If you’re training hard — whether it’s CrossFit, mountain biking, or any other high-intensity sport — recovery matters. I tested Unbroken RTR, a recovery supplement I discovered at the CrossFit Games, to see how it stacked up against my usual Perfect Amino from BodyHealth.
What follows is a 4-week real-world test comparing both supplements using data from my Whoop wearable — including recovery scores, HRV, sleep performance, and strain. Spoiler alert: one supplement came out clearly on top.
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Why I Tested Unbroken RTR
At the CrossFit Games, Unbroken was hyping their RTR supplement as the best recovery product on the market. And hey — if it’s safe and might help my readers or me perform better, I’ll test it.
After a few emails back and forth, Unbroken sent me a 1-month supply to put head-to-head against Perfect Amino, which I’ve taken daily for years.
Unbroken RTR vs Perfect Amino: Key Stats
| Metric | Unbroken RTR | Perfect Amino |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Recovery (Whoop) | 70% | 58% |
| Avg HRV | 87 | 76 |
| Total Strain (4 weeks) | 681.1 | 650.2 |
| REM Sleep (avg/night) | 1:27 | 1:29 |
| Deep Sleep (avg/night) | 1:19 | 1:15 |
| Total Restorative Sleep | 2:46 | 2:44 |
What’s in Unbroken RTR?
Here’s what makes Unbroken RTR stand out:
- ? Absorbs in just 10 minutes
- ? Contains salmon protein enzymes for digestion
- ? Includes 9 essential amino acids + zinc, selenium, iron, potassium, calcium, and vitamins B & C
- ? Informed for Sport certified (drug-free)
Dosage: How I Took Each Supplement
Unbroken RTR:
- 1 tablet upon waking
- 2 tablets immediately post-workout
- 1 tablet before bed
Perfect Amino:
- 5 tablets upon waking
- 10 tablets post-workout
- 5 tablets before bed
Sleep & Recovery Comparison
? Sleep (via Whoop)
Unbroken RTR:
- REM: 1:27
- Deep: 1:19
- Total Restorative: 2:46
Perfect Amino:
- REM: 1:29
- Deep: 1:15
- Total Restorative: 2:44
Almost identical sleep performance, but Unbroken gave me a slight edge in deep sleep.
? Recovery Scores & HRV
This is where things really shifted.
Unbroken RTR:
- Average Whoop Recovery: 70%
- HRV: 87
Perfect Amino:
- Average Whoop Recovery: 58%
- HRV: 76
That’s a 12% higher recovery score and an 11-point bump in HRV while taking Unbroken.
Training Load During the Test
Here’s a breakdown of my activity (tracked via Whoop) over the 4 weeks of each supplement:
Unbroken Supplementation:
- All-Out (18.0–21.0): 1 session
- Strenuous (14.0–17.9): 2 sessions
- Moderate (10.0–13.9): 15 sessions
- Minimal (0.0–9.9): 42 sessions
- Total Strain: 681.1
Perfect Amino Supplementation:
- All-Out (18.0–21.0): 0 session
- Strenuous: 4 sessions
- Moderate: 11 sessions
- Minimal: 43 sessions
- Total Strain: 650.2
?? I actually trained harder during the Unbroken month — yet recovered better.
What About Diet?
No major diet changes. If you want to see what I typically eat during training weeks, check out this podcast/post where I break it down. I stay consistent with my nutrition when testing supplements like this.
Final Thoughts: Is Unbroken RTR Worth It?
If you want to train hard, recover better, and maybe even sleep a bit deeper — Unbroken RTR is absolutely worth a try.
Compared to my long-time favorite Perfect Amino, I:
- Had better HRV and recovery scores
- Maintained more intense training
- Slept just as well — maybe even better
? My Verdict:
Unbroken RTR wins as the more effective recovery supplement in my real-world test.
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