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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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Beta-Alanine for Uphill Cycling, Caffeinated Gum for Softball, and the Impact of Light Exposure on Sleep
This week’s studies cover beta-alanine’s effects on uphill cycling performance and recovery, caffeinated chewing gum’s impact on how softball players perform, and the role of li...
Supplementation for Endurance Athletes: Jef Wiebusch on HMB+ Creatine and 5 Peaks Seymour
Jef Wiebusch, an athlete from Vancouver, incorporated Blonyx HMB+ Creatine into his training routine and saw significant improvements in both his endurance and strength, leading...
Creatine Enhances Sleep, Caffeine Improves Reaction Time, and Where are the Fastest Ironman Race Courses?
This week’s studies cover the effects of creatine on sleep in female athletes, how caffeine impacts reaction time, and where the fastest Ironman race courses are located.
Plant-Based Protein is Less Effective, Caffeine Boosts Performance Intensity, and Nitrates Improve Cycling Sprints
This week’s studies cover plant-based protein vs. animal-based protein, caffeine use in team, racket and combat sports, and the effects of nitrate supplementation on cycling spr...
How Nitrate Supplementation Improves Your Strength Training
Discover how nitrate supplementation can enhance strength training for all athletes by improving muscle power, endurance, recovery, and overall training efficiency, with practic...
Taurine and Caffeine for Endurance Cycling, Protein Boosts Golf Performance, and Motivational Music Enhances Tennis Performance
This week’s studies cover taurine and caffeine’s effects on endurance cycling performance, how protein supplementation affects golf performance, and how listening to music impac...
Why Egg White Protein Isolate Is the Perfect Fuel for Your Recovery
Learn what sets egg whites apart from other protein sources, how we make our Egg White Protein Isolate, how to best incorporate it into your recovery routine and more.
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...
Beta-Alanine Boosts Jump Height, Collagen Doesn’t Enhance Protein Synthesis, and Is ZMA Effective for Sleep and Performance?
This week’s studies cover beta-alanine, the key (and only) ingredient in our Beta Alanine, and the effectiveness of collagen peptide and ZMA supplements.
The Power of Adding HMB to Your Creatine Supplement
Discover specific scenarios where the combination of creatine and HMB shines, whether you're training hard or just getting back into the swing of things.
Probiotics and Protein Boost Endurance, The New Way to Take Sodium Bicarbonate, and Run Clubs Help You Run Faster
This week’s summary covers three ways you can improve your athletic performance through supplementation and by getting out there with other athletes.
How Beta-Alanine Enhances Performance in Different Types of Athletes
Learn how beta-alanine works in the body to improve athletic performance and how it benefits strength, endurance, and hybrid athletes by delaying muscle fatigue, enhancing muscl...
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