Muscle Building

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by Aothachos

I weigh about 200lbs, I been taking this protein supplement called pro-NOS, its really good. I have gained about 6 lbs since i was on it (2 weeks total), and i notice my body fat percentage decreasing, and more toning and strength in my muscles. Better work out and whole lot of energy. So my plan i been doin is.....

-Everyday jogging before your workout, however you feel is a good limit, i usually do a 45minute run/jog.

-Workout monday through friday only, saturday and sunday take a break.

-Between every set on every workout do 25 reps of crunches, just to keep your body in motion, burn more calories, and ofcourse get your ab muscles a workout, thats 5 days a week, between every set when you workout 25 reps of crunches must be done.

Monday- Chest, arms
Tuesday- back, shoulders, legs
wednesday- chest, arms
thursday- back shoulders, legs
friday- chest arms

Then ofcourse on the weekends get into some activities such as sports. I usually play handball on weekends so im constantly running and using my upper body to smack the ball around.

If not again jogging is perfectly fine. Thats the workout i been doing and I have been feeling a lot healthier, more active, and also most importantly physical appearence is becoming more definitive.


If you have any questions just ask me, if i can't answer them ill just call up my father, he knows a whole bunch more than i would know about weight lifting, staying fit and healthy.

good luck!


ALSO!!!!

If you do buy the pro-NOS supplement only take 1 1/2 scoops of it twice a day, do not take the 2 scoops twice a day. 2 scoops gives you about 46g of protein i believe, the body only takes about 30g of protein a day, and so the extra you just poop out, trust me you take some major crap if you take 2 scoops twice a day, so yea 1 1/2 scoops twice a day is perfect, plus it will save you a little more money on buying the product. If you want to gain more weight use regular milk, if you are looking for just muscle mass only use skim milk or water with this supplement.

Where can I get this pro-NOS? Your workout schedule is more like mine, although I do 3 sets of sit-ups with 30-second planks following each set. Yeah, I'm using the pooper more with the 30g of supplemental protein I'm getting already.

[Aothachos]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

Where can I get this pro-NOS? Your workout schedule is more like mine, although I do 3 sets of sit-ups with 30-second planks following each set. Yeah, I'm using the pooper more with the 30g of supplemental protein I'm getting already.

here is the exact link

http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/search/...ntsource2=main

they are on sale 3 pounds for 36.99$

NOTE ** if you like chocolate the dutch chocolate is unbelievably soooooo gooood omg you will never have any chocolate protein shake like this one lol



ALSO I would order some glutamine. You only take one scoop or a teaspoon of that after every workout. What it does is help repair your muscles fast, better. So the next day you would not feel as sore as you would usually do. There is no problem in taking this, your body uses glutamine to repair your muscles so your giving your body the extra dosage it needs.


With creatine, I wouldn't take it to tell you the truth. Personally I wouldn't, in some cases people have good side effects and bad side effects. All it really does is put water in your muscles so your muscles seem more larger. When you flex, you can feel your muscles a little more squishy than hard due to the water in them. In some cases it can cause kidney stones. You will have more energy yes and feel also stronger. But I took it for a little bit and stopped after awhile, its a waste of money. So I only take my protein shake twice a day and glutamine after every workout, they have glutamine in powder form or pill form, i suggest the powder form, I feel it works a lot better.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by Aothachos

here is the exact link

http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/search/...ntsource2=main

they are on sale 3 pounds for 36.99$

NOTE ** if you like chocolate the dutch chocolate is unbelievably soooooo gooood omg you will never have any chocolate protein shake like this one lol



ALSO I would order some glutamine. You only take one scoop or a teaspoon of that after every workout. What it does is help repair your muscles fast, better. So the next day you would not feel as sore as you would usually do. There is no problem in taking this, your body uses glutamine to repair your muscles so your giving your body the extra dosage it needs.


With creatine, I wouldn't take it to tell you the truth. Personally I wouldn't, in some cases people have good side effects and bad side effects. All it really does is put water in your muscles so your muscles seem more larger. When you flex, you can feel your muscles a little more squishy than hard due to the water in them. In some cases it can cause kidney stones. You will have more energy yes and feel also stronger. But I took it for a little bit and stopped after awhile, its a waste of money. So I only take my protein shake twice a day and glutamine after every workout, they have glutamine in powder form or pill form, i suggest the powder form, I feel it works a lot better.

Thanks, I'm also thinking about Muscle Milk from the same site. Thanks for the tips, and I'll be staying AWAY from creatine after that kidney stone comment. hahahha.


I really do appreciate all the help guys.

[FunctionSpec]

Originally Posted by Aothachos

ALSO I would order some glutamine. You only take one scoop or a teaspoon of that after every workout. What it does is help repair your muscles fast, better. So the next day you would not feel as sore as you would usually do. There is no problem in taking this, your body uses glutamine to repair your muscles so your giving your body the extra dosage it needs.


So I only take my protein shake twice a day and glutamine after every workout, they have glutamine in powder form or pill form, i suggest the powder form, I feel it works a lot better.

+1 on the Glutamine. Definitely helps out a lot in muscle recovery so you feel less sore after your workouts. Sucks trying to hit the gym sore and also you take less breaks from sore muscles, lol. I went one week without Glutamine and I thought my body was going to fall apart, lol.

Powder form is best, body absorbs it faster. Also good protein powders already come with Glutamine in it but usually its too low of an amount, like 2-4g so its good to add a bit more to help with muscle recovery.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by FunctionSpec

+1 on the Glutamine. Definitely helps out a lot in muscle recovery so you feel less sore after your workouts. Sucks trying to hit the gym sore and also you take less breaks from sore muscles, lol. I went one week without Glutamine and I thought my body was going to fall apart, lol.

Powder form is best, body absorbs it faster. Also good protein powders already come with Glutamine in it but usually its too low of an amount, like 2-4g so its good to add a bit more to help with muscle recovery.

I just bought some Muscle Milk. Was told there's glutamine in it, but I don't see it in the nutritional facts????

[FunctionSpec]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

I just bought some Muscle Milk. Was told there's glutamine in it, but I don't see it in the nutritional facts????

Its in part of the ingredients labeled "L-Glutamine". There should be about 3g of it. A little more goes a long way.

I like the protein from Costco by EAS. 30 bucks for a 6lb bag. Can't beat that

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by FunctionSpec

Its in part of the ingredients labeled "L-Glutamine". There should be about 3g of it. A little more goes a long way.

I like the protein from Costco by EAS. 30 bucks for a 6lb bag. Can't beat that

Is that the one in the gray bag? I might get that next. My friend is using that (the gray bag one from Costco).

And 3g is good enough, right?