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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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Heal Like A SuperHero Part 2: Nutrition Guide for Injury Rehab
Exercise, Nutrition, & Supplement Strategies for Getting Past Injury Written by Matt Unthank, M.S., CSCS Director of Training at Crossover Symmetry. We’re back with part 2 o...
Heal Like a Superhero Part 1: Exercise For Injury Rehab
Exercise, Nutrition, & Supplement Strategies for Getting Past Injury Written by Matt Unthank, M.S., CSCS Director of Training at Crossover Symmetry. Injuries are devastati...
Kasper Woolley: No Excuses
Kasper's Favourite Blonyx Products: HMB+ Creatine and Egg White Protein Isolate Squamish mountain biker Kasper Woolley smashed onto the scene last year after an impressive perf...
Physio Recommended: 5 Must Have Tools For Injury Recovery
Injuries are a reality every athlete must face. But the road to recovery will vary across individuals as athletes deploy different methods for injury recovery, some better than ...
How to Wrap A Sprained Ankle
An ankle sprain is one of the most common sports injuries out there. Knowing the proper way to wrap an ankle is not as common. Here's a quick explainer inforgraphic: Origi...
Your Go-To Warm Up Routine
Want to make sure you're ready for a workout, but never know how to warm your body up properly? Here's an easy and efficient warm up to get your workout started on the right foo...
CrossFit Games Athlete Thigh Circumference vs. Strength: How Do You Stack Up?
Are bigger thighs always stronger? See how CrossFit Games athletes’ thigh size compares to squat and clean performance—and find out where you stack up.
How Tall Do You Need to Be to Win the CrossFit Games?
At the CrossFit Games, being average in strength, endurance, and skill beats excelling in one area. See why balance is the real key to winning.
CrossFit Games Open 2 Phase Warm-Up
Looking for a new way to get ahead this CrossFit Games Open? Why not start before your workout, with a solid warm up. Brandon Petersen of CrossFit free created this warm up for ...
How HMB Helps Build Strength and Power in Athletes
Increasing strength and power takes time and dedication, yet it's widely seen as the difference between a good athlete and an excellent one. Luckily there are a few sports supp...
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...
5 Reasons You Should Consider Taking Beta-Alanine if You Train At A CrossFit Gym
From creatine, to protein powder, BCAAs to pre-workouts, athletes that train at a CrossFit gym are no strangers to regular supplementation in their diet. But there is one supple...
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