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These three studies cover some of the biggest myths in strength sports—from whether long-term creatine use is truly safe, to how much weight you can realistically cut without hurting performance,...
After the holidays, many athletes jump straight into aggressive training plans, driven by New Year’s resolutions rather than where their bodies are actually at. The problem isn’t ambition or drive,...
These three studies explore what really moves the needle in performance and long-term health—from which supplements actually improve power, VO₂max, and endurance, to how fasting and baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)...
Team Canada stand-up paddleboard (SUP) athlete Caroline Cook has spent more than a decade using nitrate supplementation to support her performance at the highest level. Fresh off competing at the...
These three studies explore what it really takes to stay strong and healthy as we age—from how different sports influence lifespan, to why muscle becomes harder to build as you...
When the temperature drops, your body prioritizes keeping your heart and vital organs warm, which means circulation slows, overall strength drops, and your nervous system has to work harder to...
These three studies dig into how caffeine really affects performance—starting with its impact on cycling sprint power, then its ability to boost bar speed and lifting output, and finally, whether...
Travel can throw off even the most disciplined athletes, from missed meals and disrupted routines to fatigue and dehydration. Staying consistent on the road is key to maintaining performance, whether...
These three studies challenge assumptions about recovery, training, and supplementation. Here, we explore how mushroom extracts like cordyceps and reishi may support endurance and recovery, that cold- and hot-water immersion...
Looking for the perfect holiday gifts for the athlete in your life? Our Blonyx Holiday Gift Guide has you covered! With tailored recommendations for endurance athletes, strength athletes, and athletes...
These three new studies highlight how simple factors—your diet, hydration, and supplementation—can influence athletic performance and recovery. Learn how diet may affect your grip strength, why a wearable hydration sensor...
Have you ever heard someone say protein makes you bulky? Or that you can only absorb 20–30g per meal? Most of these ideas come from outdated research, old bodybuilding culture,...