted and took the second dose...

Back, Hams, Tris: 30 Second Rest unless otherwise noted: 4 Scoops Core ABC Intra

Bent Over BB Rows:
1x15 95lbs
2x15 105lbs

T-Bar Rows:
1x15 95lbs
2x15 120lbs

Bent Over DB Rows:
1x15 30lbs
1x15 35lbs
1x15 40lbs

Seated Iso-Lateral Rows: Alternating Arms
1x15 57lbs per hand
2x15 82lbs per hand

Seated Low Row:
1x15 100lbs
1x15 102.5lbs
1x15 105lbs

Laying Leg Curls:
1x15 95lbs
2x15 110lbs

Seated Leg Curls:
3x15 80lbs

Parallel Bar Dips:
3x15 Bodyweight

Overhead Cable Rope Extensions:
1x15 42.5lbs
1x15 50lbs
1x15 57.5lbs

Laying Tricep Kickbacks:
3x15 15lbs

Single Arm Cable Pushdowns: No Rest
1x20 5lbs
1x15 7.5lbs
1x15 10lbs

And that's all she wrote.

Felt a slight knee pain towards the end of the fasted cardio this morning, but was very mild. Beyond that all my joints feel really good. The pre-existing shoulder injury that I had seems to be in the background (tomorrow's upper pec workout will be a true litmus test), but so far nothing but good things to report.

Also whatever was bothering me in my foot/ankle seems to be fading so clearly that wasn't anything major.

[dbc5]

Im glad we selected you as a tester. You definitely put your body through some ridiculously intense training. Flex will truely be tested.

[davidkap]

That's some serious cardio you're doing, gjdm.

[Zangeif Lagasse]

Im glad we selected you as a tester. You definitely put your body through some ridiculously intense training. Flex will truely be tested.

no pain no gain lol.

[Zangeif Lagasse]

Took the first dose then did:

Fasted Cardio 4 Scoops Core ABC Intra.
79Mins....2,302 kcals burned

Didn't have any knee pain, though to be honest it wasn't a straight 79 minutes as I had to stop at 26 to frequent the porcelain and take the browns to the super bowl...then I resumed.

Upper pecs, Calves, Bis: 30 Second Rest unless denoted otherwise 4 Scoops Core ABC intra.

Incline BB Bench:
1x15 135lbs
1x15 145lbs
1x15 135lbs

Incline DB Bench:
1x15 40lbs
2x15 45lbs

Incline DB Flies:
1x15 20lbs
2x15 25lbs

Hammer Strength Incline Chest Press:
3x15 1pps

Seated Calf Raises:
1x17 260lbs
2x15 280lbs

Chin-ups:
2x15 Bodyweight
1x11 Bodyweight (Failed hard on this one)

Standing DB Curls: Alternating Arms
3x15 25lbs

Standing V-Bar Cable Curls:
3x15 45lbs

Single Arm Inside Hammer Curls (Across the body):
3x15 15lbs

Single Arm Preacher Curls:
3x15 40lbs

21s
2 Sets @30lbs back to back on 0 rest

Came home, carried 10x40kg bags of top soil 20 yards each, sprinting back to the bags between each bag drop off.

So 9 Sprints of 20 Yards + 10xCarrying 40kg bag 20 yards.

Now time to shower and then eat breakfast.

Felt great, no issues w/ shoulders, knees, ankles, elbows, or anything else that qualifies as a joint.