Comments on: Review of The FRS Healthy Energy Challenge http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/frs-healthy-energy-products/ Holistic health education and natural alternative healing Information. Learn about natural remedies and alternative medicines. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:33:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1-beta1 hourly 1 By: wkndrdie http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/frs-healthy-energy-products/comment-page-1/#comment-2190 wkndrdie Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:45:45 +0000 http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/?p=586#comment-2190 Count another consumer scammed by the FRS "trial offer". The fine print is, well, the fine print. I learned of my failure to read when, to my surprise, my credit card bill showed the second charge for my first "automatic shipment". This kind of marketing ploy is pretty underhanded. I now notice that they have since changed their order site to prominently display the "fine print" issue, I'm sure due to recent complaints; the customer service representative was pleasant but of no help given they expect the duped customer to pay the shipping to return an unwanted product ordered by virtue of the "fine print". IMO the product offers nothing that an inexpensive couple of pills won't provide or some fresh fruits and veggies. I wonder if Lance read the fine print before he signed on as lead sponsor, or maybe he gets a cut of the automatic refill order revenue? Count another consumer scammed by the FRS “trial offer”. The fine print is, well, the fine print. I learned of my failure to read when, to my surprise, my credit card bill showed the second charge for my first “automatic shipment”. This kind of marketing ploy is pretty underhanded. I now notice that they have since changed their order site to prominently display the “fine print” issue, I’m sure due to recent complaints; the customer service representative was pleasant but of no help given they expect the duped customer to pay the shipping to return an unwanted product ordered by virtue of the “fine print”. IMO the product offers nothing that an inexpensive couple of pills won’t provide or some fresh fruits and veggies. I wonder if Lance read the fine print before he signed on as lead sponsor, or maybe he gets a cut of the automatic refill order revenue?

]]> By: Dan http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/frs-healthy-energy-products/comment-page-1/#comment-1952 Dan Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:11:05 +0000 http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/?p=586#comment-1952 While the jury is out on any actual or perceived benefit I too feel the trial is a scam. I didn't know I was agreeing to an automatic shipment although revisiting the application it is mentioned. I also had to pay return shipment for product I had no idea I was to receive. I was treated fairly by customer support however no matter what the product benefit I will not buy any product from a company with underhanded marketing tactics of which I am convinced exist on this free trial. While the jury is out on any actual or perceived benefit I too feel the trial is a scam. I didn’t know I was agreeing to an automatic shipment although revisiting the application it is mentioned. I also had to pay return shipment for product I had no idea I was to receive. I was treated fairly by customer support however no matter what the product benefit I will not buy any product from a company with underhanded marketing tactics of which I am convinced exist on this free trial.

]]> By: Wayne http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/frs-healthy-energy-products/comment-page-1/#comment-1825 Wayne Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:43:04 +0000 http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/?p=586#comment-1825 Let me tell you of my experience with FRS, which is quite different from the author's. I am a 68 year-old male, in reasonably good shape, whose passion is tennis. Not "seniors" tennis, or doubles tennis, but real, full-out singles tennis. Very few people know my age, and I play against all comers. Obviously, time is my enemy, and I don't know how long I can continue to play with this abandon, but at this stage I am having a good time and I'm sure my body will tell me when it's time to slow down. A couple weeks ago, I decided to search out an "energy boost" supplement to help me through tough matches, and I saw the ads on the internet featuring Lance Armstrong, and figured I would try FRS, but I wanted to avoid the "free" ad at their website, having read the small print, which so many seem to ignore. Finding the product in my area was a bit difficult, but I finally located the canned version at a local GNC store, which sold the 11.5 ounce cans for $2.00 apiece. I purchased a few cans, and looked forward to trying the product on my next tennis date, later that evening. I had signed up for a "drop-in" doubles league to learn the doubles game, and about an hour before the scheduled start of play, I wolfed down a can of the Berry flavored FRS Healthy Energy, which was not bad tasting at all. (Be sure to shake the can, as there are lots of chunky materials in there to mix up. Now, I usually drink it from a glass. I don't drink beer from a can either, but that's another review.) As the evening progressed, I was very much aware of the energy boost I got from the FRS. I found myself chasing balls that other players had hit out of our court, just because it felt so good to sprint around. I was truly amazed at the extra zip I had, and my increased stamina. Another time I was warming up, hitting with a twenty-something fellow, and we were smacking some pretty good shots back and forth, and afterward we introduced ourselves to each other, and he said to me, "Man, you've got some serious speed!" You want to know how good that is to hear from a twenty year-old? If he only knew. The final test came when I had one of my singles training sessions with Dan, the tennis bum. He has been helping me with my singles game, getting me competitive and hitting the ball with more pace. Of course I'm giving him twenty years, plus he is way better than I am. I downed a can of FRS an hour before our session, and then practiced continuously with Dan for an hour and a half, and then played a full out set against him for almost another forty minutes. He barely beat me 6-4. And I still felt great. Last night, in league play, I went up against a fellow who beat me the last two times we played together, but along with Dan's lessons and my can of FRS, I took him apart and won in straight sets. Think I'm a believer? Let me give this one caveat: I have recommended FRS to some people, and they don't seem to get my results from it. Can't say why. Also, you really should try it before you get involved with some strenuous exercise, not just popping a can and kicking back. You probably won't notice any "high," which is actually a good thing. BTW, my wife has found it at one of her grocery stores in our area for only $1.50 a can! Sweet. Sorry to go on so long, but I really am so happy I found FRS, I have become evangelical about it. HTH Let me tell you of my experience with FRS, which is quite different from the author’s.
I am a 68 year-old male, in reasonably good shape, whose passion is tennis. Not “seniors” tennis, or doubles tennis, but real, full-out singles tennis. Very few people know my age, and I play against all comers. Obviously, time is my enemy, and I don’t know how long I can continue to play with this abandon, but at this stage I am having a good time and I’m sure my body will tell me when it’s time to slow down.

A couple weeks ago, I decided to search out an “energy boost” supplement to help me through tough matches, and I saw the ads on the internet featuring Lance Armstrong, and figured I would try FRS, but I wanted to avoid the “free” ad at their website, having read the small print, which so many seem to ignore. Finding the product in my area was a bit difficult, but I finally located the canned version at a local GNC store, which sold the 11.5 ounce cans for $2.00 apiece. I purchased a few cans, and looked forward to trying the product on my next tennis date, later that evening.

I had signed up for a “drop-in” doubles league to learn the doubles game, and about an hour before the scheduled start of play, I wolfed down a can of the Berry flavored FRS Healthy Energy, which was not bad tasting at all. (Be sure to shake the can, as there are lots of chunky materials in there to mix up. Now, I usually drink it from a glass. I don’t drink beer from a can either, but that’s another review.)

As the evening progressed, I was very much aware of the energy boost I got from the FRS. I found myself chasing balls that other players had hit out of our court, just because it felt so good to sprint around. I was truly amazed at the extra zip I had, and my increased stamina.

Another time I was warming up, hitting with a twenty-something fellow, and we were smacking some pretty good shots back and forth, and afterward we introduced ourselves to each other, and he said to me, “Man, you’ve got some serious speed!” You want to know how good that is to hear from a twenty year-old? If he only knew.

The final test came when I had one of my singles training sessions with Dan, the tennis bum. He has been helping me with my singles game, getting me competitive and hitting the ball with more pace. Of course I’m giving him twenty years, plus he is way better than I am. I downed a can of FRS an hour before our session, and then practiced continuously with Dan for an hour and a half, and then played a full out set against him for almost another forty minutes. He barely beat me 6-4. And I still felt great.

Last night, in league play, I went up against a fellow who beat me the last two times we played together, but along with Dan’s lessons and my can of FRS, I took him apart and won in straight sets.

Think I’m a believer?

Let me give this one caveat: I have recommended FRS to some people, and they don’t seem to get my results from it. Can’t say why. Also, you really should try it before you get involved with some strenuous exercise, not just popping a can and kicking back. You probably won’t notice any “high,” which is actually a good thing. BTW, my wife has found it at one of her grocery stores in our area for only $1.50 a can! Sweet.

Sorry to go on so long, but I really am so happy I found FRS, I have become evangelical about it.
HTH

]]> By: Sandy http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/frs-healthy-energy-products/comment-page-1/#comment-584 Sandy Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:58:27 +0000 http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/?p=586#comment-584 Harvey, you have asked some really great questions. You may want to read Dr. Leia's response on the <a href="http://www.healthynewage.com/cancer-information.htm" rel="nofollow">benefits of anti-oxidants</a>. There are many studies that support the value of anti-oxidants in our diet. Also, we can't answer your questions on the studies made by FRS. But we can offer our opinion of the product and the warnings of taking them up on the free trail. If you read the review fully you will discover we were not very excited about the product due to the reasons stated in the review. So please, read the review over again to get our full opinion. Harvey, you have asked some really great questions. You may want to read Dr. Leia’s response on the benefits of anti-oxidants. There are many studies that support the value of anti-oxidants in our diet. Also, we can’t answer your questions on the studies made by FRS. But we can offer our opinion of the product and the warnings of taking them up on the free trail. If you read the review fully you will discover we were not very excited about the product due to the reasons stated in the review. So please, read the review over again to get our full opinion.

]]> By: Harvey Miller http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/frs-healthy-energy-products/comment-page-1/#comment-581 Harvey Miller Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:03:19 +0000 http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/?p=586#comment-581 Where has it been proved that taking anti-oxidants yields extra energy? What is the exact biological mechanism for this allegation? Where has it been shown that taking antioxidants, outside their normally stored bounds (within the context of micro-nutrients- note that apples have, along with quercetin, numerous adjunct micro-nutrients that may need to be there while the body utilizes this powerful anti-oxidant). Where are the scientific studies that cooroborate some of the outrageous claims of this company? Why does FRS dabble in tricky marketing techniques where they charge credit cards without permission and make it difficult to get your money back? How come little is said about the above? As for stating that you believe in the product because it worked for you, what about the “placebo effect”. I’ve also heard people that claim this product has done nothing. What are the percentages of success vs. failure? If you’re experience is due to the placebo effect, you’re wasting your time and money on a grossly overpriced product, but if you’re happy, so be it. It’s not fair, legal, or right to tout something that is based on mistruths and exagerations. Where has it been proved that taking anti-oxidants yields extra energy? What is the exact biological mechanism for this allegation? Where has it been shown that taking antioxidants, outside their normally stored bounds (within the context of micro-nutrients- note that apples have, along with quercetin, numerous adjunct micro-nutrients that may need to be there while the body utilizes this powerful anti-oxidant). Where are the scientific studies that cooroborate some of the outrageous claims of this company? Why does FRS dabble in tricky marketing techniques where they charge credit cards without permission and make it difficult to get your money back? How come little is said about the above?

As for stating that you believe in the product because it worked for you, what about the “placebo effect”. I’ve also heard people that claim this product has done nothing. What are the percentages of success vs. failure? If you’re experience is due to the placebo effect, you’re wasting your time and money on a grossly overpriced product, but if you’re happy, so be it. It’s not fair, legal, or right to tout something that is based on mistruths and exagerations.

]]> By: James http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/frs-healthy-energy-products/comment-page-1/#comment-578 James Sat, 07 Mar 2009 00:59:43 +0000 http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/?p=586#comment-578 Thanks for the honest review. Unlike the first few reviews google showed, I can tell that this one is truly un-biased. The advertising of FRS seems too good to be true. And when that's the case, it usually is. Thanks for the honest review. Unlike the first few reviews google showed, I can tell that this one is truly un-biased. The advertising of FRS seems too good to be true. And when that’s the case, it usually is.

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