Product Review: Infinite Labs MassPort

I took a shot of this after a workout one fine day. MassPort from Infinite Labs, a recovery drink along the likes of Xtend. It does take the usual formula to greater heights with the inclusion of some complex carbs and salts.

So I've got BCAAs, glutamine, some creatines, the carbs and salt in a shaker....

and flavoured Fruit Punch. It's the all too familiar cherry taste once again but I found it alright. Not overdone and felt a little like Torrent's Cherry Berry Blast. The inclusion of maltodextrin and other complex carbs was immediately apparent as I took a swig. Kinda gives it a smooth and thicker texture.

I think its important for recovery drinks to taste reasonably good since we all look to reward ourselves after a grueling workout. In this case, MassPort gets the thumbs up.

Product Review: Gaspari Superpump 250

I had a shot of Gaspari's Superpump 250 that night when I worked out my shoulders. The IFBB Hall of Famer's nutrition line has been gaining popularity of late.

Grape was the flavour of choice and I must say, it tastes exactly like Fanta or F&N minus the fizz. But where the tasts fizzles out with the carbonated drink, it just keeps going with Superpump. This can be a good thing if you're one who's really into the synthetic taste of grape juice but honestly, I thought that it'll be better off a little milder.

The choice of ingredients are impressive to say the least. With a proprietary blend deserving of such a prestigious brand, it boasts of everything you would expect in a pre-workout: creatines, arginines, taurine, citrulline and the usual salts. Interestingly, Superpump also has a bit of BCAAs though I don't know how much. But surely every little bit helps.

Personally, I felt the effects were a little subdued but perhaps this was because I had some evening snack prior to the serving. Should try it with an empty stomach next time. Furthermore, it is advertised as having a cumulative effect with increasing potency as you continually use it.

Product Review: Nutrex Maxxplosion

This is one product that got me a little confused.

I initally thought that it is the equivalent for UN's Torrent, a post-workout composite but Nutrex has designed Mass XXplosion as an intra-workout.

This is evident by the arginines in the formula.

Everything else is quite similar to Torrent. There's a good dose of BCAAs, same amount albeit two different types of creatine, some complex carbs but less protein.

In a nutshell, the product boasts of more advanced ingredients. These components work synegistically to infuse your body with the above-mentioned for growth during a workout. It's simple: BCAAs for anti-catabolism, creatines for energy and volumisation, complex carbs for loading and nutrient shuttling and protein for muscle.

The unique feature is that each serving comes packed in individual sachets for ease of use. This is surely convenient for gym goers as lugging around a tub is no fun at all. For those who pre-pack their supps in shakers or containers, we all know how it's like when the containers aren't dry enough and you get a cake by the time you hit the gym.

I wasn't too big on the taste of the Fruit Punch flavour. As usual, it is the cherry tinge but I felt that it wasn't strong enough like that of Torrent.

Anyway, taste = to each his own.

Product Review: Muscle Juice Revolution 2600

It was only a matter of time before I tried this new and improved version of Muscle Juice, having had a couple of tubs of the last variety.

So what's different?

A new protein blend christened OCTO-Pro (8 types of protein), a whole lot less sugar (18 grams), added healthy fats, glutamine and a time-release carbohydrate complex.

Sure upped the ante from the old Muscle Juice which is quite simple in composition really.

Best of all, the folks at Ultimate managed to jam pack 11.1 lbs into the same sized tub thus providing the same 20 servings given 4-scoops per serve. Value for money is still on the cards for this product.

Taste? Honestly, not much difference from before and that's a good thing. Though it is rather puzzling how with 71% less sugar, the Revolution 2600 doesn't stray too far from the original.

Two thumbs up!

Product Review: Chef Jay's Lite Bites

Have you ever had that sudden urge to binge in the evenings or late at night? Like you just wanna munch on some crackers or chips?

BUT, you're a gym rat or fitness junkie and you know damn well what junkfood will do to you. Just the thought of trans fat and our 1 gram daily limit is enough to turn you off and make you rather suffer the pangs of hunger.

Its a bleak picture I'm painting but it's true because it is a description of my own experience. If you feel me then this is going to be some good news to you. If you don't, hell... don't lie to yourself. Either that or you need to get your fat ass off the couch.

Anyway, the remedy for the aforementioned situation is this product: Chef Jay's Lite Bites and I'm not going to go all informercial on it.

Simply put, it's cookies with a healthy twist. High in protein and low in fat and sugar. Best of all, it tastes absolutely delicious.

Yes, that's the ultimate truth. Face it, we're all suckers for taste. Health products usually have the drawback that they taste like cardboard or chalk. But not this one and I ain't sugar coatin'.

Think about 14-18 grams of protein per serve and it's also certified Halal so that's some Halal protein source for those of the Muslim faith.