THE PRINCE OF PERSIA: THE SANDS OF TIME

Set in medieval Persia, the story of an adventurous prince who teams up with a rival princess to stop an angry ruler from unleashing a sandstorm that could destroy the world. Which is why after the prince was tricked by a dying Vizier to unleash the Sands of Time that turns out to destroy a kingdom and transforms its populace into ferocious demons. In his effort to save his own kingdom and redeem his fatal mistake, it’s up to the prince and the princess to return the sands to the hourglass by using the Dagger of Time, which also gives him a limited control over the flow of time.

The movie stars Jake Gyllenhaal as he plays the role of Prince Dastan.  The movie is set to be released in theaters on May 28, 2010.

THE AVERAGE DAY AND DIET

Here is the daily regimen that Jake’s fitness trainer made for him.  It includes an outline of his workouts and what he ate.  *REMEMBER TO PAY ATTENTION TO HIS DIET

5.30am: Pre-workout snack: half a banana, some nuts and an espresso.

6am: An hour-and-a-half cardio outdoors workout while wearing a 20lb flak jacket to simulate the weight of armour. Interval training – 10min uphill sprint, followed by abs exercises, e.g.: sit-ups, at the top of the hill. Repeat sequence five times, then a 10min run, followed by stretching exercises.

7.30am: An egg-white omelette, a small protein shake and an isotonic drink to replenish salts lost during training.

Lunch: Baked potato with tuna and salad.

6-7pm: An hour of resistance training using cables to simulate sword fights, pull-ups, press-ups, abs exercises using weights; finish with stretching.

7-8pm: An hour-long deep tissue massage

Dinner: Soup and a protein shake

Snacks/supplements: Two litres of water, protein bars, dark chocolate, supplements rich in omega-3, 6 and 9. No foods containing refined sugar, occasional glass of wine allowed.

9pm-midnight: Relax and recover

THE WORKOUT

Here is the workout Jake followed.  Look at the pictures and you will see how well it worked.

Do this routine once a week for 8 weeks and make sure to include 1-2 rest days a week. Attempt 3 sets of 10-12 reps or 4 sets 6-8 reps with heavy weights (first set is a warm-up set) if you want to match Jake’s level of muscle mass. To simulate sword fights Jake’s workout was heavily focused on using cables along with body-weight exercises.

Day 1:

Seated Cable Rows
Cable Barbell Curls
Pull Ups
Cable Hammer Curls with Rope
Cable Flyes
Cable One Arm Triceps Extension
Cable Crossover
Cable Triceps Extension Low Cable
Push Ups

Day 2/4: Cardio & Core

High Intensity Interval Training for 30 minutes including 10min uphill sprint (elevation of 5.0 on treadmill).
Followed by…

An abdominal workout. (USE THE P90x or any workout you like)

Day 3:

Bent Over Low-Pulley Lateral Extensions
Barbell Lunges
Hanstand Push Ups
One Leg Barbell Squats
Front Cable Raises
Plie Dumbbell Squats
Dumbbell Step Ups

Day 6:
Repeat either Day 1 or Day 3

The actual weights could not be found.  So start with light weights and keep increasing them at a reasonable pace.

OVERALL

This workout contains a lot of different maneuvers.  Jake needed to be big as well as cut for this movie, therefore there is a lot of cardio as well as lifting.  This workout gave Jake incredible results and if you follow the workouts and EAT HEALTHY, the results should show for you.  Remember, the harder you work the better results you will see.  Get the arms and the six pack all the girls dream of rubbing up against!

More Reading:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0473075/

http://weightlossandtraining.com/jake-gyllenhaal-prince-of-persia-workout

http://www.theinsider.com/news/1315666_Jake_Gyllenhaal_s_Daily_Workout_We_re_So_Starting_Tomorrow

FIGHT CLUB

The film was directed by David Fincher and stars Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, and Helena Bonham Carter. Norton plays the unnamed protagonist, an “everyman” who is discontented with his white-collar job in American society. He forms a “fight club” with soap salesman Tyler Durden, played by Pitt, and becomes embroiled in a relationship with him and a dissolute woman, Marla Singer, played by Carter.

THE WORKOUT

The first rule of the workout: you do not talk about the workout.  The second rule of the workout: you do not talk about the workout.  He performed 3 sets per exercise and used 60 second rest periods in between sets.  Pitt reportedly used a weight that would allow for 15 reps with proper form, where failure would be reached on the last repetition (body weight exercises were done for slightly more reps, however). When executing any workout that pushes you to muscle failure (when you start to twitch and your body just gives up), it is imperative that you distract yourself from the burn, but also focus on your form. I know this sounds contradictory, but you will avoid injury while also reducing pain.

Monday – Chest

3 sets– 75 push ups
3 sets – bench press – 25, 15, 8 reps (165, 195, 225)
3 sets – nautilus press (80, 100, 130)
3 sets – incline press (80, 100, 130)
3 sets – pec deck machine (60, 70, 80)

Tuesday – Back

3 sets– 25 pull ups
3 sets – seated rows (75, 80, 85)
3 sets – lat pull downs (135, 150, 165)
3 sets – t bar rows (80, 95, 110)

Wednesday – Shoulders

3 sets – arnold press (55, 55, 55)
3 sets – laterals (30, 30, 30)
3 sets – front raises (25, 25, 25)

Thursday – Biceps & Triceps

3 sets – preacher curl machine (60, 80, 95)
3 sets – ez curls cable (50, 65, 80)
3 sets – hammer curls (30, 45, 55)
3 sets – push downs (70, 85, 100)

Friday – Cardio

Treadmill – 60 minutes at 80-90% MHR

Saturday – Cardio

Treadmill – 60 minutes at 80-90% MHR

Sunday – Rest

50 reps – Sleeping with models and hottest women in Hollywood

THE DIET

When you have a healthy and abundant diet with the right amount of protein, carbs, etc it makes it easier to obtain the body you desire.  Now, Brad Pitt has the body you want because it gets him laid.  For his Fight Club role, Pitt took on a very strict and consistent diet eating six (6) small meals a day which included a Whey Protein Powder and on occasion some protein bars, no other supplements were used by Pitt, however much of his nutrition came from whole foods high in protein like Chicken, Turkey, Fish, Lean Meat, Eggs and Cottage Cheese. Carbohydrates were very clean and included whole-wheats and grains, green vegetables, oats and rice cakes, which were then tapered off in his last two meals of the day.

In short: focus on eating as lean and clean as possible (no, this does not mean getting a salad at McDonald’s or eating at Subway). The diet is just as critical to getting chiseled, so stay focused! Try cooking – at least your food won’t be loaded with preservatives. Like the workout, the diet requires consistency and meticulous focus.

Breakfast: 6 eggs, 6 whites, 7 yellow and 75g of oatmeal with raisins. Occasionally Pitt would replace the eggs with a Protein Shake if his schedule was tight.

Midmorning snack: Tinned Tuna in Wholewheat Pitta Breads

Lunch: 2 x Chicken Breasts, 75-100g Brown Rice or Pasta and green veggies

Mid-afternoon snack [Pre-Workout]: protein bar or Whey Protein Shake and a Banana

Post Workout: Whey Protein Shake and a Banana

Dinner: Grilled fish or chicken, brown rice or pasta, vegetables, and salad.

Evening Snack: Casein Protein Shake Protein shake or Low Fat Cottage Cheese (Slow Release Protein)

CONCLUSION

This is not an easy workout, however it will give you results fast.  There is nothing special about the cells in Brad Pitt’s body.  If you follow the workout and eat properly, you can develop the same body he has.  Nothing is impossible.  Follow the workout, eat healthy, and get the results.

All guys should have seen the movie 300 starring Gerard Butler.  It was an action thriller full of gore and violence.  In the movie, all of the spartan warriors are in incredible shape.  Some have six packs, and some even have 8 packs!!  What is the secret?  Wouldn’t you like to know how to get an 8 pack.  Here is the famous 300 workout.

BACKGROUND OF THE WORKOUT

There has been a lot of talk about the workout Gerard Butler used to get into shape for the movie 300. The workout was generated by Mark Twight and consisted of 300 total repetitions from a variety of exercises. The actors and stuntmen trained for 8 – 10 weeks at Twight’s gym, Gym Jones in Salt Lake City. The gym has no air conditioning, no mirrors, and no chairs to sit in. 300 star, Gerard Butler, trained for 12 weeks there.  The goal of this workout was to get the actors in the shape as actual Spartan warriors were in.  As you can see, the actors were not fooling around and this was a legit gym.

WORKOUT

This workout is called the “300 Workout”.  At the end of their 3-4 months of working out, the actors were challenged to complete this workout.  The workout is to be performed in series with no rest between each exercise.

a) Pullups - 25 reps

b) Deadlifts with 135lbs – 50 reps

c) Pushups – 50 reps

d) 24-inch Box jumps – 50 reps

e) Floor wipers – 50 reps (basically benchpressing 135 pounds, but holding the weight in the air while you swing your legs up and down, while not touching the floor. The ultimate Ab workout.)

f) Single-arm Clean-and-Press with 36lbs Kettlebell – 50 reps

g) Pullups – 25 reps

Only half of the actors even tried this workout, with the best time going to Andrew Pleavin, who completed this in 18 minutes and 11 seconds.  Majority of the actors are ripped and if only HALF tried it, then you should wait.

Now listen, this workout is for the elite.  You must be in amazing shape and trully know you can handle this.  Completing this will clearly define you as a MACHINE!  This workout should be your goal.  Your goal should be to finish this in a row, AFTER months or years of hard training.  If you are set on doing this workout, then do it with BREAKS!

WORKOUT (MODIFIED FOR THE NORMAL MAN)

This workout is similar to the “300 workout” except it is for the normal person.  TRY not rest between exercises.  IF YOU HAVE TO, THEN REST.  DO NOT HURT YOURSELF!

15 bodyweight rows

25 bodyweight squats

15 pushups

50 jumping jacks

20 mountain climbers

10 close grip pushups

15 bodyweight rows

DIETING

The entire diet is composed of dining in hell. Unsure if that means eating harpies, Hades, demons, or lucifer. We were too scared to ask questions.

IN THE END

If you have seen the movie, you see how crazy the actors bodies are.  This workout is for the elite and not to be taken lightly!  DO THE MODIFIED WORKOUT FIRST!  Save the actual workout for a day when you feel ready.  The workout will get you in amazing shape, however you can get hurt so be careful!

For more reading on this workout, check out this, this, and this.

How I Met Your Mother

How I Met Your Mother is a comedy about Ted (Josh Radnor) and how he fell in love. It all starts when Ted’s best friend, Marshall (Jason Segel), drops the bombshell that he’s going to propose to his long-time girlfriend, Lily (Alyson Hannigan), a kindergarten teacher. At that moment, Ted realizes that he had better get a move on if he too hopes to find true love. Helping him in his quest is Barney (Neil Patrick Harris), a friend with endless, sometimes outrageous opinions, a penchant for suits and a foolproof way to meet women. When Ted meets Robin (Cobie Smulders), he’s sure it’s love at first sight, but destiny may have something else in store. The series is narrated through flashbacks from the future.

Entourage

Vince Chase is a sexy young actor whose career is on the rise. To share the fun of his ride to the top of Hollywood and keep him grounded, Vince looks to Eric, Drama and Turtle, his childhood buddies from Queens. Together, they’ll navigate the highs and lows of Hollywood’s fast lane, where the stakes are higher, and the money and temptations greater, than ever before. But that certainly will not stop them from having fun the whole way through.

Adrian Grenier (“The Devil Wears Prada”, “Drive Me Crazy”) stars as Vince, an actor on the verge of stardom. Kevin Connolly (“Antwone Fisher,” “John Q”) plays Eric, Vince’s closest confidant who’s learning the rules of the business as he tries to help Vince make the right choices and keep his goals aimed high. Kevin Dillon (“The Doors,” “Platoon”) plays Vince’s half-brother Johnny Drama, whose own acting aspirations have been eclipsed by Vince’s success, but that doesn’t stop Johnny from constantly looking for work and going to auditions. Jerry Ferrara (“Grounded for Life,” “Leap of Faith”) plays Turtle, the least experienced of the group who is always up for a good time. Jeremy Piven (“Old School,” “The Larry Sanders Show”) plays Ari, Vince’s aggressive, high-powered agent, who clashes with Eric over his client’s decisions.

House

House (aka House MD), from executive producers Paul Attanasio, Katie Jacobs, David Shore, and Bryan Singer is a new take on mystery, where the villain is a medical malady and the hero is an irreverent, controversial doctor who trusts no one, least of all his patients.

Dr. Gregory House (Hugh Laurie) is devoid of bedside manner and wouldn’t even talk to his patients if he could get away with it. Dealing with his own constant physical pain, he uses a cane that seems to punctuate his acerbic, brutally honest demeanor. While his behavior can border on antisocial, House is a maverick physician whose unconventional thinking and flawless instincts have afforded him a great deal of respect. An infectious disease specialist, he’s a brilliant diagnostician who loves the challenges of the medical puzzles he must solve in order to save lives.

The Office

Based on the popular British series of the same name, this faster-paced American version follows the daily interactions of a group of idiosyncratic office employees at paper company Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch via a documentary film crew’s cameras.

Regional manager Michael (Steve Carell) thinks he’s the coolest, funniest, best boss ever – which, of course, makes him the uncoolest, most obnoxious and annoying boss as far as his staff are concerned. Salesman Jim Halpert (John Krasinski) has always loved receptionist Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer) and loves sabotaging his cube-mate, the know-it-all Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson). Ryan Howard (B.J. Novak) started as a young, smart, self-possessed temp, but quickly figured out the real office politics despite Michael’s attempts to instill the official point-of-view, and gets himself a job at corporate HQ in New York.

The staff is rounded out by quiet Phyllis Lapin Vance (Phyllis Smith), beaten down by the working life Stanley Hudson (Leslie David Baker), office alcoholic Meredith Palmer (Kate Flannery), up-tight Angela Martin (Angela Kinsey), formerly closeted homosexual Oscar Martinez (Oscar Nunez), stocky and uncouth Kevin Malone (Brian Baumgartner), ambivalent kleptomaniac Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton), Sad Sack HR rep Toby Flenderson (Paul Lieberstein), persistently love-struck Kelly Kapoor (Mindy Kaling), icy corporate manager turned Michael’s girlfriend Jan Levinson (Melora Hardin), former Stamford branch denizen and Cornell graduate Andy Bernard (Ed Helms), warehouse foreman Darryl Philbin (Craig Robinson), and Pam’s ex-fiancé Roy Anderson (David Denman).

MANswers

Got a stupid question? Chances are it will be answered on this Spike TV show. The host is a bit way over the top and the acting is terrible, but the concepts get interesting sometimes. Get your fill of gross humor in this male-directed variety show. MANswers is like a magazine show filled with outrageous and off-the-wall subjects. Although some topics border on barely legal, you will be entertained. If you’re looking for a fun way to fill your mind with nearly useless facts and trivia, you have found the right place.

24

24 is a thriller which is shown in “real-time”, with each minute of airtime corresponding to a minute in the lives of the characters, often depicts torture scenes, and often contains unexpected plot twists.[13] While the show only has 44 minutes of airtime, the real time clock of the show continues to tick during the commercials, emphasizing the reality of the 24 hours of the season in which the characters work. Finally, 24 has avoided flashbacks with one exception in Season 1 and it does not use slow motion techniques, even on moments of rapid action or sleight-of-hand, which other franchises might choose to emphasize in that way.  The main character is Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland), who works with the United States government as it fights fictitious terrorist threats to the United States.

Sons of Anarchy

From Kurt Sutter, writer/producer of The Shield, comes Sons of Anarchy, a dark drama set in Charming, a sheltered community watched over by a renegade motorcycle club intent on protecting the town from the newcomers that threaten it. Jackson “Jax” Teller is one member of the brotherhood, who finds his own loyalty to the group tested when he experiences its increasing lawlessness and notoriety, while at the same time adjusting to life as a father. But confusing matters are Jax’s mother and stepfather, two ruthless individuals who happen to be the masterminds behind the club.

The League

FX’s “The League” TV show is a new ensemble comedy series from producers Jeff Schaffer (“Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Seinfeld”) and his wife Jackie Marcus Schaffer (“Disturbia”) that is set against the backdrop of a fantasy football league.  FX’s “The League” TV show is about male friendship, marriage, parenting, suburbia, and growing up or refusing to grow up through a circle of friends involved in a fantasy football league. The ensemble cast of FX’s “The League” TV show includes Mark Duplass, Steve Rannazzisi, Nick Kroll, Paul Scheer, Jon Lajoie, and Katie Aselton.

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Come join Charlie (Charlie Day), Mac (Rob McElhenney), Dennis (Glenn Howerton), Sweet Dee (Kaitlin Olson), and Frank (Danny DeVito), the self-centered owners of Paddy’s Pub in Philadelphia who will do just about anything, no matter how reprehensible, in an attempt to better their own situation. Coming off a season in which they performed a musical, pooped the bed, and nearly died, you would think the gang would have learned their lesson by now. Well, think again.  Buckle up as the gang goes on a road trip. Be sure to take notes when Dennis reveals his secret method for seduction. From wrestling for the returning troops to stimulating the economy to sneaking into the World Series, there’s no shortage of scheming this year for the staff at Paddy’s.

Two and a Half Men

Charlie is a well-to-do bachelor with a house at the beach, a Jaguar in the front, and an easy way with women. His casual Malibu lifestyle is interrupted when his tightly wound brother Alan, who’s facing a divorce, and his son Jake, come to live with him. Together, these two and a half men confront the challenges of growing up; finally. Complicating matters are the brothers’ self-obsessed, controlling mother, Evelyn, Alan’s estranged wife, Judith and Charlie’s crazy neighbor Rose, who wants to be a part of his life and is willing to do anything to be around.

THE FACTS: WHAT IS VIAGRA?

Viagra is the most prescribed oral medicine for erectile dysfunction (ED).  However, viagra was initially developed to treat heart disease (angina). However, during the trial studies, the penile erection enhancing effects were noticed.   Erectile dysfunction is when a guy has trouble getting an erection.  Worldwide, it has helped 25 million men with ED improve their erections.  Viagra comes in tablet form in dosages of 25mg, 50mg and 100mg.

HOW DOES VIAGRA WORK?

No muscles are involved in an erection, it is all pressure.  The penis contains two cigar-shaped structures, called corpora cavernosa, that it uses to become erect.  If the arteries leading to the penis don’t open up properly, it is difficult or impossible for a man to become erect. This problem is the leading cause of erectile dysfunction.

Medical speak: Viagra works becuase part of the physiological process of erection involves the release of nitric oxide (NO) in the corpus cavernosum. This then activates the enzyme guanylate cyclase which results in increased levels of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP), leading to smooth muscle relaxation in the corpus cavernosum, resulting in increased inflow of blood and an erection.

English:Viagra works by increasing  pressurized blood flow to the penis.  With sexual stimulation, this causes an erection.  Viagra only causes an erection when the man is sexually aroused.

WHY WOULD SOMEONE TAKE VIAGRA?

Someone would use viagra if they were having difficulties getting an erection.  College kids would take this if the size of their erection does not please them.  Also, guys want to impress the girls so they want the biggest and hardest erection possible.

THE PRICE

Viagra is not an over the counter drug, which means you need a prescription for it.  However, you can probably buy a pill for about $10.

DOSAGE FOR VIAGRA

The recommended dosage is take a Viagra 50 mg pill one hour prior to sexual activity. However, you may take Viagra anywhere from 4 hours to 30 minutes before sexual activity depending on how well it works for you.  Viagra can be taken at any time during the day. However, it is not recommended that you take Viagra more than once in a day.  Since Viagra is a prescription drug, you should follow the directions your doctor wrote on the script.

AFTERMATH

Do not take Viagra if you are using a nitrate drug for chest pain or heart problems. You could die…and that’s not awesome.

Most common side effects of viagra are: warmth or redness in your face, neck, or chest, stuffy nose, headache, memory problems, upset stomach, or back pain.

Now these effects may scare you, but these are the extreme cases: sudden vision loss, ringing in your ears, or sudden hearing loss, chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling, irregular heartbeat, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet, shortness of breath, vision changes, feeling light-headed, fainting, or penis erection that is painful or lasts 4 hours or longer.

If any of these effects occur, contact a doctor or go to the hospital immediately!

THE RECOMMENDATION

Overall, I do not recommend taking Viagra unless you have a prescription from a physician.  There are too many risks of taking this medication.  Even the most common, less severe effects that can occur are nothing to take lightly.  Let time tell if you need to take Viagra or not.  If you absolutely think you need to take Viagra, talk to your doctor.  Do not take it without it being prescribed to you.  Basically, YOU DO NOT NEED IT! Enjoy college and use what you have.  You also don’t want to become dependent on the drug and not be able to perform for any quickies on the spot.  Right?

THE TRAINER

Tony Horton is the trainer that will assist you in the ab shredding exercise.  He makes the exercises fun and explains them very well.  He will go over each exercise and break the moves down simply.  His humor and his work ethic make the ab ripper x an easy success to six pack abs.  The only frustration is that he makes it look like the easiest thing in the world and may as well be Chuck Norris.

WHAT IS THE P90X AB RIPPER X?

The ab ripper is a series of ab exercises that truly test your abdominal muscles.  The only equipment you need is water, a towel, and a mat.  There is Tony and three other people that will show you how to execute this workout.  There are 11 moves and 25 reps each.  Yea, sounds easy but trust me it is not.  Nonetheless, you’ll be ripped sooner than you think.

THE WORKOUT:

REMEMBER EACH EXERCISE IS 25 REPS – TAKE BREAKS IF YOU NEEDED

1. In & Out: You are sitting and you kick your legs out, straight in front of you.

2. Seated Bicycle: You are in the same position as the in & out except you are moving your legs as if you are riding a bike.  You do 25 reps forward and 25 reps backwards.  No rest period!

3. Seated Crunchy Frog: It is basically an in & out except you wrap your arms around your legs when they come close to you.

4. Cross Leg/Wide Leg Sit-Ups: You lay down with your legs wide apart (Wide Leg) or in a pretzel position (Cross Leg = More Difficult).  You put one arm behind your head and raise the other arm to the ceiling as you come up and touch the opposite foot.

5. Fifer Scissors: Lay down.  One leg you lift to the ceiling as straight as you can and the other leg is lifted just slightly off the ground.  Your leg looks like a scissor.  You change only when you here the number.  (Hint: He counts the numbers slowly). To improvise, you can plan to hold for 3 seconds per 1 rep.

6. Hip Rock n’ Raise: Lay down and have your knees out with the heels of your feet touching.  Bring your legs up and push your hips to the ceiling.

7. Pulse Ups (Heels to Heaven): Lay down and have both feet facing the ceiling, and you push your heels as high towards the ceiling as possible. Try to keep your legs as straight as you can.

8. V-UP/Roll-Up Combos: You lie down and keep your arms straight in front you; they never go behind your head.  You touch your toes and while you come back, your legs come up and you reach for your toes again.

9. Oblique V-Ups: You lie on your right side first.  Your left hand goes behind your head and you lie your right arm next to you.  Your legs go at a 30 degree angle and you keep them straight.  You bring your upper body up and try to have your elbows hit your thighs.  Repeat and do the same thing but lie on your left side.

10. Leg Climbs: Lift one leg about 45-degrees off of the ground, then reach up with both hands trying to “climb” your upper body up your leg until you can touch your toes.  You “climb” BOTH legs.

11. Mason Twist: Once again, you are using your butt as a pivot point, while your upper body and your legs are both held above the floor. Once in that position, you clasp your hand together and rotate very rapidly from side to side, trying to touch the floor on each repetition.

ONCE YOU SURVIVE THE RIPPER….

He gives you two stretches to do.  The first one is you lie down and bend your back.  The other is you bend both legs and kind of cradle in.

OVERALL

The Ab Ripper X will help you develop sculpted abs, however dieting is also important.  This workout will hurt but after a couple of weeks you will easily see results!  Don’t be discouraged if you cannot complete the whole thing or the necessary amount of reps.  Just try to do what you are capable of and work your way up.  Next thing you know, you’ll be a splitting image of King Leonidas from 300.

WHAT ARE ENERGY DRINKS AND DRUGS?

Energy drinks are canned or bottled beverages sold in convenience stores, grocery stores, and bars and nightclubs (in mixed drinks). Most energy drinks are carbonated drinks that contain large amounts of caffeine and sugar with additional ingredients, such as B vitamins, amino acids (e.g. taurine), and herbal stimulants such as guarana.

Drugs that give you energy are normally found as stimulant drugs.  Stimulants are a class of drugs that enhance brain activity.

EXAMPLES

The most popular energy drinks are:

Red Bull Energy Drink

Monster Energy Drink

Full Throttle Energy Drink

Amp Energy Drink

XS Energy Drink

Redline Energy Drink

Rock Star Energy Drink

Sparkz Energy Drink

Some popular stimulants are:

Caffeine

Nicotine

Cocaine

Ecstasy

Adderall

Ritalin

Amphetamine

Methamphetamine

WHAT DO THEY CONTAIN

Most energy drinks contain caffeine, vitamins, and herbal supplements the manufacturer has combined.  The most popular vitamin are B vitamins.  Other common ingredients are guana , acai, and taurine, plus various forms of ginseng, maltodextrin, carbonated water, inositol, carnitine, creatine, glucuronolactone and ginkgo biloba. Some contain high levels of sugar, and many brands also offer artificially-sweetened ‘diet’ versions.  THE MAJOR INGREDIENT IS CAFFEINE! Energy drugs are just the stimulant drugs that amplify your brain activity.

DO THEY TRULY WORK?

Energy drinks do have the power to keep you awake and have you bounce off the walls.  The ingredients in the energy drinks stimulate your mind.  Here is what some of the ingredients do:

• Ephedrine – A stimulant that works on the central nervous system. It is a common ingredient in weight-loss products and decongestants, but there have been concerns about its effects on the heart.
• Taurine – A natural amino acid produced by the body that helps regulate heart beat and muscle contractions. Many health experts aren’t sure what effect it has as a drink additive (and the rumor that taurine comes from bull testicles is false).
• Ginseng – A root believed by some to have several medicinal properties, including reducing stress and boosting energy levels.

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT

You need to start drinking a lot more often.  You also need to increase the amount of drinks you consume each time by a little bit.  I would say to start increasing maybe every week.  For example:  if you can only handle 3 shots per night, take those 3 shots each night (or as many nights as possible) for a week.  The next week take 4 shots per night.  The following week take 4 shots and a beer.  Try to stick to the same drinks, and once you start building up a tolerance to those drinks, then move to other drinks.  Little by little your tolerance will increase and it will show.  If you rush and try to drink too much too fast, then you will get drunk quickly and you will probably puke.  I am not the smartest guy but puking in front of people, especially girls, is not a good thing.  Take your time when increasing your tolerance.  There is plenty of time since you are in college.  By working slow, you will beat your friends in drinking games and show girls how a true man drinks in no time.

WORKING OUT

Working out is a big key too.  Getting bigger and building muscle is a huge way to build your tolerance.  By getting bigger, your body can handle more alcohol.  Remember to build muscle.  Do not get skinny because you will then not be able to drink more.  If you notice, majority of the muscular guys can handle more alcohol.  Get to the gym and start working out.

EATING

Another key to building your tolerance is to have a decent size meal before you go and drink.  Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates help slow the process of getting drunk.  If you drink on an empty stomach, then you are more likely to get drunk faster.  What happens is, when you have food in your stomach, the food absorbs some of the alcohol so your liver has less alcohol to filter.  Also, less alcohol is absorbed into the small intestine.  This means that you can drink more because your liver will be able to filter more alcohol.  When drinking on an empty stomach, the alcohol passes the stomach and goes right to the small intestine.  This is a problem because the small intestine will absorb all of the alcohol which will get you drunk quicker.  Also, it is known that drinking on an empty stomach is a horrible idea because alcohol is known to destroy your stomach lining.

WATER

Drinking a glass of water every time you have a drink will also help build your tolerance.  It will also help save you from the morning killer, the hangover.  Drinking water and alcoholic drinks will make you pee more, but it is a side effect to helping you drink more and help you build your tolerance.

Here are four ways in order to build up your tolerance to alcohol.  Give it time; you are in college and going to have many opportunities to drink.  Take everything slow and things will go your way.  Remember to increase the drinking, start to work out and build muscle, have a good size meal before drinking, and drink plenty of water.

WHAT IS PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORY?

Photographic memory is usually defined as the capablility to recall images, objects, or sounds with accuracy, clarity, and in a great amount.  Now there are numerous techniques you can find online that can teach you how to enhance your memory.  Most people will agreee that it is easier if a pill did that for you so you do not have to work.  Well, the pill might have been created!

THE PILL

A group of Spanish scientists claim to have singled out a protein that can extend the life of visual memory significantly.  They tested this pill with mice and found out that the mice retained information for about 2 months.  Now we know there is a big difference between a human and a mouse, but this is a step in the right direction

HOW THEY DID IT

Unlike the long-term memory creation that was imaged recently, this memory extension only applies to memories made through the poorly-understood visual cortex of the brain. The scientists first removed from mice the portion of the brain believed to be associated with visual memories–layer six of the V2 region–and showed that the mice could no longer remember any object they saw. They then increased the production of a group of proteins–RGS-14–created in that cortex. The mice’s retention of visual images was increased almost 1,500 times.  WHAT THIS BASICALLY MEANS IS…. the scientists found the protein that mice are lacking to retain information and stimulated its synthesis.  Now we do not know how dangerous this is because increasing a protein in your brain may be deadly.  As we see their memory capability increased 1500 times. That is incredible!

NOW HOW WILL THIS AFFECT ME?

Do you remember all of those nights craming for that test?  Studying powerpoint slides over and over again?  Well if this pill is created and deamed safe for humans, then goodbye to the all-nighter.  This pill is going to revolutionize how students study.  People may consider this cheating, HOWEVER let us embrace the fact that a pill is going to lessen the stress for millions of college students. If you need to get somewhere, you will have to read the map once and will be able to get their with no trouble.  Difficult memory games will become obsolete.  Just imagine if you remember something one day and you could remember that one fact for over a month!!

HOWEVER, there are multiple ethical questions that are based on this.  Multiple people feel that academic requirments in school will increase because of this new medication.  People will retain more information and therefore universities are going to have higher requirments.  Additionally many people feel that the pill should be given to people who have diseases, such as Alzeimer’s Disease, because they lack normal memory ability.  People feel that recreational use should not be allowed because it would be cheating.  Overall, lets just say for now that the pill will be available for college students and we can retain all the information our professors need us to memorize.

RECOMMENDATION

This pill looks amazing.  It is going to revolutionize how everyone studies in college.  It looks like this pill is going to bring the college student less stress, better grades, and a much easier college experience.  However I do not like that they will increase the protein in the brain.  I know this is a new pill and plenty of more studies need to be done, but increasing anything in the body can be deadly.  So as of now this pill looks like a life-saver, but more tests will need to be taken.  We will keep you posted on new information about this pill.

SORRY BUT AS OF NOW YOU NEED TO KEEP STUDYING!  BUT THERE IS HELP ON THE WAY!

What the hell is it?

Hydroxycut is a top-selling weight loss product.  It comes in caplets, packets, capsules, and shots.  Hydroxycut works by mimicking and intensifying the adrenergic hormones. As stated on the site Diet pills compared, the human body has three broad heat modulators: the thyroid hormones, adrenergic hormones, and the prostaglandin hormones. The adrenergic hormones are the modulators that mobilize fatty acids from triglyceride stores and force the skeletal muscles to use more fatty acids for heat production.  In simple terms it makes your body use more of your fatty acids which makes you lose weight very fast.  That’s the “secret”!!

Now to the Main Point

Hydroxycut is a weight loss product which means it helps people lose weight rapidly.  When people exercise while they take this supplement, it works effectively.  It also increases your energy which in effect gives you stronger workouts.  Stamina increases as well as metabolism.  With your metabolism increasing, you lose more weight.  Also, your appetite may decrease which helps you eat less; thus you lose more weight.

Why would someone use Hydroxycut?

Well, it is a very simple answer.  They want to lose weight.  But in all seriousness it is because of the beach season.  Everybody wants to lose weight because they want to look good and appeal to others with an attractive body.

How should I take it?

This is the best way to take it and to maximize your weight loss:
• Week 1: Take 1 capsule, 2 times daily
• Week 2: Take 1 capsules, 3 times daily
• Week 3: Take 2 capsules, 3 times daily
• Week 4: Take 2 capsules, 3 times daily
• Week 5: Take 2 capsules, 3 times daily
• Week 6: Take 2 capsules, 3 times daily
• Week 7: Take 1 capsules, 3 times daily
• Week 8: Take 1 capsule, 2 times daily

How much will this cost? (after all we are in a fucking recession!)

Normally 100 capsules are around $29.99.  At GNC 60 capsules are $19.99.
Ok, now how bad can a weight loss supplement be?  Oh just wait and see
Now some side effects of Hydroxycut are increased blood pressure, heart rate, and sweating, so if you have a condition with high blood pressure I suggest not taking this medication.  Other effects are headaches, light-headedness, dizziness, loss of appetite, feel restless, and feel jittery.  These effects are not too bad, but severe cases can be highly dangerous.

Now the real problem with Hydroxycut is some of the products have been recalled by the Food and Drug Administration because of severe liver problems and at least one death.  The FDA has received at least 23 cases with severe liver problems, and the death of a 19-year-old boy.  As a result we see that Hydroxycut can be an extremely dangerous drug and can result in death.  Scary shit!

Here are the Hydroxycut products that have been recalled:

•   Hydroxycut Regular Rapid Release Caplets
• Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Rapid Release Caplets
• Hydroxycut Hardcore Liquid Caplets
• Hydroxycut Max Liquid Caplets
• Hydroxycut Regular Drink Packets
• Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Drink Packets
• Hydroxycut Hardcore Drink Packets (Ignition Stix)
• Hydroxycut Max Drink Packets
• Hydroxycut Liquid Shots
• Hydroxycut Hardcore RTDs (Ready-to-Drink)
• Hydroxycut Max Aqua Shed
• Hydroxycut 24
• Hydroxycut Carb Control
• Hydroxycut Natural

Now do I recommend it?

I do not recommend hydroxycut.  Look guys, get a gym membership and go work out.  It’s not that hard at all to go to a gym and play sports.  Diet pills are not the answer.  Eat healthy and work out hard.  Pills are for pussies; it is cheating!!  Be smart and do it the safe way, eat healthy and be active.  Besides, you can always tell the person who is taking pills.

You don’t want to look like this guy, do you?