ISO Drink Performance: Personal Experience – Hendrik de Bruijn

Introduction

Hi, everyone! I wanted to share some exciting feedback and insights about my recent experiences with the ISO drink, especially how it has impacted my training and overall performance.

Before the week gets away from me, I thought it best to document my findings and let you all in on the results.

Ironman Training Insights

Training Strategy:

I’ve been experimenting with incorporating the ISO drink into my Ironman training. My strategy includes starting my workouts in a fasted state and using a combination of ISO drink, pink juice, and collagen. Here’s the breakdown:

• On the Bike: I use one bottle with ISO and another with pink juice, along with a scoop of collagen.
• Fueling Approach: Depending on the structure of my workout, I alternate between the ISO drink and pink juice, sipping water as needed.

Reasoning Behind the Strategy:

• Palatinose Benefits: The palatinose in the ISO drink provides zero-carb fueling without insulin feedback, which means I stay in a stable keto state throughout my efforts without any negative feedback loops.
• Pink Juice and Collagen: The pink juice provides glycogen and fat for additional fueling, while collagen offers amino acids for muscle maintenance and fueling.

Results and Observations

Last week, during an 80km bike ride, I used this strategy and the results were impressive:

• Heart Rate Performance: My heart rate remained at 57-59% for the first two hours at a speed of 30km/h. To maintain 60-63%, I had to increase my speed to 32-33km/h.
• Comparison with Enduro Bars: Björn used enduro bars for fueling, which led to his heart rate spiking to 67-75% for about 10 minutes after each bite. His heart rate then dropped back to 58-61% at the same speed as mine. The perceived exertion felt the same for him, but the over-the-counter bars had a noticeable negative effect on heart rate compared to the ISO drink.

Normal Training and Strength

Daily Routine:

• Micro-Dosing: On non-training days, I add 5g of ISO to my 2-liter pink juice to support the AGF1 bacteria in my gut, theoretically maintaining healthy cultures.
• Recovery and Protein: I take 25g of RECOVERY 40 with 20g of PEA protein daily for gut fiber and bacteria culture diversity. This helps reduce physiological stress and stimulates fat burning.

Diet and Lifestyle:

• Diet: I’m not following a strict diet of chicken breast and egg whites, but I do monitor my total protein macros.
• Alcohol: I still enjoy beer and whiskey.

Results:

Despite not adhering to strict diets, I’m seeing significant results. My abs are back, and I’m getting leaner with small daily changes rather than drastic diets. This approach has proven to be effective and sustainable, allowing me to maintain a lean physique and excellent health year-round. And I’m almost 43, without using drugs, peptides, or any other enhancements!

Final Thoughts on ISO Drink Performance

I’m thrilled with the results I’ve achieved using the ISO drink. The product research and quality are exceptional, and I’m excited to share this with anyone interested. My performance has improved significantly, and people are noticing the difference. I’m happy to answer any questions and share more about this experience!