N.O Xplode did nothing for my workouts for VJB

In a post a week ago, I mentioned I was starting on a supplement called N.O. Xplode as a 'Performance Igniter' (those are the manufacturers words, not mine) in addition to re-commencing my protein supplements. The idea behind this was that N.O Xplode would help me go harder in the gym and hopefully get gains in strength quicker by lifting more. I had high hopes for the product, as I'd read in forums that it had really lifted some people in the gym, but I have to say, I'm very disappointed.

I've followed the usage instructions exactly, yet on the workouts where I was taking N.O Xplode, I actually ended up feeling more fatigued than in the session I did today, where I had a protein shake about mid-morning, as I always do, but then hit the gym for weights at around 2pm without N.O Xplode. Maybe I'm one of the people who it doesn't work on, or maybe the benefits are all psychosomatic... I can't make that call.

At any rate, I'll keep using it for 4 weeks, and if at the end of that period I'm still not seeing positive results, I'll stop using it... and probably give it away to a reader if anyone's interested.

VJB Results: 3 Weeks In

OK, so it was actually 4 weeks in, as discusssed in a previous post. The results aren't exactly what I had hoped, but then again, I wasn't expecting large results for the first few phases, since I started on the Novice Plyo's and Weight Training program. I could probably have stepped right into the to start, so the gains I stand to make from doing a lower level of training are probably limited. Since I have had injuries in the past, I'm happy enough to take it slow and make sure my body is keeping up with the training.

It's also worth mentioning that results after 3-4 weeks of training mean nothing, as they are not representative of longer term gains - on my measurement day, there are a number of different factors that can effect the accuracy of my measurements of how much I've gained - did I have a heavier breakfast, did I have coffee instead of juice, am I a little dehydrated? Anyway, enough jaw flap - here are the....

RESULTS
Standing vertical leap: 20 inches
Running Vertical leap: 22 inches
Weight 213 pounds
Body Fat: ~10%

So as you can see, I've added 1 inch to my standing vert, yet my running vert remains the same. This tells me that my leg / back strength was probably the aspect that benefitted the most from the training. I've also managed to drop 2 pounds over the first phase, but again, this being the first measurement of the results from the training, the results don't really mean all that much yet - the true measure of success will come from being able to make great gains in my vert., so stay tuned for the results of upcoming months.