Product Review: Cytosport Monster Maize

Let's face it; when it comes time to choosing the right muscle-building product available, there are just too many variable 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 possesses or lacks certian compounds. You may be looking for a product that will best fit your budget. Or, you may just be looking for the best possible muscle-building product available that will meet your particular training requirements.

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 of a given product, there is always 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, unless you have tried a particular product and know what results you can expect to gain 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 widespread and/or numerous reviews. This should allow you, the consumer, to make your purchases in confidence with the most comprehensive information available.

This weeks product review: Cytosport Monster Maize

The first thing you should be aware of when considering the above results, is that 6 reviews is not a great number to form conclusive opinions on. However, given the available reputable products that Cytosport has made available, I believe the above results could well be a just representation of Monster Maize. This is the first product I have reviewed that has received a 100% recommendation rating - a tremendous confidence booster. In the breakdown ratings of value, effectiveness and overall satisfaction, Monster Maize performs brilliantly - 9/10 value rating should really help those who have a limited budget to experiment on supplements, and an almost identical effectiveness rating of 8.7 is a superb compliment. Below are the pros and cons that were provided by each person who reviewed this product, giving you more detailed insight as to what this product is really all about.

FINAL THOUGHTS

In all honesty, there's very little that needs to be said concerning this product, other than it has been given a very limited, but 100% satisfaction and accompanying recommendation by those who have taken the time to review it. Nice to see 'good value' at the top of the pro list. This product looks like an excellent post and pre-workout supplement to take when engaging in intense cardiovascular or resistance training. Bottom-line: If you are looking for such a product to fill your training requirements, this comes highly recommended. Try it!

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Product Review: Animal Cuts

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 possesses or lacks certain compounds, you may be looking for a product that best fits your budget. Or, you may just be looking for the best possible muscle-building product available that will meet your particular training requirements.

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 you find 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, unless you have tried a particular product and know what results you can expect to gain given your body's 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 in mind, I'm going to continue to select certain products that are available through the explosive nutrition website that have received numerous, widespread results. This should allow you, the consumer, to make your purchases in confidence with the most comprehensive information available.

This week's product review: Universal Animal Cuts

After 66 reviews, which is a more than adequate number to form some substantiated opinions on, my first thought is that this is a 'good' but certainly not an 'excellent' product choice for a thermogenic. With just under a 70% approval rating, the majority of people would recommend this product. However, nearly 10% wouldn't recommend this product, and a surprisingly high number (13 people) were undecided if the effects were worth the time and money. Across the board in effectiveness, value and perceived overall rating, this product remains in the mid 70th percentile. Below are the pros and cons that were provided by each person who reviewed this product, giving you more indepth insight as to what this product is really all about:

FINAL THOUGHTS

The first obvious visual difference between the pros and cons for this product, is that there is much more focused variety of positive comments whereas the cons are quite ranging in terms of scope. 93-86 is the pro-to-con split, a pretty closely matched statistic which does not inspire confidence in itself. As with all Animal products, the number of pills is always the greatest perceived negative comment, but there is a worrying number of comments which suggest increased fatigue and a decrease in energy levels (16-41 is the pro-to-con split on energy levels being effected by taking this product). However, a loss of body-weight and increased definition are the overwhelming positive factors agreed upon by those who have taken this product. Bottom-line: This is a decent thermogenic, but by no means the best when compared to the likes of Oxy Elite Pro - the No1 perceived fat-burner. Universal is one of the longest running supplement companies with a good reputation. If you're looking to experiment with a thermogenic, give it a try, but be aware of those decreased energy levels, especially if your daily active level demands your energy to be a reliable level.

Product Review: Cytosport Monster Milk

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 possesses or lacks certain compounds, you may be looking for a product that best fits your budget, or you may just be looking for the best possible muscle-building product available that will meet your particular training requirements.

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 is always 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, unless you have tried a particular product and know what effects you can expect to gain 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, the consumer, to make your purchases in confidence with the most comprehensive information available.

This week's product review: Cytosport Monster Milk

Before writing these product reviews, Cytosport was a brand name that I was only slightly familiar with through the ever-popular Muscle Milk. But once again, the company have produced another seemingly solid performer with Monster Milk. 85% of the 58 people who submitted a review would positively recommend this product, with only 4 people who would not recommend this product, and 5 who are undecided. The ruling negative feedback for this product is the price in relation to the number of servings you receive, the main contributor to the 70% value rating which we shall look at closer in a minute, Otherwise, both the effectiveness and overall rating of Monster Milk scores in the mid-80th percentile zone, 8.5 and 8.2 respectively. Below are the pros and cons that were given by each person who reviewed this product, giving you more in-depth insight as to what this product is really all about:

FINAL THOUGHTS

Monster Milk is a big-player protein supplement that can act as a meal replacement supplement, yet doesn't have the levels of fat and calories to be considered a weight-gainer, so it's an ideal choice for those wishing to pack on lean muscle mass without making too great a compromise on muscle tone and definition. This product's effectiveness and taste are it's highest rated attributes, and the fact that it contains some kre-alkalyn (creatine compound without the unwanted bloating and water-retention side effects) is also a good addition. A low sugar content is also a very desirable quality, especially as so many heavy-duty protein supplements and weight-gainers drop points in this department. The price is this product's greatest drawback, in relation to the number of servings it contains and the comparative products available on the market.

Bottom-line: Cytosport is a reputable company to choose from, and this product provides high quality albeit at a higher than average price. If your budget can afford it, go for it. However, if you have a limited budget to spend on supplements, you may want to go for a product with better value for money.

Product Review: Cytosport Monster Mass

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

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 is always an opponent. But the chances are that the true quality, effect and value of any particular product will be reflected in sheer weight of numbers. What that means is, unless you have tried a particular product and know what effects you can expect 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 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 should allow you, the consumer, to make your purchases with the most comprehensive information available.

This week's product review: Cytosport Monster Mass

Once again, this is another solid addition to the Cytosport product range. Although not an overwhelming figure, 16 reviews in this instance should be a realistic representation for this product's attributes. An '80th percentile' recommendation rating is very reassuring, with in fact only 1 person giving this product a negative review (see 'Final Thoughts'). Again, only two people were unsure in their recommendation of the product. In the categories of effectiveness, value and overall rating, Monster Mass performs very well with a minimum rating of 8.1/10. 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

I'm often asked in my Expert Q&A section about what products I'd recommend as mass gainers. This would certainly be one of them, based on the analysis of the listed reviews. However, there are a couple of suggestions I'd like to make: Regardless if your goal is lean muscle building or pure bulk, I would not take a weight gainer shake immediately before bed - mass gainers have much higher levels of fats and calories that are harder to digest during long periods of inactivity, and any excessive carbs and sugars will inevitably get stored as fat, so don't purposefully aid to this increase. Ease of mixing is always the Achilles heel of mass gainers, largely due to the volume of powder to blend (apparently in order to hit the 50g protein mark requires 4 scoops, not 2). The main drawback to this product would be it's high fat content, even for mass gainers. Make sure that you keep your cardio levels high whilst using it to avoid excessive softness (which will always serve to raise and maintain your metabolism). And of course, if your gut is not used to shakes or mass gainers in particular, be prepared for some cramping and aching (something that you should get acclimatised to - if you don't, take it as a sign to back off on the volume of powder).

Bottom-line: If bulking up is your goal, this is a great choice. But remember, always be sure to first create the demand in your body for such a product, then supply that demand.