I’m back to give the long-term review on Muscle Elements (Me) the brand I introduced to you in early July but before I get to that I have to pass along some very exciting news about a product they dropped on the industry this last week, the TRUTH!
For the past couple months Muscle Elements has been posting information on their social media sites regarding the truth, the information was vague yet very intriguing, you couldn’t tell if it was going to be a product release, an industry secret, or something else and then on Monday they dropped the bomb and well I will just let you watch this video because it is explained here better than I could do myself – The TRUTH You Tube
the TRUTH
I was fortunate enough to get my hands on a couple of samples and used it to start my post workout recovery on Saturday. As I do with all protein powders the first use, I filled a shaker bottle with cold water and then added the chocolate bar Truth powder to it to see if it passed the mixability test which it did with flying colors, The chocolate was subtle but flavorful and left absolutely zero aftertaste which is to be expected considering that there is no artificial sweeteners. I’m very impressed with the idea of being straight forward and listing the exact amounts of every protein source, the lack of artificial ingredients, the sourcing of natural hormone free cattle, the time released blend, the reassurance that you know exactly what you are getting and look forward to the launch of the TRUTH in October!
Now on to the long-term review of this brand, If you missed my introduction to it, you can find it here – Intro – Over the past twelve weeks I used all four Muscle Elements products and this is what I experienced with each.
Pre Cre – This is (Me’s) Pre training product which I took faithfully before every training session, both resistance and outdoor sprint work or mountain biking, both the fruit punch and watermelon have a good flavor, you can tell that you have taken it but it doesn’t make you feel strung out, there is no “niacin flush” and unlike many other popular pre workout powders I never had any stomach discomfort. PreCre delivered each and every time I took it, my strength and endurance increased steadily and without fail I got a better pump and more blood flow to my entire body during each session, PreCre is a very solid product that I have and will recommend to anyone who uses this product category.
AmiNO Flow – This product is the first of its kind, Muscle Elements created a new product category with a Branched Chain Amino Acid (BCAA) powder that also contains the always popular Nitric Oxide (NO) I started out using it as recommended but soon fell in love with the effects that it was giving me and started using it four times per day. I’ve always been a huge fan of (BCAA) products due to the fact you can flood your body with muscle sparing amino’s all day long without the addition of additional calories and with the addition of the (NO) in this one… Well I can say that I have found my new favorite and see this being a standby for a long time. I highly recommend getting your hands on Amino Flow and trying it out for yourself.
Grow with Me Stack
Lean on Me Stack
212 – Two Twelve… the boiling point, a great name for (Me’s) thermogenic – I added 212 into the mix at the six-week point of my review and used one to two servings a day five days per week (taking the weekends off) 212 gave me steady energy, increased my mood/sense of well-being, definitely decreased my appetite and left me without the crash that is common with these types of products.
LeanWorks – A “stimulant free metabolic optimizer” I’ve taken many of the ingredients in LeanWorks individually in the past with some success but this is the first time I have tried anything with the combination that LeanWorks puts in the 90 count bottle. Within the first couple days of starting this I noticed a dramatic decrease in excess body water and my scale weight dropped down a few pounds, I used LeanWorks along with 212 and also took it on the weekends when I wanted to keep the fat burning furnace going but didn’t want any extra stimulants. The two things I noticed with this product was my lack of craving sweets and the removal of unwanted water, during the review I also talked about the effects of this product to many of my clients and they have been getting the same type of results, I am a huge fan of LeanWorks and suggest that you give it a try also especially if you are sensitive to stimulants or try to avoid caffeine in you daily life but still want the effects of “thermogenics”
I will leave you by saying that I feel Muscle Elements will be a major player in the game going forward, they make high quality products, have high standards and morals when it comes to every specific ingredient that goes into their products and after staying in contact with them through the whole review process I can tell you that they aren’t going to be a “copycat” company and won’t be satisfied until they make a major impact on the industry… which I guess has already started with the bold release of the Truth! Do yourself a favor, give Muscle Elements a shout and see what they can do to help you reach your fitness goals.
I’m off to Las Vegas later this week for the 50th edition of the Mr. Olympia fitness weekend and will catch you all on the flip side, as usual thanks for reading.
**always consult with your physician before starting or changing a current workout routine , nutrition program or supplement. The advice and programs that are talked about on this site are not recommended for use by any individuals with any medical condition(s) that might be compromised by intense exercise or resistance training. If you feel any abnormal pain, nausea or dizziness please discontinue training and consult your health care professional immediately **
Stevie T. Fitness 