Check back every week for new articles and research summaries to help you optimize your training, performance and recovery.
This week's research roundup explores how combining caffeine and beetroot juice can enhance running performance, the detrimental effects of short-term magnesium supplementation on VO₂max and power output, and the role...
“I just signed up like everyone else.” That’s how Samantha Jory describes the start of a running career. In just two years, Samantha has gone from a first-time marathoner to...
This week’s roundup covers the performance-boosting effects of HIIT, the safety of creatine (spoiler: it's better than you think), and what tart cherry juice actually does for sore muscles. Whether...
Flying with supplements? Powders, capsules, and gels all come with their own travel challenges. This guide covers what athletes need to know—from TSA rules to packing strategies—so you’re never without...
This week’s research roundup dives into the wide-reaching benefits of creatine; the performance-boosting potential of stacking creatine, beta-alanine, and L-citrulline in high-intensity sports; and how resistance training helps endurance athletes...
This week’s research roundup explores the benefits of creatine beyond muscle gains, how caffeine can rescue performance after a sleepless night, and why foam rolling might be more useful pre-workout...
Jordan Brett is an ultrarunner and community builder based in New Westminster, BC. Originally from England, he didn’t grow up chasing finish lines—but today, he leads the Steel & Oak...
What if small changes to your training, nutrition, and recovery could improve your performance? This week’s research roundup looks at how running influences brain recovery, the role of beta-alanine in...
This week’s research roundup explores how different types of training and supplementation impact athletic performance. Learn why CrossFit and functional fitness could be one of the best ways to improve...
VO₂ max is a key measure of endurance, representing the maximum amount of oxygen your body can deliver to muscles during exercise. A higher VO₂ max means more efficient energy...
This week’s research update dives into the latest findings on HMB’s role in muscle recovery, how sleep affects athletic success, and the impact of fasted training on endurance performance. Whether...
Traditional sports drinks are often loaded with unnecessary sugars and excessive sodium, increasing the risk of dehydration, energy crashes, and even hyponatremia. But hydration doesn’t have to come at a...
