Maximuscle Cyclone Review

In general, I am not an advocate of Maximuscle products. Undeniably, they work. And yes, if the label is to be believed, the ingredients within are of a high quality. My major problem resides in the fact that most Maximuscle product's effects can be achieved through a different brand at a fraction of the price. Hence, I was a little sceptical upon receiving my brand-spanking-new, shrink wrapped tub of Maximuscle Cyclone.

As usual, the presentation was impressive and with a name like "Cyclone" it's hard not to be 'sucked in'. Excuse the pun. My first concern was the fact that Cyclone is billed as an "all-in-one" formula,meaning that it has elements of muscle-building supplements as well as a blend of carbohydrates and creatine, which work in unison to force the creatine into the muscles.

Anyone who has ever tried taking protein along with a separate course of creatine monohydrate will know that it soon becomes an organisational nightmare--loading periods, rest periods; six doses a day, etcetera etcetera. I found it a little hard to believe that the folks over at Maximuscle had perfected a balance of protein, creatine and carbohydrate that requires no loading period and still provides the training benefits of all three. Before I document my experience with this particular product, let's see the technical data:

Servings Per Day: 2
Typical Serving Per 1.5 scoops: (60g)
Energy: 230kcal/962kJ
Protein: 30g
Carbohydrate: 21g
Total Fats (includes MCTs & EFAs): 4.68g

Before I go into too much detail, I feel inclined to inform you that this is far and away the most effective supplement I've ever had the pleasure of using. Within a fortnight I noticed a significant strength and stamina increase, and the protein doses are sufficient to recover from all but the most intense workout within a day or two. I must admit I'm not a massive fan of creatine as a whole, due to the risk of over/under-dosing which can both lead to their own problems.

When taken as part of a blend, and especially with the creatine-forcing carbohydrates found in Cyclone, I was on the receiving end of a serious boost during my workout (the strength benefits also did wonders for my motivation). So, how does it taste? Well, frankly, terrible in comparison with regular protein supplements. You can improve it slightly if you mix with milk instead of water, but I would suggest that you'll reap the rewards sooner if you stick to water only.

There's some difficulty involved with mixing the drink unless you have a blender, and occasionally a granule of...something...touched my tongue that I can only describe as tasting like the antiseptic preparation "TCP" (those who have had need of a TCP mouthwash in the past will know how unpleasant an experience this is). Overall, I genuinely recommend that all serious gym users try this product at least once. I can't stress enough how good it feels to be taking a supplement that supplies such immediate results. However, if it's a milkshake you're after, go to McDonald's.

You can read another Maximuscle Cyclone Review here for more information.