FJ's Verdict:

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Product Name: Vitargo S2
Company: GENR8 Speed
MSRP: $36.99 [Click For Great Prices On GENR8 Vitargo S2]

Availability: Medium (Some Stores & Online)
Servings: 10 or 20 (Depends on individual needs)

Hype & Bullshit… 2 of the biggest concepts that power the supplement industry to profit-soaring success. GENR8’s website mentions that only 1 supplement out of a 1000 has any type of scientific innovation, and to be honest I don’t see any reason to doubt this. I mean see for yourself, contact a supplement company and inquire about their product, then ask em’ to SHOW you the studies which PROVE the effectiveness of the supplement which they are selling. Then I want you to notice… how 99% of them ignore your ass and pretend you don’t exist.

But GENR8 on the other hand, is a little bit different. Not only do they reference studies… But they reference studies done on their actual product – Vitargo S2. On top of that, the President of GENR8 happily made the .pdf versions of these studies available to me. I’m SO not used to this… Most of the time I have to bother the corporate dingtards until they either ignore me (happens 95% of the time) or just give me some lame ass response which basically says: “Ok, you got me, I can’t prove shit…”

So what is Vitargo S2 and who is it for? Well it’s is a carbohydrate drink with a focus on refuelling muscle glycogen stores and improving overall recovery times. Id say its for anyone that trains at an intensity of medium-high all the way to extremely high. If you’re just some light jogger and/or your idea of a workout is to do a few push ups and crunches here and there… I can tell you right now that Vitargo S2 isn’t for you.

Vitargo Tub

For those that know and understand why an insulin spike is important post workout, prepare to rejoice. Vitargo S2 has shown to be superior at spiking your insulin levels over the old time favorite carb powder – maltodextrin.

Ok so lets see, the company has nothing to hide and the 3 studies that were done on it seem sound…

• The 1st one shows how Vitargo S2 has better gastric emptying rate than normal maltodextrin (this means it leaves the stomach faster resulting in a better absorption rate).

• The 2nd notes the glycogen re-synthesis rate in humans while using Vitargo S2 vs Maltodextrin & Simple sugars.

• The 3rd shows how the ingestion of Vitargo S2 post-workout improves performance during a bout of cycling. Basically proving that you can replace your glycogen stores faster than by taking maltodextrin + simple sugars.

You can read these studies in greater detail by going to: http://www.genr8speed.com/press

Great, now it’s time for FJ to take it for a spin…

First Impressions:

It comes in a mini-tub which contains 1.7lbs of the product. Inside you’ll find a scoop with a ridiculously long handle… Which I grew to like since you don’t have to dump your hand all the way inside when the product starts to run low. Also big ups to GENR8 for sending me not 1, but 2 tubs (an unflavoured version and the tropical fruit one).

Long-Ass Scoop Handle... Nice!

Now if you use the product as recommended – before workouts, after workouts and during, with the suggested serving of 2 scoops, you’ll be left with a mere 10 servings per container. This works out to **drum roll** $3.69/serving. OUCH! I think I heard my wallet squirm.

However, if you’re a smaller dude or you don’t happen to train with extreme intensity, then you can get away with 1 scoop… Which leaves you with $1.85 per serving. That’s more reasonable… But considering maltodextrin can run you about $0.50/serving, Vitargo S2 better kick some serious ass in my real world tests.

The packaging is decent enough with clear and sufficient information. Because of it’s high molecular weight, there are some seriously specific instructions on how you should mix your drink. Be advised that if you choose to ignore these instructions… You’ll end up with a lump of GOO. However if you do follow what’s on the label, you’ll have a Gatorade-like drink ready to go!

I also like the fact that there isn’t too much “hype talk” on the product container itself. It does boast about the studies but nothing crazy unlike some other supplement companies. When I’m browsing products I’m not looking to be dazzled by a marketing story; I’m looking for proof, facts, results & nothing more.

Real World Results:

Like I said previously, if you follow the instructions then Vitargo S2 mixes flawlessly into a very drinkable and clump-free drink. The tropical fruit stuff has a very mild flavor, which I like. It tastes like a sports drink… And that isn’t too far from the truth. I did (on purpose) try mixing it with a spoon and again without the recommended amounts of water when I first got my hands on it… And this is how I found out that you end up with goo.

Another thing I want to mention is the texture of the goo. It’s not like the clump you get if you don’t mix your whey protein properly. It’s very slimy and slippery – for the kinky ones out there, you might want to get creative with this stuff… or not, your choice.

So moving on to the unflavoured stuff. Let me just be straight up here – there is a night and day difference between the taste of the unflavoured Vitargo S2 and the tropical fruit version. It is my contention that the unflavoured Vitargo S2 is to be used as a piggy back with your protein shake, fruit juice, vegetable juice, pimp juice… Or whatever else you drink. If you drink the unflavoured version with water alone, you’ll find the taste to be extremely puke-inducing. Even if you REALLY dilute it… There is just this awkwardness which makes you think: “water shouldn’t taste this way”.

Ok so on to see if it works as advertised. I put Vitargo S2 through 3 tests that I designed myself.

>>First test: This test was created to see how well Vitargo S2 could help my muscles recover within a 24 hour period.

The execution was simple… Pick a muscle group (Triceps), then pick an exercise (Skull Crushers), pick the weight that’s slightly lighter than normal (60lbs) and then go at it until I’m toast. After this workout, take 2 scoops of Vitargo S2 unflavoured along with whey protein and then one more scoop before bed time. The next day (day 2), I would take another scoop right before doing the exact same workout and see how well my muscles performed in relation to day 1. Here’s how it went down:

Ok, I was actually very impressed with this. Usually I don’t do more than 3-4 sets on skull crushers but the fact that I was able to pull off 9 sets before finally having to worry about the safety of my forehead is crazy. It was also funny because there was this creepy ass dude at the gym and he was wandering aimlessly near my vicinity while I was doing the skull crushes. My guess was that he either wanted to jump my sweaty, sexy ass or he just wanted the 60 pounder W bar. I’m guessing the latter.

Anyways, after all the awkward hovering around the gym and personally watching me go through 4 sets, he finally gets the balls to come up and ask: “Hey man, are you like almost done with that?”

Im like: “I duno dude, my plan is to keep doing these till my arms fall off. But you can sneak in a few sets while I’m resting if you want”. Mr. Creepo didn’t take me up on my offer and said he’ll be back. Great.

So, after the grueling workout I took my Vitargo S2 and the drive home too longer than usual. Amazing how much of a BITCH it is to turn the wheel when your arms feel like death. My triceps were freakin’ exploding! Let me also mention that adding this stuff to your protein shake really changes it’s texture and gives it a smooth finish. It’s like drinking liquid silk… If it ever existed.

Next day I wake up and unsurprisingly, my triceps were sore – but not at the level which I would have expected them to be after 9 fucking sets! I usually NEVER work my triceps the day before I’m planning on doing a serious chest routine for obvious reasons. This time however, I made the exception. I hit up the gym after downing a scoop of Tropical Fruit Vitargo S2 and not only did I pull off that 8 set miracle that you see above… But I was able to do a 4 set push-up routine after a 5 minute rest. Well I’ll be damned!

>> Second Test: In this test, I took one scoop of Vitargo S2 20 mins before a workout and then evenly sipped on another scoop DURING my workout. The purpose was to see how well it kept me hydrated as well as how well it helped me push my limits.

The execution is obvious but here are a few more details…

Muscle Group Worked: Biceps

Exercise: Preacher Curls

Weight: 80lbs

If I want to train hypertrophy, then I lift 70lbs on preacher curls for a maximum of 9-10 reps. However, I wanted to see what would happen if I added 10lbs for the same type of training routine. The results were O-K. My average reps dropped by about 4, something I wasn’t too impressed with especially since I was having some of this stuff DURING my workouts and the glycogen refuelling concept was something I looking forward to. I was taking less drinks of water though, so the hydration angle of this stuff was definitely working in my opinion.

After about 1 week, I re-trained my biceps by stacking Creatine Monohydrate & MuscleSpeed and my average drop in reps was now roughly 3 or sometimes even 2. You COULD say that I recovered and got stronger, which I won’t leave out as a possibility, but the fact is that I just felt “ON” and the mind-body connection was intense.

Overall, as a “during workout” supplement, I wasn’t too impressed. Maybe marathon runners will get more use out of it, but for general fitness and even weight training/bodybuilding it looks like Vitargo S2 better shines as a post-workout puppy.

>> Third Test: My favourite test of them all – Gymnastics and Power Tumbling.

There is no beating around the bush on this one… It worked beautifully. One hour session on trampoline, half an hour session on running tumbling and the other half an hour session on standing tumbling, and by the end of it all I felt as alive as ever. I usually feel sore, my calves ache and start to pulse because of the high impact of this sport… But those symptoms were totally diminished. I-is-one-happy-mofo.

Another point I need to bring forth is that when I took Vitargo S2 pre-workout… I landed my standing full with consistency. (Could be a coincidence of training this move off and on… But whatever). For those that don’t know, a standing full is a back flip while doing a 360 twist. This move is USUALLY done out of a pass – which means you have lots of momentum from the initial run and round off. Doing a full from standing… Out of NOTHING… Is an insane endeavour.

Supplement Facts

Conclusion:

It’s slimy if you mix it wrong, expensive if you take too much and tastes funny if you have the unflavoured version with water… But it’s also an excellent hydration formula, the BEST post-workout supplement that exists, the tropical fruit flavour tastes like Gatorade and if the unflavored stuff is piggy-backed properly, it makes ANY protein shake smooth as silk.

The point I’m trying to make here is that Vitargo S2 isn’t for everyone. The average Joe that is trying to lose some weight or just wants to get in decent shape is much better off with some whey protein along with a little bit of maltodextrin after his workout. Although Vitargo S2 is superior… The cost – benefit ratio just doesn’t make any sense for this type of person. Unless Mr. Average Joe has money to burn… then by all means.

BUT… If you’re either a:

• Professional Athlete
• Serious Athlete
• Gym Rat
• Bodybuilder
• Person that likes intensive workouts
• A trainer
• Or you just take your fitness seriously…

Then I have no trouble recommending Vitargo S2. On top of this, if the cost is spanking your ass a little too hard, be smart about it… Use it only when it’s most effective for YOU. Personally… I’ll be buying some of this stuff without any hesitation, but you’ll only see me taking it POST workout and possibly before a hardcore tumbling session.

You have to realize that what we have here is something extraordinary… Which is why I’m giving it 4/5 stars, but it’s also something that has pushed the boundaries in terms of innovation and effectiveness – for which it get’s my Quality Supplement Award!

What do you think about this stuff? Have you taken it before? Does it itch your curiosity? Well then post some comments below. All hail carbohydrates!

-Fit Jerk