This should definitely be fun and motivating!
Gaspari Nutrition was looking for reviewers for their SuperPump250 Lemon Burst. I found out about it when I visited MsFitness here on BodySpace. Thank you, Fern!
I’ll set up my log for bb.com and Gaspari’s Forum tomorrow!
Thank you to MsFitness for posting about the review and congratulations to fellow testers, Little Rambo, Atl thug 69, Nsaladino, ncangey0513, Fate Child03, loseweightfast, Thuirwyne, phillygrrl, buffyd, Fit_Focus, and LuxuryChic!
LET THE GAMES BEGIN! :D
BEFORE Gaspari Nutrition’s SuperPump250 LEMON BURST…
Learning he’d been named a tester, curt_james said,
“I’m j-j-just so overjoyed!”
AFTER Gaspari Nutrition’s SuperPump250 LEMON BURST…
“Thank God for Gaspari! SuperPump250 changed my life!”
Here’s the original post by Daniel a.k.a. deserusan:
deserusan wrote:
SuperPump250 Write-Up/FAQ
Who We Are Looking For
Gaspari Nutrition is looking for six women and six men who are 18 years of age or older to conduct a review of our newest flavor release of Superpump 250 to Bodybuilding.com, LEMON BURST. You must be serious in your approach to training and currently leading a fitness oriented lifestyle. This is not for slackers!
Our Expectations
In the beginning we kindly ask for the following:
1. A log started in the “Supplement Log” section of the forum as well as The Gaspari Forums (Gaspari Nutrition) using a general format of your choice.
2. “Before” and “after” training pictures once a week.
3. The diet and training protocol you will be using for the duration of the review
4. Post a link to both logs in this thread
Throughout the duration of this review we ask that you report the following observations on a daily basis:
1. Your appearance before and after training compared to “normal”
2. General disposition of your mood
3. Any enhanced mental accuity
4. Your overall energy levels
5. Any training and exercise in detail
After the trial is over we would kindly ask for the following:
1. A final review and your overall perspective of the product to be posted in your log, on our home forum (www.gaspariforum.com), and in the product review section here on Bodybuilding.com.
2. Feel free to enter our testimonial of the month contest!
Gaspari Nutrition has launched its TOP TESTIMONIAL program. Each month the winner will be featured on the homepage of our website for 1 full month and also receive a month’s supply of Gaspari Nutrition products. What better? You’ll be seen by thousands of people and you’ll win free product. To enter the contest, your testimonials w/photos can be emailed to testimonials@gasparinutrition.com - be sure to include your full name, age, mailing address.
The Application To be Posted in this Thread
* Thanks to pu12en12g for the application template.
Age:
Sex:
Height:
Weight:
Bodytype:
Training experience (as much detail as possible.. TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF!! WHY should we choose you!!):
Current Training Schedule / Protocol (as much detail as possible):
Cardio Schedule/Protocol (as much detail as possible):
Current supplements (exact brand/product name):
Current Diet and macros (as much detail as possible):
Current Daily water intake:
Short Term Goal:
Long Term Goal:
ANY and ALL Prescription / Non-Prescription / Recreational drugs:
Supplement history (as much detail as possible):
Other product reviews / logs you have done (with links):
Current / Progress Photos:
Can you post “before” and “after” photos (yes or no):
Who was the first Arnold Classic winner?
Disclaimer: I have read the terms above completely. I agree to them 100%. I do NOT have a medical condition. I do NOT feel that I MAY have a medical condition. I do not have symptoms of ANY medical condition. I will be able to start my log / review the week of _____________, 2007
We will stop looking for reviewers once twelve qualified applicants are found. Best of luck!!! :D
And here’s what I offered in my application:
Name: Curt James
Age: 45
Sex: Male
Height: 6′1″
Weight: 165
Bodytype: Ectomorph
Training experience (as much detail as possible.. TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF ! ! WHY should we choose you!!):
I’m a long-time lifter, however also a long-time skinny guy. I’m the guy that makes all the diesel people look, well, diesel. It’s all relative and without skinny people then the muscular types wouldn’t look so impressive. I’m giving my notice, though, and am seeking new employment with The House of Diesel.
Seriously, I recently ended a successful 10-week cutting routine courtesy of BodySpacer ChickenTuna: five days of cardio, three days of weight training, and a diet out of one of El Darden’s books: 1500 calories a day, no cheating for ten weeks. I dropped from 170 to 150, losing six inches off my waistline in the process.
I’m currently on a bulking routine and hope to pursue this phase with the same determination that I put into cutting. Consistency is key.
Why should you choose me? I’m a decent writer? No. I’m currently participating in a friendly challenge here on BodySpace to encourage and motivate (myself, yeah, and) a fellow BodySpace patron and friend Bigal33 @ Battle to the Death Workout Journal. And so I’d be doubly motivated to show progress and maintain a good log for Gaspari and myself and my BodySpace training partner, Bigal33.
Current Training Schedule / Protocol (as much detail as possible):
Working a four-on and one-off routine straight out of Jay Cutler’s CEO Muscle.
Day 1: Chest & Triceps
Exercise Sets Reps
Barbell bench presses 3×8-10
Incline barbell bench presses* 3×8-10
Flat bench dumbbell flyes 3×8-10
Close-grip bench presses 3×8-10
Lying cambered bar extensions 3×8-10
Straight bar cable pushdowns 3×8-10
*Every other workout, alternate incline barbell presses with incline dumbbell presses.
Day 2: Back and Biceps*
Exercise Sets Reps
Pulldowns 3×8-10
Seated cable rows 3×8-10
Dumbbell rows 3×8-10
Standing barbell curls 3×8-10
Alternating dumbbell curls** 3×8-10
*Since cable rows, one-arm db rows, and bent-overs work a lot of the biceps, you don’t need a lot of additional biceps work.
**Dumbbell curls can be done either standing or seated. Alternate from week to week between the two.
Day 3: Legs
Exercise Sets Reps
Leg extensions 3×8-10
Squats 4×8-10
Leg curls 3×8-10
Day 4: Shoulders, Traps, Abs, & Calves
Seated dumbbell overhead press 3×8-10
Seated dumbbell lateral raises 3×8-10
Bent-over rear lateral raises 3×8-10 (or)
Reverse peck-deck lateral raises 3×8-10
Barbell shrugs 5×8-10
Seated calf raises 3×8-12
Standing calf raises 3×8-12
Ab crunches on a bench 3×12-15
Hangling leg raises (knees bent) 3×12-15
For each bodypart, shoot for a total of 9 sets, 8 to 10 reps per set.
For the first exercise of each workout, do 2 additional warm-up sets of 12 to 15 reps using a lighter weight.
Cardio Schedule/Protocol (as much detail as possible): I’m limiting cardio to preserve calories.
Current supplements (exact brand/product name): Gaspari Nutrition’s Novedex XT, BSN’s N.O.-Xplode, and a series of Animal Pak supplements, Pak, Pump, M Stak.
Current Diet and macros (as much detail as possible): Ten weeks of cutting at 1500 calories per day, no cheating, has given way to the much more user friendly 3000 calories (minimum) and 200 grams (again, minimum) of protein per day. I focus on protein and carbs and try to avoid fat.
Current Daily water intake: Fairly limited, maybe two quarts per day.
Short Term Goal: Increase my compound lifts as stronger most definitely equals bigger. Specifically, a 185 squat and a 150 bench. I’ve never been a strong athlete, however I have always been a determined athlete.
Long Term Goal: Hit 200 lbs. bodyweight with a reasonable waistline.
ANY and ALL Prescription / Non-Prescription / Recreational drugs: The occasional aspirin and nothing more.
Supplement history (as much detail as possible): Everything. I worked at GNC during college. Cybergenics, Hot Stuff, Arginine and Ornithine, the alphabet so far as A, B, C, Co Q-10, D, E, etc. goes, Fish Oil, Amino Acids, more.
Other product reviews / logs you have done (with links):
Well, there’s a brief review of BSN’s Atro-Phex and Universal’s Animal Cuts on my profile page:
http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/curt_james/
Current / Progress Photos:
November 18, 2007
Can you post “before” and “after” photos (yes or no): Yes
Who was the first Arnold Classic winner? Rich Gaspari, of course. I was there! It was 1989 and the VIP package was only a hundred bucks! No lie. :)
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So, yeah, there’s my book. Wish me luck.
What motivates YOU?
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