(Please visit the site to view this video) Ritual is a pre workout supplement by ANS Performance. I tested out Ritual before a P90X chest and back workout as I have performed this workout probably over 100 times in the past 4 years so I would be easi...
Ritual is a pre workout supplement by ANS Performance. I tested out Ritual before a P90X chest and back workout as I have performed this workout probably over 100 times in the past 4 years so I would be easily able to assess the effectiveness of this supplement. I have to say I was satisfied with the performance, energy, pump and taste. The flavor Icy Blue Freeze definitely lived up to its name - it tasted like a cold, melted blue raspberry freeze pop.
As far as performance, I definitely felt the caffeine and b-phenelethylamine along with the citrulline. I also like it when my pre-workout supplements contain beta alanine. Over all, I feel this is one of the more complete pre workout supplements I have tried recently. It just felt like a clean energy. I had no crash and dominated my workout. I was able to nab a few samples by contacting ANS over facebook so if you want to give it a shot, hit them up.
ANS Performance Ritual Review Highlights
Beta-Alanine: a non-essential amino acid, beta-alanine combines with the amino acid histidine to form carnosine. In muscle cells carnosine buffers against the hydronium ions and lactic acid which form during exercise and can lead to muscle fatigue. Supplementation with beta-alanine can improve strength, endurance and enhance recovery. Each scoop of RITUALâ„¢ contains 1.6 g of beta-alanine.*
Citrulline: The 'pump' amino acid, L-Citrulline has been clinically researched to enhance nitric oxide levels better than arginine. Studies suggest that citrulline increases the rate of ATP synthesis during exercise and greater phosphocreatine recovery after exercise. Citrulline also reduces lactic acid and ammonia levels, which leads to better muscle performance and increased endurance.*
Creapure ®: The purest available Creatine monohydrate. Creatine is critical to the energy replenishment cycle of muscle. Regular use of creatine can enhance power, endurance and energy levels while exercising allowing you to train harder longer and amplify results.*
Trimethylglycine: Also known as betaine anhydrous, this amino acid analogue helps reduce homocysteine levels in the body and stimulates production of creatine in muscle cells. TMG can act as a methyl donor and prevent dehydration of cells. As a supplement TMG can also amplify power output and training volume.*
AgmaPureâ„¢: This patented form of 'green' agmatine sulfate is not chemically synthesized, rather derived by fermentation, making it the highest purity material available. Agmatine has several functions in the body including: amplifying nitric oxide production, stimulating the release of catecholamines, increasing GnRH levels and even potentially testosterone levels.*
Xanthaurine: The active ingredient from Styphnolobium japonicum is an incredibly potent antioxidant. Its effects have been extensively studied for the promotion of enhanced endurance. Less known however is its powerful ability to amplify nitric oxide levels 300% acutely after ingestion, making it core to the 'pump' properties of RITUALâ„¢.*
