NO-Xplode is not an anti-explosive agent. NO-Xplode is probably the worlds most popular pre-workout supplement and the mother of all energy drinks. Unlike other energy drinks this is designed to be consumed before a workout. Before I share my thoughts on NO-Xplode I should back up and cover what exactly a “pre-workout supplement” is.
Pre-Workout Supplements
I pre-workout supplement is something, generally a drink, that is designed to be taken 15 to 30 min before starting your workout. Furthermore, they are generally designed for weightlifting workouts but would be used for other sports. They generally consist of caffeine, creatine, and l-arginine. Caffeine is there to amp you up and get you in the gym, creatine to give you that little performance boost and l-arginine is a nitric oxide precursor. Nitric oxide dilates your blood vessels during muscle contraction, increasing the blood flow or as users would describe, giving you a much bigger pump.
The NO-Xplode Experience
BSN basically invented the pre-workout segment with NO-Xplode. They sell tons of this stuff. Let me describe how it works on me after consuming:
2 to 3 min: I can feel my heart rate raise and my breathing becomes deeper and quicker.
10 min: I am starting to talk faster and do things faster
30 min: I WANT TO LIFT SHIT, NOW!!!!!!
60 min: This workout is amazing, I’m amazing, I should tell everyone on twitter how pumped my [today's muscle group] is right now! (note: this is also why my iphone stays in the car)
90 min: I can workout forever.
Post workout: I’m tired. I need protein, dinner and enjoy the zen time.
I know caps are obnoxious, but I think it accurately describes the feeling.
Granted you can take NO-Xplode and not have a good workout. Its an aid, not an auto-pilot. Furthermore, I have it on shaky authority that in 5% of people NO-Xplode does noting, my wife is among them. Sucks for her.
BSN just released an updated version of NO-Xplode. It will be interesting to try. You find after a few jugs of NO-Xplode that all the flavors basically taste the same, its not a bad thing, they just taste the same. I am also planning on branching out when I have finished my current jug. I think I might try the VPS NO-Shotgun, which I gather is similar to Bang!.
Do Your Homework
Now I did a lot of reading before trying a pre-workout supplement. I tried to understand exactly what every ingredient was designed to do. I have even had conversations with my doc about what supplements I use. For those in need of dot connecting… Do your homework and talk to your doc, everyone’s different, I’m not a medical type, look after yourself.
If you workout in the evening and are sensitive to caffeine you might want to look for a strictly NO/caffeine free product. You also need to cycle. a few months on, month off. The package outlines the plan and I believe is generally a good philosophy.
Don’t Shake No-Xplode
Finally, Can You Shake No-Xplode? There is a big warning label on NO-Xplode that says, do not shake. A little research shows reveals the reason. NO-Xplode is essentially carbonated. If you put it in a small vessel and shake it you could be creating a small bomb, kinda like a shaken can of soda. Despite what BSN’s site says, I doubt it would kill you… I mix it with a spoon, sloshing in a circular motion in a shaker bottle works as well. If you are feeling paranoid, do it with the drinking lid open.
