Research Update: Does Drinking Water During Long Exercise Actually Help?
Does drinking during long endurance sessions improve performance? This study looked at endurance performance with and without drinking.
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Research Update: 80% of Recreational CrossFit-Style Athletes Were Under-Fuelled
Are you eating enough? This study found that functional athletes might be under-fuelled. But what does it mean for their performance?
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Research Update: Extra Protein Could Add 7 kg to Your Squat
Protein supports recovery, but this study suggests that supplementing protein could add strength. Here's what the results actually mean for your training.
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Supplement Use in Female Cyclists, Weighted Vests Improve Performance, and Does Tart Cherry Juice Actually Benefit You?
This week’s studies cover a gap in proven supplement use in female cyclists, the benefits of training in a weighted vest, and the effectiveness of tart cherry juice for performa...
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How to Fuel Mid-Race for Endurance Athletes
Gain essential insights on strategic mid-race fueling and hydration to boost your endurance performance and secure a strong finish in your next race.
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How Beetroot Juice Improves Your Athletic Performance
Beet juice is gaining traction among athletes as an effective ergogenic aid for supporting and improving athletic performance. But does it really work? Short answer: Yes!
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The Ride: A Love Letter to Cycling in Vancouver
We teamed up with four talented cyclists to share the experience of riding Vancouver’s most iconic routes.
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Combining Creatine and Caffeine, Creatine’s Effect on Muscle Recovery and How Alcohol Use Impacts Exercise
In this week's summary of the latest research from the world of sports science and nutrition: combining creatine and caffeine, creatine’s effect on muscle recovery and how alcoh...
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Understanding VO2 Max: How to Improve Your Aerobic Performance for Endurance Sports
Have you ever wondered what sets endurance athletes apart from the rest? Well, the answer partially lies in a crucial metric known as VO2 max. With the rise of wearable technolo...
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Beet Juice Aids Post-Race Recovery, Caffeine Improves Endurance Cycling Performance and Cheese Supplementation Does What?
In this week's summary of the latest research from the world of sports science and nutrition: beet juice aids post-race recovery, caffeine improves endurance cycling performance...
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Carbs and Electrolytes for Dehydration, Baking Soda and Caffeine for Sprinting, and the Periodization Techniques of Elite Cyclists
Welcome to our weekly summary of the latest research from the world of sports nutrition. Train hard! Carbohydrates and Electrolytes for Exercise-Induced Dehydration This stu...
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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...
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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...
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Jenna Nestman: Unbreakable
Jenna’s Favourite Blonyx Product’s: Beta Alanine and HMB+ Creatine Although Jenna is no stranger to hard work, Jenna is relatively new to cycling. However, that doesn’t stop h...
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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...
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