Rob Watson: Running with Purpose and Passion
Rob Watson is a dedicated runner and coach who began his running journey at the age of six. In this interview, he shares how running became his identity during his...
Welcome to the Blonyx Blog
Check back every week for new articles and research summaries to help you optimize your training, performance and recovery.
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Can Endurance Athletes Use Creatine to Enhance Race-day Performance?
Get our take on using creatine monohydrate while training to enhance your muscle endurance come race day.
What You Need to Know About Training in Hot Climates
Learn practical strategies and supplements to maintain peak performance in the heat and how to identify heat-related illnesses.
How to Fuel Mid-Race for Endurance Athletes
Gain essential insights on strategic mid-race fueling and hydration to boost your endurance and secure a strong finish.
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Mediterranean Diet for Athletes, Carb Loading Improves Performance, and Vitamin D Has Limits
This week’s studies explore how the Mediterranean diet supports performance, carb loading’s proven benefits for endurance, and the limits of vitamin D for strength gains.
Mélanie Katcher: Raising a Ruckus in Women’s Cycling
Mélanie Katcher is a cyclist and founding member of Ruckus Racing, an all-women’s team increasing female representation in cycling. From her success on the race circuit to building a supportive...
Top 5 Performance Supplements, Nitrates vs. Caffeine, and Compression Socks for Recovery
This week’s studies cover the top supplements for athletic performance, the effects of combining nitrates and caffeine, and how compression socks can aid recovery.
Caroline Cook: Paddling for Team Canada
Caroline Cook is a competitive stand-up paddle boarder with a unique journey on her way to representing Team Canada on the world stage. Read more about her story and how...
Beta-Alanine for Intense Exercise, Caffeine Gum for Speed, and Dark Chocolate for Gut Health
This week’s studies cover beta-alanine for improving performance, caffeine gum for improving sprint times, and dark chocolate for heart and gut health health.
Supplements to Fuel Your Brain
Explore three key supplements that can boost cognitive function, improve memory, and enhance mental clarity to support your brain health and athletic longevity.
Tart Cherry Juice for Cycling, Probiotics for Running, and Menthol for Training in the Heat
This week’s studies cover tart cherry concentrate for cycling, the effects of probiotic supplementation on athletes, and the impact of a menthol mouth rinse on performance in the heat.
The Role of HMB in Age-Related Muscle Loss: How It Supports Longevity and Active Aging for Athletes
Learn how HMB supports athletes in combating age-related muscle loss, promoting recovery, and maintaining performance and longevity as they age.
Wearable Device Accuracy for Steps, Energy Expenditure, Heart Rate, Sleep and More
This week’s studies cover all things wearable devices, including their accuracy for tracking data about your steps, energy expenditure, heart rate, sleep and more.
Whole Foods vs. Pre-Workout: How Should You Fuel Your Training?
Learn how nutrient-dense whole foods can provide better support for your training than pre-workout supplements, including their advantages, sustained energy benefits, practical alternatives, and the potential downsides of relying on...
Mealworm Protein for Muscle Mass, VR Tennis Improves Performance, and Carbs Might Not Be Beneficial After All
This week’s studies cover mealworm protein vs. whey protein, how playing VR tennis improves performance, the effects of carbohydrate supplementation on high-intensity performance, and a bonus study about ginseng’s impact...