Sherri's ATHLETIC EDGE NUTRITION SteelEdge & IntraXCell Log

sherdi · 09-16-2006, 09:51 AM

A big thanks to Solarize and Althetic Edge N for giving me the opportunity to test the combo of SteelEdge & IntraXCell. I am very excited to see how these products will help me with my strength and muscle gains.

Athletic Edge Nutrition Presents New and Improved SteelEdge

What is SteelEdge?

SteelEdge is a Full Spectrum Pre-Workout Formula specifically designed to target and support your body’s Pre-Workout physiological environment, priming it for intense, focused, energetic and result producing workouts.

SteelEdge is scientifically formulated to target, support and optimize:

• Exercise Intensity, Energy & Endurance.
• Strength, Lean Muscle & Protein Synthesis.
• Focus, Concentration and Drive.
• Recovery, Electrolyte Balance and Anti-Oxidant Levels.
• Better RESULTS.

Athletic Edge Nutrition Presents IntraXCell

Intracellular Carnosine/Glutathione Booster in convenient capsule form

Athletic Edge Nutrition, The Nutrient Timing Specialists, is pleased to introduce IntraXCell. We have scientifically formulated IntraXCell with precise doses of four key ingredients that work synergistically to increase intramuscular Carnosine and Glutathione levels, which boosts strength, lean muscle mass and fights muscular fatigue at the cellular level.

The Result: Explosive Strength and Endurance, forcing lean muscle gains, physique improvements and muscular GROWTH!

IntraXCell is scientifically formulated to:

• Boost Explosive Muscular Strength and Endurance, forcing lean muscle gains.
• Delay Muscular Fatigue.
• Increase Intracellular Carnosine Levels and Fight Metabolic Acidosis.
• Improve Healthy Blood Flow to Working Muscles.
• Naturally Boost Glutathione Levels.

Boost Strength and Increase Lean Muscle Gains with IntraXCell!
When you exercise or train at a high intensity, your muscles increase their production of hydrogen ions (H+) which lowers muscular pH, making them more acidic. This increase in musclular acidity (also called metabolic acidosis) directly interferes with muscular contraction, energy (ATP) production and increases fatigue, all factors that cause your performance to plummet. While muscle acidity has certainly proven to decrease strength and contribute to muscular fatigue, new research is now showing that exercise-induced intracellular free radical production is another source of muscular fatigue. The combination of muscular acidity and increased free radical production greatly diminishes your performance during exercise, stopping your workouts cold and interfering with lean muscle gains.

Fortunately, Athletic Edge Nutrition has developed a tool you can use to combat intracellular acidity and free radical production, pushing your performance, physique and results to the next level.

IntraXCell works to boosts strength, fight cellular fatigue and increase lean muscle gains in two ways:
1. Contains research supported Beta-Alanine, which effectively boosts
intramuscular carnosine levels, which works to fight/buffer fatigue-causing
Hydrogen Ions, allowing for extreme muscular strength, power and
endurance.

2. Increases production of the power antioxidant glutathione with N-acetyl-
cystine (NAC) and Alpha-Lipoic Acid. Glutathione is a power antioxidant
in your muscle cells that can improve exercise performance by preventing
damaging free radicals than can cause cellular fatigue.

sherdi · 09-16-2006, 10:03 AM

My Details
Name:Sherri

Height: 5'5"

Weight: 138 (currently bulking) - Aiming to get to 140, then maintenance for 1 month, then cutting Nov/Dec for Figure comp in March 2007 (INBA - Melbourne Natural Bodybuilding Titles).

Body type: Endo/Meso

Training experience:I have been working out for many years but have only been serious with my diet/training for approx 1.5 years (started journaling here in May 2005).

Training Schedule/Protocol: 4 x weight full bodies per week. Focusing on gaining mass in quads and arms. I use the services of a professional trainer for my training program. As they are patented, I will not not be listing my WOs in any particular order. I will also just post the maxes for all of my exercises.

Cardio Schedule/Protocol: Currently bulking so doing daily low intensity (walking sessions) only. Also regular stretching sessions.

Current Nutrition:Approx. eating in a calorie range of 2000 - 2800 per day. Focusing on a good balance of lean protein/complex & fruit carb/good fats per meal (except for pre/postworkout). I will post daily meals.

Current Supplements:
PVL Hydroflow XP3 WPI
Goliath's WPI 90
MRM BCAA+G 1000
Fish oils (x6)
Garlic
Calcium
Magnesium
Zinc
Chromium

Prescription/Recreational drugs: Birth Control Pill

Medical Condition(s): None

Pictures:I have included some in this post. I will post some more shortly and also some at the end of the log.

I am new to this site (a few familiar names here though). I look forward to getting to know you all! I start back on my training program after a week off, I am looking forward to getting in the gym and getting a few PBs with the new supplements

sherdi · 09-16-2006, 10:20 AM

Pictures and Measurements

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Measurments as at 4th September 2006
Neck: 11.5"
Shoulder: 41.5"
Chest: 34"
Waist: 26.5"
Abs: 29.5"
Hips: 35"
Butt: 38.5"
Thigh: 22.5"
Quads: 19.5"
Flexed Quads: 20"
Knee: 12.7"
Calf: 14.5"
Bicep: 12"
Flexed Bicep: 12.5"
Forearm: 9.5"

**Jayhawkk** · 09-16-2006, 10:59 AM

Awesome setup so far on the log. Hope you reach your golas

sherdi · 09-16-2006, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayhawkk

Awesome setup so far on the log. Hope you reach your golas

Thank you! I appreciate the support!

**Proverbs** · 09-16-2006, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayhawkk

Awesome setup so far on the log. Hope you reach your golas

I agree! Great job so far Sherri .. oh and welcome to IronMass!

**DarkFalcon** · 09-16-2006, 07:41 PM

Already welcomed you in the intro's so I'll get down to business..lol. Log is looking solid, very detailed.

You said your training for a figure comp? Is it your first or have you done a few already?

sherdi · 09-17-2006, 03:48 AM

First day testing the new products...I have also had 1 weeks break from training so I was double-y excited this morning.

Today's Nutrition
M1: whole eggs/egg whites, oats, 1/2 apple, fish oils
PreWO: yoghurt, whey, honey, SteelEdge & IntraXcell
**I also took MRM BCAA+G during my workout
PWO: skim milk, whey, dex, banana
M2: tuna, kidney beans, salad, olive oil
M3: egg whites, rye essene bread, veggies, pb
M4: chicken, brown rice, veggies, olive oil
M5: cc, strawberries, fish oils

Today's WO
Excersizes done in no particular order - just posting maxes
1 x 20min walk to gym
Leg Press 434#
Weighted Incline Crunch 33# (increased reps)
Cable Flye 44# each hand
BB B/O Row 94# (decreased weight for good form)
Plate Ball Crunch 19# (increased reps)
Straight Arm PD 88# (increased reps)
Bench Press 94#
Single-Leg Leg Ext. 88#
Heel Squats 55#
10min stretching

Total Time: 1hr 45mins. Calories Burnt: 918 (50% fat burnt). HR Max: 164 (88%). HR Average: 131 (70%).

Thoughts on Workout and Supplements
As you can see from my HR, it was alevated for the whole workout...it stayed up there even in rest periods. I noticed this pretty much straight away (on my walk to the gym). I also noticed the caffeine/stimulants as I always get this weird feeling in my mouth (dry and sinuses become clear - I know caffeine does this - as I don't take caffeine throughout the day, I do notice it's effects quite a lot). The feeling wasn't jittery or speedy. As for the prickling feeling experienced with the IntraXCell, the only symptom I got was a very slight tingling feeling in my face. I did feel a lot warmer than normal too and I perspired more than normal. I didn't really notice any pumps, but when I put on my top after a shower, I found it hard to get over my biceps!! It was a good workout, especially since most of my lifts were right there at the same level before my break so no strength decreases after my week off.

Additional
1 x 25min walk home
Stretching

**Weighed myself this morning, I have lost weight this week. I am down from 138.3lbs to 136.2lbs...so the food is going up today!

--------------

DarkFalcon, I haven't competed before, so this is going to be a great journey!

Thanks for your support!

Proverbs, Cheers!

sherdi · 09-17-2006, 09:44 PM

Hello. Monday morning here. Active recovery day today. I am going to go for a walk and do some stretching. I have woken up with Chest, ab, and leg DOMS so all is well!

Today's WO
1 x 45min walk
1 x 25min walk
1 x 20mins stretching

Today's Nutrition
M1: whole egg/egg whites, oats, 1/2 pear, fish oils *IntraXCell taken*
M2: tuna, kidney beans, salad, avocado
M3: cc, oatbran, sf jam, almonds
M4: chicken, brown rice, veggies, olive oil
M5: chicken, rye essene bread, almonds
M6: cc, berries, fish oils

Thoughts on Supplements
Will post later after the effects (if any) take place

sherdi · 09-17-2006, 10:01 PM

I just noticed the there are some FAQ on both SteelEdge & IntraXCell:

IntraXCell FAQ

SteelEdge FAQ

sherdi · 09-17-2006, 11:38 PM

**Okay, about an hour after taking it, I am experiencing some very mild prickling...it's more apparent when having pressure on the skin (such as sitting down), it's not uncomfortable or anything though.

Solarize · 09-18-2006, 02:21 AM

Log looks great Sherri, fantastic layout and thanks for posting up pics.

So, when is this figure comp? A trip to Melbourne sounds like a blast

sherdi · 09-18-2006, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solarize

Log looks great Sherri, fantastic layout and thanks for posting up pics.

So, when is this figure comp? A trip to Melbourne sounds like a blast

Thanks!

The comp is on 31st March next year. It is going to be a blast!!!

**DarkFalcon** · 09-18-2006, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sherdi

Thanks!

The comp is on 31st March next year. It is going to be a blast!!!

If you were really nice you'd send all of us IMer's plane ticket's so we could come cheer you on!

sherdi · 09-18-2006, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkFalcon

If you were really nice you'd send all of us IMer's plane ticket's so we could come cheer you on!

Hehehe, I have so many people from the US who would love to come! If I win lotto, you will all be there!

Hey but I have heard you don't travel well!

sherdi · 09-19-2006, 03:59 AM

Today's Nutrition
M1: whole eggs/egg whites, oats, 1/2 pear, fish oils
PreWO: yoghurt, whey, honey

**1 hour after PreWO meal: SteelEdge & IntraXCell - The SteelEdge mixed with water tastes like a orange effervescent drink. It was a little gritty but generally it went down very well.

PWO: skim milk, whey, dex, banana
M2: *Pancakes with maple syrup
M3: chicken, sweet potato, veggies, olive oil
M4: chicken, yoghurt, almonds
M5: cc, berries, fish oils

Today's WO
1 x 20min walk to gym
Good Mornings 88# (then dropped for form) 83#
Cable Hip Thrusters 165#
Incline DB Bicep Curls 20# each hand
Standing Calf Raises 106# (high reps - oh the burn!)
Close Grip Bench Press 77# too tough today...went down to 72# with great form
DB Shoulders Press 33# each hand (increased reps) Very happy with this today, excellent form!
Incline DB Tricep Ext. 20# each hand
Alt. DB Bicep Curls 27.5# each hand
DB Raises in Scapular Plane 20# (increased weight - PB!)
1 x 10min high incline walk on tread
1 x 10min stretching

Total time: 1hr 40mins. Calories Burnt: 836. HR Max: 171 (91%). HR Average: 128 (68%)

Feelings about Workout and Supplements
I was generally happy with WO. At first, I didn't feel that strong but the strength got better as the workout wore on. I had to decrease my CGBP and my GMs today, but that will get better, I would much rather lower weight and concentrate on form than do it with bad form. I had my SteelEdge and IntraXCell about 20mins before WO and I felt teh effects of the IntraXCell about 25-30mins after taking it...mostly in my face again, but also in my legs. Nothing that bad or uncomfortable. I also felt the pump in my arms, especially in the forearms, they were so tight after all that arm work. HR was also higher again today than normal. It reached 170 doing my DB Raises and my alt. DB Bicep Curls. Stayed a lot higher in rest periods too.

**DarkFalcon** · 09-19-2006, 05:51 AM

What's that tingling in the face feel like? Like a numbness or itchy or what?

09-16-2006, 09:51 AM	#1
sherdi Amateur Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 74 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Sherri's ATHLETIC EDGE NUTRITION SteelEdge & IntraXCell Log A big thanks to Solarize and Althetic Edge N for giving me the opportunity to test the combo of SteelEdge & IntraXCell. I am very excited to see how these products will help me with my strength and muscle gains. Athletic Edge Nutrition Presents New and Improved SteelEdge What is SteelEdge? SteelEdge is a Full Spectrum Pre-Workout Formula specifically designed to target and support your body’s Pre-Workout physiological environment, priming it for intense, focused, energetic and result producing workouts. SteelEdge is scientifically formulated to target, support and optimize: • Exercise Intensity, Energy & Endurance. • Strength, Lean Muscle & Protein Synthesis. • Focus, Concentration and Drive. • Recovery, Electrolyte Balance and Anti-Oxidant Levels. • Better RESULTS. Athletic Edge Nutrition Presents IntraXCell Intracellular Carnosine/Glutathione Booster in convenient capsule form Athletic Edge Nutrition, The Nutrient Timing Specialists, is pleased to introduce IntraXCell. We have scientifically formulated IntraXCell with precise doses of four key ingredients that work synergistically to increase intramuscular Carnosine and Glutathione levels, which boosts strength, lean muscle mass and fights muscular fatigue at the cellular level. The Result: Explosive Strength and Endurance, forcing lean muscle gains, physique improvements and muscular GROWTH! IntraXCell is scientifically formulated to: • Boost Explosive Muscular Strength and Endurance, forcing lean muscle gains. • Delay Muscular Fatigue. • Increase Intracellular Carnosine Levels and Fight Metabolic Acidosis. • Improve Healthy Blood Flow to Working Muscles. • Naturally Boost Glutathione Levels. Boost Strength and Increase Lean Muscle Gains with IntraXCell! When you exercise or train at a high intensity, your muscles increase their production of hydrogen ions (H+) which lowers muscular pH, making them more acidic. This increase in musclular acidity (also called metabolic acidosis) directly interferes with muscular contraction, energy (ATP) production and increases fatigue, all factors that cause your performance to plummet. While muscle acidity has certainly proven to decrease strength and contribute to muscular fatigue, new research is now showing that exercise-induced intracellular free radical production is another source of muscular fatigue. The combination of muscular acidity and increased free radical production greatly diminishes your performance during exercise, stopping your workouts cold and interfering with lean muscle gains. Fortunately, Athletic Edge Nutrition has developed a tool you can use to combat intracellular acidity and free radical production, pushing your performance, physique and results to the next level. IntraXCell works to boosts strength, fight cellular fatigue and increase lean muscle gains in two ways: 1. Contains research supported Beta-Alanine, which effectively boosts intramuscular carnosine levels, which works to fight/buffer fatigue-causing Hydrogen Ions, allowing for extreme muscular strength, power and endurance. 2. Increases production of the power antioxidant glutathione with N-acetyl- cystine (NAC) and Alpha-Lipoic Acid. Glutathione is a power antioxidant in your muscle cells that can improve exercise performance by preventing damaging free radicals than can cause cellular fatigue. Last edited by sherdi : 09-16-2006 at 10:24 AM.

09-16-2006, 10:03 AM	#2
sherdi Amateur Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 74 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Let Me Introduce Myself!!! My Details Name:Sherri Height: 5'5" Weight: 138 (currently bulking) - Aiming to get to 140, then maintenance for 1 month, then cutting Nov/Dec for Figure comp in March 2007 (INBA - Melbourne Natural Bodybuilding Titles). Body type: Endo/Meso Training experience:I have been working out for many years but have only been serious with my diet/training for approx 1.5 years (started journaling here in May 2005). Training Schedule/Protocol: 4 x weight full bodies per week. Focusing on gaining mass in quads and arms. I use the services of a professional trainer for my training program. As they are patented, I will not not be listing my WOs in any particular order. I will also just post the maxes for all of my exercises. Cardio Schedule/Protocol: Currently bulking so doing daily low intensity (walking sessions) only. Also regular stretching sessions. Current Nutrition:Approx. eating in a calorie range of 2000 - 2800 per day. Focusing on a good balance of lean protein/complex & fruit carb/good fats per meal (except for pre/postworkout). I will post daily meals. Current Supplements: PVL Hydroflow XP3 WPI Goliath's WPI 90 MRM BCAA+G 1000 Fish oils (x6) Garlic Calcium Magnesium Zinc Chromium Prescription/Recreational drugs: Birth Control Pill Medical Condition(s): None Pictures:I have included some in this post. I will post some more shortly and also some at the end of the log. I am new to this site (a few familiar names here though). I look forward to getting to know you all! I start back on my training program after a week off, I am looking forward to getting in the gym and getting a few PBs with the new supplements

09-16-2006, 10:59 AM	#4
Jayhawkk Nutraplanet Rep Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,113 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 44	Awesome setup so far on the log. Hope you reach your golas __________________ Nutraplanet.com for all your supplement needs! ------------------------------ Hangin's too good for 'em! BURNIN'S too good for 'em! They should be ripped into itsy-bitsy little pieces and BURIED ALIVE!

09-17-2006, 03:48 AM	#8
sherdi Amateur Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 74 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Sunday 17th September First day testing the new products...I have also had 1 weeks break from training so I was double-y excited this morning. Today's Nutrition M1: whole eggs/egg whites, oats, 1/2 apple, fish oils PreWO: yoghurt, whey, honey, SteelEdge & IntraXcell I also took MRM BCAA+G during my workout PWO: skim milk, whey, dex, banana M2: tuna, kidney beans, salad, olive oil M3: egg whites, rye essene bread, veggies, pb M4: chicken, brown rice, veggies, olive oil M5: cc, strawberries, fish oils Today's WO** Excersizes done in no particular order - just posting maxes 1 x 20min walk to gym Leg Press 434# Weighted Incline Crunch 33# (increased reps) Cable Flye 44# each hand BB B/O Row 94# (decreased weight for good form) Plate Ball Crunch 19# (increased reps) Straight Arm PD 88# (increased reps) Bench Press 94# Single-Leg Leg Ext. 88# Heel Squats 55# 10min stretching Total Time: 1hr 45mins. Calories Burnt: 918 (50% fat burnt). HR Max: 164 (88%). HR Average: 131 (70%). Thoughts on Workout and Supplements As you can see from my HR, it was alevated for the whole workout...it stayed up there even in rest periods. I noticed this pretty much straight away (on my walk to the gym). I also noticed the caffeine/stimulants as I always get this weird feeling in my mouth (dry and sinuses become clear - I know caffeine does this - as I don't take caffeine throughout the day, I do notice it's effects quite a lot). The feeling wasn't jittery or speedy. As for the prickling feeling experienced with the IntraXCell, the only symptom I got was a very slight tingling feeling in my face. I did feel a lot warmer than normal too and I perspired more than normal. I didn't really notice any pumps, but when I put on my top after a shower, I found it hard to get over my biceps!! It was a good workout, especially since most of my lifts were right there at the same level before my break so no strength decreases after my week off. Additional 1 x 25min walk home Stretching **Weighed myself this morning, I have lost weight this week. I am down from 138.3lbs to 136.2lbs...so the food is going up today! -------------- DarkFalcon, I haven't competed before, so this is going to be a great journey! Thanks for your support! Proverbs, Cheers!

09-17-2006, 09:44 PM	#9
sherdi Amateur Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 74 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Monday 18th September Hello. Monday morning here. Active recovery day today. I am going to go for a walk and do some stretching. I have woken up with Chest, ab, and leg DOMS so all is well! Today's WO 1 x 45min walk 1 x 25min walk 1 x 20mins stretching Today's Nutrition M1: whole egg/egg whites, oats, 1/2 pear, fish oils IntraXCell taken M2: tuna, kidney beans, salad, avocado M3: cc, oatbran, sf jam, almonds M4: chicken, brown rice, veggies, olive oil M5: chicken, rye essene bread, almonds M6: cc, berries, fish oils Thoughts on Supplements Will post later after the effects (if any) take place

09-16-2006, 07:41 PM	#7
DarkFalcon I've got a RAGING clue! Join Date: May 2005 Location: dnyc99's cleaning staff Posts: 12,526 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 309	Already welcomed you in the intro's so I'll get down to business..lol. Log is looking solid, very detailed. You said your training for a figure comp? Is it your first or have you done a few already?

09-17-2006, 10:01 PM	#10
sherdi Amateur Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 74 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	I just noticed the there are some FAQ on both SteelEdge & IntraXCell: IntraXCell FAQ SteelEdge FAQ

09-17-2006, 11:38 PM	#11
sherdi Amateur Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 74 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	**Okay, about an hour after taking it, I am experiencing some very mild prickling...it's more apparent when having pressure on the skin (such as sitting down), it's not uncomfortable or anything though.

09-18-2006, 02:21 AM	#12
Solarize New Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 16 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Log looks great Sherri, fantastic layout and thanks for posting up pics. So, when is this figure comp? A trip to Melbourne sounds like a blast __________________ Athletic Edge Nutrition Rep www.aenutrition.com solarize@aenutrition.com

09-19-2006, 03:59 AM	#16
sherdi Amateur Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 74 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Tuesday 19th September Today's Nutrition M1: whole eggs/egg whites, oats, 1/2 pear, fish oils PreWO: yoghurt, whey, honey *1 hour after PreWO meal: SteelEdge & IntraXCell - The SteelEdge mixed with water tastes like a orange effervescent drink. It was a little gritty but generally it went down very well. PWO: skim milk, whey, dex, banana M2: Pancakes with maple syrup M3: chicken, sweet potato, veggies, olive oil M4: chicken, yoghurt, almonds M5: cc, berries, fish oils Today's WO 1 x 20min walk to gym Good Mornings 88# (then dropped for form) 83# Cable Hip Thrusters 165# Incline DB Bicep Curls 20# each hand Standing Calf Raises 106# (high reps - oh the burn!) Close Grip Bench Press 77# too tough today...went down to 72# with great form DB Shoulders Press 33# each hand (increased reps) Very happy with this today, excellent form! Incline DB Tricep Ext. 20# each hand Alt. DB Bicep Curls 27.5# each hand DB Raises in Scapular Plane 20# (increased weight - PB!) 1 x 10min high incline walk on tread 1 x 10min stretching Total time: 1hr 40mins. Calories Burnt: 836. HR Max: 171 (91%). HR Average: 128 (68%) Feelings about Workout and Supplements I was generally happy with WO. At first, I didn't feel that strong but the strength got better as the workout wore on. I had to decrease my CGBP and my GMs today, but that will get better, I would much rather lower weight and concentrate on form than do it with bad form. I had my SteelEdge and IntraXCell about 20mins before WO and I felt teh effects of the IntraXCell about 25-30mins after taking it...mostly in my face again, but also in my legs. Nothing that bad or uncomfortable. I also felt the pump in my arms, especially in the forearms, they were so tight after all that arm work. HR was also higher again today than normal. It reached 170 doing my DB Raises and my alt. DB Bicep Curls. Stayed a lot higher in rest periods too.

09-19-2006, 05:51 AM	#17
DarkFalcon I've got a RAGING clue! Join Date: May 2005 Location: dnyc99's cleaning staff Posts: 12,526 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 309	What's that tingling in the face feel like? Like a numbness or itchy or what?