Product Review: MuscleTech Leukic Hardcore

Lets face it - when it comes time to choosing the right muscle-building product available, there are just too many variables to take into account. Too many compromises, too many promises that you don't know are true or just well-scripted fiction. You may be looking for a product that fits your budget, you may be looking for a product that possesses or lacks certain compounds. Or, you may just be looking for the best possible muscle-building product available that will meet your particular training goals.

So what do you do? You do your homework. After all, this is your body we're talking about. You need to know that all your hard work, dedication and pennies are being supported to achieve the most efficient, effective and satisfactory results possible.

But this can prove to be a time-consuming venture; for every proponent there will always be an opponent. But the chances are that the true quality, effect and value of any given product will be reflected in sheer weight of numbers. What that means, is that unless you have tried a particular product and know the results you can expect to agin given your own unique biochemistry, you put your faith in others. As many 'others' as possible. It takes a wise man to ask for the advice of others, and with that thought in mind, I'm going to continue to select certain products that are available through the Explosive Nutrition website that have received as many reviews as possible - so that you may make your own purchases in confidence with the most comprehensive information available. This week's product review:

MuscleTech Leukic Hardcore

Once again, the first thing you should realise when viewing this product is that 16 reviews is a small number to form in concrete opinions on this product's true worth. However, I believe this to be a reasonably accurate representation of the product's attributes. At nearly a 70% positive recommendation, this is a good, but not overwhelming response. Nearly 20% view this product negatively, which is not an encouraging statistic. However, only 1 review was uncertain as to the worth of Leukic. Overall worth, effectiveness and value are perceived as mediocre, with worth predictably being the lowest rating at 5/10.

Below are the pros and cons that were listed by each individual who reviewed this product, giving you more detailed insight as to what this product is really all about.

FINAL THOUGHTS

The purpose of Lekic is to raise your body's anabolic state, providing a much better environment for muscle-growth and off-setting the effects of muscle breakdown after resistance training, but without elevating or decreasing hormonal levels. I have not experimented with this product personally, but with the obvious complaint of a MuscleTech product's pricing, and that the pills appear to be a little over-sized, there is no standout drawback to this product. Excellent muscle definition has been reported with this product. Increased energy and muscle growth were most frequently reported, although I would prefer to have more reviews to base my verdict on. Bottom-line, I would try this product, but I would make sure not to stack it with similar supplements and try it in isolation - so that I could get an idea for it's true worth.

Product Review: MuscleTech Hydroxycut Hardcore X

Let's face it - when it comes time to choosing the right muscle-building product available, there are just too many variables to take into account. Too many compromises, too many promises that you don't know are fact or just well-scripted fiction. You may be looking for a product that fits your budget, you may be looking for a product that possesses or lacks certain compounds. Or, you may just be looking for the best possible product available that will meet your particular training goals.

So what do you do? You do your homework. After all, this is your body we're talking about - you need to know that all your hardwork, dedication and pennies are being supported to achieve the most efficient, effective and satisfactory results possible.

But this can prove to be a time consuming venture: for every proponent there's always an opponent. But the chances are that the true quality, effect and value of any particular product will be reflected by sheer weight of numbers. So unless you have tried a particular product and know what results you can expect to see given your own unique bio-chemistry, you put your faith in others - as many 'others' as possible.

It takes a wise man to ask for the advice of others, and with that thought in mind I'm going to continue to select certain products that are available through the explosive nutrition website that have received numerous, widespread reviews. This will allow you to make your purchases in confidence with the most comprehensive information available. This week's product review:

MuscleTech Hydroxycut Hardcore X

The first thing you should notice when reviewing the statistics on this product, is that 12 reviews is relatively a very small number base to form any lasting, concrete conceptions on this products qualities. However, with that being said, HHX does not perform well at all. Only 50% of reviews positively support this product, with equal numbers of reviews supporting a negative and indifferent response to this product at just under 20%. The overall worth, effectiveness and value of this product is seen as mediocre at best, failing to score 7/10 in any of the categories. Predictably, at 6.2/10, value is the lowest perceived quality of this MuscleTech product.

Below are the pros and cons that were provided by each person who reviewed this product, giving you more particular insight as to what HHX is really all about:

FINAL THOUGHTS

With this particular product, I have the benefit of drawing upon my own experiences. I used HHX to help my definition goals when training for a 'Best Body' competition held at the Arnold Sports Festival. At the time, MuscleTech products dominated my supplement needs, so it was a no-brainer for me to pursue the company's latest and greatest thermogenic. Personally, I have to say that I was pleased by the results I saw. I never weighed myself to measure how much weight I loss, I simply went by the 'Looks good naked' method. Of course, I was training twice a day, and I was sure to take a dose immediately before my cardio, but as my first experience with thermogenics of any kind, I have to say it was worthwhile.

From the comments listed above, it's worth paying particular attention to the caffeine levels if you are particularly sensitive. Of course, any MuscleTech product will always have a dark cloud hanging over it, an unfortunate byproduct of too much bad press in the supplement community, and it may be pricier than many alternatives. But I feel this product does work, and if you are looking for a thermogenic to try, this is one I would recommend. However, when wishing to use thermogenics, always realise that the best possible way to bring out maximum results will be with a clean diet, and regular cardio - the best times to use thermogenics.

Product Review: Optimum Nutrition Nitro Core 24

Let's face it: when it comes time to choosing the right muscle-building product available, there are just too many variables to take into account. Too many compromises, too many promises that you don't know are fact or just well scripted fiction.

You may be looking for a product that fits your budget, you may be looking for a product that possesses or lacks certain compounds, or you may just be looking for the best possible product available that will meet your personal training goals.

So what do you do? You do your homework. After all, this is your body we're talking about - you need to know that all your hard work, dedication and pennies are being supported to achieve the most effective, efficient and satisfactory results possible.

But this can prove to be a time-consuming venture - for every proponent there is always an opponent. But the chances are that the true quality, effect and value of a particular product will be reflected in sheer weight of numbers. That means that unless you have tried a particular product and know what results you can expect to gain given your unique bio-chemistry, you put your faith in others - as many others as possible.

It takes a wise man to ask for the advice of others, and with that thought in mind, I'm going to continue to select certain products that are available through the Explosive Nutrition website that have received numerous, widespread reviews. This will allow you to make your purchases in confidence, given the most comprehensive information available. This weeks product review: Optimum Nutrition Nitro Core 24

Once again, this is another strong performer form Optimum Nutrition. After 43 reviews, 86% of those submitted would positively recommend this product. There are very low negative and undecided reviews, scoring 3.5% and 7% respectively. This product has a superb perceived overall rating, with comparative effectiveness and value around 9/10.

Below are the main pros and cons that were provided by the 43 people who reviewed this product, given you more insight as to what this product is really all about.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Again, a reassuring quality when reviewing this product is that the cons are not only far outweighed by the pros, but that the frequency of similar bad experiences is much lower than the frequency of positive feedback. This is sustained release, meal-replacement protein, but it is not recommended as a pre- bedtime supplement due to the relatively high carbohydrate source (more important to those individuals on a low-carb, leaning phase). Bottom-line: This is an excellent protein source for individuals on-the-go, or who cannot always intake adequate sources of whole foods during their day. Definitely recommended.