PRESKO

I know a lot of people on these boards display somewhat anti-supplement sentiments, but I thought I had to ask anyways. I'm looking for a better pump while working out, and I'm considering taking a Nitric Oxide supplement...yes I know it's not essential...but I was wondering two things:

1. Are most Nitric Oxide supplements vegan? (here's a sample of whats in NO Explode http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/bsn/xplode.html)

2. Do any of you take an NO supplement? If you do, does it live up to its claim of increased blood flow and better pumps?

-PRESKO

I'm currently only using soy isolate protein powder, but i was also wanting to incorporate some hemp, gemma, and rice into the mix. I was wondering to there are any pros or cons relating to, say, drinking ONE shake with a little bit of all 4 (soy, gemma, hemp, and rice)? Is there a benefit to only using one type at a time, or does it not matter at all since it all ends up in the same place anyways? I guess I was thinking more along the lines of food combining and if that has any relevance here?

I agree with VE, for me training longer than 60 min. is a waste.If your training as hard as you should be you'll be spent by then anyway.I would make a routine that lets you finish in an hour.Also keep time between sets minimal.No b.s. between sets. You'll fit alot more lifting in that way.

what is your optimal time for resting between sets? i read in a book by arnold that it should be no more than 60 seconds. i shoot for about 45 seconds? anyone else?

i noticed that too. i used to train at least a couple hours a day and i hardly made any gains. i'm now trying to focus on training in less time, more intensity and volume, and shorter rests in between sets. i was just wondering what you all consider YOUR normal amount of time that you donate for strength training. i cut back from 2 hours to 1 hour.