Z-12 Experiment - Day 1

Times out here in Denver are getting wild, and I'm feeling a bit saucy. I've been interested in Z-12 for sometime but never had the need for a "deep, refreshing restful sleep formula". I dabbled with ZMA once but did not notice any benefit as compared to taking nothing before bed. So, my interest peaked and I purchased one bottle of Z-12, Biotest's attempt at a recovery sleep supplement (boy do they really have their bases covered!).

Here is what Z-12 is supposed to do:

"Biotest's Z-12 provides a full night's sleep without the sleep "hangover" associated with virtually all other prescription or non-prescription sleep aids.

Z-12 is also useful to people who might not generally have trouble sleeping, but who might occasionally need a guarantee of a good night's rest, like the night before an exam, a job interview, or athletic meet.

Travelers might find it useful, too, in overcoming the first-night insomnia that often afflicts those who sleep in beds they're not accustomed to."

And here is what's in it:

LINK: http://www.t-nation.com/portal_includes/suppLabels/z12SuppFacts.html

Anyways, I just received my order from Biotest (along with some nice new kicks and some Metabolic Drive), and have been waiting for an opportunity to play around with Z-12. Today was an absolute grinder (4 hours of sleep, hanging in the sun all day followed by an aggressive weight training session with my two amigo's Zach Strom and Ken Ishamel). I'm exhausted as I am typing this, so I will sleep very well tonight regardless of taking Z-12. However, a wise old Indian once told me there is no time like the present and I am stoked to give it a run. I'll keep you updated as the week goes on.

And here is a quick glance of today's training:

A1. Box Jumps 4/3
A2. Speed Deadlifts 3/8 (135)

B1. Lunges 5 mintues (12 ea., 10 ea. - 135 lbs)*
B2. Chin Ups 5 minutes (12, 10)*

C1. DB Bench Press 5 minutes (10, 8, 6, 4, 2 - 70 lbs)*
C2. Single Arm DB Row 5 minutes (10, 8, 6, 4, 2 - 70 lbs)*

CORE1. Landmines 3/30s (45)
CORE2. Overhead Plate Circles 3/6 (45)

*Use a weight you can do for 10-12 reps. Perform 10-12 reps of the first exercise and then move to the second. On the second set, perform 8-10 reps. On the third set, perform 6-8 reps. On the fourth set, perform 4-6 reps. Repeat for 5 minutes. No rest in between exercises.

9:38 PM UPDATE: Down the hatch we go.
8:29 AM UPDATE: I fell asleep sometime around 11 - that's about the norm for me. No crazy dreams, no sleep hangover this morning, although my eyes were a little 'heavier' than usual. Z-12 definitely made me very, very relaxed within about thirty minutes or so. Tonight will be another good night for a test run - I will be working late and my brain will be on full go when I need to be going to sleep. More to come....