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Time-Restricted Eating’s Real Payoff, Why Bedtime Consistency Matters, and What Makes an Electrolyte Drink Work
This week's Research Update looks at whether time-restricted eating can trim body fat without costing performance, why an inconsistent bedtime may hit recovery hardest after your toughest training days, and what actually makes an electrolyte drink absorb better than plain water.
How Much Fitness Do You Actually Lose in the Off-Season?
Your season is done. Here's what the research says happens when you stop, and how to rest without starting from scratch.
The Real Science Behind Runner's High, Caffeine's Sleep Trade-Off, and Cramping at Long Distances
This week’s Research Update looks at what really causes runner’s high, how caffeine can help performance while hurting sleep, and why long-distance cramps may have less to do wi...
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Overdoing Your Endurance Training, Beetroot for Cognitive Performance and Steroids in CrossFit
In this week's summary of the latest research from the world of sports nutrition: Beetroot for cognitive performance, overdoing your endurance training and steroids in CrossFit.
Inside the Box: How CrossFit Builds Strong Communities
CrossFit gyms, or “boxes,” are more than just places to train. They’re spaces where athletes come together to push their limits, support one another, and share their successes. ...
The Supplement Trio Every CrossFit Athlete Should Use for Better Strength, Power and Endurance
As a CrossFit athlete, you're constantly pushing your body to the limit, striving for better strength, power and endurance. One of our favourite things about the sport and what ...
Hydration strategies for soccer... and other sports
I have been playing soccer competitively for most of my life. I have always maintained good fitness and am very active on the pitch. One thing I have noticed over the last few y...
Nothing is Possible, Until You Do It - Cole Bernier - Athlete of the Month
Cole's journey can be aptly summarized by his own words, "Nothing is possible until you do it." His story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, from his days in...
Athlete of the Month September 2023 - Jason Marchand
Jason is a local hero to us at Blonyx. He has dedicated his life to helping kids not only as a local pediatric nurse, but globally, spending time in war torn countries helping t...
Unleash Your Athletic Potential with Beet Juice
At Blonyx we are committed to helping you achieve your athletic ambition. That's why we are so excited to launch Beet-It Sport. It’s a new product for Blonyx but since it was re...
Do athletes really need a multivitamin/mineral supplement to perform at their best?
Shortcut: The answer is yes, but probably only as an insurance policy… Vitamins and minerals (micronutrients) are essential for just about all aspects of muscle metabolism, d...
Why You Don’t Need So Much Salt in Your Hydration Drink
KEY TAKEAWAYS: When you become dehydrated while training your blood sodium (salt) levels go UP, not down Consuming salt has little impact on your blood sodium levels Mild dehyd...
What You Lose In Sweat (and How to Prevent it Impacting Your Performance)
Key takeaways Sweat contains water and electrolytes - especially salt (sodium chloride). It also contains protein, fat, urea, uric acid and ammonia. Sports drinks focus on r...
Heal Like A SuperHero Part 3: Supplement Guide for Injury Rehab
Exercise, Nutrition, & Supplement Strategies for Getting Past Injury Written by Matt Unthank, M.S., CSCS Director of Training at Crossover Symmetry. We’re back with the thi...
Heal Like A SuperHero Part 2: Nutrition Guide for Injury Rehab
Exercise, Nutrition, & Supplement Strategies for Getting Past Injury Written by Matt Unthank, M.S., CSCS Director of Training at Crossover Symmetry. We’re back with part 2 o...
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