Kenpo Needs Fruits! CL OxiMega Reds

[kenpoengineer]

Sponsored Controlled Labs Orange OxiMega Reds Log

As an "older" lifter I struggle to get adequate servings of fruits and vegetables. Fruits add a ton of sugars to your diet and can create problems in exceeding the dreaded carb limits. Also, my digestive system is not what it used to be so probiotics are necessary. This all results in lots of capsules to take. I hate swallowing caps or pills.

Along came Controlled Labs Orange OxiMega Reds powder. Take a look at these ingredients:

Perfect for me!

My thanks goes out to Sean and Controlled Labs for allowing me the opportunity to log this.

Other supplements I'll be taking:
Joint Help, BCAA, Glucosamine and Orange Triad.

As of now here are my stats:
Height 5'6". Weight 157 lbs Age 54

Max Lifts Starting (actual)
Bench: 230 lbs
Squat: 185
BB Deadlift: 315
Machine Shoulder Press: 105

Workouts:
All my workouts are on a daily basis in my garage gym. They are generally 1 to 1.5 hours long and utilize combinations of an Ironmaster machine and free-weights:

Currently I'm back to running the One Lift A Day (OLAD) program after having back issues. I use a HR monitor to time when my HR returns to a point that I can begin the next set.

Feel free to post anything you'd like to motivate or make me do my best. If my weights for any lift seem "off" it might be due to incorrect form. Don't flame me (PM me instead) as I'm still learning. Welcome to my log!

 

[kenpoengineer]

Final Summary of Controlled Labs OxiMega Reds. (thanks Sean and CL for allowing me to log):

1) Mixes perfectly, can add it to many other PWOs without issues.
2) Taste is "earthy" but goes down easily.
3) Effectiveness can only be judged long term but the probiotics in this cleared so many GI problems I was having.

This has been added as a staple to my daily supplement regiment. Controlled Labs is taking over my supp cabinet: StimIno, OT and now OxiMega Reds.



First impressions of OxiMega Reds:
1) Mixes perfectly! It even changes color if you let it sit (from a rusty orange to red in about 2 mins - it's cool to watch)

Week 1 Summary of Controlled Labs OxiMega Reds:
1) Mixes perfectly! It even changes color if you let it sit (from a rusty orange to red in about 2 mins - it's cool to watch)
2) My older GI system has not had any issues with and it's actually improved some "things".
3) My digestion issues continue to improve. I'm lactose intolerant and I still eat cheese and ice cream. Normally I'd "suffer" from the "effects" but not this week. So far, very good!!

Week 2 Summary of Controlled Labs OxiMega Reds:
1) GI system continues to improve.
2) Digestion improvement. I can eat bean soup and not have issues! Normally one bowl would kill me but I've eaten 3 bowls in the last 3 days without any issues! Digestion problems? Not if taking OxiMega Reds!

Week 3 Summary of Controlled Labs OxiMega Reds:

1) GI system feels great. Suggest 3/4 scoop as the probiotics in Reds work hard on the GI system.
2) Mixing with other Supplements: no problems with Athletix Ergonine, Finaflex PWOs, Muscle Feast Pumped Raw PWO, Dynamic Formula 1 or Man Gameday. Don't mix with Hyde as you will be "inconvenienced"!

 

[Driven2lift]

Lol great title, in!

 

[Rocket3015]

Dare accepted

 

[kenpoengineer]

Thanks for joining! I knew the dare would bring others into my log! Lol. Rocket, this OxiMega Reds is perfect for us "mature" lifters!

 

[turff49]

I'm in for sure!

 

[Sean1332]

Woo! I love your supplement logs so I'm most definetly looking forward to this.

 

[RegisterJr]

Is it full in here yet?

 

[kenpoengineer]

Is it full in here yet?

Always room for alpha lifters! You guys inspire me!

 

[kenpoengineer]

Ok, took the OxiMega Reds for a spin this morning in a fasted state. Mixed 1 scope into 4 oz water:

It mixed completely with no residuals. The taste is like orange and fruit punch mixed with a sour finish. Not bad at all.

The only complaint is that CL usually uses a great plastic scoop that has a "long" handle but not here. Please add this long handled scoop into future tubs.

 

[kenpoengineer]

OLAD leg day today! It's minus 11 F outside and 30 in my gym:

Brr! Let's do this!

DQ You have three choices in life: Give Up, Give In or Give it All You Have!

Speed Bag Warmup

Leg Extensions
Set 1: 135x10
Set 2: 170x8
Set 3: 170x8
Set 4: 170x8
Set 5: 170x8
Set 6: 170x8
Set 7: 170x8
Set 8: 170x8
Set 9: 170x8
Set 10: 170x7

Kicking Drills

Neck Harness Strengthening
Set 1: 15x20
Set 1: 15x20
Set 1: 20x20 PR!

 

[Rocket3015]

I thought I was the only guy that worked his neck !!! Nice Workout!

 

[kenpoengineer]

I thought I was the only guy that worked his neck !!! Nice Workout!

Just started this a few weeks ago. I never realized how important it is plus it can save your life! I read a story about 2 people that were hit from behind at high speed. The impact was so strong that it literally snapped one person's neck! The survivor was a wrestler. The doctors told him that his neck training saved him.

 

[wicked442]

Made it!

 

[kenpoengineer]

Made it!

Just in time brother Wicked! Hope all is well with you and family!

 

[wicked442]

Just in time brother Wicked! Hope all is well with you and family!

Its cruising along. I will be out longer than i thot. Still 2 badly herniated discs and nerve damage in my neck and full tear in my rotator cuff. RC will need surgery to repair but only if ABSOLUTELY neccessary will that happen. Ortho next week will tell me. Looks like it will be Leg day alot.

 

[kenpoengineer]

Its cruising along. I will be out longer than i thot. Still 2 badly herniated discs and nerve damage in my neck and full tear in my rotator cuff. RC will need surgery to repair but only if ABSOLUTELY neccessary will that happen. Ortho next week will tell me. Looks like it will be Leg day alot.

Oh man! So sorry that you are going through this. I'm praying for you.

 

[wasme]

Can I play too?

 

[TheMovement]

Hey save some room for the lil guys lol. Epic home gym Boss!

 

[RegisterJr]

Is it video time yet?

 

[MARK_]

Along for the ride!

 

[kenpoengineer]

Wooooohooooo! Lifting party going on now! Thank you all for joining in!

 

[kenpoengineer]

Can I play too?

Absolutely! There is lots of room in my gym!

 

[kenpoengineer]

Hey save some room for the lil guys lol. Epic home gym Boss!

I'm blessed to have it! Thanks you!

 

[kenpoengineer]

Is it video time yet?

Yes it's time. Will post something later.

 

[kenpoengineer]

Along for the ride!

Thanks for joining! Maybe some Sheiko lifting in a week or when it's a bit warmer!

 

[kenpoengineer]

First impressions of OxiMega Reds:

1) Mixes perfectly! It even changes color if you let it sit (from a rusty orange to red in about 2 mins - it's cool to watch)
2) My older GI system has not had any issues with and it's actually improved some "things".
3) My wife is happy that I'm taking this after she read the label!

 

[Sean1332]

I'm glad to hear!

I'll mention the scoop handle length as well for you.

 

[kenpoengineer]

Love weekend sessions as I can take my time!

Lollipop Day (Never gets old!)

DQ Life never gets easier, you just get stronger!

Weight Lifted22050 lbs
Barbell Bench Press
Set 1 : 165x10
Set 2 : 165x10
Set 3 : 165x10
Set 4 : 165x8
Set 5 : 165x8
Set 6 : 165x9
Set 7 : 165x8
Set 8 : 165x6
Set 9 : 165x8
Set 10 : 165x7
Barbell Incline Bench Press
Set 1 : 105x10
Set 2 : 105x10
Set 3 : 105x9
Set 4 : 105x8
Set 5 : 105x8
Set 6 : 105x8
Set 7 : 105x7
Set 8 : 105x7
Set 9 : 105x5
Set 10 : 105x7

 

[wasme]

3) My wife is happy that I'm taking this after she read the label!

This is always a win. I usually have to keep my supp bottles out of site lol

 

[Hyde]

Ken's trying to beat out Mike Ruggiera for America's Thickest Neck:

 

[kenpoengineer]

Ken's trying to beat out Mike Ruggiera for America's Thickest Neck: <img src="http://anabolicminds.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=114940"/>

O M G!! The neck size is approaching the waist size!!! No thanks!! Thanks for joining in brother!

 

[RegisterJr]

You are a benching jack-hammer brother.

This is always a win. I usually have to keep my supp bottles out of site lol

My wife just stopped paying attention. Now would be the time to go over to the dark side.

 

[kenpoengineer]

You are a benching jack-hammer brother. My wife just stopped paying attention. Now would be the time to go over to the dark side.

Oh dark side, you are ever growing closer! Getting older is not for the weak! Thanks brother!

 

[kenpoengineer]

My digestion is vastly improved! So happy about this. I've taken probiotics in the past but did not see this kind of improvement.

It was a low energy struggle today! Winter blues!

DQ It's not your religion that defines you, it's your actions.

Barbell Bent Over Row (head supported in incline bench) Lowered the incline compared to past rowing sessions which dropped the weight by 50 lbs.
Set 1 : 120x10
Set 2 : 120x10
Set 3 : 120x10
Set 4 : 120x10
Set 5 : 120x10
Set 6 : 120x10
Set 7 : 120x9
Set 8 : 120x8
Set 9 : 120x8
Set 10 : 120x8
Whew!

 

[turff49]

Now that's an interesting variation on rows! Killer volume too!
I hear you on the winter blues. Taking their toll on me too...

 

[kenpoengineer]

Now that's an interesting variation on rows! Killer volume too! I hear you on the winter blues. Taking their toll on me too...

I find by laying the forehead in the top of the incline bench that it takes the stress off the lower back. Winter is an OLD MAN!

 

[Hyde]

I find by laying the forehead in the top of the incline bench that it takes the stress off the lower back. Winter is an OLD MAN!

Also, if you're really working to keep the forehead seated you're inevitably gonna limit "butt pop" which is gonna help keep weight off the bar, further sparing the lower back. Not saying strict rows are better or worse, but they certainly can give the lower back a break.

 

[Rocket3015]

I like that workout, I enjoy Rows !!

 

[wasme]

I have been doing my rows with my heels elevated ... seems to have helped the lower back issue for me. Great session Mark!

 

[kenpoengineer]

DQ A moment of pause in anger can save you 100 days of grief. Samurai Saying

Minus 4 out and cold!!!

Boxer's Workout

Speed Bag

Kicking Drills

FocusMaster Drills

Neck Strengthening
Set 1: 20x20
Set 2: 20x20
Set 3: 20x20

 

[koi1214]

Subbed!!

 

[RegisterJr]

I must've missed it, but what are you doing with the neck?

 

[kenpoengineer]

Subbed!!

Glad to have you!

The program I'm using now is Dan John's One Lift A Day (OLAD). Dan is a good athlete, guru and guy, forgot what most of us know...

http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance/the_one_lift_a_day_program

Monday: Cardio: Boxer's Workout
Tuesday: Lower Back: Deadlifts
Wednesday: Chest/Tri: Chest Dips and Tricep Extensions
Thursday: Shoulders: OHP
Friday: Legs: Extensions or Squats
Saturday: Chest: Flat Bench and Inclines
Sunday: Upper Back: Rows or TBar Rows

Specific routines do not matter as much as the work, effort and consistency put into a handful of big compound lifts, using weight progressions and eating enough. The crux of any big solid gains.

 

[kenpoengineer]

I must've missed it, but what are you doing with the neck?

Using a weighted neck harness to strengthen the neck muscles. 20 lbs of plates

 

[Rocket3015]

 

[kenpoengineer]

Using this neck harness:

 

[kenpoengineer]

It was supposed to be deadlifts today but it's simply too cold (I'm not thermally immune like Simon!) so did another cardio session;

DQ With the power of conviction there is no sacrifice.

Boxer's Workout

Speed Bag

Wheel of Death
Set 1: 20
Set 2: 20
Set 3: 20

 

[RegisterJr]

Lol. The harness looks funny.

 

[Rocket3015]

Lol. The harness looks funny.

My wife used to laugh at me every time she saw me using mine !