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Should you take beta-alanine, sodium bicarbonate, or both to improve performance? Both supplements help delay fatigue during high-intensity exercise, but they work in different ways and are best suited to...
This week's Research Update covers marathon pacing, muscle recovery, and supplementation for plant-based athletes. We break down why the marathon wall hits men roughly twice as often as women, what...
Kensi Renneberg's journey into endurance sports began after moving to Vancouver for medical school, where she embraced running, cycling, skiing, hiking, and bikepacking through the city's outdoor community. she shares...
This week’s sports science roundup explores three important topics for endurance athletes and coaches: whether the growing trend toward ultra-high carbohydrate intake is actually supported by science, how to reduce...
Single-subject studies offer a rare look at the limits of human performance, revealing insights that traditional group-based sports science often misses. While most research focuses on what works for the...
New research suggests consuming around 10g of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight appears to maximize muscle glycogen stores before competition, that seaweed and microalgae supplements may offer small benefits...
Whether it's the summer heat or winter chill, staying hydrated is essential for your athletic performance. In cold weather, hydration helps regulate body temperature and keep muscles firing, while in...
New research is challenging common assumptions around some of the most popular performance nutrition strategies. This week, we look at whether creatine really helps endurance athletes, how your mouth chemistry...
Your body doesn't distinguish between sources of stress. The nervous system and hormonal pathways that respond to a hard interval session are the same ones responding to a difficult week...
New research suggests increasing fruit and vegetable intake may positively influence mood, post-training heat exposure could support muscle growth after resistance training, and nutrition may play a bigger role in...
You probably already know why you take the supplements you take. Whether it's nitrates for race-day oxygen efficiency, creatine for strength and power, or beta-alanine for a stronger finishing kick,...
Three new studies strengthen the case for some familiar supplements. One uncovers a potentially new mechanism behind tart cherry's recovery benefits, another explores how HMB supports muscle maintenance in the...