Al: Hi Ryan, thanks for taking the time to chat with us. Now, for some of our readers, Ryan Hughes is a name synonymous with MX racing and rider coaching. Ryno Power Sports Supplements obviously formed by Ryno, what was the reasoning behind creating a product targeted towards moto athletes?

Ryan: When we went shopping for supplements in the past for our sport of Motocross, we would end up with a bodybuilder kind of guy referring us to products that didn’t fit our needs.  For instance, Creatine, artificial flavors, Sucralose, aspartame, and other really bad ingredients were in these supplements and we knew we could do so much better.  We actually looked to the Tri Athlete Market at first to see their formulas and that is really where it all started.

Al: With the demands of moto being nothing short of extreme, how does Ryno Power Supplements aid riders in enhancing performance – endurance, recovery, strength, reaction times?

Ryan: So much of Ryno Power deals with nutrition and maintenance of your body’s needs throughout the day. We use Non-GMO Complex Carbohydrates that are already digested, Electrolytes that are instantly available, Protein and Amino Acids that are ready to aid recovery as soon as your first moto’s are done.  We target your mental and physical output with special energy ingredients and Endurance ingredients that other companies just don’t offer.

Al:  In New Zealand, a vast amount of supplements available are either targeted at hard-core gym junkies or high end endurance athletes, where does Ryno Power stack up amongst the hundreds of other brands on the market?

Ryan: First of all, Ryno Power starts by formulating the best possible supplement we can by using the best ingredients available. We then test it with a number of professional athletes until it’s performing at a level we’re comfortable with. At that point we work on an all-natural flavor, never using artificial flavors or colors, and then we release it to the public. We would argue that other companies start with a profit margin in mind and work backwards from there to release a product that can make them the money that they want.

Al: With there being so many supplements available, do you need to be hitting the gym for Ryno Power Supplements to work?

Ryan: Not at all, with such a diverse range of products, they can be used for every day activity. For example, you can use our Motivation for a boost of energy to wake you up in the morning and keep you sharp. You can use our Protein as a meal replacement or snack. If you’re looking for a refreshing drink to replace your over-sugared sports drinks, you can use Hydration Fuel.

Al: Where are the products manufactured and are they gluten, lactose and GMO free?

Ryan: All of our products are manufactured here in California. We have two facilities we use for our different products. Everything we make is Gluten Free and Non-GMO, however our Whey Protein retains as little as 1% lactose and can be tolerated by people even with lactose sensitivity. We voluntarily use NSF Facilities which follows the strictest standards in the United States.

Al: Obviously in an industry which see’s all kinds of ingredients put into different products, what are the ingredients used in Ryno Power products?

Ryan: This is where we chose to set ourselves apart from others. Some companies are putting in unnecessary chemicals or oils so that they’re products don’t settle or so that they can taste better. We found a balance where we can provide quality tasting products and only add ingredients that have a specific function for your body. We encourage all of our customers to google some of the ingredients we use, you would be surprised how awesome it is.

Al: We see Ryno Power all over social media and race events throughout the world, what top riders are currently using Ryno Power?

Ryan: We put a lot of energy into the Motocross and Mountain Bike world – We have athletes such as Cooper Webb, Romain Febvre, Aaron Gwin, Austin Forkner, and so on… We have supported guys in the past like Ken Roczen, Chad Reed – a lot of the top guys have used our stuff at one point or another before they took on conflicting sponsors.

Al: Down here in NZ, we all know and love our local man Ben Townley, we see Ben is now an official Ryno Power Athlete, what can you tell us about Ben’s experience using the range?

Ryan: Ben Townley has been with us from the very beginning. Back in 2010, before we were even open for business, Townley was using our products while we were developing the business. Townley has a very sensitive stomach and found that our proteins were one of the only Proteins that would sit well with him while racing.

Al: Apart from your online store, is Ryno Power available here in New Zealand?

Ryan: In New Zealand, Ryno Power is offered at a few different places. The most common places, Formula Fit NZ which is ran by our good friend Alastair who also handles our marketing over there. It’s also offered at various different motorcycle stores throughout the country.

For more information on where you can purchase Ryno Power Supplements here in NZ, contact FormulaFit.co.nz on 021 777 550