Product Reviews

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Some products make promises that they just can't keep. Other products are so frugal and effective that they become daily, weekly, or monthly staples of your personal or fitness regimen. But which wellness products are excellent values and which are junk? How do you sort out the helpful products from the huge disappointments?

The fitness industry is infamous for hawking thousands of low quality gadgets and snake oils that don't work, while promising miraculous results at little effort. In fact, fitness product scams have damaged the entire fitness and dietary supplement industry in terms of credibility and safety. From abdominal belts that will sculpt a 6-pack out of your beer gut while you sit on the couch to protein powders that turn you into Mr. Olympia. Everyone wants a quick fix and companies have been quick to exaggerate or lie about product or service benefits to sell these consumers. I have heard, seen, and often times tried it all during my tenure as a health professional and frugal expert, for better or for worse to help you save money. 


There is no substitution for hard workouts, disciplined nutrition, and patience but there are some nutritional supplements and frugal fitness equipment products that can help keep you healthy and optimized on your fitness path. There are products and services that can make all the difference in your exercise, diet, and wellness regimen. Some herbs and dietary supps will improve your health much better than medications will. And some workout equipment may help you lose dozens of pounds of fat or add major muscle mass.

Here are a couple dozen top dietary supplements and fitness product reviews that I have tried many times over the years or continue to use with great success. I have also included some bogus supplement and workout equipment products that do not help you get in better shape to make sure you don't waste your hard earning money or muscle on them. We will be adding more frugal reviews and thrifty product ratings as we test more select items. I take my product rating grades very seriously for these affordable products.

Frugal Fitness
Favorite Dietary Supplements Reviewed

The Best Premium Fit Products The Frugal Fitness Team Has Used


Dymatize Elite 12 / XT Hour Protein Powder

Mike's Final Grade: A
Category: Protein Powder
Video Review: View Here
Elite XT Video Review:  View Here
Written Review: View Here

4C Energy Rush Totally Light 2 Go Packets

Mike's Final Grade: A-
Category: Energy Drinks, Energy Shots
Video Review:  View Here
Written Review:  View Here

EmergenC Energy Boosting Powder

Mike's Final Grade: A-
Categories: Immune System, Antioxidants
Video Review:  View Here

GNC Re-Forge from "Beyond Raw Series"

Categories: Recovery, Natural Testosterone Booster, Vasodilator
Written Review:  View Here
Video Review:  View Here

GNC Ravage from "Beyond Raw Series"

Categories: Pre-Workout, Energy Drink, Recovery, Vasodilator
Written Review:  View Here
Video Review:  View Here

GNC Re-Built Mass from "Beyond Raw Series"

Categories: Protein Powder, Weight Gainer, Hardgainer
Written Review:  View Here
Video Review:  View Here

GNC REFINE from "Beyond Raw Series"

Categories: Pre-Workout, Caffeine, Fat-Burner
Written Review:  View Here
Video Review:  View Here

Generic Flaxseed Oil Capsules:
Mike's Final Grade: A

Category: Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Video Review: View Here

Generic Fish Oil Capsules:
Mike's Final Grade: A

Category: Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Written Review: Read Here
Video Review: View Here

Kickers 80 Hour Energy Spray:

Mike's Final Grade: B+
Category: Caffeine Supplements, Energy Drinks
Video Review: View Here

Generic Vitamin C Pills:

Mike's Final Grade: A-
Category: Antioxidants, Immune System, Vitamins
Video Review: View Here

Six Star Muscle Creatine X3 Elite Series

Mike's Final Grade: A-
Category: Creatine Powder, Pre-Workout
Video Review: *Being Re-Filmed in HD*


GNC Creatine Monohydrate Powder
Mike's Final Grade: A-

Category: Creatine, Bulking Up
Video Review:  *View Here*


CytoSport 100% Whey Protein Powder

Video Review: *View Here*


Nectar Protein Powder by Syntrax

Mike's Final Grade: B+
Category: Protein Powder, Fruity Protein


Protica Proasis All Natural Protein Shots

Category: Fruity Protein Drinks
Video Review: *View Here*
Written Review: *View Here*


BSN N.O. -Xplode Powder

Mike's Final Grade: B+
Category: Pre-Workout, Caffeine, Creatine
Video Review: View Here!
Written Review: View Here!


Code Blue Recovery Drink

Mike's Final Grade: B-
Category: Recovery Drink, Caffeine Free Energy Drink
Video Revew:  View Here


Other Supplement Reviews:
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Our Favorite
Frugal Fitness Equipment Reviewed

Premium Products I Personally Reviewed, Endorse, And Use Daily


The Human Trainer 
Total Suspension Training System

Category: Home Gym, All-In-One Fitness Equipment
Video Review: View Video Here!
Written Review: View BlogPost Here!


Body By Jake Tower 200

Mike's Final Grade: A
Category: Home Gyms, Resistance Bands
Video Review: *Coming Soon*

The Total Gym
Mike's Final Grade: A-

Category: Home Gyms, Bodyweight Training
Video Review: *Coming Soon*

Iron Gym Extreme
Mike's Final Grade: A

Category: Pullup Bars, Bodyweight Training
Video Review: *Coming Soon*

TRX Total Suspension Trainer


Mike's Final Grade: A-
Category: Home Gyms, Bodyweight Training
Video Review: *Coming Soon*


Ab Wheel

Mike's Final Grade: B+
Category: Ab Machines
Video Review*View Here*


Ab Dolley

Mike's Final Grade: B+
Category: Ab Workout Equipment
Video Review: *View Here*


Miscellaneous Fitness Product Reviews:

The Arnold Schwarzenegger New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding

Categories: Workout Books, Bodybuilding Book
Mike's Final Grade: A
Video Review: *View Here*

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Hall Of Shame Fitness Product Reviews

(Don't Buy These Fitness Products Or Use With Caution! If You Can Get These For Free It May Be Worth It Though)

Leg Magic

Mike's Final Grade: D
Category: Leg / Hip / Thigh Exercisers
Video Review:  View Here

Ab Roller

Mike's Final Grade: D+
Category: Ab Machines
Video Review:  *View Here*

BaBoom Energy Spray

Mike's Grade: C
Categories: Caffeine Spray, Energy Drink
Video Review View Here

Whippers Twisted Smoothies

Mike's Grade: D-
Categories: Fruit Smoothie
Video Review:  View Here


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