Anabolic Innovations Chaos

DJohnson · 10-17-2006, 02:14 AM

Well, I've done quite a bit of testing and here my take:

First of all I was taking it with around a 300kcal shake for a while. I didn't notice too much although I didn't have a bad workout or anything. Wasn't too impressed.

I then tried No-Xplode on deadlift day last week on an empty stomache and the workout was amazing. Making a new deadlift PR at 385x1 and doing 320x7 for two sets, whereas five weeks before (when I was conditioned to 12 rep DL from bulk) I was doing 320x4, 320x1.

To be fair I tried Chaos on an empty stomache during this weeks deadlift day with great results. 395x1 deadlift and 325x7 for two sets. Both most definately increased my stamina and mental focus. Plus I really like the "Iced Tea" flavor it has on it's own. Before when I was mixing it with whey and oats I didn't get to enjoy it.

Also, on when I tested Chaos I had done intense cardio 7 hours before my workout. Testing No-Xplode I had slept in because it was a holiday.

As far as products go I would say they're equal in performance, but No-Xplode definately gives more of a jittery feeling. I was feeling the same pump and focus with Chaos but not the jitters.

Chaos cost me $1.16 per serving while No-Xplode costs $2.40 per serving (I took 2.5 scoops in the sample on an empty stomache).

All in all, I'm not much of a supplement fan but this stuff definately does work. I think with my current financial situation (which is still pretty darn poor) the $1.16 is well spent!

P.S. I'm aware the current price for Chaos is $68.75 and seems to be updated from the original (pre-order?). Still works out to be cheaper than No-Xplode though. Not sure on the whole deal with the new one.

**mr_min** · 10-17-2006, 03:37 AM

good review.

the pricing on AI website is now the list price as they have a few online retailers that sell it for mid $35ish price - US$ of course

DJohnson · 10-17-2006, 03:51 AM

Ya, I noticed the retailers had it for $35 but they didn't have flavors so I was thinking it was an outdated version. Anyone know for sure?

**mr_min** · 10-17-2006, 03:56 AM

the retail side of things for AI is pretty new...that would be my best answer unless AI reps (Laura) wants to give a shout...

navarone · 10-17-2006, 04:07 AM

in my experiance no-explode worked at 1st, then it kinda died down, the effects of it ne ways. Plus after a while the gut rot sucked major ass. However this is just my personal experiance, eveyone is different.

RB12 · 10-31-2006, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DJohnson

Ya, I noticed the retailers had it for $35 but they didn't have flavors so I was thinking it was an outdated version. Anyone know for sure?

i am not sure i follow what you did. did you you run Chaos for an extended period or just use it on a few workouts? you mentioned cardio, did you test its performance aerobically and anaerobically? or did you jsut use a couple samples of chaos and a couple of no-xplode on lifting days and compare the two? thanks.

DJohnson · 10-31-2006, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RB12

i am not sure i follow what you did. did you you run Chaos for an extended period or just use it on a few workouts? you mentioned cardio, did you test its performance aerobically and anaerobically? or did you just use a couple samples of chaos and a couple of no-xplode on lifting days and compare the two? thanks.

I've gone through nearly a whole thing of Chaos. The review was mainly comparing a deadlift day on Chaos on an empty stomach to a deadlift day the week before with a free sample of No-Xplode.

I never tried either for a cardio session.

RB12 · 10-31-2006, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJohnson

I've gone through nearly a whole thing of Chaos. The review was mainly comparing a deadlift day on Chaos on an empty stomach to a deadlift day the week before with a free sample of No-Xplode.

I never tried either for a cardio session.

thanks for the clarification. so after a jug:

do you still like the taste?

how is the mixability?

how have strength gains been for you?

how has anaerobic recovery been both between sets and day-to-day?

Sorry for all the quesitons, i am interested in the product based on the ingredient profile, but there seem to be so few reviews on it.

DJohnson · 10-31-2006, 05:07 PM

Love the taste, it's not sweet at all but it tastes very much like a real iced tea.

Mixability was great, I added water, shook it up in my powerade bottle and it was always well mixed.

From the start of the month my deadlift has gone from 385x1 to 407.5x1, bench is steady, squat is up 20lbs. I'm currently cutting pretty hard but weights are definately not going down. Other lifts are up slightly or maintaining.

While using Chaos I find my recovery between sets is great, better than normal while cutting for sure. Day to day recovery has also been great but it usually is, I only work out each muscle group once per week.

RB12 · 10-31-2006, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJohnson

Love the taste, it's not sweet at all but it tastes very much like a real iced tea.

Mixability was great, I added water, shook it up in my powerade bottle and it was always well mixed.

From the start of the month my deadlift has gone from 385x1 to 407.5x1, bench is steady, squat is up 20lbs. I'm currently cutting pretty hard but weights are definately not going down. Other lifts are up slightly or maintaining.

While using Chaos I find my recovery between sets is great, better than normal while cutting for sure. Day to day recovery has also been great but it usually is, I only work out each muscle group once per week.

thanks for the info, good stuff... so you would buy it again?

DJohnson · 11-01-2006, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RB12

thanks for the info, good stuff... so you would buy it again?

I think I definitely would. The value on it is great.

10-17-2006, 02:14 AM	#1
DJohnson IMPC Contestant Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,087 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 50	Anabolic Innovations Chaos Well, I've done quite a bit of testing and here my take: First of all I was taking it with around a 300kcal shake for a while. I didn't notice too much although I didn't have a bad workout or anything. Wasn't too impressed. I then tried No-Xplode on deadlift day last week on an empty stomache and the workout was amazing. Making a new deadlift PR at 385x1 and doing 320x7 for two sets, whereas five weeks before (when I was conditioned to 12 rep DL from bulk) I was doing 320x4, 320x1. To be fair I tried Chaos on an empty stomache during this weeks deadlift day with great results. 395x1 deadlift and 325x7 for two sets. Both most definately increased my stamina and mental focus. Plus I really like the "Iced Tea" flavor it has on it's own. Before when I was mixing it with whey and oats I didn't get to enjoy it. Also, on when I tested Chaos I had done intense cardio 7 hours before my workout. Testing No-Xplode I had slept in because it was a holiday. As far as products go I would say they're equal in performance, but No-Xplode definately gives more of a jittery feeling. I was feeling the same pump and focus with Chaos but not the jitters. Chaos cost me $1.16 per serving while No-Xplode costs $2.40 per serving (I took 2.5 scoops in the sample on an empty stomache). All in all, I'm not much of a supplement fan but this stuff definately does work. I think with my current financial situation (which is still pretty darn poor) the $1.16 is well spent! P.S. I'm aware the current price for Chaos is $68.75 and seems to be updated from the original (pre-order?). Still works out to be cheaper than No-Xplode though. Not sure on the whole deal with the new one. __________________ Age: 21 Height: 5'10.5" Mar, 2001: 135lbs @ ~14% Nov, 2004: 245lbs @ ~40% Feb, 2006: 188lbs @ 20.1% - Hydrostatic Tested Dec, 2006: 168lbs @ 5.5% - 7 Point Caliper Tested BULKING FOR A LONG TIME NOW Long Term Goal: Over 200lbs @ 8%

10-17-2006, 03:51 AM	#3
DJohnson IMPC Contestant Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,087 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 50	Ya, I noticed the retailers had it for $35 but they didn't have flavors so I was thinking it was an outdated version. Anyone know for sure? __________________ Age: 21 Height: 5'10.5" Mar, 2001: 135lbs @ ~14% Nov, 2004: 245lbs @ ~40% Feb, 2006: 188lbs @ 20.1% - Hydrostatic Tested Dec, 2006: 168lbs @ 5.5% - 7 Point Caliper Tested BULKING FOR A LONG TIME NOW Long Term Goal: Over 200lbs @ 8%

10-17-2006, 04:07 AM	#5
navarone Pro Stature Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 930 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 52	in my experiance no-explode worked at 1st, then it kinda died down, the effects of it ne ways. Plus after a while the gut rot sucked major ass. However this is just my personal experiance, eveyone is different. __________________ Obsessed is a word the lazy use to describe the dedicated Stats: Weight: Between 200-205 depending on the day Bench: 265X5 atm. Squat: 360X5 atm.. Higest Ever 435 Deadlift: 420X3 Waist: 34 Arms: 17.5 cold . Pics Finally! http://www.ironmass.com/f16/nav-s-1-...ulk-12947.html

10-31-2006, 05:07 PM	#9
DJohnson IMPC Contestant Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,087 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 50	Love the taste, it's not sweet at all but it tastes very much like a real iced tea. Mixability was great, I added water, shook it up in my powerade bottle and it was always well mixed. From the start of the month my deadlift has gone from 385x1 to 407.5x1, bench is steady, squat is up 20lbs. I'm currently cutting pretty hard but weights are definately not going down. Other lifts are up slightly or maintaining. While using Chaos I find my recovery between sets is great, better than normal while cutting for sure. Day to day recovery has also been great but it usually is, I only work out each muscle group once per week. __________________ Age: 21 Height: 5'10.5" Mar, 2001: 135lbs @ ~14% Nov, 2004: 245lbs @ ~40% Feb, 2006: 188lbs @ 20.1% - Hydrostatic Tested Dec, 2006: 168lbs @ 5.5% - 7 Point Caliper Tested BULKING FOR A LONG TIME NOW Long Term Goal: Over 200lbs @ 8%

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10-17-2006, 03:37 AM	#2
mr_min IronMass Vip Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: connecticut Posts: 503 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 11	good review. the pricing on AI website is now the list price as they have a few online retailers that sell it for mid $35ish price - US$ of course

10-17-2006, 03:56 AM	#4
mr_min IronMass Vip Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: connecticut Posts: 503 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 11	the retail side of things for AI is pretty new...that would be my best answer unless AI reps (Laura) wants to give a shout...