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. Every box...
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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 the importance...
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 explores...
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 makes...
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 study reviewed the effectiveness of carbohydrate-electrolyte solutions as...
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 study examined the impact of...
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...
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...
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...
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 Experienced...
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 examines the latest research on creatine's impact...
Beta-Alanine: A Game-Changer for High-Intensity Sports
In the world of high-intensity sports, every burst of energy and fraction of a second shaved off the stopwatch counts. This means athletes are constantly searching for anything that helps them perform...