We haven’t reviewed a post workout shake in quite a while, so today we are back at it with a slightly different type of product as opposed to the traditional mass gainers or whey proteins. Myogenix, Inc. is a leading distributor of dietary supplements and natural foods that are specially formulated for weight training athletes. Their products are diversified from protein powders, multivitamins, pre workouts to post workouts and more. What we are going to discuss today is their widely popular Myogenix Aftershock Tactical Post Workout Recovery.
The specialty of this product is that unlike most gainers, it packs a pretty hefty punch in terms of delivering nutrients to multiple systems of your body apart from the muscle tissue. Apart from the mandatory muscle building stack, it also aids in keeping the skeletal system healthy and up to date too. As always, let us start off our review with the nutrient analysis.
Myogenix Aftershock Ingredients: Nutrition Facts
The serving size is 2 scoops and it has 33 servings in total. This is just the standard amount and it can vary for each individual depending on their fitness goals, body mass etc. A standard serving delivers 290 calories in total.
Vitamin Stack
We are being a little unconventional today and starting out with the Vitamins. Strange right? I know most of you might have expected the carb and protein content first. But like I mentioned in the beginning, I want to highlight the supplementary nutrients in here first and then shift towards the typical ones.
That being said, we have Vitamin A, B6, B1, B2, B3, B5, B9, B12, C and E in the vitamin complex along with Potassium and Sodium. Let’s break it down one by one. Vitamin A supports glycogen creation and protein synthesis, supports bone integrity and fights free radicals and also has a direct impact on testosterone. The vitamin Bs go by many names such as Thiamin, Riboflavin and Niacin(B3). They play a vast role in many functions of the body. Vitamin B3 supports muscle growth, promotes metabolism of glucose, increases good cholesterol and aids in healthy hormone production.
Vitamin B12 aids in red blood cell production that deliver oxygen to the muscle thereby impacting a major role of muscle growth. The functionalities for the rest of the Vitamin Bs can be summarised as follows;
- Promote healthy nitric oxide synthesis which is a common ingredient in pre workouts.
- Reducing the muscle soreness post workout
- Energy production, rebuilding and repairing muscle tissue(Vitamin B9) during and post workout.
- Optimizing neuro-muscular coordination or the mind-muscle connection.
Vitamin C and E are quite popular in the general community. Boosting immunity, repairing damaged muscle tissue, cleansing metabolic waste are some of their functions. Potassium is a major electrolyte in muscle contraction while also carrying nutrients to muscles. Sodium too regulates nerve function and muscle contraction. Additionally maintaining fluid levels in the body. So as you can see, protein and carbs aren’t the only players in muscle growth. Vitamins are an absolute essential.
Amino Stack
Formulated with their patented high absorption MagnaPower, Magnesium creatine chelate, and magnesium glycyl glutamine and L-Norvaline. This blend is designed to help you get the most out of every workout. Magnesium creatine chelate is a great long term supplement resulting in enhanced endurance and energy. Also it helps the body heal quickly from muscle tears. In fact, there was a study conducted among 30 football players divided into placebo and supplemented groups. After the experiment, the supplemented group showed significant results for average power, total power and total time over a sprint as opposed to the placebo group.
The magnesium glycyl glutamine chelate has magnesium and glutamine in a single, stable molecule. The significance is that it promotes muscle anabolism in a good way without side effects as opposed to steroids. L-Norvaline is a derivative from the BCAA valine. IT fuels muscle growth, quickens recovery and supports the body’s arginine concentrations. Overall, it aids in blood flow and nitric oxide regulation in the body. As we know, these are the characteristics of a pre workout.
So the amino stack in general is for muscle growth, strength and recovery. The important thing is that the formula is non-steroidal and highly anabolic.
Joint Support Stack
Glucosamine sulfate, Chondroitin sulfate and MSM makes up the joint support stack. Glucosamine sulfate is in the fluid that is around joints. When this is supplemented additionally combined with chondroitin sulfate and MSM, it strengthens the skeletal system immensely. It might increase the cartilage and fluid around joints and help prevent their breakdown. Especially when you are squatting heavy, the knee joints, ligaments and cartilages are prone to damage. The joint support stack will see to it that not only the muscular system is kept safe and sound.
Carbs, Proteins and Fats
Well here we are. The essentials of most gainers and post workout shakes. Myogenix aftershock contain 35g, 34g and 1.5g of carbs, proteins and fats respectively. It also has a little bit of cholesterol and sugar for added calories. The protein is lactose-free, which enables accelerated digestion. The glycogen replenishing carbohydrates are fast digesting as well. This is literally what is required from a post workout shake, is to digest quickly and efficiently to feed the muscle while it is most depleted post workout. As Myogenix states, “The anabolic window is a 30 minute period of time, immediately post exercise, when your body is primed for muscle growth, if given the proper nutrients. “
How to Consume: Dosage
According to the official website, you mix one serving which is two scoops with 12 to 16oz of water and consume immediately after working out. Of course if you are lactose tolerant, you can choose to mix with almond milk or regular milk to enhance the calorie count. They also advise to utilize HyperShock pre-workout, and MyoLean Evolution. However, we don’t think it is mandatory since the aftershock already contains pre workout ingredients such as BCAA derivatives and creatine.
Myogenix AfterShock Side Effects
Are there any side effects? Well, Myogenix has advised against the usage of the aftershock if you are pregnant or lactating, or have an allergy to shellfish(Vitamin B12). Overall, it is always best to consult a trained physician familiar with your body chemistry before consumption. Especially if you have any particular allergies.
Surprisingly though, the customer reviews are mostly if not completely positive. They prefer the orange flavour mostly and the powder mixes very well at room temperature. What everyone finds very useful in common, is the joint support added with the recovery and muscle strength.
Myogenix AfterShock Final Review
Now that you are aware of everything there is to know about this all rounder post workout shake, let’s distill the essentials down. The pros can be listed as follows;
- Fuels the body well during the anabolic window. i.e not just the muscular system.
- Has the ingredients of a pre workout.
- 3 flavours available(Orange Avalanche, Fruit Punch, Chocolate Milk).
- Well optimized for quick nutrient absorption, recovery and reduced soreness.
On the flip side, we feel that the sugar content is a tad bit high. Take the necessary precautions if you are worried about the cholesterol, potassium and sugar content. Also we feel that 290 calories is a little bit over the limit giving you want to accumulate lean muscle mass. Therefore, our advice for a beginner or even an intermediate is to consume one scoop first and monitor the progress of growth. Should you be okay with it, increase the amount factoring in your workouts and rest time as well, not to forget your daily diet.
The Myogenix Aftershock without a doubt is one of the most well formulated valuable supplements in the fitness world. A little unorthodox because of its Amino Stack, BCAA, Antioxidant, and Joint Repair Blends combination which is the main value added point. The price is a bit expensive at $44.99 and we mentioned the drawbacks in the side effects section. Nonetheless, if your physician gives you the go ahead, you can truly experience an overall body growth not limited to mere muscles. Myogenix also has the HyperShock pre workout which uses pure pharmaceutical time released caffeine and according to them “ensuring tons of energy during a workout and for hours after so there are no crash and burn side effects”. A little extreme in our opinion, but that is for another day in another post.
