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Description:OPTimize + oxYGEN = OPTYGEN™. Optygen represents the next generation of endurance nutrition. Do you want to generate more power? This innovative formula is based on clinical trails and the latest scientific research on maximizing oxygen utilization in elite endurance athletes. All of the nutrients in this formulation have been studied extensively for their ability to increase VO2 Max and increase the body’s ability to acclimatize to high levels of physical stress.
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Submitted by
bill stuy
a Racer
from kansas
Date Reviewed: March 16, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$37.00 | | Strengths: | performs as advertised. reduces lactic acid. improves recovery. allows more time at VO2 max | | Weaknesses: | diminishing effects when taken consectutively for over 5months | | Bottom Line: | great product, only supplement i would recommend. i've been taking for 3 years and have had nothing but great results. i feel great at higher levels and i can stay near vo2 max for much longer. optygen also improves recovery dramtically.
AMAZING PRODUCT!!!!!! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
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Duncan Gardner
a Cross Country Rider
from UK
Date Reviewed: September 17, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Purchased At: | £34 | | Strengths: | Superb extra endurance evan during first loading week. Really stops lactic acid build at end of ride and next day aches gone. Strange don't know how it works but it is good to by something which actually works. I use it wit SIS Go as an electrolyte which gives excelant on ride recovery | | Weaknesses: | I feel a bit off if I run out of tablets or forget to talke | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | Giant NRS carbon full sus X-country + Principia RCS | | Bottom Line: | Best investment you can make to accelerate traing | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
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Duncan Gardner
a Cross Country Rider
from UK
Date Reviewed: September 17, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Purchased At: | £34 | | Strengths: | Superb extra endurance evan during first loading week. Really stops lactic acid build at end of ride and next day aches gone. Strange don't know how it works but it is good to by something which actually works. I use it wit SIS Go as an electrolyte which gives excelant on ride recovery | | Weaknesses: | I feel a bit off if I run out of tablets or forget to talke | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | Giant NRS carbon full sus X-country + Principia RCS | | Bottom Line: | Best investment you can make to accelerate traing | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Knopp Tom
a Racer
from Signal Mountain, TN, USA
Date Reviewed: December 7, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Porcupine Rim-Moab | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | firstendurance.com | | Strengths: | It works. First Endurance has written the perfect trilogy with Optygen, Ultragen, and E3. I have experienced my best off-road riding since I started taking Optygen in 2002. I was hoping to improve my cardiovascular ability, but was suprised to improve on my bike handling skills as well. | | Weaknesses: | Price-But if it works, it's worth it.
It is not a magic pill. There are no magic pills yet. You have to still train hard to get results. But results are seen sooner than other supplement I have ever used. Actually, most of the other supplements I have tried have not been effective. | | Similar Products Used: | I have not found anything similar to Optygen, but have tried Cytosport-Vasostat, Endurox-Excel, E-Caps, Amino Vital-Fast Change, and OxyGen. | | Bike Setup: | Specialized StumpJump (old S-works frame), XTR Groupo | | Bottom Line: | Optygen Works | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jerry larson
a Racer
from alta utah
Date Reviewed: April 8, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | web site | | Strengths: | Fast recovery from intense efforts and drastically reduces lactic acid. At 46 years old Optygen is like the fountain of youth. | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | There is nothing like it on the market | | Bottom Line: | I can't wait to see what they come up with next!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Natalie Angell
a Cross Country Rider
from Whitefish, MT 59937
Date Reviewed: April 4, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Big Mountain, MT | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Marked increase in ability to recover in between competitions. | | Weaknesses: | none- other than remebering to take it. | | Bottom Line: | As a member of the U.S. Telemarking Ski Team I have been using Optygen continuously for the last six months, both to prepare myself for competition and as a supplememnt for post-injury knee rehab. I have noticed significant results in my recovery times both in between training and competition. I also believe that Optygen has helped aid me in a speedy recovery. I have not noticed any side-effects from using Optygen. It is a great supplement for both the aspiring and serious athlete. This product will help any athlete reach their optimal performance levels. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Jimmy Archer
a Racer
from Boulder, CO, USA
Date Reviewed: April 2, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Purchased At: | Colrado Cyclist | | Strengths: | As a triathlete I immediately noticed I was stronger off the bike and during the run. Over all I noticed that I recovered faster, especialy days with more than one workout. | | Weaknesses: | None that I can see. | | Bike Setup: | K2 Razorback Team, and K2 Mod 5.0 soon the Code 6 | | Bottom Line: | I am a sceptic when it comes to nutritional supplements. I believe your best bet is a good well rounded diet and plenty of it, with ample hydrations as well.
When I first took Optygen I was not expecting anything. But I instantly noticed that I was much stronger off the bike and onto the run. I felt I could jump right into fast race pace running without the normal transition period for the first mile to get my run legs under me.
After taking Optygen for a few months I found my recovery from hard efforts was much quicker and I seemed to have another gear in training and racing.
I am still a sceptic about nutritional products but I would not give this stuff up. It works and thats the bottom line. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Russ
a
from Edwards
Date Reviewed: April 2, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | Moontime Cyclery | | Strengths: | awesome taste, no clumps, easy to digest... and WORKS! | | Bottom Line: | I used to use Endurox, always had stomach discomfort, and couldn't eat a meal for at least an hour. I also didn't know the doses of the ingredients were not effective until I started doing research.
Ultragen has effective doses for recovery. The others are just marketing.
I've also found great recovery after hard efforts, way more so than other brands.
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Submitted by
Tyler Johnson
a Racer
from Cockaponsett Forest, CT
Date Reviewed: April 1, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Xterra Richmond | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Does what it says it will do. I have used Optygen for two seasons and can testify that it really does allow you to increase your training effort and thereby increase your level of fitness. I race from Europe to Canada, all corners of the USA and am heading to the Pacific next week. Without Optygen I could not do 2-aday workouts and feel fresh the next day. Believe me this stuff works. It's easy on your stomach, never ever burped once, and the price is OK too. | | Weaknesses: | I didn't find it sooner! | | Similar Products Used: | NONE | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale Scalpel/XTR for Xterra and NORBA. Cannondale Optimo/Campy Record for Road Races/Duathlon/Triathlon. | | Bottom Line: | Buy it, use it, go faster longer. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Andy
a Racer
from Chandler, AZ
Date Reviewed: April 1, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Hawes | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Purchased At: | firstendurance.com | | Strengths: | Easy to use, works great, high quality product | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Just about all of them... | | Bike Setup: | Carbon Hardtail Trek and Titus Racer X - Titanium | | Bottom Line: | Finally, I found a supplement that worked. Working full time and training when possible is tough so I was looking to find a way to maximize my training time.
So after a lot of research, I started using Optygen last year while competing as a sponsored athlete on the Balance Bar Sprint Adventure series.
With Optygen, I was able to push my training intensity and sustain it over a longer period of time all the while keeping my heart rate in check. This combined with its amazing ability to recover both during and after the race is nothing short of amazing. Optygen is the real deal!!
This product should be used by any athletes/riders who are looking to move to the next level and are looking for that edge over the unsuspecting competition. Occasional riders can also benefit especially during your weekly long rides or that epic ride you have been looking forward to
PS. I started to combine the Optygen use with their new product Ultragen and the results are amazing. The recovery drink works great both during and after training/races. You should check it out! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Thomas
a Racer
from Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Date Reviewed: April 1, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Bottom Line: | The Bottom line on Optygen for me is this is the first supplement that I've used where I have felt the effect dramaticaly. None of this " I think I felt something" stuff or placebo effect. It definitely helps my ability to recover more quickly between hard efforts. I don't know of another product that did that for me. I have also read some complimentary evidence that the main ingredient may also help with mood...not a bad side effect in my book and it does seem to me that when I'm using Optygen, my general sense of well-being is enhanced....maybe that's just a side-effect of riding well, though. I think anyone who has spent money before on a supplement and been dissapointed ( who hasn't) should give Optygen a try. I'm sure you'll be pleasantly suprised, and if not, they have a money back garantee, so there's no risk, really. Who shouldn't buy it...well, if you don't care about on-the-bike performance, then I reckon you might be dissapointed. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kenny Williams
a Racer
from Washington, Kirkland, US
Date Reviewed: March 31, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$49.00 | | Purchased At: | Madison Bikes | | Bottom Line: | Optygen Works very well. With Working and racing Full time I'm able to train at a very High level and race 4-5x's a week. Amd still Win a lot of races. I think this is the best performance supplement on the market! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andrea
a Racer
from Tyler, TX
Date Reviewed: March 31, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | It's easy to transport to races. | | Weaknesses: | Have to take multiple pills. | | Bottom Line: | Although I have only used this product for about three months, I can already see the benefits. My recovery after race day is alot faster! Recovery is key when doing multiple races back to back. This product is great for the serious althete. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
apexcoach
a Racer
from Boulder, CO USA
Date Reviewed: February 24, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Purchased At: | Bikesource - Highlands Ranch | | Strengths: | Great results - feel fantastic when I'm using it, bad when I forget to use it. | | Weaknesses: | None so far. | | Similar Products Used: | Endurox | | Bike Setup: | Specialized FSR S-Works and S-Works M5 Hardtail | | Bottom Line: | Great product from a fantastic company! I ran out a month ago, and my HR was instantly higher in every workout and every race (plus, I wasn't finishing as well). I got right back on it...and am feeling back to super normal again! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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S Krisher
a Racer
from Seattle, WA, USA
Date Reviewed: February 21, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$49.00 | | Strengths: | Felt like superhuman after 10days of consuming! Recovered faster from hard efforts and between workouts. Makes you feel like you added fitness without a change in training...definately worth the investment! MAy not be worth it to take if you are just strolling around all the time, but you will really benefit if you are demanding performance from your cardiovascular system! | | Similar Products Used: | Endurox...did not work for me. | | Bottom Line: | Get it b/c it will help you win and make you feel better while doing it! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Sylvia
a
from Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Date Reviewed: February 20, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | easy to consume, no inactive ingredients added, definite results | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bottom Line: | this product rocks! I used Optygen for an entire year and definitely felt the results: increased endurance, higher heart rate maximum (and the ability to sustain it for longer periods of time), and reduced lactic acid (burning) in the legs during my rides. I also felt as though I recovered quicker using Optygen, and I could train day after day with minimal rest days. I plan on continuing the use of Optygen for the 2004 spring/summer season., | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Lance
a Racer
from Phoenix, AZ
Date Reviewed: February 18, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Trail 100 in Phoenix Mtn. Preserve | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | Scottsdale Running Company | | Strengths: | Very effective. | | Bottom Line: | I've used Optygen extensively and have found it to be very effective. I've been racing for 15 years and know my body well. I was skeptical at first, but after 1 week I began to notice the effects of Optygen. I found that I could push harder and hold it longer. I also found that my recovery between hard efforts within a workout/race was better as well as between workouts. Although the $49.95 price sounds high it's well worth it considering the performance improvement. I spend more than that every week just on massage. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jhart
a
from CA
Date Reviewed: February 18, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Bottom Line: | I believe that Optygen DOES work based on my experience using it for 4 months last season. In several races, while on optygen, I noticed that I could sustain heart rates well beyond my tested lacated theshold, which is 182 bpm. I spent 35 minutes in a break away with my heart rate pegged at 189. I know that a difference of 7 beats does not sound like that much, but pre Optygen, I could go about 4 minutes above 182 without having to back off. 35 minutes at 187 suprised the heck out of me. Also, the high point of the season came when I spent just under 3 minutes at 196. My max is 198. I know that hydration, temperature, recovery, and sleep quality all affect heart rate, but staying at so high a heart rate for so long suggests something more powerful than placebo effect or the aforementioned variables.
I should note that I was combining Optygen with Athlete Octane, a supplement that is magic in a bottle. Check this stuff out; it is affordable and you use it everyday:
http://www.athleteoctane.com/
I'd recommend only using Optygen for a few key months a year to peak for your most important events. It helped me achieve all but one of my season goals. And my 20km averge TT speed went from 27.4 mph to 28.3 mph in one year's time on the same course, in the similar conditions. I did my on the bike homework last season, but still that is a big increase in averge speed. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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