Check back every week for new articles and research summaries to help you optimize your training, performance and recovery.
This week’s research roundup explores how different types of training and supplementation impact athletic performance. Learn why CrossFit and functional fitness could be one of the best ways to improve...
VO₂ max is a key measure of endurance, representing the maximum amount of oxygen your body can deliver to muscles during exercise. A higher VO₂ max means more efficient energy...
This week’s research update dives into the latest findings on HMB’s role in muscle recovery, how sleep affects athletic success, and the impact of fasted training on endurance performance. Whether...
Traditional sports drinks are often loaded with unnecessary sugars and excessive sodium, increasing the risk of dehydration, energy crashes, and even hyponatremia. But hydration doesn’t have to come at a...
This week’s research roundup dives into all things caffeine. Learn why pairing caffeine with music could make your pre-workout coffee even more effective, how caffeine sensitivity influences performance, and whether...
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...
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,...
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...
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 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...
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...
