what exactly does this product do? is it just a muscle recovery or a muscle builder?
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Adrian, muscle recovery and muscle building are the same thing. HMB is a metabolite of Leucine that helps to prevent muscle breakdown and increase protein synthesis. You probably wouldn't notice a difference unless you push your body to the limit several workouts a week prepping for a contest or trying to lose a lot of weight. I still take it in the off season bc it's only a dollar a day and has research to slightly increase muscle gain and to have a synergistic effect with creatine
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HMB decreases muscle breakdown. As a result it is supposed to increase muscle weight and strength. The studies done on HMB confirm this, although there are not a huge number of studies at this point. I often use it while I am trying to cut weight. Medically it is used for people with wasting disorders.
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I am not a fitness expert, but I use this in moderate amounts when I'm building up and in light amount when I'm not to prevent loss of mass. I am 57 years old, never in sports or military, and was told I could not build muscles at my age. But proved that to be very wrong, as I built my left arm from almost nothing - to being larger and stronger than my right arm (which also grew, but received less work due to shoulder injury). As my left bicep was so small, I am sure I did not just invigorate the existing tissue. I also make my own protein bars with whey and take CLA.
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Hi, Travis. I bought this product to help me out with my routine. (I go to the gym 4-5 times a week for about 1.5 hrs each time) this product does not work AT ALL. At least for me.I Took it as directed, no energy and no fat burning affects. I took the entire bottle hopping that maybe it was one of those products that will have to built up in your system. So I went back to my regular supplements. But as you may already know! There is no magic pill or drink that will help lose weight if you are not regularly exercising and dieting... I wish you the best of luck and hope you achieve your goals :) Hi, Travis. I bought this product to help me out with my routine. (I go to the gym 4-5 times a week for about 1.5 hrs each time) this product does not work AT ALL. At least for me.I Took it as directed, no energy and no fat burning affects. I took the entire bottle hopping that maybe it was one of those products that will have to built up in your system. So I went back to my regular supplements. But as you may already know! There is no magic pill or drink that will help lose weight if you are not regularly exercising and dieting... I wish you... » Read More Hi, Travis. I bought this product to help me out with my routine. (I go to the gym 4-5 times a week for about 1.5 hrs each time) this product does not work AT ALL. At least for me.I Took it as directed, no energy and no fat burning affects. I took the entire bottle hopping that maybe it was one of those products that will have to built up in your system. So I went back to my regular supplements. But as you may already know! There is no magic pill or drink that will help lose weight if you are not regularly exercising and dieting... I wish you the best of luck and hope you achieve your goals :) « Show Less
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It does built muscle but do not expect huge response in 60 days. I would say six months. It will also depend on your current situation, fitness/"fatness" level. It is a great work out and will improve toning for sure. Lets be honest, most really bulked guys took something else, like Arnold. Ability to built muscle has some genetic background too. If muscle building is the goal, I would recommend adding some weights, pull ups etc. It is hard work and will not happen overnight or in 2 months.
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Why would you bother with one of these? In my opinion they are placebo machines. There is zero evidence these things do what they claim. It's all anecdotal. They detox nothing. -- Dr. AMR
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I used it for my back... believe I have torn muscles etc, from heavy lifting. I did notice a big difference with it and shall continue to use it. Barbara
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I bought this as a part of a workout program I am doing. I use it mostly for soft tissue work. But I have used it on my back. Mostly for just stretching out muscles. That said, I have noticed that it really does help with tightness in my back when I use it. As a consequence, I now use it sometimes when my back is hurting. However the exercise program I am doing is also helping strengthen my back muscles as well. Long answer but this is how it is working for me.
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I used it for a muscle tear, but I also put under a compression sock for more support! I did well playing tennis with both. I hope this helps but be careful with a minor fracture because it can get worse! Good luck
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I do not know, I used it for muscle sprains in my hand and foot. It did help but it took some time, nothing quick.
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Not that I know of but have to ask the manufacturer. Per my experience I've found it to be a huge help for: faster soft tissue recovery from sprains, strains, tears, soreness, bruising, or just joint or muscle weakness. Can be use as prevention to add strength or support to an area of shoulders, arms, legs or back for sport or physical effort of many types. Introduced by a licensed Physical Therapist Ada Wells of Alameda - she might be able to better answer your question.
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Ha! I would say it very well could be used as an arm exercise if you need to work on motion post-surgery. It absolutely should not be used if the purpose is for strength training of any kind. This has a very fluid motion.
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Yes it is. It really opens the flow into your muscles, not only for lifting weights, but for cardiovascular activities, you will find a big boost in endurance, as well as recovery of your muscles, because it helps deliver nutrients to sore muscles post exercise. Basically, it helps open your blood flow, which increases oxygen delivery to your cells, causing better results when exercising, but I have always had good energy throughout the day while on this product, which cuts out that midday drag.
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In my supplement traveles and trials, I have found that it's best to narrow what you want by what your goals are. Zma's help me get a deeper sleep while boosting my immune system and speeding up my muscle recovery time. Bcaa's help me stay hydrated and keep my muscles in a better state for being active and growing. High I have not delt with directly but pro hormones as an indirect form.. A 3 month cycle with strict diet and exercise have made a big impact on weight loss and muscle gains. Arginine and lysine I have yet to try. Zma is a cheap night time recovery and while taking in for a long period of time I have yet to get sick and have always been well rested and restored for the next day. Hope this helps! :)
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The sooner you replenish your muscles after breaking them down from your workout, the sooner they will recover. I know of no reason not to take it daily. Good luck
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This is a supplemental machine, if you need oxygen medically,this is not for you. It helps replenish after a work out or such. Hope that helps. For what it is,it is quality.
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Hey there! Since it's not a preworkout, it doesn't give you an energy kick like caffeine does. But it can help with overall energy sustained throughout the day and your workouts. You could also try this stacked with our Sheer Strength NO2. If the issue persists, it would be good to see a doctor, though. It could be a side effect of something else.Feel free to contact us at any time with any questions.Thanks!MattSheer Strength Labs
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I'm a personal trainer and in my opinion, this bar works your core mostly and not the legs or rear. There is a great emphasis on trunk stabilization. Depending on your goals, the lower body can increase endurance by using the bar if you hold a position; (a lunge for example) while using the bar. But I wouldn't expect significant changes in muscle growth or fat loss in the lower body by using this tool. Hope this helps.
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I have used it during boot camp, didn't really do what I needed. However, I found out I have a torn tendon, so I have a boot cast on which is helping. I figured when it heals I can go back to this for support.