PumptheIron – Body Building Blog

Animal Pak has just released a new limited edition can of the Animal Pak multivitamin. To commemorate the 25th anniversary of Animal Pak, they are offering a double portion can of the Pak, along with special gifts inside of it.

Here is what Animal Pak has to say about it:

The #1 selling bodybuilding training pack in the world just turned 25 years today, August 8th (8/8/08). As a way of paying respect and celebrating the birthday, we’re offering a limited edition “larger than life” Animal Pak with 88 packs, twice the normal. Why 88? Because of the birthdate, August 8th, or 8/8. Once we’re sold out of these commemorative cans, there will be no more. Inside each of these “Big 88s” you’ll find a unique, special Animal prize. Why are these prizes special? Cuz like the Big 88s, each prize is limited edition. Things as simple as Animal lanyard for your keys and ID. Once-in-a-lifetime commemorative Animal t-shirts and even skullies… A unique 5-in-1 DVD that collects all five of the Animal Training Series into a single disc… And more. You won’t want to miss a chance to score these. And then there’s the big prize, the grand daddy. Everyone who gets one of these cans will find out how they can enter a contest to win one grand prize… An “all expense” trip to the 2009 Arnold Classic. One winner and a guest of his choice will be flown to Columbus, Ohio to partake of the 2009 Arnold and Animal festivities. This package is gonna include airfare, hotel, meals and much much more…

This new limited edition can of Animal Pak was only available at AnimalPak.com (for now) for $92.95 here is a discount code for ordering at the Animal Shop that will save you $33.00 making this product available to you for the special promo price of $59.95

Here is the Promo Code to enter in at checkout:

BIG88

So in this limited edition commemorative can containing 88 Animal Pak multivitiamins now costing you $59.95, that means that the price per Pak is 68 cents ( $0.68 ) if you are ordering from the Animal Store

Now I know you may be asking, “Will this product be offered any cheaper at online retail sites” ? Well, good question…………

Update:

Shortly after I contacted Bodybuilding.com about carrying Animal Big88, well what do you know, they are now carrying it!!

Bodybuilding.com is selling Animal Big88 for $48.79 a can. That is $0.54 a pak; a good bit cheaper than ordering directly from the Animal Store.

This is a limited edition product so supplies may be limited. Good luck!!

Read this….all of it!!

The pro’s at AnimalPak have a very soulful philosophy about training and bodybuilding. I think every serious bodybuilder, be it amateur or pro, can identify with what these guys have to say. Here is one article that I thought to be very poetic and inspirational to all bodybuilders. Don’t forget to look through the AnimalPak website for more great reads like this, as well as stay up to date with the various animal paks offered from Universal Nutrition.

(Click on the picture and it will enlarge into another window)

Enjoy,

PumptheIron

What is the best time to take your vitamins? Good question with a common sense answer that people don’t always follow.

Well, what time is best? Meal time!! Before, during, or following a meal.

Taking vitamins at a meal time will help to avoid digestive upset and nausea that may be experienced if vitamins are taken on an empty stomach (especially if you are taking a potent multi like Animal Pak).

In doing so, an additional benefit is gained: the nutrients in the supplements integrate with those in the food, making for a faster rate of absorption into the bloodstream.

Remember, there are two types of vitamins: Fat and Water Soluble; both have different absorption pathways and rates.

Two Kinds of Vitamins:

FAT SOLUBLE VITAMINS

Once absorbed into the circulation these vitamins are carried to the liver where they are stored.

Vitamins A, D, E and K make up the fat soluble vitamins. Vitamins A, D and K are stored in the liver and vitamin E is distributed throughout the body’s fatty tissues.

WATER SOLUBLE VITAMINS

Water-soluble vitamins, such as Vitamin C and the B vitamins are stored in the body for only a brief period of time and are then excreted by the kidneys. The one exception to this is vitamin B12, which is stored in the liver. Water-soluble vitamins need to be taken daily.

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and the B complex group make up the nine water soluble vitamins. The B complex group comprises of vitamins:

• B6 (pyridoxine)
• B1 (thiamine)
• B2 (riboflavin)
• B12 (niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, folic acid and cobalamin)

When choosing your multi vitamin it is beneficial to get time released tablets. Point being that, “since the body has little capacity to store water soluble vitamins, only the amount needed is absorbed by the body; the remainder is excreted in the urine within a few hours”.

Vitamins like Universals Animal Pak are time released so there is a longer constant absorption period offered to the body. Animal Pak also comes with enzymes that aide digestion of the vitamins.

Columbu, Dr. Franco. The BodyBuilder’s Nutrition Book. Chicago, Illinois: Contemporary Books, 1985.

Just to give you some ideas about what supplements are hot right now, I have listed the 50 top selling supplements from bodybuilding.com for the month of May 2008.

Why do we show you the top 50 products that we sell? Because this can help you make a smart buying decision! The most popular products are usually the ones that work the best! People are buying them over and over and telling friends about them everyday.

You can see the entire top 50 list here, but I have decided to highlight some of my favorite products that I have personally used and recommend; no wonder they are aslo in the top ten out of the 50!

Coming in at #2 on Bodybuilding.com’s list -but #1 on mine, is BSN’s

NO-Xplode

Amplify Mental Focus, Performance, Strength, & Training Intensity!

Here is what BSN is advertising:

N.O.-XPLODE™ is BSN’s #1 selling extreme pre-training energy and performance igniter. From the very first serving you will experience elevated physical and mental energy, muscle-expanding pumps, unparalleled strength and stamina; not to mention tunnel-vision like mental focus, allowing you to zone in and have the best training session possible. By combining all of these benefits in one knock-out formula, you will experience a level of training intensity that you never thought was imaginable, getting you physically and mentally dialed in for the training session that lies before you; leaving those days of lackluster workouts behind. Once you train with N.O.-XPLODE™, you will never train without it!

Well, they are right about that-Once you train with N O-XPLODE™, you will never train without it!

Basically, this stuff gets you pumped up, dialed in (to the zone), and tuned out to anything but training. If you take some NO-Xplode and hit the weight room, you are sure to have a better work out than you would with out it.

N O-Xplode will increase your fatigue endurance and your drive to stay in the gym & continue lifting weights.

N O-Xplode’s Key ingredients that drive the ‘Pump’ are L-Arginine AKG and L-Citrulline Malate.

As far as the ‘Pump’ is concerned, Arginine relaxes blood vessels-resulting in increased oxygen and blood to the muscles, this in turn should help create the pump quicker and make your lifts a little more solid. Citrulline Malate is a lactic acid buffer that shuttles built up toxins out of the muscle during exercise, increasing rep capacity. The infusion of Citrulline Malate into the muscels aslo results in a major decrease in soreness.

N O X-Plode also contains a high quality creatine matrix.

*It is also a great hang over remedy (Maybe BSN should advertise that as well-Ha!).

No Xplode has won

Nitric Oxide Product Of The Year 2005-2007

as well as

Muscle Builder Product Of The Year 2005-2007

and for good reason too.

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The next two products, coming in at #’s 3 and 4 are CytoSport’s Muscle Milk & BSN’s Syntha Six.

Both Products are protein powders. Why are they a best seller and ranked 3rd and 4th? Because they are f-ing delicious! Seriously, they are probably the best tasting protein powders available, hence why everybody is buying them.

2 scoops of Muscle Milk has 32 grams of delicious protein &

2 scoops of Syntha-6 has 44 grams of equally delicious protein.

If you are wondering about the fat content of these products, don’t be dismayed, read on:

Leading scientists assessing the true role of fats in increasing lean muscle growth have shown all fats are not created equal. The type of fat determines whether you use it for muscle energy or store it as body fat! The LeanLipids™ used in Muscle Milk® promote fat loss three ways:

Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs), the predigested “fast burning fats,” are more likely burned for muscle energy and heat than stored as fat. 20% of Muscle Milk lipids are MCTs.

Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids are also less likely to be stored as fat. Special enzyme engineering makes these lipids even more functional and enhanced mineral retention.

So, while Muscle Milk may contain slightly more fat than low-fat high-carb products, our Lean Lipids™ are designed to help you get leaner.

Basically they both share similar product profiles and mission towards developing growth:

Muscle Milk is the first product patterned after Nature’s ultimate anabolic food—human mother’s milk. Locked within the composition of human mother’s milk are long-held secrets to muscle growth potential. We took the next step and actually duplicated these important muscle growth factors into Muscle Milk. Muscle Milk helps you grow muscle like never before.

Product Highlights

Sustained Release (up to 8 hours of amino acid nitrogen delivery)

Multi-Functional A.M.-P.M. Protein Blend

6 Different Ultra-Premium Proteins (nutritionally complete/complete amino acid profiles)

Active Protein Utilization Enzymes (Aminogen® and Papain)

Branched-Chain Amino Acids and Essential and Non-Essential Amino Acids

Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs), a fast-burning energy source

Glutamine Peptides

Great Source of Fiber

Aspartame Free

‘ridiculously’ delicious flavors

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We all must have a multi vitamin to complete your nutritional regimen when your delivering intense stress and fatigue to your body through weight training…but not all Multi Vitamins are created equal. Thats why Universal Nutrition created the Animal Pack. (Make sure to check out AnimalPack.com to see different types of animal packs other than the multi vitamin)

The #1 selling training pak in the world for twenty three years straight. Since 1984, more competitive bodybuilders have cut their teeth on the Animal Pak than any other bodybuilding supplement in history. Why? Simple. Animal Pak gets the job done. It works. First time. Last time. Every time.

These guys are serious about training and serious about supplementation.

The Animal Pack multivitamin is superior to most other multi’s.

Check out the product profile here:

Here are some profile high lights:

Mega-Vitamin/Mineral/Antioxidant Complex

Key Amino Acid Blend

Performance Optimizers

Joint & Bone Support

EFA Complex

Digestive Enzymes

* Having digestive enzymes in a multi is very important. Many times, especially with cheaper Wal Mart kind of vitamins, your body will pass them with out ever being able to break them down; so you are literally shitting your money and vitamin down the pot.

As the “foundational” supplement, Animal Pak should be a part of every bodybuilder’s regimen.

I agree!

The only thing that you may not like about the Animal Pack is that each pre packaged pack (comes in containers of 44) contains 11 stinky pills. I can down the whole pack in one gulp, but some people just can’t eat a lot of pills, so that may pose a problem. They stink? Yes. But at least you know they are potent right!? Its not that bad.