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Expert: - 7/11/2010


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When I was 18, I was a pretty overweight teenager, at around 235, and after training for a year or so, now I'm around 150 with about 19% bodyfat still.  I know that eventually if I want to see any real gains I need to go on a bulking diet with my training, but I still feel really uncomfortable with where I'm at, so I want to go all out this summer with my cutting so that I can try bulking later this fall or winter.  Anyway, so here's my question:

I've tried a couple different thermogenic pills before (Optimum's Thermo-Cuts and just standard Hydroxycut), and while I did definitely get results from them, I'm sure there are better thermo's out there.  I've been looking into Oxy-Elite Pro and Universal's Animal Cuts and I was just wondering if you had any opinion on either of these two products?  Their reviews online both seem very good (although I don't like all the pills that Animal products seem to have, seems like a marketing gimmick to me....).  Also, last thing, generally I tend to be very susceptible to caffeine, hydroxycut especially made me very jittery.  That's what originally brought me to the Animal cuts, since it seems like you can just take that pill out of your pack, but this Oxy-Elite Pro seems to be getting the top reviews, so I'm not sure.

Any advice or comments? Nix thermogenics altogether?

Answer
Hi Joel,

The use of themogens is very individual.  What works for one person may or may not work for the next.  However I believe them to be very effective for fat burning and for energy boosting to make for insane workouts.  With that being said, I have always used Dymetadrine Extreme by AST Sports Science.  The energy I get from it is smooth and leaves me energized without the jitters.  For me it is the best and I have tried them all.  You can get it as ast-ss.com or any bodybuilding supplement distributor.

Good Luck

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I am a WNBF professional bodybuilder and fitness trainer who is well versed in Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology. I am equally well versed in muscle hypertrophy and fat reduction. I have coached male, female, and teenage competitors all to top 5 finishes, 2 with class wins. Competition prep and posing are other subjects I love to teach. I am very good with nutrition, but will admit that I am not a dietician. I hold a Bachelors Degree in Radiologic Science, a Personal Training Certification with the IDEA Health and Fitness Association and am a certified RKC (Russian Kettlebell Challenge) Instructor. I am most knowledgeable in Anatomy, kinesiology and Exercise Execution, especially Compound and Isolation free weight exercises. I also love to answer questions about motivation.

Experience

I have won 3 overall titles with the ABA/INBA and several class wins. In August 2008 I won the Overall title for the INBF Washington State Natural Bodybuilding Championships earning my WNBF Pro Card. I have owned and operated "Healthy Bodies Fitness" in Portola, CA for 6 years. During that time I have taught literally hundreds of clients in nearly every way. You name it and I have used it as an avenue for coaching/teaching. One on one personal training, seminars, 10 week challenges, week long courses, group training, step aerobics, what ever it takes to spread the word of health and fitness and keep my business thriving in a small community. I have also authored a book "Design your own NUTRITION" which is being represented by ST Literary Agency.

Organizations
Sponsored by AST Sports Science - www.ast-ss.com W.N.B.F (World Natural Bodybuilding Federation) RKC I Certified Instructor(www.dragondoor.com) A.R.R.T (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)IDEA Health and Fitness Association

Publications
May 2009 issue of Natural Bodybuilding and Fitness Magazine, January 2009 issue of Mountail Lifestyle Magazine March 2007 Issue of IDEA Fitness Journal (Member Spotlight)AST Sports Science Website (Interviewed by IFBB Pro Jeff Willet)Natural Bodybuilding and Fitness Magazine (www.exercisegroup.com)www.bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/healthybodies,www.inbf.net,www.californianaturalmuscle.org,www.youtube.com/healthybodys Local Paper "Portola Reporter"

Education/Credentials
My background is in Health Care. I earned my Bachelors in Radiologic Science and have worked in Diagnostic Imaging for 13 years, thus my vast knowledge of anatomy. I also hold my personal training certification with IDEA Health and Fitness Association. The rest of my knowledge comes from frequently reading the journals of The American College of Sports Medicine and American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. There are other journals out there, but those are my favorites.

Awards and Honors
As I mentioned above, I am a 7x Natural Body Building Champion. 2003 Novice Overall Champion ABA/INBA Northern Nevada Natural 2004 Open Medium height division winner ABA/INBA Western USA Natural 2006 Open Overall Champion ABA/INBA Naturals Nationals 2007 Open Short class winner ABA/INBA Mr. Millenium and Mr. Reno 2008 Open Overall Champion ABA/INBA Mr. Millenium 2008 Open Middleweight winner INBF Capital City Naturals 2008 Open Overall Champion INBF Washington State Naturals(Earned WNBF Pro Status)

Past/Present Clients
To many to list, but I am especially proud to have done consulting with Tony Bennett.

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