About the Product
Life Pro Nutrition's Wild Train is the brand's benchmark intra-workout supplement, specifically formulated to be consumed during training. It combines in a single formula the three essential nutrient categories to maintain performance during prolonged high-intensity exercise: dual-source carbohydrates (Maltodextrin + Cluster Dextrin® from Hayashibara), the complete profile of 11 amino acids (9 EAAs + L-Cysteine + L-Tyrosine, the same formula as Life Pro's EAAs Evidenced Formula), and sodium for electrolyte replenishment and water balance maintenance. Caffeine-free, stimulant-free, pre-workout-free: Wild Train is purely metabolic support for the exertion period, suitable for continuous use throughout training, including for people sensitive to caffeine. 2:1 carbohydrate:protein (amino acid) ratio, ideal as both an intra-workout and in the immediate post-workout window. 1500g per package. Vegan.
Benefits
Dual source of carbohydrates: Maltodextrin + Cluster Dextrin® in a strategic ratio for immediate and sustained energy:
Wild Train's carbohydrate formula combines two sources with complementary absorption rates. Maltodextrin is the primary and main carbohydrate in the formula: it is a short-chain polysaccharide with a high glycemic index and rapid absorption (20 to 30 minutes after ingestion), which efficiently and immediately provides glucose to the bloodstream and for glycogen resynthesis. Cluster Dextrin® (highly branched cyclodextrin patented by Hayashibara, 2.8g per serving) is added as a new-generation carbohydrate: with a much higher molecular weight than maltodextrin, it has extremely low osmolarity in solution, ultra-rapid gastric emptying (similar to water), and progressive and sustained glucose release, without the acute glycemic peak that isolated maltodextrin can cause. The combination of the two sources thus ensures a two-stage energy supply: maltodextrin for immediate energy in the first few minutes after ingestion, and Cluster Dextrin® for energy maintenance over the next 60 to 90 minutes, without the gastrointestinal discomfort that concentrated simple carbohydrate solutions can cause during exercise.
11 amino acids (9 EAAs + Cysteine + Tyrosine): anti-catabolic protection and support for protein synthesis during exertion:
The amino acid profile of Wild Train is identical to Life Pro's EAAs Evidenced Formula (the same product described previously in the catalog), with the 9 essential amino acids (L-Leucine, L-Lysine, L-Isoleucine, L-Valine, L-Threonine, L-Histidine, L-Phenylalanine, L-Methionine, L-Tryptophan) plus the conditionally essential L-Cysteine and L-Tyrosine, in the same hierarchical proportions (L-Leucine in greater quantity as the main mTOR activator). During prolonged and intense physical exercise (especially when training exceeds 60 to 90 minutes), the body begins to catabolize muscle protein to obtain amino acids as an energy substrate via gluconeogenesis (especially leucine, isoleucine, and valine via transamination in the muscle), in a catabolic process that is accelerated by glycogen depletion and exercise-induced cortisol increase. The availability of free essential amino acids during training (via Wild Train) suppresses this protein catabolism by providing exogenous amino acids as an alternative substrate, preserving muscle protein. In addition to anti-catabolic protection, EAAs stimulate the mTOR pathway via L-Leucine even during exercise, enhancing muscle protein synthesis during immediate recovery, which begins during the final phase of training.
The strategic addition of L-Cysteine and L-Tyrosine in the context of intense physical exertion:
As explained in the description of EAAs Evidenced Formula, L-Cysteine and L-Tyrosine are particularly relevant in situations of prolonged intense physical exertion. L-Cysteine is the limiting amino acid for glutathione synthesis, and during intense exercise, the production of free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS) by muscle mitochondria dramatically increases, consuming glutathione reserves. The availability of L-Cysteine via Wild Train during training supports the maintenance of intracellular glutathione levels in working muscle, protecting muscle fibers from exercise-induced oxidative stress. L-Tyrosine is the precursor of catecholamines (dopamine, norepinephrine, adrenaline) which are progressively depleted during long and intense efforts, contributing to central fatigue (reduced motivation, focus, and tolerance to discomfort). Supplementation with L-Tyrosine during exercise partially compensates for this depletion of catecholamines, supporting the maintenance of cognitive performance, focus, and fatigue tolerance in the final stages of prolonged training.
Sodium via sodium chloride: replenishment of the electrolyte most lost in sweat and maintenance of water balance:
Sodium is the most abundant electrolyte in extracellular fluid and the most lost in sweat during exercise. Sodium replenishment during training is essential to: maintain the osmotic gradient that regulates water retention by the body (without enough sodium, ingested water is rapidly excreted by the kidneys, resulting in ineffective hydration and a risk of hyponatremia in very prolonged efforts); stimulate intestinal glucose absorption via the SGLT1 co-transporter (sodium-glucose, making maltodextrin absorption dependent on the presence of sodium in the intestinal lumen); and prevent muscle cramps associated with electrolyte depletion.
2:1 carbohydrate : amino acid ratio: intra-workout and post-workout in a single formula:
The 2:1 carbohydrate:amino acid (protein) ratio of Wild Train replicates the nutritional ratio most documented in scientific literature for the simultaneous optimization of glycogen resynthesis and muscle protein synthesis in the post-workout period. This ratio was initially proposed based on Ivy et al.'s studies which showed that co-ingestion of carbohydrates + protein after exercise increased glycogen resynthesis and protein synthesis compared to the ingestion of each macronutrient alone. Although Wild Train is primarily designed for intra-workout use, its 2:1 ratio makes it equally effective as an immediate post-workout recovery supplement, replacing the need to separately prepare a dose of carbohydrates (Cluster Dextrin, Hydra Pro, Tasty Rice) and a dose of amino acids (EAAs Evidenced Formula).
Caffeine-free and stimulant-free: safe for night training and sensitive individuals:
Unlike most pre-workout and intra-workout supplements on the market that include caffeine, synephrine, or other stimulants, Wild Train is completely free of any stimulants. This feature is especially relevant for: athletes who train in the afternoon or evening and cannot consume caffeine without compromising sleep; people sensitive to caffeine (tachycardia, anxiety, tremors); and athletes who already consume caffeine separately in pre-workout form and want to avoid stimulant overdose when combining supplements.
Uses
Recommended dose: Dissolve 1 serving (check exact quantity on packaging, typically 30 to 50g depending on body weight) in 400 to 600ml of water. Start drinking at the beginning of the workout and consume throughout the session, especially in workouts lasting more than 60 to 90 minutes. For shorter workouts (30 to 60 minutes) of moderate intensity, it can be taken in the last 15 to 20 minutes of the workout or immediately after as a recovery aid.
For fasted training: Wild Train is particularly valuable in fasted training (morning, before breakfast), where the absence of circulating carbohydrates and amino acids significantly increases the risk of muscle catabolism and rapid glycogen depletion. Wild Train compensates for this metabolic condition by providing both substrates simultaneously without the caloric load of a full meal.
