This week, we review Extreme HYDRO-X, the energy and hydration drink from Xendurance.
Product Overview
- Item: Extreme HYDRO-X
- Price: $25–$27 USD (depending on delivery)
- Retailer: Xendurance
Xendurance is widely known in the functional fitness market, sponsoring CrossFit Games athletes like Josh Bridges and Camille Leblanc-Bazinet. Extreme HYDRO-X is a powdered supplement designed for energy, hydration, and electrolyte replacement during intense workouts.
Key Ingredients: Sustamine & Lactate
What sets Extreme HYDRO-X apart is its inclusion of Sustamine and Lactate. Lactate acts as a preferred fuel source for muscles, helping reduce lactic acid buildup during training. Sustamine, a combination of L-Glutamine and L-Alanine, enhances hydration and supports faster recovery post-workout. Both ingredients are natural and efficiently utilized by the body.
For those unfamiliar with Lactate, it is a natural fuel source produced in the human body. When most of us hear the word ‘lactate’ we generally think of lactic acid and that horrible burning feeling we get during tiring workouts. However, lactate actually works to fight lactic acid by giving our bodies a natural fuel source to use while working out.
Performance Results
Over a six-month testing period, Extreme HYDRO-X was used during functional fitness WODs and Ironman Triathlon training. Key observations included:
- Reduced Muscle Burn: Noticeable decrease in lactic acid and DOMS during workouts like “Flight Simulator” and endurance training.
- Improved Recovery: Faster post-workout recovery after intense sessions.
- Energy Boost: Sustained energy during workouts, allowing for longer and more effective training sessions.
Additional Benefits
- Natural ingredients, gluten-free, no unwanted chemicals.
- Pleasant lemon-citrus flavor and easy mixing with water.
- Reasonably priced (~$1 per serving) compared to other performance supplements.
- Endorsed by top CrossFit and endurance athletes.
- Scientifically backed formula (similar to Extreme Endurance).
Considerations
- Availability: International shipping is available but can be costly.
- Lack of Flavours: Currently only lemon-citrus; additional flavors would be welcome.
- Timing: Optimal performance benefits require taking the supplement 15–60 minutes before exercise.
Conclusion
Extreme HYDRO-X is an effective energy, hydration, and recovery supplement for functional fitness and endurance athletes. While it may not deliver the “WOW” factor of Xendurance’s Extreme Endurance, it significantly reduces muscle burn, supports hydration, and improves overall workout performance. With no notable side effects and a solid ingredient profile, it is highly recommended for athletes looking to enhance training outcomes.
Overall, I had a very positive experience with Extreme HYDRO-X find it hard to say too many bad things about the product. While I didn’t experience the ‘WOW’ factor that I did when using Xendurance’s other popular product Extreme Endurance (which I rate as one of the best lactic acid buffers on the market), I still have no hesitation in recommended it to others.
If you are looking for a supplement to help you during your training, especially to assist in energy, hydration and recovery, then Extreme HYDRO-X is up there with one of the best I have tested. And with no real side effects, you have nothing to lose by trying it out for yourself.
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