Research Update: How Do You Measure Work in a CrossFit or HYROX Workout?
A new review proposes a way to measure the mechanical work in CrossFit and HYROX workouts. Here's what it means and why it isn't validated yet.
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A new perspective article explains why "normal" blood work can mislead athletes, and how tracking your own baseline gives you a clearer picture.
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Research Update: No, Vitamin D Doesn’t Build Muscle
A review of 54 trials found vitamin D doesn't build muscle or boost strength. Here's what it means for athletes.
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Bronwyn Davies: Ironman "Got Me Good"
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Kensi Renneberg: "Name a Sport and I'll Do It"
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Michaela Khan: There’s No Perfect Way to Run
Michaela Khan spends her days studying running biomechanics at UBC, analyzing how athletes move and what the research actually says about performance, injury, and technique. Fro...
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Jared Conners: The Making of a Lacrosse Standout
Before lacrosse became Jared’s focus, it was just one of many sports in the mix—something his dad introduced to help him stay active between hockey and football seasons....
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You're Never Too Old to Tri: Graham Wood on Beginning Triathlon After 30
Graham Wood shares what starting triathlon after 30 taught him about consistency, recovery, and building long-term athletic performance.
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Graham Wood: A Triathlete With True Grit
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Preparing for Competition with Adaptive Weightlifting World Champion Samantha Love
Adaptive Weightlifting World Champion Samantha Love offers a deeper, behind-the-scenes look at what it truly takes to train, recover, and compete at the highest level of...
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How Competitive Stand-Up Paddleboarder Caroline Cook Uses Nitrates for Performance
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 of...
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Cutting Through the Hype: A Q&A With Rowan Minnion, Founder of Blonyx
Founded by exercise physiologist, sleep scientist, and Squamish local Rowan Minion, Blonyx isn’t chasing trends. It’s chasing results, backed by research and built with real foo...
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Daniel Barslund: Cycling, Community, and Building a Brand
For ENLESCE founder Daniel Barslund, cycling taught more than endurance—it built the discipline to outwork talent, embrace discomfort, and stay consistent. Read about his journe...
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Samantha Love: Redefining Strength
If you ask Samantha Love what weightlifting has given her, she won’t start with medals or titles. She’ll talk about stability, strength, and the drive to keep showing up—even on...
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