How Caffeine Improves Your Athletic Performance
Caffeine's effects on the body, its benefits for athletes, optimal dosing strategies, potential drawbacks, and supplements to combine with it.
Welcome to the Blonyx Blog
Check back every week for new articles and research summaries to help you optimize your training, performance and recovery.
Featured Blog Posts
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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BCAAs Reduce Muscle Damage, How Caffeine Affects Strength and Endurance, and Does Sodium Bicarbonate Actually Work??
In this week's summary of the latest research from the world of sports nutrition: BCAAs reduce muscle damage, how caffeine affects strength and endurance, and is the placebo effect stronger than...
Does Beet Juice Really Improve Your Athletic Performance?
Beet juice is gaining traction among athletes as an effective ergogenic aid for supporting and improving athletic performance. But does it really work? Short answer: Yes!
What You Need to Know about Protein, Triathlete Race Strategies, and the Additive Effects of Combining Supplements
In this week's summary of the latest research from the world of sports science and nutrition: what you need to know about protein, triathlete race strategies, and the additive effects of...
Active Recovery for Athletes: Benefits and Best Practices
Active recovery involves performing low-intensity exercises like jogging or swimming after a high-intensity training session.
Taurine for Heat Endurance, Melatonin's Athletic Benefits, and the Real Effects of Stretching on Performance
In this week's summary of the latest research from the world of sports science and nutrition: taurine for heat endurance, melatonin's athletic benefits, and the real effects of stretching on performance.
The Ride: A Love Letter to Cycling in Vancouver
We teamed up with four talented cyclists to share the experience of riding Vancouver’s most iconic routes.
The Best Form of HMB, CBD for Performance and Recovery, and the Effects of Combining Caffeine and Carbs
In this week's summary of the latest research from the world of sports science and nutrition: the best form of HMB, CBD for performance and recovery, and the effects of...
Why Endurance Athletes Should Take Creatine (And Not Be Afraid of It)
Creatine is often associated with bodybuilders and athletes looking to bulk up, but its benefits extend far beyond the weight room.
Combining Creatine and Caffeine, Creatine’s Effect on Muscle Recovery and How Alcohol Use Impacts Exercise
In this week's summary of the latest research from the world of sports science and nutrition: combining creatine and caffeine, creatine’s effect on muscle recovery and how alcohol use impacts...
Understanding VO2 Max: How to Improve Your Aerobic Performance for Endurance Sports
Have you ever wondered what sets endurance athletes apart from the rest? Well, the answer partially lies in a crucial metric known as VO2 max. With the rise of wearable...
HMB for Endurance, Rehydration for Endurance Athletes and Intermittent Fasting’s Impact on Strength
In this week's summary of the latest research from the worlds of sports science and nutrition: HMB for endurance, rehydration for endurance athletes and intermittent fasting’s impact on strength.