GNC products.

Way cheaper online to buy if you're going to spend money on supplements. IMO, most supplements aren't needed and research shows that they only attribute 1%-2% to your overall results. If you have the money and think they would help, then go for it. But if money's tight, I say save the money.

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You probably won't feel much from an NO supplement unless you're pushing yourself pretty hard. If you're looking for some workout nutrition, go with a good old whey protein shake. And yeah, buy online.

I'm not familiar with the Total Lean, though most GNC products (especially the GNC branded ones) are horribly overpriced.

I do like the NO Xplode, though the blue razz isn't what I would call tasty.

www.bodybuilding.com is a great site with a ton of choices, reviews of products, very reasonable prices compared to GNC too.

This is where I buy supplements if and when I feel I need them.

I use their chocolate protein powder for a nice tasty milkshake with almond milk & frozen bannana, and I buy Ready-To-Drink little one-serving cartons of AdvantEdge Carb Control for after workouts and as a nice snack, but I buy mine at Walmart or Walgreens-usually somebody has them on sale. My GNC guy is very helpful about answering my questions and is not all about just trying to sell me stuff like some can be.

Muscle & Fitness Hers new issue just did an article on the various supplements and products for weight loss/fat burn. You might want to check it out. They recommend several individual supplements based on different goals, and HydroxyCut's supplement made for women--the exact name escapes me. It got the most "stars" in the review, for what that's worth. But they do stress that these are all just to extend the hard work you're already doing. Sadly, we all know there is no Magic Pill!

I've tried No-Explode. It was a neat experience. I took it as instructed on the back of the container...with water, on an empty stomach, right before a workout.

*Note: I used this for heavy weight lifting.

Here were the effects:

Upon drinking: It mixed easily and the taste was fine
Within 5 mins: It made my skin tingle a little bit. It wasn't a bad sensation, but a sensation nonetheless. It lasted until I started lifting weights for my workout(heavy weights).
During workout: It definitely made me feel "pumped" sooner than normal and I could feel the pump especially in the muscle groups I was working out. I do not remember too much of a difference in my ability to lift more weight, but it did help me lift weight for a longer period of time before getting fatigued.
Afterworkout/Recovery: Didn't notice much of a difference.

I decided that it helped me, but wasn't worth the price. I also didn't like the idea of working out on an empty stomach. I prefer to have 50 grams of carbs or protein before hand.

I bet you could find a sample pack from somewhere.