Tag: Phormula-1
1st Phorm Bodybuilding Transformation: The Squirrel Project
by Phorm Athlete, Brett Becker on May 12, 2010, under Diet Plans
I recently completed a 1st Phorm bodybuilding transformation project, and it was a major success. The subject was a friend of mine by the name of Jerry, also known as: “the squirrel”. You may wonder how a bodybuilder like Jerry would end up with a nickname such as this. Jerry got this nickname a few [...]

Hey Brett, my name is Jeff. I’m 25 years old and I’ve been weight training since high school. Lately I’ve gotten really serious with my training and people at the gym keep telling me I need to compete. It’s something I think I want to do, but don’t know where to start.
by Phorm Athlete, Brett Becker on Jan 29, 2010, under Customer Q & A
That is a question I get a lot from guys your age. First thing you need to do, if you haven’t already, is attend a bodybuilding show. Ask around your gym about what shows are coming up in the area. It’s a good idea to go to a bodybuilding competition as a spectator [...]
I read on your blog that Ignition/Phormula-1 should not be used directly after a cardio workout. Why is this? I do a lot of running and I am trying to lose some weight. I do some lifting but I am really just trying to be lean and not looking to put on a lot of muscle. I guess my basic question is how should I be using Ignition/Phormula-1 most effectively if I do mostly cardio workouts?
by Chairman & CEO, Andrew Frisella on Jan 21, 2010, under Customer Q & A
First off, if you are looking at getting lean, putting on muscle should be a priority not an afterthought. If you want to be lean and you do just cardio you aren’t going to get there. Cardio burns both muscle and fat, not just fat like most people think. If you aren’t training your muscles [...]

Becker Built Off Season Bodybuilding Diet
by Phorm Athlete, Brett Becker on Nov 23, 2009, under Diet Plans
Injury Update:
At almost 8 weeks post-injury, I would estimate that I am functioning around 70%. Training is going pretty well and I’m getting into the gym at least 4 days a week. At this point, I am just finding it hard to hit upper body movements on consecutive days. I won’t start [...]
Can I just use Phormula-1 and not Ignition post-workout and get proper recovery?
by Chairman & CEO, Andrew Frisella on Nov 06, 2009, under Customer Q & A
Sure, you can. You can do whatever you want, this is America! You can brush your teeth with motor oil. You can fix a hole in your roof with duct tape. You could even mow your yard with your finger nail clippers. However, these activities wouldn’t make much sense and neither would using Phormula-1 without [...]
I am on a pretty strict budget. Can I just use Ignition to replenish my glycogen stores and get the same results as if I would take it with a Phormula-1?
by Chairman & CEO, Andrew Frisella on Nov 05, 2009, under Customer Q & A
This is a very common question, believe it or not, people always ask which one they should take and the answer is…unequivocally, undeniably, no question about it…BOTH! I always tell people the same thing: It’s like going to buy a brand new car and the salesman asks you if you need tires or a steering [...]
I have been using Level-1 and I love it! Can I use it with Ignition post-workout instead of Phormula-1 and get same results?
by Chairman & CEO, Andrew Frisella on Nov 04, 2009, under Customer Q & A
A premium quality Low Temperature Processed protein blend such as Level-1 is designed to keep you anabolic by keeping blood amino levels high for sustained periods of time throughout the day. This means Level-1 will take several hours to digest completely. The insulin spike form Ignition happens almost instantly and peaks after just 30 minutes. [...]
I just picked up the new Phormula-1 today and one thing that shocked me is that the flavor is very light, crisp and refreshing. I love it! I was expecting a strong flavor like some of the other fruity proteins on the market. It’s like I can’t even taste the protein. It’s very different than anything I have ever tried. Great job on this one!!!
by Chairman & CEO, Andrew Frisella on Oct 30, 2009, under Customer Q & A, Products
Thank you very much! I’m glad you like it!
The flavoring on Phormula-1 is much lighter than other isolates on the market; we designed it that way on purpose. Phormula-1 is very pure and doesn’t require an overpowering flavor to cover up impurities of lesser quality, denatured proteins. It’s designed to taste more like a Crystal [...]
My personal trainer told me I can just use table sugar instead of Ignition and it’ll work the same, is this true?
by Chairman & CEO, Andrew Frisella on Sep 04, 2009, under Customer Q & A
You lift hard, eat right, drink enough water, take the best supplements and get all the rest you need. You do everything you can to get the BEST possible results day in and day out. You sacrifice things “normal” people wouldn’t think of giving up in the quest for a superior existence. You live the [...]
The product description of LEVEL-1 Protein makes it sound like it is not the fast assimilated protein that you would want right after a workout…is this true? If so, do you sell another protein that is assimilated faster?
by Chairman & CEO, Andrew Frisella on Aug 25, 2009, under Customer Q & A
The answer to both of these questions is yes. Level-1 is indeed a sustained assimilation protein designed to keep blood amino levels high for a period of 2-3 hours. Although you will not find a higher quality sustained assimilation protein on the market, it was not developed with post workout nutrition in mind. Level-1 was [...]