THE HUMAN GUINEA PIG

 You've seen the advertisements claiming "10 lbs gained in 3 weeks!" Only to try the product and find yourself not only deeply disappointed, but also feeling like the biggest sucker this side of the tootsie roll factory. Yeah, me too. But my pain is your gain. Move over Daredevil. Scooch down a little Batman, for I announce myself as THE HUMAN GUINEA PIG. After scouring the money hungry fitness industry for promising supplements, I undertake the controlled experiment to deem the true value of said products.
   
 
This Issue — The Human Guinea Pig VS. ZMA (Zinc & Magnesium)
 

Here's my bodyfat and bodyweight log, pre and post ZMA. I used ZMA throughout the full month of August. July and September are the control months.

 

July 1-July 31:
4 day lifting schedule. 4 day 20 min. cardio.
Diet: approx 3000 calories/day 40% protein, 30%carb, 30%fat
July 31st: Bodyfat-7.2% Bodyweight-248lbs.
Supplements: Liquid Amino 2222 30grams/day, Designer Whey 100 grams/day

Max Incline Bench: 348 lbs
 

August 1-31:
4 day lifting schedule. 4 day 20 min. cardio.
Diet: approx 3500 calories/day 40% protein, 30%carb, 30%fat
August 31st: Bodyfat-7.2% Bodyweight-250lbs.
Supplements: Liquid Amino 2222 30grams/day, Designer Whey 100 grams/day, NOW Foods ZMA 300mg/day

Max Incline Bench: 348 lbs
      September 1-19:

4 day lifting schedule. 4 day 20 min. cardio.
Diet: approx 3500 calories/day 40% protein, 30%carb, 30%fat
August 31st: Bodyfat-7.2% Bodyweight-250lbs.
Supplements: Liquid Amino 2222 30grams/day, Designer Whey 100 grams/day, NOW Foods ZMA 300mg/day

Max Incline Bench: 348 lbs


    
     

Side Effects: There was no physical discomfort from the ZMA.

   
      Visual and Physical Observations: With the ZMA, the only noticeable side effect was increased libido. I also felt that I had more endurance throughout my workouts. I was able to workout past the point where I would usually be running out of reserves.
   
   

Strength Observations: No measurable strength gains were yeilded from the 6 week use of ZMA. No measuraable body fat or muscle mass gains resulted from the use of ZMA either.

             
    Note: We do not promote this or any product. There is no shortcut to fitness. Real muscle is built with hard work, dedication and consistency. Your body may react differently to the supplement than our study shows. Especially since you don't have the amazing powers of . . . The Human Guinea Pig!    
             
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