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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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Why Aging Athletes Need More Protein
You need more high quality protein in your diet as you age Aging has many undesirable effects on the body, and muscle loss probably tops the list for anyone with athletic ambiti...
4 Things to Look for When Choosing a Minimally-Processed Protein
If you’re someone who is focused on achieving their athletic goals and are also serious about nutrition, you know that whole foods are better than processed foods. You probably ...
Could dairy (and specifically lactose) be Inhibiting Your Athletic Performance?
My mom always told me dairy was healthy, that I needed the calcium from milk to keep my bones strong. But now I hear Tom Brady ditched dairy and it improved his performance. Wha...
Review: 5 Types of Protein Supplements for Dairy-Free Athletes
If you have a lactose intolerance, dairy intolerance or are simply trying to reduce your dairy intake then whey protein isn’t going to be on your shopping list. The good news i...
3 Goal Setting Techniques Olympians Use.
“Goals are really important. They’re standards that we set for ourselves. One thing that we learnt from 2020 is that we might not always get to achieve those goals. We need to b...
5 Ways To Strengthen Your Mindset From An Olympic Mental Performance Coach
“One of the key things that has risen out of this Covid experience is that there’s no better training for resilience. We get this opportunity to test ourselves, we get to be cre...
5 Foods to Eat to Up Your Vitamin D Intake
We all know that vitamin D can be obtained from spending time in the sun. But for people living in the northern hemisphere during the winter, this isn't always an option. You c...
How to Master Your Handstand PU Infographic
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Complete Guide to Kettlebell Training Infographic
Nothing gets the heart racing and muscles tightened like kettlebell training. Follow this simple step by step guide to get you started.
Master Your One Handstand Push Up Infographic
Here are 10 steps you can do to learn how to master your one handstand push up.
10 Steps to Master Your One Arm Pull Up Infographic
Pull-ups are an ultimate display of using your own strength to control your body weight.
How to Prevent Common Running Injuries -Infographic
Running injuries are no fun. Here's what you can do to prevent common running injuries, and tips to keep you running.
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