Jordan Brett: The Accidental Ultrarunner

Jordan Brett is an ultrarunner and community builder based in New Westminster, BC. Originally from England, he didn’t grow up chasing finish lines—but today, he leads the Steel & Oak...

Long Runs Benefit Your Brain, Beta-Alanine Boosts Uphill Cycling, and Pull-Ups Training Improves Swimming

What if small changes to your training, nutrition, and recovery could improve your performance? This week’s research roundup looks at how running influences brain recovery, the role of beta-alanine in...

CrossFit’s Impressive Health Benefits, When to Use Caffeine in Cycling, and How Sodium Bicarbonate Affects Swimmers

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...

How Nitrates Can Improve Your VO₂ Max and Endurance

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...

The Latest on HMB, Sleep Improvement for Athletes, and Should You Fast Before Training?

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...

Rethinking Hydration: Real Food Electrolytes vs. Sports Drinks

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...

Combining Music and Caffeine, Why Caffeine Affects Athletes Differently, and Do Energy Drinks Actually Work?

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...

6 Common Questions About Beta-Alanine, Answered

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...

How to Turn Double-Unders into "Rest"

Can Beet Juice, Cold Water Therapy, or Wrist Wraps Actually Improve Performance?

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,...

How Overtraining Holds You Back (and How to Prevent It)

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...

Can Nutrition Improve Your Endurance? The Science Behind Beets, Sauerkraut, and Yohimbine

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...