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Sizeon. Keith Lotter Samantha Trapp Pat Gaffney Mike Grabowy. What is SizeOn ?. SizeOn is a popular creatine supplement produced by Gaspari Nutrition. Comes in two forms: - SizeOn Maximum-Performance - SizeOn Pre-Contest. What is creatine ?.
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Sizeon Keith Lotter Samantha Trapp Pat Gaffney Mike Grabowy
What is SizeOn? • SizeOn is a popular creatine supplement produced by Gaspari Nutrition. • Comes in two forms: • -SizeOn Maximum-Performance • -SizeOn Pre-Contest
What is creatine? • A nitrogenous organic acid that is found in the muscle tissue of vertebrates mainly in the form of phosphocreatine and supplies energy for muscle contraction.
Maximum Performance vs. Pre-Contest • Maximum Performance- Intra-workout drink (during workout) • Pre-Contest- Pre-workout creatine drink. • Major Difference- Maximum Performance contains excess carbohydrates so workout lasts longer/ recovery is shorter. • Pre-Contest version- has recently been discontinued due to lack of popularity.
SizeOn Claims to.. • Promote Protein Synthesis & Muscle Force Recovery • Support Muscle Volume, Muscle Fiber Size, Cell Volume & Plasma Amino Acid Levels* • Encourage Myogenesis and Muscle Recovery While You Are Still Training • Deliver Vital Nutrients, Essential Minerals, and Growth Cofactors To Skeletal Muscle Tissue • HarnessePower of Pterostilbene • Includes LOLA, their cutting-edge L-Ornithine-L-Aspartate combination. • However.. These claims are not approved by the FDA.
From the creator himself http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RUENCf9VzM&feature=related
Research Article • Article from the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition • Compared SizeOn Maximum performance and a similar competitor product (CP) • Both Products have equal amounts of Creatine, Carbohydrates, and Protein. Only difference is the SizeOn Proprietary blend of vitamins and nutrients.
Methods • Study Population: 20 healthy men ages 19-31 • Men were matched up by age, height, weight, training past, and body fat. • Nine week study.
Testing • Participants were tested on: • 1RM bench press • RTF(rep til failure) body weight bench press • Lean mass gains/ loses • Fat mass gains/ loses • All exercise sessions were documented and observed.
Results • 1-RM Bench press- Sizeon- +19.8% CP- +15.3% • Lean Mass-Sizeon- +2.4% CP- +.27% • RTF(reps til failure)-Sizeon- +44.8% CP- +20.9% • Fat Mass- Sizeon- -9.8% CP- +4.1%
Interview • 1. How often do you use size on, and how long have you been using it? • 1. “I’ve been using it for 6 months and I consume it during my workout once daily and I use it one month on, one month off.” • 2. Does the supplement give the desired results as it claims it will? • 2. “Yes it does everything it says it will if you put the work in that is necessary. It’s not magic powder. Consistent brutal workouts are a must to get what you want.” • 3. Are there any side effects you experienced while taking size on that were not labeled? • 3. “The only side effects I faced were my abs became less visible during cycle due to increase in water intake.”
Interview • 4. What is your typical workout routine? • 4. “(MON)-Legs and Abs (TUES)- Back and Biceps (WED)- Shoulders and Traps (THURS)-Cardio and Plyos (FRIDAY)-Chest and Triceps. All workouts are about 2 hours and it just keeps repeating the days. My day off is my Plyos and Cardio day, so the days repeat 7 days a week.” • 5. Are there any positive and negative things to say about size on? • 5. “I have only positive things to say about size-on. It’s awesome for hard gainers out there but you still have to be committed.” • 6. Would you recommend SIZEON? • 6. “I definitely recommend it to anyone 18 year old and above.”
Interview • 7. Do you take anything else with SIZEON? • 7. “I take Gaspari MYO-FUSION protein and Super Pump pre-workout.” • 8. What is your diet like? Have you increased any food intake to enhance your desired look? • 8. “I don’t really have much of a choice on my diet since I am in Afghanistan. I don’t get a choice on food because I live on the side of a mountain. I eat as much as I possibly can.”
Brandon Before SIZEON Resistance TRaining After SizeON Resistance training
Brandon After sizeon After sizeon
Reviews • YoungPoppinAge: 29Joined: 8/2012 • Overall: 8 | Effectiveness: 9 | Value: 7 • To start I want to say I love Gaspari nutrition supplements. They usually deliver in quality and I think its a great company overall. Effectiveness 9/10Size on is awesome in effectiveness. It is loaded with carbohydrates to keep glycogen stores full while you are working out, 6 grams of bcaa and over 6 grams of creatine. The blueberry flavor tastes great and is enjoyable to sip on while lifting.Value 8/1040 bucks for a month of servings really isn't great at all but its a good product so I had to try.Overall 8/10Pretty good product. Lots of creatine, does make me bloated a little. Its got a lot of leucine which is a bonus and is great for adding endurance and recovery to workouts • Pros: • Taking It Increase Your Energy • Builds Muscle • Tastes Great And Refreshing At Least Lemon Ice Does • Huge Strength Increase • Recovery • Cons: • Too Expensive • Bloating
Reviews • Expert Rating: 8/10 • User Rating: 8.3/10 • Reviewer Trust: 89% (Good)
Helpful Information • http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/creatine-000297.htm • University of Maryland Medical Center • Reports the positive and negative effects of creatine supplements. • Describes how to properly take creatine supplements. • Describes creatine and its natural production in the body.
Where can you buy SIZEON? • SIZEON is available at : • Amazon • Mass Nutrition • All Star Health • I’ll Pump You Up • Best Price Nutrition • A1 Supplements • Body Building • Muscle & Strength • Netrition • My Supplement Store • TF Supplements • The Price ranges from $30 - $50 for a 1 month supply.
References • Canning, M. (n.d.). Gaspari nutrition sizeon. Retrieved from http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/gaspari-sizeon-product-review2.htm • Farlex Inc. (2012) Creatine. Retrieved from http://www.thefreedictionary.com/creatine • Gaspari Nutrition. (n.d.). Sizeon maximum performance. Retrieved from http://www.gasparinutrition.com/products/sizeon-max-performance/ • Gaspari, R. & MrSupplement. (2010). GASPARI SIZEON MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE & SIZEON PRE-CONTEST . Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RUENCf9VzM&feature=related • Interview with Brandon Moffett. • Schmitz, S., Hofheins, J., & Lemieux, R. (2010). Nine weeks of supplementation with a multi-nutrient product augments gains in lean mass, strength, and muscular performance in resistance trained men.Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 7(40), Retrieved from http://www.jissn.com/content/7/1/40 • Supplement Reviews. (2006). SizeOn Reviews. Retrieved from http://supplementreviews.com/gaspari-nutrition/sizeon