I do not take many in the way of supplements. Whether it is because I am lazy or do not like drinking colloidal solutions full of whey or other proteins, I really have no clue. However, Infinite Labs has created a pill in their Phenyl Core that I actually want to take. While marketed as a fat-burner / energy enhancing type of supplement, I feel that bodybuilders will gain some serious results as they take it. For those trainers that are looking to lose weight, the blend of caffeine, with a number of natural ingredients in their Infinite Burn Complex (Hordenine, Konjac root, and more) and a blend of different tea extracts will work just perfectly.
However, I see some substantive benefit with the Phenyl Core on the days that I weight train. As a matter of disclaimer, I have only been working out in any serious fashion for about five months. On a typical weight-training day, I take a caffeine pill (Stacker 2) and prime myself with a protein bar. For the few workouts that I prepared with the protein bar and a packet of Phenyl Core, I felt an increased amount of energy during my 10-minute warm-up run and throughout my actual weight-training circuit. Most surprising, I was able to power through and otherwise finish sets that I would normally fail out on. While the Phenyl Core does not position itself as any sort of muscle-builder, I feel that the extra energy granted me it was enough to make its $50 price tag well worthwhile. After my brief time with the supplement, I know now that there are products on the market –such as Phenyl Core – that are much better than simple caffeine pills or other similar “pick-me-ups”. Pick up a bottle at your local GNC or well-stocked fitness store.
Rating: 8.3/10
Phenyl Core (MSRP: $49.99) / 2010 Infinite Labs / http://www.infinitelabsstore.com
John Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent music, PC hardware, consumer tech, and gaming culture since 1998. With over 25 years of continuous digital publishing experience, he has written thousands of hands-on game and record reviews, conducted in-depth hardware field testing, and analyzed digital media monetization trends. His work prioritizes first-hand evaluation and long-term product testing.
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