**Athletic Edge Nutrition’s product summery review thread.**

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For everyone’s convenience, we have compiled EVERY single completed log/review on IntraXCell and SteelEdge to date. We will continue to update this thread as more logs are completed.

We will let the results speak for themselves.



IntraXCell FAQ- http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=890283

SteelEdge FAQ- http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...ight=steeledge




IntraXCell/SteelEdge short Reviews.,

Ctgblue, bb.com MOD

IntraXCell
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...ght=intraxcell

SteelEdge
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=935573

The woo,SteelEdge review- http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=961891




Testers Logs!!

Ectomeso1, with pics, - http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=903204
Overall I was unbelievably impressed with intraXcell

Benefits Included-
Better Energy
Better Pump
More Energy
Better Strength
Better Endurance

My strength gains were very impressive in 30 days, some of them include
Bench 210x3 to 245x3
Squat 265x3 to 290x3
Bent Row 185x8 to 215x8
Deadlift 325x3 to 365x3
Militray 135x5 to 150x5

Weight 180lbs to 187lbs

IntraXcell rating 11/10

I will post b4 and after pics either tonight or tom.


GreenMachine, unsponsored- , http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...ght=intraxcell
The Final Workout!!

Today was my final workout on IntraXCell but it won't be the last time I use this product. I am going to get another bottle here very soon. I've had an excellent experience with IntraXCell and it is very evident in the progress I have made.

Start End

Bench max: 225 265
Dumbell press: 70's 95's
Cable Fly's: 50 75
Pec Dek: 135 220
Conc. Curl: 30's 45's
Skullcrushers: 65 85
Alt bicep curl: 35's 45's
Barbell curl: 85 105
Military press: 95 135
Front raises: 25's 35's
I increased strength in all lifts. I was particularly happy with my bench max as I am hoping to hit 300 by Feb. My muslces are more full and toned now and are hard as they have ever been. On a scale of 1-10 with 1 being lowest and 10 being highest, I would rate IntraXCell at 9, and I will be placing a new order very soon. Very good product.

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NeCrOmAnCeR, with pics,:http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...ght=intraxcell

End of Log IntraXcell finish today

Day 32

Previous workouts Arms did not suffer at all from tuesday..Yesterday was a rest day and Legs still not healed.Quads ok..Inner Hamstring felt like a rod....No pace at all with cardio(and I did cardio 3 times yesterday)...Definetly could be that I smashed legs extra hard due to IntraXcell delaying fatigue...Like I have said I did get on average 3 extra reps on each set...When I was fatigued at 9...I would not rest till I got 12!

Hamstrings still not healed for today completely.But felt fresh for this workout.

Back and Calves Oh how awful.....I missed My Steel Edge today..I enjoy drinking it thru the workout so much.

Met up with Solarize at his gym.(sorry no training video's )

He said up for deadlifts...I not done any this year due to lower back gives me grief for up to a week after.But now it is healed..

Boy I knew I had been born today...Like they really were hard and smashed u to oblivion...every muscle wants to give way under the strain.
Back workout continued with some quality excercises.Moderate weight and great Lat pumps...with bonus bicep inflation.

Calves had lots of endurance..burnt them out Leg Press doing calves and seated calves...Reps were excellent..<(intra)> and they ached for hours afterwards.And then much later I still had nothing to give for cardio..:/


Conclusion and Summation

I did not know what to expect.I did not read online anything about Products..But Steel Edge....the drive and the focus....Never felt anthing like it.And it is essential part of Your desire to acheive...
I cannot wait to take it again in 2 weeks.

IntraXcell The weights just kept going up and the reps acheived in this month were phenonemal...I really did set new records for myself...and all the while I was cutting...I acheived so much fat loss and still kept gaining muscle I am sure thanks to this Product.

Athletic Edge Nutrition are Truly First Class Products...God Help someone beat them(can't be done) And If they ever bring out a new product....Wow...Results will be Intense.

Cannot Afford to continue with IntraXcell at this time.(I know I really should-I will try to find funds)

But Otherwise I can't wait to stack these products again near the end of the month will some Controlled Labs Products....Yes it's going to be an intense ride back up the scales.

Thank You Sebastian for selecting me as a Tester..Your support through out....has been exemplary.

My Log is very detailed.So that anyone can see at a glance without too much scrolling that these products really kick.


Skircus7, with pics-, http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...ght=intraxcell

Well today is my final day to log this product......I am sad to see it end, but I will keep a log a month's time from now, and I will stack IntraXCell with a product yet to be determined. I will keep another 30 day log at that time.

I was very psyched for this workout.....I really wanted to ruin myself on the last day with IXC for a month....

1) DB Shoulder Press: 1x8 (50's) 3x6 (65's)
2) Clean & Press: 3x4 (105lbs)*****
3) Lateral Raises: 3x8 (35's)
4) Front Raises: 3x6 (35's)

5) Cable Crunches: 3x15 (90lbs)
6) Various Ab Ex for 5 min

7) Seated Calf Raises: 3x15 (140lbs)
8) Standing Calf Raises: 2x10 (220lbs)

*****I am not sure if this is the correct name for this exercise, but basically I am doing a power clean, then pressing the bar over my head....

GREAT WORKOUT!!!!

I want to say thanks to everyone from AEN! It was an honor to log this product, and I am a solid believer in B-A supplementation now. It is only a "supplement," and does not magically put weight on you, and improve your lifts, but when you have a sloid diet/workout routine it can bust through any plateau.

Good luck to all those who are still logging this product!!!



Skircus7, continues on for a 60 day log with SizeOn- , http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...ght=intraxcell

IntraXCell+SizeOn *FINAL REVIEW*

Okay, so I had to write two papers today, and turn in my LAST ENGLISH PAPER EVER!!!!!......haha.....that feels good!......anyways, I wanted to write a final review for this stack, as many people are probably thinking about stacking creatine & beta-alanine together.

Body Composition: (9/10)
I am still 154lbs, which is the weight that I was when I started the log. I gave this category a 9 because I did not seem to retain ANY water from the SizeOn, and my bodyfat did not go up at all. I believe that IntraXCell may have played a role in the fact that I did not retain any water from the creatine, but I am not %100 sure of this.

Strength: (10/10)
I was VERY IMPRESSED with my strength gains from this stack. I am not a very big guy (5'6"-154lbs) so I was happy to get really close to 300lbs on both squats and deads with this stack. My strength increases did not slow down at all during this log, and I went up on squats/deads every workout. Overall, I could not be more pleased with the strength gains.

Endurance: (9/10)
My endurance was really off the charts during this log. During cardio sessions I barely ever got really tired, and in the gym I felt like I could train for hours on end (exept for leg day!). I was not taking any caffeine while logging these products, and I never needed the extra boost in the gym. Every time I went to the gym, the combo of (IntraXCell) Beta-Alanine + SizeOn's "Outlast" kept my endurance sky high, and rest times down.

Thanks again to EVERYONE who followed along, encouraged me, and provided me with tips during this log!

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Beast69 with video- , http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...ght=intraxcell

http://youtube.com/watch?v=gJbzyUL8xos

Thursday, Oct. 19 - Push

Workout:

Push-press - 160x3, 160x3, 160x3
-Started at 80% of 1RM, will increase 5lbs per push workout

Incline DB Press - 90'sx5, 90'sx4, 90'sx4
-extra rep on first set

CG bench - 195x6, 195x6, 195x6
-still increasing weight, going to lower reps for a few workouts

Notes
Another morning workout, but felt strong as ever. Today was my last day to workout before sunday (event day), and I didn't want to work out my legs today due to my back, which is wrecked from yesterday's deadlift PR workout (wrecked in a VERY good way ), so shoulders it was. Workout went well, and focus was nothing less than expected when using SteelEdge.

Pertaining to IntraXcell/SteelEdge...
-Focus is excellent throughout entire workout, including at the end of an intense session
-recovery time between sets is reduced
-Strength and endurance are continually rising


NKWulf- , http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...ght=intraxcell

Review of IntraXCell: So for so great. My pushups and reps have gone up. My strength and endurance have greatly increased. The prickling feeling has gone, I miss it. 10/10

Steel Edge: Great energy from it during my workouts. Also my recovery is quicker. 10/10

Fyre: This stuff has killed my hunger. Which is great, I dont have the snack urge. Still providing a good pick up of energy throughout the day. So thats good. 10/10




PRT Results from this morning.

Pushups: 83 YEAH BABY!!!! Just got to push out 17 more....Got to work on those quick muscle fibers

Situps: 80 I dont think Ill every get a 6 pack, but my stomach will be as strong as a steel beer keg

Run: 1330. Pretty good decrease in my time. Not were I wish it was but its a start. This is my weakest area. My goal is to get 12 mins by March.


Over all note I didnt feel worn out after the prt which is good. I also feel that I may have been able to push harder on the run...not sure if the reason I didnt was a mental thing or what. At the end of the month ill push harder and see where I am at.

Ill try to get some pictures up tongiht for a 2 week look.

To me the chest fat has decreased, but my stmoach is still there. Weight is at 210. Not bad from 215. 2 weeks 5lbs. Need to pick up the cardio though. My goal is 200 at the end of the month...ok ok 205.


EricTheRed- , http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...ght=intraxcell
Final Review

Well i do have to say for cutting and this only being my only "non staple" supp. i'm pretty impressed with some of my results. As for this being the next creatine i would have say it falls into the realm but this product really isnt for explosive muscle strenght but really helps in the endurance part. Pumps were pretty good and this product really can help for distance runners or for long cardio sessions, i have to say i never really jumped on a bike for a few months and then to do a 50min cardio session with my Animal cap and sweatshirt on in the gym sweating my you know what off really did help alot.

I do have to say however this product does take a few weeks to fully kick in and i could tell you can still see better results the longer you take it (2-3months) so i wouldnt say this is a one month, one hit wonder but should be taken for longer periods of time but will be worth it. I can see this product to be a lower cost version of MAN bodyoctane.

As for side effects i would say its pretty negative effect free, i never really felt the tingle as you would with beta-alaine but i never did with similar products such as H-blocker. The only thing is that the pills smell pretty nast so make sure you have the cap on tight or you will wake up to a pretty nasty smelling dorm room the next morning

here is the final weight

start- roughtly 216lbs

end-around 210lbs

Well this is pretty on task for keeping it around 1-1.5lbs lost per week but i could telll this was a good amount of water which takes me to the next thing that you wont feel bloated as you would with regular creatine. I'm still working on the slowly but surely cut and will contine with my hyperdrol and Mass FX log so feel free to drop by that which will be up hopefully tomorrow.

So all in all this product was pretty good, endurance was up with some cell volumization and my strenght was starting to creep up which i'm fine with when it comes to cutting. I would suggest IntraXCell and i would wish AEN the best of luck in its future ventures, this product is pretty good for the price.

rating 8.5/10

I will be posting pics tomorrow as i killed the battery in my camera. Have a safe and happy new year everyone and thanks for all the support while doing this log!


TT22- , http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...ght=intraxcell

Day 29
Bottle is empty!?!

WORKOUT:
Chest/Triceps

Every workout, I will highlight 3-4 exercises, in which i think i will see the most improvement!

Machine Press: 50x10 80x15 110x10 130x8 150x6(PR!)

Bench: 45x25 135x5 185x1 225x1(PR!) 230x0
Felt like i could do 230 just didn't, will attempt on Friday!

Incline Bench: 45x10 135x8 175x5 185x3 185x2 135x8(pause at bottom)
Felt good!

Tricep Pulldowns: 80x8 120x8 150x8
My tricep/shoulder is doing alot better and that makes me happy!

Misc: Very happy about 225. My goal was to hit 230 by the end of January and i almost accomplished that today! Today is my last day until i get my other bottle!

Dosing: I took 3 pills 15-minutes prework and 3 pills post with my special post workout shake!

Jdub

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Farangtlsw- , http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...ght=intraxcell

Final thoughts…

Some background
Due to my age, job nature, poor diet timing, poor appetite, weight control, family, etc reasons, I have not experienced muscle growth/strength increase for the last 3 years. Plus almost all my training aspects took a tumble i.e. my recovery/ strength/ fatigue delays/ exercise intensity/ endurance & focus.

My friend highlighted Intraxcell and SteelEdge to me with a promise that it could deliver results & boost the training aspects I was looking for. Many thanks to AEN for sponsoring this log.

IntraXCell
As I have never taken any BA supplements before, it is a great experience to try something new. I enjoyed the prickling sensation it gave me & craved for it to come every single time. The sensation gradually subsided since mid way 3rd week ~ last week of my log.

The result is not dramatic but progress is slow & steady. I noticed the muscle fullness & strength increase from this product. Towards mid 2nd week of my log, my quads & body felt exploded/muscular fullness upon waking.

Almost all exercises I have done virtually has some degree of poundage increase, if not, increase in reps. On days when I didn’t have sufficient calories, my strength hold on steady. This is definitely a positive attribute.

SteelEdge
I am a not flavor person so flavor rating is 7.

Heart rate, focus, concentration, energy & endurance were lifted in the gym. ½ scoop is enough for my workout but I prefer the 1 scoop split between preWO & during WO for endurance & recovery booster!

It is not the kind of jittery effect from thermogenics I took before. Just plain good clean energy. And the need to breathe during cardio is lesser degree. I felt my recovery has improved since the log.

What I truly like is it helps eliminate & boost a faster recovery from DOMS. This is the kind of product features I am looking for right now.

Overall rating
IntraXCell – 8 out of 10 Solid!
SteelEdge - 9 out of 10 Awesome!


Xjae, - http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=903296

Before and after pics- http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...=903296&page=3

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Hoffman, - http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=905482

Day 30

Workout: Chest

Bench press 235x4 245x3 250x3
Incline db 85lbs 3x6 *** felt very easy could have gone to 90's but school's next highest are 95lbs
Weighted Dips BW+80lbs 3x6
DB Flat bench 45lbs 1x falilure

Comments: Well its my last day of the provided product... but I just recieved my new bottle of Intraxcell.. To credit all my gains to this products would be unreal and just a flat out lie..... I credit muscle memory and a new strength program ... also a increased caloric diet as well.... BUT Intraxcell has clearly allowed me to get work outs done in a shorter amount of time then before... I'm clearly recovering faster inbetween sets... also I catch my breath faster when i do cardio in gym... this product will be great for people who are run a tight schedule and need to get there full work outs done in 30mins but yet still go all out with enough rest to get your max effort lifts ..Weigh in on wensday... If any one would like to comment on how i have written this log plz post... so my next tester log will be even beter! THANKS

Sherdi, - http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=902987
Final Review

This was my very first sponsored supplement log. I was initially interested in both the products SteelEdge and IntraXCell to assist me with muscle gain (hypotrophy) and strength. I found that they were a beneficial addition to proper nutrition and basic supplementation. While I had used other preworkout formulaes, I had never had a chance to try Beta-Alanine, so this was a good opportunity. I will review each product separately.

SteelEdge
I definitely noticed the energy that this product gave me. For the first week, my HR and energy was lifted in the gym...just like with any product with stimulants in it (caffeine) that energy can plateau. I found by taking 1/2 scoop preworkout and then taking the other 1/2 scoop while training, that my energy was more fixed and constant. This worked well for me. The thing that I think would make SE better, would be the inclusion of creatine. I feel that it does help with energy in the gym, but being a regular creatine preworkout blend taker, I found that SE might have lacked there. Personally, I would not buy the SE as I find that a preworkout blend with added creatine is more beneficial for me. That is not to say that this product wouldn't work for others. Overall Rating - 6/10

The flavour of the SE was citris and it tasted like orange zing/crush cordial. I was pretty easy to mix and it wasn't too sweet or chemical tasting. Overall Rating for taste - 9/10

IntraXCell
As I had never experience this supplement before, it was a great thing to try. I didn't really experience the initial "prickling" that comes from supplementing from Beta-Alanine like some people do. I did get slight tingling in various parts of my skin but this wasn't uncomfortable and very mild. This tinging decreased over time and was eventually non-existent. Because BA takes some time to flood the muscles (3-4weeks), I found that only really noticed it's effects in the 3rd week on. For me, this wasn't a dramatic benefit, but I did notice that I could push further into end reps. I do feel that it helped me with strength (similar to creatine does for me, but it did feel different) and I can see that there is potential for this supplement. I am hoping to stack another bottle of IntraXCell (waiting on shipment...damn Australian Customs have it!) with a preworkout Creatine blend as I am really interested to see how they can work together to help me with my workouts.

I also noticed some great pumps on this product and now that I have run out (my last two doses were only 1/2 doses), I can tell I this morning that I more flat that I have been recently. I noticed , while on IntraXCell that I looked more full even in the morning on waking, especially in my biceps.

I think that BA has a real future in the bodybuilding supplement field and it will be interesting to see how the research pans out on this one.
Overall Rating - 8/10

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Jaymode- http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=905250

Summary:

End Weight: 186.5lbs +1.4lbs
-This is lean weight. I do not gain weight very fast on this workout and diet. Its meant more for strength as I said in the beginning.

Strength Gains: These are compared to the beginning of the product. (I took these from today's workout to make sure they were accurate)
Midway results are also available.
Squats 5x5:
1st Set - 140lbs +5lbs
2nd Set- 185lbs +5lbs
3rd Set- 235lbs +10lbs
4th Set- 245lbs +0lbs (this was both my 4th and 5th set previously)
5th Set- 275lbs +30lbs

Incline Bench 5x5:
1st Set - 135 lbs +0lbs (feels so much easier now)
2nd Set - 155lbs +10lbs
3rd Set - 190lbs +10lbs
4th Set - 205lbs +0lbs
5th Set - 210lbs +5lbs + reps(at the beginning I was only able to get 205 for 3 on the 5th set)

Bent Over Rows:
1st Set: 85lbs +0lb
2nd Set: 95lbs +0lb
3rd Set: 115lbs +5lb
4th Set: 125lbs +5lb
5th Set: 145lbs +15lb (My form may be a little off but I really feel this last set a lot)

Like I said, on Squat I can make big jumps but not 30lbs normally. I had been at a plateau so that explains the breakthrough increase.

IntraXCell:
- This stuff keeps working from the point it kicks in all the way to the 30 day mark without a slowdown
- The tingling can be very intense at first, but towards the end you get used to the effect and dont feel it as much
- I feel like when you first begin to feel the effects of this product, you feel really strong but then hit a "wall" fairly quick; however, the more you continue the product the further back the wall gets pushed. It keeps working.
- Better recovery

Overall IntraXCell is an awesome product, I feel like it is better than any creatine.

SteelEdge:
- Good focus during your workouts. Very much a tunnel vision effect.
- Clean energy, not jitters or shakes.
- Good taste. I began to miss drinking this on days that I did not workout.
- It also seemed to put me in a better mood.

Overall SteelEdge is a solid product. I am a stim junkie before workouts, but SteelEdge has been one of the best pre workout supplements I have taken that is not overly stimulating.

[Athletic Edge N]

Saku IntraXCell Review.
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...ght=intraxcell


I have to say im very pleased with the results I got from my bottle of IXL. I ran a log so check it out.

http://www.forum.bodybuilding.com/sh...d.php?t=977425

Lets look at the IXL write up.

For a indepth FAQ please see the IntaXCell Thread:

http://www.forum.bodybuilding.com/sh...d.php?t=890283


I always like to do a little research on products and supplements before I jump on the band wagon and buy stuff. It help me undeerstand why I should want to take what Iam taking and how it work. I thought I would share some of the info I have gathered.


Now that we understand IXL, lets look at how accurate the claims are.

Quote:
IntraXCell Is Scientifically Formulated To:

Boost Explosive Muscular Strength and Endurance, Forcing Lean Muscle Gains.
Increase Intracellular Carnosine Levels and Fight Muscular Fatigue & Metabolic Acidosis.
Extreme Muscle Fullness and Vascularity.
Naturally Boost the Power Antioxidant Glutathione and Fight Cellular Fatigue.
History Is About To Be Made Once Again!


Boost Explosive Muscular Strength and Endurance, Forcing Lean Muscle Gains.

I rate that statement 10/10. I did find a boost in my strenght. as you can see from my log weight and reps increased on all my excercises.

Increase Intracellular Carnosine Levels and Fight Muscular Fatigue & Metabolic Acidosis.

From the data I have gathered, including the effects it I recieved from IXL I rate that statement as 10/10


Extreme Muscle Fullness and Vascularity.

10/10. Vascularity definelty improved and was present for the whole log.

Naturally Boost the Power Antioxidant Glutathione and Fight Cellular Fatigue History. Is About To Be Made Once Again!

Again from the data I have gathered I would have to agree, history will be once again made. 10/10


Final Thoughts

I was impressed with the product and how it stood up to the claims. I really feel this is one spectacular product. I will continue to use this product for 2 more months then cycle off for about 4 weeks then ill be back on for 3 months. I feel this product will be beneficial to thoes cutting or bulking.

Also just for the record, I was fighting a cold for 2.5 weeks of my log and I still managed to push out personal records just about everyday. I can't wait to see the true potential of IXl when Im not sick.

[Athletic Edge N]

BLAP vs AEN IntraXCell FINAL REVIEW

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=1108181



>>> FINAL REVIEW <<<



>>> INTRODUCTION/ BACKDROP:

This is the final review from my 30 day AEN IntraXCell log.

Athletic Edge Nutrition’s IntraXCell product is only the second beta alanine product I’ve ever tried, and the first time I’ve tried beta alanine without any form of creatine alongside it.

Over the course of using IntraXCell my training was divided into two sections. Weeks 1-2 can at the end of a very high volume phase, with workouts lasting up to 56 sets at the end of the final week. Weeks 3-4+ were more geared toward strength and intensity.

Other than training everything, including my diet was very baseline and consistent- nothing else fancy going on at all during this other than the addition of the IntraXCell.


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>>> PRODUCT:

Bottle looked great. Nice packaging- obviously some careful thought had gone on into the design and feel of the product. There’s a ton of reading on the side compared to other products which I liked. Obviously a lot of it is marketing but it’s still informative and claims weren’t outrageous by any means. The caps themselves are tasteless and odourless. When I got to the last few servings there was the distinct eggy whiff of NAC but it was very mild.


>>> STRENGTH:

As explained earlier I had the oppertunity to test parameters over two segments- the Volume Phase and the Intensity Phase.

My strength goal during the Volume Phase was to maintain strength over increasing volume. I think I managed this surprisingly successfully. Moving from a total of 35 sets to 56 sets (5 sets per exercise to 8 sets per exercise) my strength barely wavered to the point where I only lost around 5% strength from set 1 to 8. The great thing was that every session I left the gym absolutely trashed with zero left in the tank yet the next session I had enough to keep up the template of the program.. although I’d leave equally as trashed.

Moving from the Volume Phase to the Intensity Phase presented many interesting contrasts for me. In terms of strength though there was some slight improvements from the volume phase but nothing beyond what I’d contribute to training alone.


>>> RECOVERY:

Inter-set recovery was typically excellent throughout both training phases. During the Volume Phase I drop rest times significantly and still feel recovered enough within a 60 second rest time to be able to start the next set. This helped me keep high volume workouts both concise and intense. Unsurprisingly I typically find that the main compound movements require much more recovery time than isolation movements, but this difference seemed a lot less significant whilst on IntraXCell.

During the lower volume Intensity Phase the workouts were more geared toward strength. Here it seemed that whilst recovery was still improved, it was slightly less improved compared to recovery between higher volume sets. I think some of this may have been related to the extra cardio-vascular recovery required when specifically both ‘lifting heavy’ and to concentric failure.


>>> ENDURANCE:

Endurance was an aspect in which IntraXCell really did shine. After the series of gruelling high volume workouts I felt like I couldn’t do any more but every session I went back and increased the volume I could not only keep up the volume but maintain quality throughout those sets. This occurred session after session and really allowed me to tackle 56 set workouts head on and in a concise fashion (unlike my final reviews ).

During the Intensity sessions I still noticed increased endurance and recovery between sessions, but it was really telling at the end of my workouts for two reasons. Firstly, my workouts during the Intensity sessions ended up very short- much shorter than I would expect and I put this down to increased recovery between sets. Secondly, at the end of my workouts I very much felt like I had a tonne more energy left in me. Which nicely leads me to discuss IntraXCell cardio…


>>> CARDIO:

… as cardio on IntraXCell had some perks of its own. Firstly, having a shorter more intense workout provides you with the time at the end of my workouts for some quality cardio. Also, still feeling fresh at the end of my workout gave me the motivation to get on a treadmill for a few miles- helping me attain my fitness goals. I also found that muscular endurance was notably improved during cardio sessions and ultimately I was only limited by my cardiovascular fitness, which obviously improved over time.


>>> BODY COMPOSITION:

I noticed some slight leaning out, but nothing attributable to anything other than high volume workout and cardio. I did also put on a small amount of weight (~1.5lbs) which was nice after dropping some weight after ceasing creatine at the end of last year in order to come into this log 'clean'.


>>> VASCULARITY/ PUMPS:

There was no discernible change in either vascularity or pumps. Normally I don’t respond particularly great to NO booster type products in terms of pumps but I have usually noticed massively improved vascularity in my calves as weird as it may sound. Whilst using IntraXCell I did not notice anything like this. The benefit of this was that I suffered no or back calf pumps during cardio sessions.


>>> SIDES/ TINGLES:

I thought I’d put a little comment in here on the beta alanine tingles. I’ve used a beta alanine product before and never experienced the ‘tingles’ before. Throughout most of this log I again experienced zero tingle type effects. However, towards the end of the bottle I did experienced it twice- strangely enough both times were when I took my IntraXCell along with some Diet Coke. Once was after a meal and the second was one of the rare occasions I took a dose an hour away from a meal. Both times the tingles felt like a a ‘prickly heat’ type thing running across my back, forearms, hands and fingers. It wasn’t a bad feeling but I didn’t enjoy it either. Both experiences lasted 10-15 minutes.

Other than that there were zero sides. No gastrointestinal problems or anything else.


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>>> FINAL THOUGHTS:

Finally, I really liked the product overall. Having never used a beta alanine standalone product before it was an enjoyable experience. Many people will say that bulk beta alanine is better value. For me it’s a matter of what you want out of the product. IntraXCell represents a convenient and fuss free way of taking beta alanine. I like the addition of NAC and ALA. Although I’m uncertain about the dose of ALA in this product, given that the effectiveness of beta alanine is said improve alongside carbs/meals the ALA is a nice addition at meal time, particularly higher carb ones.

We've all heard the remarks that beta alanine is 'the next creatine'. As a non-responder to regular creatine monohydrate I would say that IntraXCell easily blew that away in all departments. I think I've enjoyed MCC the most out of all creatine products I've tried as this was the only form from which I gained a discernible amount of strength, something which I didn't notice from IntraXCell either. In terms of endurance and stamina though IntraXCell stands toe to toe with all of the (standalone) creatine products I've ever tried.

I would certainly recommend it to endurance and sports athletes as well as those training in high volume ranges based on recovery and endurance enhancement of this product. Based on my experiences changes in strength were less significant, but that does not overshadow the potential benefits in recovery and endurance for those training for strength and lower volume either.

I’d hope that the fact that you can’t really ‘feel’ the product (other than perhaps the ‘tingles’) doesn’t put people off for more ‘glamorous’ supplementation. Overall, whilst it wasn’t a mind blowing product the subtle but important effects of IntraXCell/beta alanine will certainly put it into my regular supplement list and I’d definitely recommend it as a core supplement to anyone looking to develop upon their fitness related goals.


--- Thanks again to Sebastian and Athletic Edge Nutrition
for providing me with the opportunity to win and subsequently use and log IntraXCell ---

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Originally Posted by rich55

FINAL THOUGHTS ON INTRAXCELL AND STEELEDGE

I must first say that I REALLY enjoyed this product stack. SteelEdge certainly gave me an excellent boost of energy, intensity, endurance and all the necessary drive to push heavier weights in the gym. No matter if my workouts were late, early or how tired I was they rocked after slamming that stuff back. NICE WORK!

My Results

Bodyweight: 175 (up 8 lbs in 4 weeks!!!)
Waist: 30" (up 1") - not too shabby

I couldn't be happier with these results

I give SteelEdge a 5 out of 5 based on effects alone. BUT factoring in the PRICE here at BN, I would lower it to a 4 out of 5.

IntraXCell is really hard to evaluate. I felt my endurance and workouts improve about the 2-3 week range, but it is really difficult to determine the causes due to other variables. I certainly felt a small boost, but it is hard to isolate the true benefits of this product relative to other products. I would rank the product a 3.5 to 4 for these reasons factoring in cost as well.

THANKS VERY MUCH TO ATHLETIC EDGE for enabling me to test these products!!

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Originally Posted by Selfishself

The Final Review

Strength 8/10

Seeing as how I have gained 20lbs on barbell curls and 20lbs on military presses it's hard to argue that IntraXCell/SteelEdge do not work. I must say I was expecting more in the strength department but I am satisfied with the strength that I gained. Most people see better strength gains using IntraXCell but I think I made up for it in mass.

Size 10/10

12lbs in one month! No this is not a MuscleTech ad but real results from a product that really works. I have put 12lbs on this month with a decent diet and the AEN stack. The weight is lean muscle as you can tell from my pictures. At no point did I ever feel fat from bulking which is very important to me. I don't know how I put so much weight on but I can tell you the SteelEdge and IntraXCell had a huge part to play. Putting on mass was the most important thing for me to do and this stack really helped me. Very happy with the results in this department.

Endurance 8/10

I was able to put more reps up; plain and simple. I was able to workout harder and still keep the same weight for the next set. Again the endurance gains where not what I thought they would be but again its hard to argue such good results. I may not have felt like my endurance was getting better but the muscle I put on seems to disagree.

Price 10/10

Well worth the cost. SteelEdge is the best pre workout formula I have ever used. Its not to strong but its not to weak; it's just right. The amount of servings you get is plenty considering you only have to take in on workout days. I have yet to finish the bottle and I am now about 1 month and 9 days into it. IntraXCell is priced very well for what you get and the deals on bodybuilding.com when you buy multiple bottles are quite generous.

The Company 10/10

The people behind the product are just as important as the product itself. AEN is a great company and puts great pride into their products. Customers are treated very well and everyone who works at AEN that I have spoken to are very kind.

Overall 9/10

One of the better stacks I have used in my bodybuilding carrer. This is a must try for anybody who is serious about lifting and wants to take their workouts to the next level. AEN is a great company and I am very excited for their future products.

I want to thank everyone at AEN for letting me test their stack and for helping me along the way. I also want to thank trainingaddict as he has helped keep me motivated this past month.

Final Picts will be up tommarow. Didnt get a chance to use girlfriends camera today.

SteelEdge

Focus 10/10

Nothing can dial me in like a scoop of SteelEdge. I have tried countless pre workout supplements but nothing can compare to SteelEdge. The focus even on the car ride to the gym in intense, some of my best driving experiences have been while using SteelEdge. In the gym you get such a sence of euphoria and the weights just seems to lift themselves. Very happy with the focus

Price 10/10

You cannot beat the price. The amount of servings you get is great. I have yet to finish the bottle and have been using SteelEdge for 1 month a 9 days. SteelEdge only requires one scoop on workout days which beats the hell out of taking 4 scoops everyday with some other pre workout products.

Energy 10/10

The energy is perfect. I like being stimulated but damn some of the stuff out their really freaks me the hell out. Ill be doing a barbell curl looking over my back while hearing voices. The energy is enough to get your ass moving but not to make you shake and feel like an 8 ball addict.

Pump 9/10

Considering this stuff isnt pure arginine it gives you a mighty powerfull pump. The pumps where pretty massive and really made the arms bigger. Pumps arnt a big deal in my book but if I get some from a product I wont complain; having said that I wont complain.

Vascularity 10/10

I can tell when I have taken SteelEdge because the veins that I do have expand and pop out nice and big. Again this area isn't a big concern of mine but I guess it does look cool and the nutrients I imagine have an easier time getting to my muscles.

Formula 10/10

The only real pre workout supplement for bodybuilding. Nothing I have seen can compare to what is in SteelEdge. The results really let you know that the formula is second to none.

Final 10/10

Best pre workout supplement I have used. I will continue to use this product untill it's time to buy more.

IntraXCell

Strength 7/10

For me the strength gains came right at the end of the 30 days. Its wierd how for three weeks I felt nothing and then the last week my strength really improved. The strength boost is much stronger than that of any creatine I have taken so far. I am happy with the strength that I have gained but it is sad that it took so long to kick in.

Price 10/10

The fact that you can get 3 bottles for 81 bucks is an awsome deal. This product is well worth the price as is one of the best supplements I have taken to date. Great price for a great product.

Size 10/10

The pictures dont justify the size I have put on in the past month. I have really turned my body around and I can tell. Im very happy with the 12lbs I have put on. I going to try to get some better pictures up as soon as possible but with the pictures I have provided I think its easy to tell that I have put some solid mass on.
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Vascularity 8/10

Veins where sticking out in places that I had never had veins before. It was not like an arginine product but there was increased vascularity. The veins in my shoulders really pop out where as before they never did. I have not dropped wieght nor gained bodyfat so these veins have been getting bigger.

Formula 10/10

This is just not a BA product. IntraXCell has an awsome antioxidant formula that many other BA products lack. This alone puts IntraXCell at the top of the pack when talking about BA products.

Endurance 9/10

If it wasnt for the fact that the gym had hours I would be there all day. I never really felt like I had a complete workout because my muscles never got really tired. This allowed me to beat my muscles down and have them recover at just the same rate. Awsome feeling

Final 8.5/10

This is a great product by a straight up company. The mass and strength gains that come with this product gives any creatine a real run for its money. I can only imagine the damage both creatine and IntraXCell could do together. This is one of my favorite supplements and one that everyone could use.


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Originally Posted by kixazz2529

First up for individual review: STEEL EDGE

I was very impressed with this product.

First off, I am still not sure as to why I did not get the great pumps that everyone else has but thats my one negative. However, good news is that I did feel a nice consistent pump. And everyone else who is testing has flet a great pump from these...so it looks as if for some reason it was just me.

Now for the goods:
The focus is awesome. When I lift and go heavy i get in a "zone". I am focused on just the weight and getting it up nothing else. The more focused I am, the easier my lift and the more I am able to do. However, it usually takes me alot to get in that zone.
Steel Edge seemed to put me in that zone right away. And not only did it get me there quick, but it kept me there. I was finding myself into it first set, last set, heavy weight light weight. If you can relate to this, this is truely an awesome feeling, and made only better by the fact I got in that zone so easily. For me personally, I found this product to work awesome for this.
I had tried a few differen pre-workout drinks and never felt that before. So this was awesome!
The energey was there too...Not a crazy hands shaking, type of energy. But you could feel it and it lasted most of the lift. I liked this because It wasn't overwhelming and did not upset my stomach at all, something that alot of preworkout mizes do.
Would I like a little more in there...possibly...but anything more and i think it may just be too much.(Everyone has their own tolerance) But I found this to be very good.

Overall: I believe this enhanced me lifts pretty well. It got me "in the zone" and "focised" better than anythign I have expereinced before. I personally, didn't feel the crazy pumps that everyone else did, but I felt a nice consistent pump going. I do wish I felt it more like everyone else, but still decent. And the energy was nice, again not overwhelming but definately noticeable and felt throughout the whole lift.

Based on my experience, if you like being focused and in the zone when you lift, you MUST give this a try.

Also, I think this is a great product for the money. If you follow the directions correctly, no reason this won't last 6 weeks.

Thumbs up here!:thumbsup:

Next up: IntraXcell

Where do I start.....

Early on, the initial effects I felt were It had me feeling very Lean quick. And this feeling has lasted the whole log so far. And it is pronounced....I really did feel much leaner for whatever reason.

In terms of my lifts, I felt the pump again, but for whatever reason not as great as everyone else. I wish i had and am unsure why, but it is definately a nice consistent pump, but I wouldn't say truely mind-blowing, unfortunately. But, thankfully every other tester it seems has felt those mind-blowing pumps.
(I would say as of recent weeks 5 and 6 i am feeling it alot more for whatever reason)
My weight stayed pretty consistent early.

During week 3, i really started to notice this kicking in in the gym. I was doing heavier weights and the same weights for more reps. From week to week, I seemed for the most part to get the same week more times than I had the previous week and without much of a problem.

I think you are doing this product an injustice to run only one bottle. I am really feeling it the past 2 weeks and my weights and reps just keeping going up and up.

Overall, I was very pleased with this product. I felt much leaner right away, and felt this still to this point. I felt a difference around week 3 in my lifts, really being able to jump up my weights and reps. I feel this is more pronounced in weeks 5 and 6.
Also, as a note....I agined a solid 4 lbs through the 4 weeks. I think alot of it is good weight and I am definately noticabley bigger from when i started. I think part of this is due to me getting back into lifting but I feel the IntraXcell helped me alot with my transformation!

If you are currently taking this, try 2 bottles. I am currently and am very happy with my decision. I believe you will get the most out of this product if you do at least 2 bottles and if you keep it to 1 you are limiting its potential!

I think Athletic Edge Nutrition did very well with these products. I dont think there are many that provide the feelings and benefits of SteelEdge and the results of IntraXcell.
And, I am not just saying this. I think if you read around you will find many of the same results and feedback for these products.

You really don't have much to lose....if nothing else you will not be breaking your wallet to try these out.

Good luck to all those who give this a try and I hope your results are comparible.
Thanks to Athletic Edge Nutrition for the opportunity. I really appreciated it and I hope my log was up to your standards and will help those trying to make a decision on this stack.

If you have any questions fire away!

I am going to try to keep this log going...I slacked last week but am logging again this week. Posts may not be up until late this week or Early next week as I am going to Ohio for a wedding, but i will be lifting and logging, so check back in!

Again, any questions/feedback feel free! I'd love to answer anything you have!

Thanks for the review KA

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Originally Posted by ncsu06

alright so everything is over now...i have finished both the steeledge and the IXL...so here it goes

SteelEdge - Taste was rather good...one of the better tasting products in my opinion. Effects from the steeledge were very good. I actually felt like my muscles were harder than ever before on steeledge. It gave me a great pump in the gym. Mental focus was decent not the best i have had but still very high quality. The only down side of the steel edge is that it didn't mix all that well. There was setiment after shaking a couple of times...OVERALL - Very good product and for the price makes it even better

IntraXCell - enough can't be said about IXL. I absolutely love this product. Incredible muscle endurance during my workouts and i even felt better doing cardio as well. I was able to push myself harder and add on some workouts to better myself. Great product...will def. be a staple in my supplementation during wrestling season. AEN give yourself a pat on the back for this one. OVERALL - one of the better products that i have used and its great b/c you can really feel the difference.

Thank you again AEN i appreciate this oppurtunity..good luck in the future..

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Originally Posted by kylejones45

Steel Edge From Athletic Edge Nutrition(Full Spectrum Pre-Workout Formula)

ABOUT THE PRODUCT
Full-Spectrum Pre-Workout
Formula, specifically designed to take advantage of the latest advancements in Nutrient Timing Science!

HIGHLIGHTS:
Exercise Intensity & Energy & consistent motivation.
Lean Muscle & Protein Synthesis.
Recovery, Electrolyte Balance.
Better RESULTS.

Mixability 8/10 It mixes well but there was always a little bit left, nothing too major but it wasn't the best.

Taste 8/10 The taste is good, not great. It isn't something I had to fight to get down so that's a good thing!

Pump/Intensity The pump was great with this product. It usually set in around 15 minutes of my workout, the intensity was great and I had no problems with this product at all!

Strength Increase I didn't notice much coming from Steel Edge in this department, but the workout intensity was so well that it aided me in finishing every one of my workouts!

Overall this product was a good pick up. I wanna thank Athletic Edge for this product and I did enjoy it. It's definitely something I would recommend for people to give a try. Its a solid product and its something I will buy again later in the future.

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Originally Posted by Jason2459

Final Review!

I took on this test back in April to see how I would react with SteelEdge and IntraXCell. I extended the four week test to eight weeks, which I paid for, because I know my body would probably take a little while before the IntraXCell would kick in and really give me anything really noticeable and worthy of writing anything up on. So, here are the two products broken down.

SteelEdge:
IT WORKS!! I guess I can be a little more descriptive then that. IT WORKS RIGHT AWAY!!! ? okay okay more info, I get it. I really didn?t know what to expect from this product. I never took any kind of stimulants, focusing, nootropics, or what ever category this product wishes to fall into. The entire two weeks I could feel the effects and they never dwindled. I did take the last week off from taking it and took them only on my max attempt days here this last week in a double dose to really feel the punch.

In about 15minutes I can start feeling the effects. Its effects are much different then if I were to drink several cups of coffee. It?s not just a caffeine rush that would make me all jittery. However, I did have some good foot tapping times to the tunes I was listening too here and there. It gave me more of a sense of being fully awake and not just dragging myself out of bed at 5:30am. I would feel ready to go and have the energy for a full workout that could last several hours, which I don?t do anyways but I felt like I could. I would normally take only one scoop but when I did take two scoops then it was a complete rush. I would feel like getting up and playing the air guitar across the gym floor.

I always wondered what people meant when they said something gave them focus. I always figured I had a lot of focus because of my training and not because of some supplement. On a few occasions, not all the time for me, I finally felt what it was meant for a product to produce focus. I?m usually in a zone but on those few times I was in an entire different zone then normal. Very hard to describe, but I wouldn?t think about anything else then the weights in front of me. I wouldn?t remember hearing any music or seeing any people just lifting, pushing, and pulling the weights.

So, overall great product. Taste is a bit bitter but very doable. It worked every time. Gave a great boost but didn?t go overboard. The focus when it came around was very nice!

IntraXCell
This was the one I knew I?d have to wait for any kind of effects. This was the main reason I really wanted to do this test. I?ve always been a Eat food and just stick to the basic supplement kind of guy. You know, take the protein powder only when necessary other wise EAT, take a multi, and just the past year got into creatine. I was even wondering if creatine was helping me. I stopped taking creatine about a month before this opportunity came around because I didn?t know if it was actually helping. It turns out it was helping with recovery. I don?t know about strength because that didn?t go down at all but by about three weeks after stopping I was starting to get some serious DOMS and harder to recover from one workout to the next. I was about to start taking creatine when this opportunity came around and decided what the heck lets try it out.

I took three caps before and after workout and three caps in the morning three caps in the evening on non-training days. It took about four weeks until I realized it was actually starting to work. I looked back at week three and realized my DOMS was starting to go away a little sooner. Every week after that, I had less and less DOMS and quicker and quicker recovery times. The last few weeks I have had zero DOMS and fully ready to go for my next workout. I can definitely say that this product has done exactly what I hoped it would do and that is to hel