Body Fortress Super Advanced Creatine High Performance (supplement log)

[jslam96]

On October 29, 2011, I purchased my first ever creatine supplement from my local supermarket - Body Fortress Super Advanced Creatine High Performance.

I have heard many mixed reviews about this product, so I am here to provide a first hand account of my journey with this product. Some say it tastes great, some say it tastes terrible. Some say there's too much sugar, some say that the sugar is understandable compared to other supplements like it. And the list goes on.

In this log, I will be posting multiple things - how this supplement tastes, how it makes me feel, side effects, if I see any improvement in the gym (concentration, intensity, power, strength), any new accomplishments I make in the gym (rep increases, weight increases, new maxes), and my gains (weight and lifts).

Now, this may be a 15-day log. It may be a 100-day log. I will not know until I am using the product. If I like what the supplement does for me, I will buy another container and continue my log. However, if I am not seeing any changes, I will stop after the first one and my log will be finished. We'll just have to see.

Hopefully this will serve as a guide for anyone looking into this product.

My next post will be made later today when I take the supplement (and creatine overall) for the first time.

[jslam96]

Alright! So I have finished my first day with Body Fortress Super Advanced Creatine High Performance. And let me tell you... it was FANTASTIC!!

During this time, I will be following the dosage instructions that the company provides (1 scoop before exercise, 1 scoop after exercise with my protein shake, of course; 1 scoop with breakfast on rest days)

And also, just so we have a starting point, my weight at this time is 140 lbs at about 12% bf.

Anyways - so I took this supplement for the first time today, and I had the best, most intense workout I've ever had. I took my first scoop about 10-15 minutes before I began exercising. Contrary to multiple reviews, I found the taste to be very pleasant. Also, the texture of the drink was not at all "grainy," as many people had described it. The powder mixed well to form a thicker-than-I-thought (which was a pleasant surprise) drink.

Shortly after I took the Body Fortress Creatine, my heart rate increased a little bit and I got somewhat of a warm feeling inside (this was all before I began exercising). At that point I though "This is gonna be good!"

Then the workout began. And by God it was the best one I've ever had (based on intensity and the weight I lifted). It was legs and abs day today. Here's how things stacked up against my last leg workout without creatine:

1.) Leg Press
LAST WORKOUT = 225x10; 225x8; 205x10
TODAY'S WORKOUT = 225x12; 235x12; 245x12 (I probably could have increased the weight from the beginning, but I wasn't sure how effective this supplement was going to be)

2.) Leg Extensions
LAST WORKOUT = 120x12; 130x10 (+2 partial reps); 130x9 (+2 partial reps)
TODAY'S WORKOUT = 125x12; 125x10 (+2 partial reps); 125x8 (+2 partial reps)

3.) Lying Leg Curls
LAST WORKOUT = 75x12; 75x10; 75x8
TODAY'S WORKOUT = 80x12; 80x8; 75x10

4.) Straight-Leg Barbbell Deadlifts
LAST WORKOUT = 155x12; 165x9; 165x5
TODAY'S WORKOUT = 155x12; 175x12; 175x10 (I probably could have increased the weight from the beginning, but I wasn't sure how effective this supplement was going to be; Also, I did this without a belt today, as opposed to with one last time)

5.) Seated Calf Raise
LAST WORKOUT = 166x12; 166x12; 166x12
TODAY'S WORKOUT = 164x12; 166x12; 198x12 (I don't know why I didn't add more weight after seeing how easy the first set was)

6.) Calf Press on Leg Press
LAST WORKOUT = 430x12; 430x12; 430x12
TODAY'S WORKOUT = 430x12; 430x12; 430x12 (I do this move on my Crossbow, being that I don't have a real leg press available other than my "makeshift" one, which would be extremely dangerous to do calf raises on. The max weight you can add on the crossbow is 430 lbs, so I just used that but did much slower reps)

7.) Crunches
LAST WORKOUT = x12; x12; x100
TODAY'S WORKOUT = x12; x12; x125

8.) Lying Leg Raises
LAST WORKOUT = x12; x12; x25
TODAY's WORKOUT = x12; x12; x30

So as you can see, today was a very promising day in terms of the use of this supplement. Tomorrow will be chest and tri's, so hopefully I'll be putting up the big weight! See ya!

[jslam96]

My second day with Body Fortress Super Advanced Creatine High Performance was not as incredible (to me at least!) as the first. I definitely still saw improvements in my strength in the gym, but it wasn't as intense at yesterday's (probably because I was in my school gym, where there was more distractions than at my house).

Today was chest, shoulders and triceps. Here's how today's workout stacked up against my last chest, shoulders, and triceps workout (which was without the creatine):

1.) Bench Press
LAST WORKOUT = 135x8; 135x6; 115x9
TODAY'S WORKOUT = 135x10; 135x8; 135x6

2.) Bench Press (drop set)
LAST WORKOUT = (did not do last workout - one of the trainers at my school had me do this today)
TODAY'S WORKOUT = 125x8; 105x8; 85x8; 65x8; 45x8 (some of these reps were assisted)

3.) Incline Dumbbell Flyes
LAST WORKOUT = 50x8; 40x12; 40x10
TODAY'S WORKOUT = 40x12; 50x7; 40x12

4.) Shoulder Circuit
Front Dumbbell Raises
LAST WORKOUT = (did not do last workout - one of the trainers at my school had me do this today)
TODAY'S WORKOUT = 30 (two 15 lbs dumbbells)x10; 30x10
Side Dumbbell Raises
LAST WORKOUT = (did not do last workout - one of the trainers at my school had me do this today)
TODAY'S WORKOUT = 30 (two 15 lbs dumbbells)x10; 30x10
Rear Dumbbell Raises
LAST WORKOUT = (did not do last workout - one of the trainers at my school had me do this today)
TODAY'S WORKOUT = 30 (two 15 lbs dumbbells)x10; 30x8
Shoulder Press
LAST WORKOUT = (did not do last workout - one of the trainers at my school had me do this today)
TODAY'S WORKOUT = 30 (two 15 lbs dumbbells)x10; 30x10
Upright Row
LAST WORKOUT = (did not do last workout - one of the trainers at my school had me do this today)
TODAY'S WORKOUT = 30 (two 15 lbs dumbbells)x10; 30x10

5.) Dumbbell Side Laterals
LAST WORKOUT = 50x12; 50x12; 50x12
TODAY'S WORKOUT = 50x12; 50x12; 50x12

6.) Machine Shoulder Press
LAST WORKOUT = 110x9; 110x5; 90x7
TODAY'S WORKOUT = 120x9; 110x5; 90x8

7.) Dips
LAST WOKROUT = x8; x7; x6
TODAY'S WORKOUT = x9; x7; x6

8.) Lying Barbbell Triceps Extensions
LAST WORKOUT = 45x12; 45x10; 45x8
TODAY'S WORKOUT = 50x12; 50x10; 50x8

As I said above, I still definitely saw increases in strength. The differences may not be as apparent this week because I added in two more exercises (one being a giant set of 5 exercises), so that would have added extra fatigue to my muscles. Despite that, increases in strength (even after the added exercises) can be seen, showing that this product is in fact doing something for me.

[jslam96]

Day 3 with Body Fortress Super Advanced Creatine High Performance was another great success! In my back and biceps workout today, I was able to put up more weight than last time on almost every exercise. Here's how today's workout stacked up against my last back and biceps workout:

1.) Bent Over Barbell Rows
LAST WORKOUT = 115x12; 115x12; 115x12
TODAY'S WORKOUT = 115x12; 125x10; 115x10

2.) Underhand Pullups (Chinups)
LAST WORKOUT = x9; x6 (+2 negatives); x4 (+2 negatives)
TODAY'S WORKOUT = x10; x7 (+5 negatives); x6

3.) Hyperextensions
LAST WORKOUT = 45x12; 45x12; 45x12
TODAY'S WORKOUT = 45x12; 45x12; 45x10 (+ 2 partial reps) (I don't go heavier than 45 on hyperextensions because I don't like holding more than one plate at a time. So instead, I did a much more controlled movement than last time. I did the reps slower and focused on really getting that good contraction. So while the weight didn't increase, the overall exercise was better.)

4.) Alternating Hammer Dumbbell Curls
LAST WORKOUT = 60x12; 60x8; 60x8
TODAY'S WORKOUT = 80x10; 70x10; 70x10

5.) Standing Barbell Curls
LAST WORKOUT = 60x5; 42x12; 50x8
TODAY'S WORKOUT = 66x12; 70x9; 66x9

So as you can see, I was able to increase the weight on many of the exercises, especially so on the two bicep exercises. I'm still going strong with Body Fortress Super Advanced Creatine High Performance, and the future is looking bright!

NOTE: TODAY MARKS MY FIRST DAY BACK ON WHEY PROTEIN AFTER A LONG BREAK (OVER 1 YEAR). INSTEAD OF THE POST WORKOUT SHAKE I'VE BEEN TAKING (OTHER THAN THE CREATINE; CONSISTED OF EGG WHITES, MILK, AND OVALTINE), I WILL NOW BE TAKING A SHAKE CONSISTING OF MILK AND ON NATURAL 100% WHEY PROTEIN, IN ADDITION TO MY THE CREATINE.

[FFGtobuff]

that sugar must be giving u great energy. this is a very cost effective product.

[jslam96]

that sugar must be giving u great energy. this is a very cost effective product.

The sugar in products like this actually helps to open the cell receptors in the muscle cells so that they absorb the creatine better. Most people overlook this and say "Oh - this is just a sugary piece of crap," when in fact the sugar actually serves a purpose. Now, there is a limit to how much sugar is acceptable, but this product is definitely acceptable. It's got about as much sugar per serving as a Gatorade or Vitamin Water - I'm fine with that. In fat, I used to drink Gatorade's pre-workout. So it's fine for me.

[jslam96]

Today was Day 4 on Body Fortress Super Advanced Creatine High Power, and it was another legs and abs day. Again I was able to see gains in my strength and power in the gym, and so far this product has been consistent. Here's how today's legs and abs workout stacked up against the last one:

1.) Squats
LAST WORKOUT = 205x12; 205x7; 185x9 (It was on the second set that I actually started going to parallel. Up until that point, for a very long time I had not been squatting to parallel. I guess I just didn't realize it. But I used a mirror on that first set and realized that I needed to go lower. So I did for the 2nd and 3rd sets and I have been making sure to do so ever since.)
TODAY'S WORKOUT = 205x12; 105x8; 185x10 (All sets were to parallel.)

2.) Dumbbell Lunges
LAST WORKOUT = 80x24; 90x20; 90x20
TODAY'S WORKOUT = 110x24; 110x20; 110x16

3.) Lying Leg Curls
LAST WORKOUT = 51x12; 51x8; 43x12
TODAY'S WORKOUT = 59x10; 59x8; 51x11 (OK. So I know that doesn't seem like alot. But here's the deal. Sometimes I workout at home and sometimes I workout at school. My leg curl mechanism at home uses plates. So I just put the plates on to weight it, and I know exactly how much weight I am pulling. However, the leg curl machine at my school does not use plates - it has those little bars in a stack - like most machines are today. Here's the problem - there are two numbers on each "bar," and I don't think that either one is pounds. At home, I've been hammy curling about 75-80 lbs for the same amount of reps, but at school, according to the numbers, I'm only doing 59. I don't know. But It was still a better lift today, so I'm happy.)

4.) Straight Leg Barbell Deadlift
LAST WORKOUT = 155x12; 175x12; 175x10
TODAY'S WORKOUT = 175x12; 175x8; 164x10

5.) Seated Calf Raise
LAST WORKOUT = 120x12; 120x12; 120x12
TODAY'S WORKOUT = 120x12; 120x12; 120x12 (Again - I know it doesn't seem like alot. I do these one the leg curl machine at school with some dumbbells under my toes to give me that extra motion. So it's the same situation here as the lying leg curls - I don't know what the numbers are, because they're definitely not pounds. At home when I do this on my leg curl mechanism, I do about 200 lbs for the same amount of reps. Also, I didn't increase the weight this week because 120 is the highest weight available on that machine, so I just did slower and more controlled reps.)

6.) Standing Calf Raises
LAST WORKOUT = 90x12; 90x12; 90x12
TODAY'S WORKOUT = 110x12; 110x12; 110x12 (I do these on the hack squat machine since my school has no standing calf raise machine.)

7.) Crunches
LAST WORKOUT = x12; x12; x125
TODAY'S WORKOUT = x12; x12; x125

8.) Lying Leg Raises
LAST WORKOUT = x12; x12; x30
TODAY'S WORKOUT = x12; x12; x30

So while I'm still seeing gains, it seems like the original "shelter shock" effect is waring off and this supplement is beginning to have a less extreme but more constant effect. As long as I'm seeing gains, I'm happy. So I'm sticking with it!

Tomorrow's a rest day, so I won't be posting. I will be taking one scoope of Body Fortress Super Advanced Creatine High Power with my breakfast and that will be it. See ya on Friday!

[Cmarroquin25]

Do you take a FULL scoop that it comes with?or do you just take half a scoop (5 grams)