2ND WIND is a foundation for greater athletic performance. This complex endurance supplement is not going to give you a quick boost or a sugar high. Instead, by taking it every day, you can change your physiology for greater endurance, strength, speed, and faster muscle recovery. No matter what level you start at, 2ND WIND helps get you to that next level; make it part of your regimen and you’ll be able to channel greater energy into your workouts and competition.
2ND WIND has been to the Olympics and sailed in the America’s Cup. 2ND WIND has supported triathletes, cyclists, skiers, golfers, runners and other athletes of all levels. Why? Because of these benefits:
Improve training*
Improve performance*
Reduce muscle soreness*
Speed*
Muscle recovery*
Increase endurance and stamina*
Clear lactic acid buildup in muscle cells* (see Research tab for information about related studies)
Recycle lactic acid for highly-efficient energy use*
2ND WIND is available in a 60 vegetarian-capsule bottle.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
To test the effectiveness of our formula we put 2ND WIND to the test in human research studies, and in real life, with real athletes.
2ND WIND is rooted in the belief that increasing performance is best achieved by unblocking the bottlenecks that impede energy, rather than simply trying to boost energy. The key to 2ND WIND’s effectiveness is its ability to increase microcirculation to the muscles, specifically blood and lymph circulation, which helps redistribute the waste products of metabolism, like lactic acid, and allows the body to tap into this premier fuel source. This has been tested and substantiated in several clinical trials. Clinical Trials 2ND WIND has been the subject of two human clinical studies showing its effectiveness in improving lactic acid clearance and muscle recovery:
Human Clinical – Running 1 In a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, researchers compared the effects of either 500 mg or 1 gram (1000 mg) of 2ND WIND versus placebo on the clearance of lactic acid. After 2 weeks, test subjects exercised on a treadmill until exhausted. lactic acid levels were measured immediately after exercise and 15 minutes later to calculate the rate of lactic acid clearance. The high dose group continued taking 2ND WIND for another two weeks, and the treadmill test was repeated. After 2 weeks, those taking 1 gram of 2ND WIND showed significant improvements in lactic acid clearance compared to both the 500 mg group (50% higher clearance) and the placebo group (157% higher). Subjects taking 2ND WIND experienced an 80% increase in lactic acid clearance after 2 weeks, and a 110% increase after 4 weeks. They also showed improved heart rate recovery after 4 weeks.
Human Clinical – Cycling 2 In this double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, subjects were given 1,350 mg of 2ND WIND (or placebo) and performed an exercise test, followed by the measuring of lactic acid levels at 3 minute intervals post-exercise for a total of 12 minutes. Compared to placebo, those taking 2ND WIND accumulated significantly lower levels of lactic acid over the recovery period. At the end of 12 minutes, the 2ND WIND group’s lactic acid levels were 7% less than baseline values while the placebo group’s levels increased by 23% over baseline.
1 2ND WIND improves the rate of lactic acid clearance and heart rate recovery in a double-blind, placebo-controlled human treadmill study. Beijing Medical University, Sports Research Institute, Beijing, China (1996).
2 2ND WIND reduces post-exercise accumulation of lactic acid in a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled human cycling study. St. Cloud State University, Human Performance Laboratory, St. Cloud, Minnesota, USA (1998).
Take 2 capsules daily on before breakfast or lunch. While it is not necessary to load, many athletes report faster results when starting with a loading dose of 3 capsules per day for a period of two weeks.
We have not done clinical studies on loading after strenuous exercise, but many reports and our own experience strongly suggests that when recovering from an intensive bout of exercise, like the first day on skis, first day back on the soccer field, or when recovering from a marathon or triathlon, loading post exercise can help.
Two or three doses of 3-4 capsules 4-6 hours apart should further accelerate the recovery process. Let us know about your own personal experiences with 2ND WIND.
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Power Mushroom Complex™
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Tangerine peel extract
Eleuthero root extract
Ginseng root extract
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