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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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How Creatine Affects Your Memory, Foam Rolling Reduces Pain and Improves Recovery and Does Music Actually Help You Lift More?
Welcome to our weekly summary of the latest research from the world of sports nutrition. In this one: How creatine affects your memory, foam rolling reduces pain and improves re...
Inside the Box: How CrossFit Builds Strong Communities
CrossFit gyms, or “boxes,” are more than just places to train. They’re spaces where athletes come together to push their limits, support one another, and share their successes. ...
Taurine Increases Time to Exhaustion, Sodium Citrate Improves Endurance and the Importance of Your Protein Source
Welcome to our weekly summary of the latest research from the world of sports nutrition. In this one: Taurine increases time to exhaustion, sodium citrate improves endurance and...
Menthol for Training in the Heat, Napping to Improve Breathing and the Impact of Motivation on Mental Fatigue
Welcome to our weekly summary of the latest research from the world of sports nutrition. Train hard! Menthol Mouth Rinse May Improve Your Performance in the Heat This study...
The Supplement Trio Every CrossFit Athlete Should Use for Better Strength, Power and Endurance
As a CrossFit athlete, you're constantly pushing your body to the limit, striving for better strength, power and endurance. One of our favourite things about the sport and what ...
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...
Cranberries Improve Endurance, Beta-Alanine Slows Aging, and the Bias in Sports Science Studies
Welcome to our weekly summary of the latest research from the world of sports nutrition. Train hard! Cranberry Supplementation Improves Performance in Trained Runners This st...
The Inside Scoop: How We Make Our Egg White Protein Isolate (and Why)
There are tons of protein powders out there: whey protein, casein protein, pea protein, soy protein and so on. Each is unique for one reason or another, but they share one thing...
HMB Preserves Muscle, Sodium Citrate Improves Sprint Performance and the Factors That Impact Supplement Effectiveness
Welcome to our weekly summary of the latest research from the world of sports nutrition. Train hard! HMB Preserves Fat-free Mass in Boxers During Acute Body Mass Loss This s...
Athlete of the Month January 2024: Clara Buchinski, Bronte Johnston and Cassidy Donaldson
Why do you do it? It’s a simple question without a simple answer. This month, we partnered with three triathletes from the UBC Triathlon Club to answer it: Clara Buchinski, ...
Beet Juice Staves Off Fatigue, Caffeine Positively Impacts Performance and Taking Collagen Helps You Stay Asleep
Welcome to our weekly summary of the latest research from the world of sports nutrition. Train hard! Soccer Players Taking Beet Juice for a Week Performed Better and Experien...
Creatine and Your Brain, HMB Boosts VO2max and the Firefighter Supplement
Welcome to our weekly summary of the latest research updates from the world of sports nutrition. Train hard! What Creatine Does to Your Brain This review ...
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