I’m often asked about which supplements I use, why, etc. If you’ve ready any of my writings about amino acids (check it out here), you understand my emphasis on the BCAAs and why it is important to ensure that your body has an adequate supply at all times, especially if losing body fat and/or increasing lean body mass are your primary goals.

Without hesitation, my favorite supplement is Scivation Xtend. Not only is it the perfect ratio of BCAAs (Leucine, Isoleucine and Valine), it actually tastes amazing (I love the lemonade and blue raspberry).

I know, I know “I already get a ton of protein”. Truth is, the metabolic effects seen from ingesting free-form amino acids are different from ingesting the same amino acids when they are in a whole protein (peptide bond). Also, Xtend contains Glutamine, Citrulline Malate, and Vitamin B6 that will give you the energy you need to maximize your training while promoting recovery at the same time.

There is NO magic pill, but without hesitation, no supplement will improve recovery and promote increases in lean body mass and body fat reduction (through increased metabolism) better than Xtend.

Boyd Myers
Personal Trainer in San Antonio
Owner, San Antonio’s Top Personal Training Studio
16613 Huebner Rd (corner of Huebner and Bitters)
210.391.1454

Hey gang,

Just received a question about supplementation that I wanted to share with the blog!

Hi Boyd: I’ve read where you aren’t keen on supplementation. Why?

Let me clarify that: I’m not keen on people basing their entire program around supplementation. I’ve spoken to many people that have stated their goal and the first thing they’ve come up with is “I need to start taking _______.” That’s the wrong mindset.

Training is the stimulus for any change. It is the action. Nutrition is the combination of materials needed (and the amounts) needed to perform the change. Regardless of what supplement companies want you to believe or not, most supplements offer no more than a marginal change.

Before I ever give a client a supplement regimen, I focus on their training, nutrition and specific conditions that they may have. We’re all different, and there is no one size fits all regimen – in fact, not even close to one. Everyone has different needs and while I do my absolute best to acknowledge deficiencies before they occur, sometimes intense training, dietary deficiency, stress, sickness, allergies, colds, etc creep in and make different demands on the body. That is when we make supplemental recommendations and adjustments.

So, I hope this clarifies my stance!
Boyd Myers
Personal Trainer in San Antonio
Owner, San Antonio’s Top Personal Training Studio
16613 Huebner Rd (corner of Huebner and Bitters)
210.391.1454

Hey San Antonio and beyond,

While I’m the first personal trainer that will tell you that there is not a magic pill, there are simply some things that are difficult to obtain from a diet, regardless of what many doctors and medical professionals say, when you are training with intensity, the RDA is not what you use as an indicator of vitamin and mineral needs. The RDA is designed for survival, not optimal performance.

Something many personal trainers and even nutritionists do not understand is the different requirements that males and females have. Deficiencies in different minerals/nutrients cause quite contrasting issues for males and females – something that may not have an effect on a male can make a female not feel like getting out of bed. Also, since many females goals are seemingly different than most guys, trainers and nutritionists hesitate on certain recommendations.

Let me reiterate two things that are very important to understand: first off, there’s no magic pill. These recommendations are made under the assumption that you are following my nutritional guidelines and making healthy choices and exercising intensely a few times per week. Also, don’t judge your needs based on the RDA. The RDA is based on what is needed to survive. If you are training intensely, your demands are much different then someone who lives their life on a couch doing nothing.

If you’re a female looking to lose weight, add definition, recover better, rest deeper and live healthier, here are my supplement recommendations for you.

1. Branched Chain Amino Acids. Most people view this as a “get huge” supplement but that is not the case. It’s a “spare lean body mass, keep the metabolism high, force the body to turn to fat for energy, recovery” supplement. And a female adding 10-20grams of BCAAs per day will notice a marked difference in every one of those things listed in bold.

2. Probiotics. We are not what we eat, we are what we absorb, and probiotics promote the growth of the healthy bacteria in the intestines and digestive track. Digestive health is key to overall health, and probiotics are essential for optimal digestive health.

3. Iron. Many females aren’t fond of high iron foods, and iron deficiencies run high in many females. Iron’s primary function is simple: to deliver oxygen to red blood cells. In fact, iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency. The most common side effect of too little iron is anemia.

4. Zinc. Essential for protein synthesis, immune system, digestion, control of diabetes, improves stress level, energy metabolism, acne and wounds healing. Also, pregnancy, hair care, eczema, weight loss, night blindness, cold, eye care, appetite loss and many other factors are included as health benefits of zinc.. Also wipes out several common cravings that females have (salt and chocolate, to be specific).

5. Fish Oil. Kind of a miracle supplement for overall health, improving insulin sensitivity (and buffering insulin from higher carbohydrate feedings), eliminating free radicals, overall heart health, reducing inflammation, suppress fat storing hormones (cortisol) and many other functions. I typically recommend a supplemental amount between 6-12g per day for most females. Yes, that is higher than the package recommends, but it is optimal.

6. Vitamin D. Osteoporosis and arthritis affects females at a much higher rate than it does males, and Vitamin D increases the body’s ability to absorb and store calcium, improving bone strength.

7. Pre-workout drinks. Most people shy away from recommending these to females but I’m not one of them. If something gives you a little jolt, improves performance and increases focus and intensity, it is beneficial. Of course, watch out for high sugar drinks and pay attention to dosage. You should not feel nauseous and jittery. Drink just enough to give you a pep. I like Redline by VPX and NoxiPro by CTD Labs (always start with a little bit, less than recommended by the manufacturer to assess tolerance!)

8. Calcium and Magnesium. I’m putting these two together, but I’m not a fan of a calcium/magnesium bland. The benefits of these minerals cannot be understated, and most people remove dairy while dieting for fat loss, causing calcium depletion. Everyone knows that calcium is important for strong bones, but when your body isn’t getting enough calcium, your body will assume you are starving it and will induce the starvation reflex, keeping body fat stored. Calcium also improves the health of the heart and colon, while also improving mood during menstrual cycles.

Magnesium improves the function of bodily nerves, muscles and bones. It also helps in protein synthesis and cellular metabolism. Magnesium is vital for sustaining the normal heart beat and is used by doctors to treat irregularity heart rhythm. Other health benefits of magnesium are osteoporosis, eclamptic seizures, sugar level, asthma, diabetes, constipation, back pain and psychiatric disorders.

9. Protein Blend. Notice I said blend. I am not an advocate of whey protein by itself – I prefer using a blend (casien, wpi, wpc, egg, etc) for the broader spectrum of amino acids and longer sustainment of delivery to the muscles. One popular brand of protein for females is Lean Dessert by BSN, as they have many amazing flavors (cinnamon roll, banana nut, caramel turtle, vanilla milkshake, etc). A blend such as ProComplete40 is also pleasing to the palate for many females and will do the trick, although it is more commonly marketed toward men. No, it will not make you put on insane amounts of muscle, lady. I’ve covered that hundreds of times here, and it just does NOT happen that way!!! Of course, serving size depends on your nutrient needs. A bonus? Most are fortified with extra vitamins and minerals.

The body is only as strong as it’s weakest link, and if you are deficient in any nutrient, mineral, vitamin or amino acid, your body will not operate optimally.

Ladies, taking supplements doesn’t mean you’re going to turn into a bodybuilder, but the right supplementation combined with the proper nutritional program and training regimen will make you lean, toned and sexy!

Boyd Myers
Personal Trainer in San Antonio
Owner, San Antonio’s Top Personal Training Studio
16613 Huebner Rd (corner of Huebner and Bitters)
210.391.1454

As I was making my daily rounds on the numerous training message boards I visit/moderate/contribute to, I came across a long time cyber friend that has seemingly fallen prey to a popular fat loss supplement claim. This friend has admittedly been loose with his nutrition, and has been very forthright that consistency has been his biggest issue on why he hasn’t made the progress that he would like, until recently.

He explained that since the new year, he has made some of the best progress of his life. I was glad to see this guy happy and making progress, as we have had many discussions on weight training, bodybuilding, fat loss, nutrition and supplementation over the last 8+ years. Hell, I even trained his wife online, and assisted her in going from a size 8 to a size ZERO! (Needless to say, her focus was better than his).

Anyway, he laid out his program that he had followed for the last two months. He discussed how he had purchased a two month supply of this very popular fat loss supplement, and that was the reason that he was so focused. He admitted that he followed many of the nutritional philosophies that I had laid out and listed a few days of his sample nutritional approach and his training progression over the last 2 months.

He didn’t miss a workout. He made it a point to get at least 7 hours of sleep per night. He didn’t allow himself one cheat day over the entire two months. His conclusion? “Brand X Fat Loss Formula is FOR REAL!”

I had to laugh at that. He made the best progress of his life, and in his mind, it was all because of the snake oil that he’d bought.

Here’s the reality: had he EVER found that focus and discipline in the past, he could’ve taken a Smartie candy every morning and he would’ve experienced the exact same progress.

While I’m glad he found something that made him want to focus on what he needed to do, all too often we get it backwards on what is important.

Understand this: there’s no magic pill, and no matter how amazing a supplement ad may sound, there’s always fine print. And more tiems than not, that fine print will read “RESULTS NOT TYPICAL. Progress was obtained by following a structured nutrition and training program.”

Consistency is everything. NO breaks, no excuses. Stay the course. Do the work. Make the right decisions. Those things are the foundation for making sizable progress over any amount of time. The miracle supplement that you are hoping worked means nothing, and over 2 months, you’d see that the results would’ve been identical with or without you spending your money on that product.

Again, I’m glad something helped him find focus, but understand what got him from point A to point B – it wasn’t the pill – it was his focus and effort.

Boyd Myers
Personal Trainer in San Antonio
Owner, San Antonio’s Top Personal Training Studio
16613 Huebner Rd (corner of Huebner and Bitters)
210.391.1454

Hello world!

Here’s another question that I get often, but this time, it comes from a reader in Hollywood, CA about supplementation. There’s a reason why the “Supplements” topic on the sidebar isn’t full of articles – that’s because their usage is overemphasized. Training and nutrition are KEY. Supplements are very secondary to those things and should be used to compliment those things, not dictate what you do.

Hi Boyd – great blog. I wish these personal trainers here would take a chapter from your book and actually know what they’re talking about when it comes to training and nutrition.

Thank you for your time.
Corey
Hollywood, CA

Thanks for taking the time to write, Corey!

There are some supplements that you are going to feel right away: stimulants like caffeine, vasodilators (full niacin), bronchial dilators (ephedrine), etc are going to have an immediate effect on blood flow, heart rate, etc and will be noticed immediately. Of course, you will “feel” these, as most of them are used as thermogenics, pre-workout drinks, etc.

Other supplements are typically a bit more subtle. They require more constant use before there is any effect at all. For example, glucosamine is a popular supplement for joint pain. It works by re-growing collagen protein (protein that connective tissue is made from) – obviously, this isn’t going to happen over night. In fact, if you don’t use glucosamine regularly (and I mean daily) for 1-2 months, you aren’t going to notice anything whatsoever from it. Same with many nutrients that are needed to bring blood levels up to a certain level (zinc, antioxidants, essential fatty acids, Sesamin, etc). The one supplement that I deem as essential is BCAA – yet, you will feel absolutely nothing by consuming them, although the effect is rather drastic. You aren’t going to feel these supplements immediately and they need to be taken consistently for a period of time. The bad thing is that many people discount this as “not working” and forgo essential supplementation for things they “feel”. This is a huge mistake.

I’ve made many supplement recommendations here on the blog. I can’t say how many times I’ve received an email or a comment from a reader (a week after I posted a specific article) telling me that they tried one of my recommendations but noticed no benefit. Well, to be honest, in a week? You probably aren’t going to – but rest assured, that does NOT mean they aren’t working.

Supplement companies understand this as well. They fill many supplements with ingredients that you WILL feel. Niacin causes a tingly, almost itchy feeling, but many supplements have it, because that feeling makes many people believe “it’s working!” That’s why pre-workout and energy drinks absolutely dominate sales, yet, something as essential as Fish Oils or Zinc aren’t even mentioned in supplement circles, yet, these will provide infinitely more drastic results in the long run.

I’m fortunate enough to not have any supplement company affiliations. I chat directly with many company CEOs and if I find their product useful, I tell them. However, I’d never let those contacts influence my opinion on the quality of a supplement. I wrote yesterday on Twitter that I’m my own person and I do not let outside forces dictate my behavior, so you can always bet that you’re getting the straight-forward truth here on this blog. Bodybuilding magazines and other websites? Often, they are owned by their advertisers, most, of which, are supplement companies, so they are unable to be unbiased. Even if I did decide to allow a company to advertise a supplement here, I’d still only allow a company that I personally use and believe in. None of this “fly by night” nonsense that I hear on the radio or see on infomercials. And you can rest assured: you will not see any “Shakeology” or Tony Horton bullshit on this site. You have my word.

FOOD, TRAINING and REST are your best supplements – no pill can compare to those three things!

Boyd Myers
Personal Trainer in San Antonio
Owner, San Antonio’s Top Personal Training Studio
16613 Huebner Rd (corner of Huebner and Bitters)
210.391.1454

Hey San Antonio,

Had a few questions from ladies asking about supplement recommendations. Something many personal trainers do not understand is the different requirements that males and females have. Deficiencies in different minerals/nutrients cause quite contrasting issues for males and females – something that may not have an effect on a male can make a female not feel like getting out of bed. Also, since many females goals are seemingly different than most guys, trainers and nutritionists hesitate on certain recommendations.

Let me point out two things that are important to understand: first off, there’s no magic pill. These recommendations are made under the assumption that you are following my nutritional guidelines and making healthy choices and exercising intensely a few times per week. Also, don’t judge your needs based on the RDA. The RDA is based on what is needed to survive. If you are training and eating right, your demands are much different then someone who lives their life on a couch doing nothing.

If you’re a female looking to lose weight, add definition, recover better, rest deeper and live healthier, here are my supplement recommendations for you.

1. Branched Chain Amino Acids. Most people view this as a “get huge” supplement but that is not the case. It’s a “spare lean body mass, keep the metabolism high, force the body to turn to fat for energy, recovery” supplement. And a female adding 10-20grams of BCAAs per day will notice a marked difference in every one of those things listed in bold.

2. Probiotics. We are not what we eat, we are what we absorb, and probiotics promote the growth of the healthy bacteria in the intestines and digestive track. Digestive health is key to overall health, and probiotics are essential for optimal digestive health.

3. Iron. Many females aren’t fond of high iron foods, and iron deficiencies run high in many females. In fact, iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency. The most common side effect of too little iron is anemia.

4. Zinc. Essential for recovery, metabolic and muscle health.

5. Fish Oil. Kind of a miracle supplement for overall health, improving insulin sensitivity (and buffering insulin from higher carbohydrate feedings), eliminating free radicals, overall heart health, reducing inflammation, suppress fat storing hormones (cortisol) and many other functions. I typically recommend a supplemental amount between 6-12g per day for most females.

6. Vitamin D. Osteoporosis and arthritis affects females at a much higher rate than it does males, and Vitamin D increases the body’s ability to absorb and store calcium, improving bone strength.

7. Pre-workout drinks. Most people shy away from recommending these to females but I’m not one of them. If something gives you a little jolt, improves performance and increases focus and intensity, it is beneficial. Of course, watch out for high sugar drinks and pay attention to dosage. You should not feel nauseous and jittery. Drink just enough to give you a pep. I like Redline by VPX and NoxiPro by CTD Labs (always start with a little bit, less than recommended by the manufacturer!)

8. Protein Blend. Notice I said blend. I am not an advocate of whey protein by itself – I prefer using a blend (casien, wpi, wpc, egg, etc) for the broader spectrum of amino acids and longer sustainment of delivery to the muscles. One popular brand of protein for females is Lean Dessert by BSN, as they have many amazing flavors (cinnamon roll, banana nut, caramel turtle, vanilla milkshake, etc). A blend such as Syntha 6 is also pleasing to the palate for many females and will do the trick, although it is more commonly marketed toward men. No, it will not make you put on insane amounts of muscle, lady. I’ve covered that hundreds of times here, and it just does NOT happen that way!!!

The body is only as strong as it’s weakest link, and if you are deficient in any nutrient, mineral, vitamin or amino acid, your body will not operate optimally.

Ladies, taking supplements doesn’t mean you’re going to turn into a bodybuilder, but the right supplementation combined with the proper nutritional program and training regimen will make you lean, toned and sexy!

Boyd Myers
Personal Trainer in San Antonio
Owner, San Antonio’s Top Personal Training Studio
16613 Huebner Rd (corner of Huebner and Bitters)
210.391.1454

Hey San Antonio,

Here I sit, days from breaking a personal best record that just a few months ago I never thought was humanly possible for me: a one rep bench press of 600lbs (at a bodyweight under 240lbs).

My focus of training has not been simply bench press centered. I give equal attention to full body and overall strength development. In a word, my training sessions have been absolutely brutal. If your goals are more fat loss and body transformation, don’t stop reading – a great night’s sleep is everything and will improve your progress drastically. Hey, just because I want to be the best bench presser on the planet doesn’t mean I am going to do so all fat – being lean is still a top priority to me as well!

A few things that I regularly preach here on the Personal Trainer in San Antonio blog: 1) there are no magic pills and 2) recovery is as important, if not more so, than training and nutrition. Those two things considered, when I’m not training, I am focusing on recovery. Every bite of food and every activity is focused on helping my body be ready to train optimally during my next workout session. I view my body as a Ferrari, you wouldn’t pull up to Valero and put the cheapest gas into a Ferrari, so I’m not putting a bunch of trash into my body!

In the past, I’ve talked a lot of supplements that naturally enhance sleep, but I’ve never come across any as Noxitropin by CTD Labs. It is marketed as a “revolutionary sleep aid that supports fat metabolism and HGH levels.” How? Simply, when we get into deep sleep, that is the part of the sleep cycle where growth hormone is produced. Higher growth hormone levels drastically increase fat metabolism. Tip: NEVER discount stress and lack of sleep when talking about burning fat – it isn’t always diet and training – cortisol (stress hormone) plays a drastic role in fat metabolization. Much of my fat burning strategy is based on the natural manipulation (via training, recovery and nutrition) of several hormones, including cortisol, hgh (through improved sleep), insulin, testosterone, Leptin, etc. Improved sleep is where it all starts.

I often train clients until very late in the evening, and sometimes, I find difficulty in winding down. I’m not big on meds: even sick, I rarely take anything that induces sleep (Tylenol PM, NyQuil, etc), so sometimes, it’s hard for me to relax. Dosage is simple: it’s a rather tasty drink that is consumed roughly 30 minutes before bed. Noxitropin has several natural ingredients that not only improve relaxation (GABA, Tyrosine, macuna pruries extract), but also further induce the deep sleep cycles (4-amino-3phenylbutric acid) , help you stay in a deeper sleep longer, while increasing gh production (arginine).

I’m a natural skeptic and I view 99.9% of supplements out there as garbage, but I was absolutely hooked on Noxitropin after the first use, as I woke up feeling completely refreshed and ready to take on my day. I only woke up once in the night (to use the restroom) and was able to quickly get back to sleep, sleeping until my alarm went off to get ready for work at 5:15am. I immediately awoke, feeling as if I had slept perfectly – for someone who is not a great sleeper (hey, I’m honest about it), it’s hard to explain. I just felt like I would think someone should feel after a goodnight sleep!

If you’re training with serious intensity and yet, feel as if you aren’t getting everything you should out of your sleep at night, I would not hesitate to suggest Noxitropin.

Hard work and discipline are what will put me over the 600lb threshold in the bench press in the coming days, but a great night’s rest certainly will not hurt my endeavor.

Boyd Myers
Personal Trainer in San Antonio
Owner, San Antonio’s Top Personal Training Studio
16613 Huebner Rd (corner of Huebner and Bitters)
210.391.1454

Don’t forget that Personal Trainer Gift Certificates are available for the holidays, so give the gift of body transformation and fat loss this holiday season. All packages include complete nutritional guidance, 24/7 access to your trainer to ask any question you may have during your program and complete directions on what to do when you’re not in the gym. We have gift certificates for any of our fitness program packages, so for more information, feel free to email me at boyd@the-personal-trainer.com or give me a call at 210.391.1454.

Hey San Antonio,

Hectic time before the holidays, as many clients are getting a head start on their new year’s resolutions. I have a few articles in the works, including a supplement review of a product that I USED to LOVE, until the manufacturer completely downgraded it. I’m also going to discuss different types of training for different goals, how to stimulate different muscle fibers in different body parts (you cannot continue to train the entire body with the same rep schemes, exercises, etc).

I’ll also be posting a few more vids of my clients training and me as I train toward a world record in the bench press for my bodyweight. The mental aspect is becoming as challenging as the physical aspect, but I will not be deterred.

Stay focused – use the holidays as a chance to recharge, not regress.

Boyd Myers
Personal Trainer in San Antonio
Owner, San Antonio’s Top Personal Training Studio
16613 Huebner Rd (corner of Huebner and Bitters)
210.391.1454

Don’t forget that Personal Trainer Gift Certificates are available for the holidays, so give the gift of body transformation and fat loss this holiday season. All packages include complete nutritional guidance, 24/7 access to your trainer to ask any question you may have during your program and complete directions on what to do when you’re not in the gym. We have gift certificates for any of our fitness program packages, so for more information, feel free to email me at boyd@the-personal-trainer.com or give me a call at 210.391.1454.

Hey San Antonio,

Here is one of the most common questions I get about joint pain and supplementation that may reduce said pain.

Hey Boyd: I have lived with some degree of joint pain for most of my adult life. It’s not overwhelming, but it is there and sometimes I feel that it limits my workouts. Any advice from a supplemental standpoint?

First and foremost, I’m writing this response under the assumption that there are no underlying medical problems (muscle, ligament, tendon, joint damage, etc). Often, pain is caused by muscular or structural imbalances that requires corrective training therapy, in which I specialize in. There are many other dietary adjustments that can be made as well, and I focus on pain reduction through many of my nutritional strategies with clients.

Also, don’t underestimate a few minutes of warming up to get the body temperature up and the joints lubricated.

Now, onto your answer! There are a few scientifically proven means to reduce joint aches and pains. Glucosamine, Chrondroitin and MSM are the most popular supplements that reduce joint pain. Glucosamine repairs collagen protein (the protein that makes up tendons and ligaments). MSM and chrondroitin work by reducing inflammation and also increasing joint fluid. It does not work overnight, but it does work – I’d recommend consistently taking these (you can find many products that contain all three) for at least 30-45 days to feel relief. Also, there are several studies that also suggest that taking fish oil post-workout reduces inflammation in the muscles and joints.

One lesser known supplement that I often recommend is Cissus. Cissus contains vitamins, minerals, and plant sterol compounds that not only support healthy muscle and bones, but actually help deliver nutrients to tendons aiding in repair.

By all means, if you suffer from regular pain that limits range of motion, it is important to seek medical attention. Pain is your body’s way of saying “Something is wrong”.

Great question, thanks!

Don’t forget that Personal Trainer Gift Certificates are available for the holidays, so give the gift of body transformation and fat loss this holiday season. All packages include complete nutritional guidance, 24/7 access to your trainer to ask any question you may have during your program and complete directions on what to do when you’re not in the gym. We have gift certificates for any of our fitness program packages, so for more information, feel free to email me at boyd@the-personal-trainer.com or give me a call at 210.391.1454.

Make your week great!

Boyd Myers
Personal Trainer in San Antonio
Owner, San Antonio’s Top Personal Training Studio
16613 Huebner Rd (corner of Huebner and Bitters)
210.391.1454

Hey San Antonio,

I’m going to try to do this a few times per week because I get some really great questions from readers. Often, I just use the question as motivation to write on a certain subject and this one could very well be an entire article in itself. Actually, it could be ten articles, because I don’t like giving vague answers. But in this case, I have mentioned each of these supplements numerous times here on the San Antonio Personal Trainer blog, so I can leave this one vague and allow you all to use the search function on the right hand side ;)

Boyd, if you had to name ten supplements to recommend, what would they be?

I say it often that I’m not a “depend on supplements guy”. NO supplement is worth a damn if training, nutrition and rest aren’t in order. The word supplement in itself means “in addition to a whole part” and in the case of nutritional supplements, that is especially true. With that being said, there are some decent products out there and I’ve at least dabbled in most forms of them.

A few caveats…
1. Do not try to take everything all of the time.
2. Different nutritional requirements can affect this list drastically
3. If you expect a supplement to make a difference, you’re doing everything wrong.
4. There is no such thing as a magic pill.
5. No supplement replaces proper eating and intensity.

Here are the supplements that I’d recommend (and I link to related articles that will help explain some of my choices):

-Scivation Xtend (BCAA)

-Scivation Sesamin

-EFA Lean Gold (I’m writing a huge article on essential fats right now, will be added shortly)

-A protein blend such as BSN Syntha 6 or Pro Complete 40

-If lean body mass is your primary goal, True Mass by BSN

-Redline Xtreme (high energy, caffeine drink – assess your tolerance accordingly)

-NoxiPro by CTD Labs (Pre-workout drink mix, I also stack this with NoxiVol)

-Tri-Chromium

-Vanadyl Sulfate

-Sleep/Recover supps (I like GABA, 5HTP, Tryptophan, Melatonin and Valerian Root to help me relax, get into a deep sleep quicker, and stay in a deep sleep to improve recovery function.)

I tend to gravitate toward BSN Products because they’re easy to find and reasonable here in San Antonio (I use Cost Plus Nutrition at the Vineyard, Blanco/1604).

So there you go, a few more than 10. Keep the questions coming!

Boyd Myers
Personal Trainer in San Antonio
Owner, San Antonio’s Top Personal Training Studio
16613 Huebner Rd (corner of Huebner and Bitters)
210.391.1454