6 Common Questions About Beta-Alanine, Answered

Beta-alanine is a popular supplement for athletes looking to push harder for longer in their training thanks to its role in delaying muscle fatigue and enhancing endurance. You’ve probably heard...

How to Turn Double-Unders into "Rest"

Can Beet Juice, Cold Water Therapy, or Wrist Wraps Actually Improve Performance?

This week’s research roundup examines the science behind popular training and recovery methods. Learn how beet juice could help post-menopausal women maintain performance, whether cold water immersion actually improves wellbeing,...

How Overtraining Holds You Back (and How to Prevent It)

Overtraining happens when your body doesn’t get enough recovery between workouts, leading to fatigue, stalled progress, and increased injury risk. While training hard is essential for improvement, pushing too much...

Can Nutrition Improve Your Endurance? The Science Behind Beets, Sauerkraut, and Yohimbine

What’s the best way to fuel endurance and recovery? This week’s research explores how beetroot juice boosts oxygen efficiency, whether probiotics from fermented foods can aid performance, and if yohimbine...

James Whiteman: More Than Strength

James Whiteman transitioned from soccer to Olympic weightlifting with a mindset rooted in strength, longevity, and continuous growth. Now competing for Team Canada at the Commonwealth Championships, James shares his...

Interval Training Boosts Endurance and Power, Two Fatigue-Fighting Supplements, and the Latest on Omega-3s

This roundup looks at how interval training can improve both endurance and power, two supplements that help combat sport athletes (and really, all athletes) fight fatigue, and the International Society...

Should Athletes Adapt Their Creatine, Caffeine, and Protein Intake Based on Physiology?

This week, we’re looking at how biological differences impact training and nutrition, why women may get a bigger endurance boost from caffeine than men, and whether omega-3s and whey protein...

4 Reasons Why You Should Take Creatine As An Endurance Athlete

Should endurance athletes take creatine? The answer is yes! While often associated with strength training, creatine has real benefits for endurance athletes—from increasing lactate threshold and sustaining a faster pace...

How Warming Up, Cooling Down, and Travel Impact Performance

This week’s research roundup explores why dynamic warm-ups may be more than just injury prevention, how starting cold could be holding you back, and whether pre-match travel and training loads...

Creatine for Performance, Ice Baths for Recovery, and Cycling Strategy for Triathletes

This week’s research roundup explores key strategies for training and recovery. Learn how the latest research on creatine reinforces its benefits for strength, recovery, and even brain health, why ice...

8 Strategies for Year-Round Hydration

Whether it's the summer heat or winter chill, staying hydrated is essential for your athletic performance. In cold weather, hydration helps regulate body temperature and keep muscles firing, while in...