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Napping, blood flow restriction training, and spicy foods—which of these actually improve your athletic performance? This week, we’re exploring how a 90-minute nap can positively impact performance, how blood flow...
Motivation gets you started, but habits keep you consistent. Backed by neuroscience, this post breaks down how athletes can turn training into an automatic routine that sticks. Learn how habits...
Hydration and fueling mistakes are still common in endurance sports. These three studies look at whether mineral-rich deep-sea water can speed recovery, the danger of overhydrating and what to watch...
The New Year brings waived gym fees, intro-class discounts, new running shoes, 30-day challenges, shiny new wearables, and more. While it's great to capitalize on fresh motivation after the holidays,...
These three studies cover some of the biggest myths in strength sports—from whether long-term creatine use is truly safe, to how much weight you can realistically cut without hurting performance,...
After the holidays, many athletes jump straight into aggressive training plans, driven by New Year’s resolutions rather than where their bodies are actually at. The problem isn’t ambition or drive,...
These three studies explore what really moves the needle in performance and long-term health—from which supplements actually improve power, VO₂max, and endurance, to how fasting and baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)...
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 off competing at the...
These three studies explore what it really takes to stay strong and healthy as we age—from how different sports influence lifespan, to why muscle becomes harder to build as you...
When the temperature drops, your body prioritizes keeping your heart and vital organs warm, which means circulation slows, overall strength drops, and your nervous system has to work harder to...
These three studies dig into how caffeine really affects performance—starting with its impact on cycling sprint power, then its ability to boost bar speed and lifting output, and finally, whether...
Travel can throw off even the most disciplined athletes, from missed meals and disrupted routines to fatigue and dehydration. Staying consistent on the road is key to maintaining performance, whether...