Gary-adam Shannon

I have been using GNC’s MegaMen Multivitamin formulation for the duration of my training.

With a consistent training program and proper diet and the addition of these powerful multivitamins you can rest assured you will be safe from most common cold/flus passing around.

In my time using the product I have only been sick one and this was recently as I had run out of multivitamins and had to resort to cheaper less powerful multis until I purchased my new cycle!

Having the benefit of being able to train almost all year round due to your newfound immunity through this product; you will also notice significant improvement in healing times.

Whilst most people on no multivitamin supplementation (or a weaker blend) would stay sick for weeks on end, whilst I supplemented with GNC I was able to beat anything within a very short period.

The downside of GNC’s MegaMen is that tablet sizes are a little large and sometimes hard to swallow for us men.

Overall: 4.5/5

For about six months of my initial training I was using Johns MyoPure Protein ( http://www.myopure.com.au ).

This is a superbly priced protein and a fantastic isolate.

If you are after something you can mix with anything you like (unflavored protein) then this is what you are looking for.

At about $30 AUD per 1kg bag it is a bargain compared to the overpriced protein products in Australian stores today.

I stopped using this product because I needed a change - my tastebuds were very angry with me for sticking with the same product for such a long time.
I will definitely use this product again.

Overall: 4/5

Previously my creatine training supplement was GNCs Effervescent Creatine; however after purchashing one or two cycles of the GNC product I was sickened by the taste.

Luckily I found BSN’s Cell Mass; it is a great tasting creatine which dissolves almost instantly.

My experience is only with the Grape flavor of CellMass and it is a winner in my opinion.

I take CellMass in the 30 minutes after my workout.

Overall: 5/5

I have been training with MuscleJack for quite some time now.

I do notice a signifficant increase in testosterone/moodiness when I am on this.

The only odd side effect is that when I come off using it I often feel a little bit down, which could be the natural testosterone level drop.

You can really feel a burn across your chest with this product and you will definitely notice the effects of cycling it.

As far as gains are concerned I could not say 100% that this product improves your gains.

It will put hairs on your back and in other strange places though.

Overall: 4/5

Could be part of the flu; but I’ve been waking up the last two mornings with a really stiff neck.

It’s effecting me pretty badly, I’ve had a headache all day because of it and my eyes feel really tired.

As a consequence I skipped thismornings session (shoulders / hamstrings); but will do it tomorrow morning.

Might purchase a comfy pillow before I head home though.

I have been training with BSN No-xplode for quite some time now.

To me, it is great for one thing - bowel regularity.

The product is loaded with caffeine which in turn sets of a bowel reaction 30 minutes post consumption.

The caffeine thus keeps you awake and feeling very alive during a workout, giving you a good pump.

If you can buy coffee cheaper and prefer a warm drink in the morning rather than a cold one then skip this product!

Overall: 3/5

Assessment for my first course @ FitLink is due in this Saturday.
My draft assignment is done, just need to polish it and it will be ready to go.

Thursday and Friday night for study…

Only 5 more months to go and I will be accredited Personal Trainer in Australia and the UK.

Lat Pull Down - 50kg 3×8
Seated Row - 55kg 3×8
Back Extensions - 50kg 3×8
Barbell Curl - 45kg x 1×8, 40kg x 2×8
Hammer Curls - 12.5kg 3×8

Before - Christmas ‘05

After - June ‘06

Dumbbell Incline Press - 25kg 3×8
Flat Flys - 12.5kg 3×8
Cable Crossovers - 20kg 2×8, 15kg 1×8
French Press - 30kg 3×8
1 Arm Reverse Pushdowns - 15kg 3×8
Crunches - 80 4×20

Just recovered from flu, slight break in diet as there was no appetite during flu.

Back to gym tomorrow, four day workout til Friday and back to regular diet - thank god!