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.
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Infographic - The Traditional Food Pyramid vs. the Paleo Food Pyramid
Compare traditional vs. Paleo food pyramids. Learn why real‑food‑based nutrition makes more sense—and why athletes are turning to egg white protein isolate.
Infographic - The Olympic Lifts... Are You Putting Your Feet Where They Should Be?
Discover ideal foot positioning for Olympic lifts in this detailed infographic. Perfect your snatch and clean & jerk with expert tips to boost performance and prevent injury.
What Makes Creatine and HMB the Dynamic Duo for Endurance and Strength?
Learn how creatine and HMB work together to improve strength, endurance performance, and recovery. Plus how to use them effectively for every type of athlete.
Infographic - The Bulletproof Diet
Explore the Bulletproof Diet to learn how swapping common, energy-draining foods for “Bulletproof” choices can boost immunity, focus, fat loss, and performance.
What Is a Protein Isolate? And Why are Egg Whites the Best One?
If you’ve shopped for protein powder, you’ve likely noticed the word isolate on some labels—and the higher price that comes with it. In this guide, you’ll learn what isolates are,...
Why You Need to Hydrate, Steep Hills Improve Running Performance, and Two Proven Recovery Supplements
In this week’s sports science research roundup, we break down the impact of dehydration on mountain biking performance (especially in the heat), why runners targeting speed and stamina should consider...
Get injured a lot? Try taking creatine
Looking to reduce injury risk, recover faster, or get more from your training? Creatine does more than build strength—it supports endurance, cognitive performance, bone health, and long-term resilience, making it...
Tart Cherry Juice Enhances Altitude Training, Strength, and Recovery, and Whey Doesn’t Increase Strength Alone
Want to recover faster or train harder at altitude? This research roundup dives into how tart cherry juice can boost muscle strength, speed up recovery, and enhance high-altitude performance—plus why...
Bonking 101: Why You Hit the Wall and How to Avoid It
Bonking—also known as “hitting the wall”—isn’t more than extreme fatigue; it’s a sudden crash in performance caused by depleted glycogen stores and low blood sugar. Whether you’re an endurance athlete...
366 Marathons Didn’t Harm the Heart, Nordics Improve Balance, and Cryocompression Speeds Up Recovery
What happens when someone runs a marathon every single day for a year? In this roundup, we explore the physiology behind completing 366 marathons in 366 days, the one hamstring...
5 New Scientific Reasons to Drink Beet Juice
Beet juice has earned its place in endurance nutrition—but new research shows it might do more than just boost VO₂ max. From helping strength athletes push through fatigue to improving...