- Don't waste another workout! If you want to start gaining serious size, chug down some DARK MATTER and introduce your muscles to a new frontier of muscle growth
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Don't waste another workout! If you want to start gaining serious size, chug down some DARK MATTER and introduce your muscles to a new frontier of muscle growth. The biggest opportunity to stimulate muscle growth is immediately after you work out. The faster you can get critical nutrients into your bloodstream and muscles, the better. DARK MATTER employs new technologies and compounds which allow for the fastest possible nutrient uptake and sparks a synergistic reaction in which insulin levels s
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July 27th, 2011 - 02:36
AWESOME MASS BUILDER!!!!,
People rave about how great Myozene(another top of the line mass builder) is as a mass builder. I agree with that raving for the most part as I took Myozene for 3 months last fall and the results I got were only decent. If I remember correctly, I was maxing 330lbs on flat barbell bench prior to using it and after 3 months my bench had gone up 10 pounds(I added roughly 5 lbs of muscle during that time). Keep in mind that the heavier you go up in weight the harder it gets to increase max. Adding in dealing with plateus and it’s all kinds of fun setting goals at the gym, So, I was really pleased and thought Myozene was the bomb. At least until I tried Dark Matter…
I started taking Dark Matter right around the first of December 2009, nearly 2 months now. In 2 months, I put on a solid 15 lbs of muscle and my bench went from 335(yes, I lost 5 lbs on my bench after I laid off Myozene for 2 months) to 360. I went from 8% body fat to 6%. Incredible stuff! However, I starting to plateau now because I haven’t had an increase in bench in nearly 3 weeks. After I finish this last container I will lay off of Dark Matter for 5 or 6 weeks so my body can readapt to it, then I will start back on it and see if I have any more gains in weight and bench. As it stands though, Dark Matter has done amazing things for me! I think it all boils down to our body chemistry makeup. What works great for one person may not for another. I’ve tried those pre-workout n.o. supplements and not one of them has ever done a thing for me. Is Dark Matter better than Myozene? For me it is. But for you it might not be. Experimentation is the key. Personally, I’d start with Dark Matter first, since it’s cheaper, and see if it does anything for you. If not, go to Myozene. Results with always vary from person to person with body building supplement you take. The key is to find what works best for you. Experimentation.
What about taste? Frankly, I didn’t care for Myozene’s taste at all, but got used to it. Dark Matter? Well, I didn’t know what to make of it at first as it has a weird texture. Almost like a somewhat thick liquid jell-o that goes down super smooth. I tried both the Grape and Blue Raspberry flavors and both of them have grown on me. I won’t say that I crave them, but I’ve gotten where I look forward to taking it after my workout. So the taste is not bad at all. It actually tastes really good, it’s just the texture might throw you for a loop at first. What did freak me out about it was the fact that Dark Matter makes my poop green. Yep, green! This worried me, so I called my doctor asked him if that was anything to worry about and he said no. It’s just some of the food coloring in the mix that causes that and something in the mix causes you to secrete bile into your poop. For me, it has caused no bloating or any stomach problems for that matter. Also, when you take Dark Matter make sure you haven’t had anything, other than water, to eat or drink for at least 2 hours so it won’t interfere with Dark Matter’s powerful formula. It’s safe to take a whey protein shake or pre-workout drink 45 minutes to an hour before you workout. Just make sure you workout at least an hour to an hour and fifteen minutes.
Keep this in mind: Dark Matter probably wasn’t the sole contributor for me adding 15 lbs of muscle, increasing my bench 25 lbs, and dropping 2% in body fat. I’m sure much of it had to with very intense heavy lifting for an hour to an hour and half 6 days a week combined with taking a mass gainer(MHP’s Up You Mass… top of the line gainer!) twice a day 7 days a week, a casein protein shake(Prosource’s Nytroplex GF… awesome stuff!) every night before I go to bed, and glutamine(MHP’s Glutamine SR… more awesome stuff and zero soarness!). Add to that 3 hours of cardio a week, at least 8 hours of sleep a night, well balanced meals, and be sure to change up your workout routine every 6 weeks so your muscles with respond and grow.
Dark Matter gave me a serious edge over the weights. It provided me with the ULTIMATE post workout drink when my muscles were screaming for it. Give it a try and see what it does for you. I’d be willing to bet you’ll at least get some good, if not great, results from it after taking it for a little while, with an intense training schedule, some really good protein/glutamine supplements, eat well balanced meals and get plenty of sleep. You may want to try a pre-workout supplement to go with your plan. Remember not to over do it no matter what stage of bodybuilding you’re at and keep your routine fresh.
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|July 27th, 2011 - 02:42
Best recovery drink yet,
I think this has to be the best post workout drink I’ve tried. I mix two scoops with the recommended 20 ounces of water as soon as I finish lifting and drink it as I’m walking on the treadmill. I go directly home and shower after my work out. As soon as I get out of the shower I feel like a new man! It’s like I hadn’t gone to the gym that day!
After what seemed like years of research I chose this product because it seems to be the most complete recovery drink I’ve come across. First off it has the equivalent of 40 grams of protein, perfect for post lifting. Second it has a creatine blend equal to 5 grams of creatine mono-hydrate. Third, to go along with the creatine it has waxy maze, the best form of dextrose carbs, it aids in the absorption of the creatine. And the whole drink only has 240 calories, 46g of carbs and 0g fat!
I am currently taking this with MHP’s Up Your Mass, the best gainer I’ve tried yet but that’s another review.
I’ve noticed some strength and size gains. I definitely notice better/harder pumps when lifting.
I don’t think this product should be the sole source of creatine if your goal is to gain size. Though I haven’t tried it, pairing Dark Matter with Dark Rage would probably be the way to go. When I have the money to take them together I will update this review.
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|July 27th, 2011 - 02:59
Dark Matter Blue Raspberry,
I see many reviews out there for this product and most people say they don’t like the taste or consistency of this shake but I’ve been using it for about 6 months and I’ve loved it since the first use. It is a little thicker than your average protein shake from powder but that’s ok with me. I don’t know enough about how well I’m actually training to say if this is or is not helping me develop muscles, but I can say one thing…
When taking Dark Matter directly after a lifting session I get no “next day muscle soreness”. None. When I ran out of this stuff I took a muscle shake which seemed to have a ton of protein and was specifically for post workout and the next day I could barely move. I don’t know what else it does, but it DEFINITELY helps with recovery.
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