My Third Lung

Being a triathlete (it's still weird thinking of myself that way!) there are three different sports that I do on a weekly basis to increase endurance and athleticism.  Four if you include weight or resistance training, which you absolutely should!  Depending on my workout, there are several different prep routines I have to make sure that I can maximize that workout, but one thing that is common to all of them is O2 Gold - aka, my third lung.

O2 Gold is one of my favorite AdvoCare products and it helps boost endurance by helping your muscles utilize oxygen much better than without it.  It's helps be run, bike, and swim longer and harder.

The other day, I forgot to take my O2 Gold before my workout.  You're supposed to take it about an hour before so it can get into your bloodstream.  I thought to myself, "Oh well, this will be an easier workout" focusing primarily on technique rather than stamina (I was in the pool that night.).  Much to my chagrin, I could tell a HUGE difference in my endurance!  Usually I can get 3-4 lengths of the pool (1.5-2 laps) before I need to stop and catch my breath.  (I still haven't figured out how to slow down or pace myself in the pool so I can keep going rather than just stop.)  I was also much more sore during that workout than I have ever been in the water before - not to mention how sore I was the next day!

I didn't used to use it before a resistance workout, but since that day I have started using it and I've noticed that, similar to bikes, runs and swims, I can work out harder and longer without a break, AND I'm not as sore the next day!

Needless to say, I'm a huge fan of O2 Gold and it's something that I will NEVER quit using!