Note to Product Testers |
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| Posted by: shpongled May 6 2004, 10:06 AM |
| Note: These are just general guidelines. There may be differences depending on the product being tested. The initial post should contain the following information: -Age -Sex -Weight -Bodyfat (make sure to mention the measuring device used) -Preferably body part measurements will be included, but this is not a requirement -Training experience, personal history, etc. -Present diet and training outline, what supplements are being taken -Present goals -Any and all prescription or recreational drugs you use that may alter results – if you feel this interferes with your privacy, don't include it -Anything else that may alter results – disabilities, conditions, life situations, etc. -"Before" pictures are optional -It is helpful if you list the weights you have been using for some of the major lifts (bench, squat, deadlift, etc.) for the past few workouts, so your maximum lifts before and after the test can be compared -Any other information you feel is relevant The training log should be updated daily with the following information: -Date being logged (note that the information will be for the previous day, for example, the information you post on tuesday will be what you ate etc. on monday) -What you ate, how many calories, approximate macronutrient (protein/carbs/fat) amounts -Any supplements taken that weren't mentioned in your initial post, and when you took them -Any weight training – include each exercise, and sets and reps performed -Any cardiovascular or other exercise – include intensity and duration -Any comments you have on the product, side effects, impressions from the product, etc. -Anything unordinary, that may or may not be due to the product – upset stomach, insomnia, irritability, indications of a negative reaction, etc. This may seem pointless, but often times many people will experience a side effect and not comment on it because they don't think it's from the product, but if multiple people report the same thing, this indicates that the product may have something to do with it. You also need an additional weekly entry (which can be included in the same post as one of the daily entries) providing the following information: -Weight -Bodyfat measurment (using the same method as the initial measurement) -Body part size measurements you wish to do The final entry (after the testing is completed) should include the same information as the weekly entries, in addition to the following: -Overall impressions from the product – how easy it was to use, what side effects you experienced, how well you thought it worked, etc. -Whether or not you would use this product again -Whether or not you would recommend this product -How much you felt that inconsistencies in your diet, training, etc. interfered with an accurate evaluation of the product – be honest -Optional: "After" pictures -Optional: Weights lifted on some of the major lifts near the end of the test -Any other information you feel is relevant Additional guidelines 1. Diet and training must be as consistent as possible. If you are doing a cyclic diet of some sort (carb cycling, refeeds, CKD, etc.), this is ok, as long as you keep it consistent. Preferably, you should've already begun this diet/training regimen and been on it for a while, or used it previously so you know how you normally react to it. 2. Supplements/drugs that are specifically exluced: -Supplements similar to the one you are testing - this primarily applies to supplements with the same ingredients. -Steroids/prohormones (if you really want to use these, email me and we may be able to work something out) -Any new supplements – i.e. this is not the time to try something new at the same time. Any supplements you are taking, you should've been taking regularly for a while at the same dose, and know how you react to it. 3. Although not a requirement, it is helpful to continue your log for a few days to a week after finishing testing the product, to see if there are residual effects. If you have any questions/objections/suggestions, just email me. Thanks, David Tolson dvdtlsn@bulknutrition.com |
| Posted by: shpongled Aug 19 2004, 10:56 AM |
| A few answers to questions testers frequently have. 1. The testing logs need to be kept at the Bulk Nutrition forum but can be posted at any other forums of your choice as well. 2. If you have ordered from Bulk/1Fast before you will note you already have forum account, if you wish to change your forum screenname, send a PM to abaddon and he will take care of it. 3. Unless otherwise specified, you can use any dose of your choice within the recommended doses on the bottle. |