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Creatine is best known for building strength, but research shows it may also help keep your brain sharp—particularly when sleep is compromised or your brain feels foggy. Travel to events,...
This week’s sports science roundup explores three new studies covering why creatine and HMB may be the “new calcium and vitamin D” for aging muscles and bones, how cooler conditions...
For ENLESCE founder Daniel Barslund, cycling taught more than endurance—it built the discipline to outwork talent, embrace discomfort, and stay consistent. Read about his journey from Copenhagen bike shops to...
You train hard. You prioritize hydration, sleep, and recovery. But if your carbohydrate stores aren’t topped up before a big effort, you’re not going to perform at your best. That’s...
What’s the real reason creatine makes muscles grow? Can kids get better at basketball by doing CrossFit? And is strength training hurting your endurance—or making you faster? This week’s research...
Under-fueled? Sleep-deprived? Lifting and running in the same week? This week’s roundup looks at how to manage real-world training challenges—with research on how strategic carb blends and protein speed up...
If you ask Samantha Love what weightlifting has given her, she won’t start with medals or titles. She’ll talk about stability, strength, and the drive to keep showing up—even on...
Learn how to take creatine monohydrate for the best results. Dosing, timing, loading, cycling, hydration, and mixing—all backed by research for athletes.
Discover how high-quality HMB supports muscle recovery, prevents loss, and boosts performance—plus tips to choose the right supplement.
Learn how HMB can prevent muscle loss, speed recovery, and reduce injury risk—plus why it works even better with creatine.
Most beet juice supplements fall short. Learn why nitrate dose, timing, and processing matter—and how to choose one that actually improves performance.
In this week’s research roundup, we explore how creatine helps protect the brain against sleep deprivation; how CrossFit training supports better sleep, mental health, and daily habits; and how tart...