Optygen Help
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beads1985 posted 10 weeks ago.
Welcome to trifuel!!
I don't use optygen so I can't comment on that.
I do build up my electrolytes before the race by drinking gatorade the day before and adding a little salt to my foods and taking thermolyte (electrolyte) tabs the night before and the mornning of the race especially if it is going to be warm.
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UFTriGator posted 10 weeks ago.
Optygen is an herbal, so it should be fine to mix with just about anything. You do have to use it for quite a while for it to work, though.
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fastdog5 posted 10 weeks ago.
ChunkyB wrote:
I have no comment (aren't you proud of me?).
Please remove your cape.
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charlie6460 posted 10 weeks ago.
I used it once before. It was ok. So far the best product I have found is Millennium Sports Cordygen5. Of course supplements will only assist you about 10% assuming your diet and training are in check. At least that is just my opinion.
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LJforever posted 10 weeks ago.
right, i've always believed in hardwork first, then supplements. I just wanted to see if this would give me the little boost i need.
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PJT posted 10 weeks ago.
charlie6460 wrote:
I used it once before. It was ok. So far the best product I have found is Millennium Sports Cordygen5. Of course supplements will only assist you about 10% assuming your diet and training are in check. At least that is just my opinion.
What does "assist you about 10%" mean? Do you go 10% faster?
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charlie6460 posted 10 weeks ago.
I don't know if faster is the best term. I spent many years weight lifting and used legal supplements. They always seem to help about 10%. That was the basis of that comment.
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ChunkyB posted 10 weeks ago.
tri-ac wrote:
charlie6460 wrote:I don't know if faster is the best term. I spent many years weight lifting and used legal supplements. They always seem to help about 10%. That was the basis of that comment.unfortunately, that's equally unclear
+1.
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charlie6460 posted 10 weeks ago.
I do think it makes me faster but only because it helps with the level of training and recovery. Don’t expect to take this stuff for the first time on race day and see results. Keep in mind people respond to supplements in different ways. So you really have to test it out over the long haul. It is also best to cycle the stuff. You can also waste a lot of money and time on this stuff with little or no results. I do have a regular list of supplements that a generally cycle though. I can tell the difference when I am on nothing vs taking something. But the difference isn't huge. Again be forewarned that you can quickly waste lots of $$$ on supplements.
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LJforever posted 10 weeks ago.
Do i need to cycle Optygen?
The website says that it will work better the longer you use it
what should i do?
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charlie6460 posted 10 weeks ago.
LJforever wrote:
Do i need to cycle Optygen?
The website says that it will work better the longer you use it
what should i do?
I have only used one bottle and don’t have any plans to go back to Optygen this season, so I don’t have any experience to answer your question.
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UFTriGator posted 10 weeks ago.
LJforever wrote:
Do i need to cycle Optygen?
The website says that it will work better the longer you use it
what should i do?
Do the loading phase like it says. I cycle on and off. The more cycles you do, the better off you'll be. I like to line the cycles up with my training. I'll load going into a hard a week and use it for several weeks of hard training before stopping for a little while during easier weeks. I don't think First Endurance said to do that, but it's been working well for me....my coach cycles it, too, and says it's been doing well for him.
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RV posted 10 weeks ago.
UFTriGator wrote:
Do the loading phase like it says. I cycle on and off. The more cycles you do, the better off you'll be. I like to line the cycles up with my training. I'll load going into a hard a week and use it for several weeks of hard training before stopping for a little while during easier weeks. I don't think First Endurance said to do that, but it's been working well for me....my coach cycles it, too, and says it's been doing well for him.
The original Optygen had the cycling - the OptygenHP does not. Didn't see an explanation as to why on their site. Still considering trying it...
RV
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LJforever posted 10 weeks ago.
Hey guys, thanks for all of your help!
I am starting optygen on July 1 and here is a list of all my races this season and the ALL CAPS are the important races
i could use a little help with timing my optygen cycles.
so here they are
aug 29
sep 6
sep 13
sep 27
OCT 10 big race
oct 18
oct 23
NOV 1 big race
NOV 15 BIGGEST RACE OF SEASON
That's my schedule
thanks for the help!
Hey guys,
I'm new to the forums, but not new to endurance training (8 yrs, marathons, half marathons, and triathlons)
I've been thinking about taking Optygen by First endurance.
any thoughts?
Also, would it be alright to stack with e-caps "race day boost" for a big race?