3 weeks ago I received my first tub of Anabolic Rush.
Over the past couple of years, I have enjoyed great workouts after using ‘pre-workout’ formulas, especially if I am training 1st thing in the morning without time for a good meal inside me.

When AST released their version, Anabolic Rush I was quite excited to try it.
When I first took off the lid my first reaction was WOW!! what a strange colour. It is bright blue. I am not a fan of sports drinks that are these vivid colours if I am honest. There is no real need to make it that blue.
Another negative (these are the only 2 I promise) is that it takes some mixing. After a few try’s I found that by putting the water in the shaker first and then the powder if mixed much better than powder 1st. When I did this, lots of it was left stuck to the bottom at the end and I had to eat it with a spoon. Anyway, now I had found the right way to mix, i was away.
I take it as suggested, 30 mins pre workout. As the minutes tick by I can feel myself becoming more and more eager to train. It’s as if the energy levels are slowly building and waiting to be unleashed on the iron.
Once into training and warmed up I did notice i was completely focussed on each and every set. Anabolic Rush + Rock music on the Ipod is a great combo.
As I am eating a strict diet also, my fat levels are getting lower and the Anabolic Rush seems to bring out my vascularity during my workout.
After the workout I practice my posing for 10 mins and I am still pumped all the way to the shower and beyond. It certainly makes you feel better when passing the mirror in the changing rooms. (we are a vain bunch aren’t we?)
In summary, I have been completely honest in my review. I am not keen on the colour and it takes some mixing but it is certainly up there with the best pre-workout formulas I have tried.
Give it a go!!

Its the 21st December. Only a few more days until we begin the partying.
I am planning 2009 already so I have to schedule Christmas and New Year into my training.
I will train on the 22nd and 23rd, 2 sessions per day so I get all bases covered. I will then not be back in the gym until the 27th. Probably bloated and feeling tired after overconsuming carbs for 3 days.
I will have these out of my system by the New Year.
Everyone can have a good time at Christmas without losing any progress made over the preceding months. It just takes a bit of planning.
I will continue with my supplements, VP2, Multi Pro and XGF on the days I don’t train. That way, I am keeping my protein constant and vitamins and minerals steady, even though I will be having chocolate, beer and yes, roast potatoes.
In summary, train hard, eat well then enjoy yourself. Your body may feel lethargic for a few days but if you bracket Christmas and New Year with good nutrition and exercise, no damage done.
Have a good one

John

Well, no point me writing about todays session. Check out Ian’s blog. I am lucky to have been invited again to train at the sick hour of 6am every Saturday with Ian and Twiggy. These were great for me in 2007 and I hope that it will be what I need to kickstart me to improve again when I decide to compete again.
I will post some more workouts over the coming weeks.
J

When most people think of competing at any sport the first thing they think about is training. If they have their heads screwed on (which a lot don’t) they will then soon be thinking about nutrition.
One area that lots forget is recovery. There are mainly 3 types of recovery in my eyes. The first is the ‘in-workout recovery’. This is mainly the rest you take between each set and each exercise. Anywhere from no rest to 5-10 minutes is the norm depending on your goals and the intensity of your work.
Secondly is the rest between workouts. Again this varies enormously. Some guys have none or very little time off each week. Some people depending on their sport train upto 6 hours per day, 6 days per week. For bodybuilders, the usual is to train 3-6 days per week for anywhere between 45mins - 90mins.
Finally, complete recovery is the final factor. Some elite sportsmen will take months off after their competitions. I know the Olympic rowers, Redgrave, Pinsent, etc, would have complete rest for 3 months plus after the games. We all know of Ricky Hattons exploits out of the ring.
These are two extremes but then again, so are their training regimes when ‘in the zone’. They deserve a good rest.
I personally like to have 5-7 days off every 3-4 months. Any more than 7 days away from the gym leaves me bad tempered and feeling fat. I do find though that 5-7 days off after an intense period of training actually helps me re focus my goals and also recharges my physical and mental batteries. If you haven’t had a week off for a while, try it. Your body will thank you.