Active Recovery for Athletes: Benefits and Best Practices
Feeling sore and being recovered aren't the same thing, and mixing them up can cost you your next session. Here's what active recovery actually does, and how to tell when...
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How Much Sodium Do You Really Need During Long Events?
Official sodium guidelines suggest 300–600mg per hour during long events, but sweat rate and sweat sodium concentration can vary up to tenfold between individuals — meaning that "one-size-fits-all" number is...
2025 Blonyx Holiday Gift Guide: Thoughtful Ideas for Every Athlete
Looking for the perfect holiday gifts for the athlete in your life? Our Blonyx Holiday Gift Guide has you covered! With tailored recommendations for endurance athletes, strength athletes, and athletes...
How to Carb Load: How Much, When, and What to Eat
Run out of glycogen mid-race and your pace, focus, and legs all go at once. Here's how to actually top up your stores beforehand, not just eat more the night...
The 5 Best Minimally Processed Protein Supplement Options
Discover the 5 best minimally processed protein powders for athletes. Compare egg white, whey, casein, pea, and hemp protein by digestibility, PER, BV, and purity.
How Processed Is Your Protein Powder—And Does It Matter?
Discover how protein powder processing affects performance, digestion, and health—plus why egg white isolate may be the cleanest option for athletes.
Infographic - The Traditional Food Pyramid vs. the Paleo Food Pyramid
Compare traditional vs. Paleo food pyramids. Learn why real‑food‑based nutrition makes more sense—and why athletes are turning to egg white protein isolate.
Infographic - The Bulletproof Diet
Explore the Bulletproof Diet to learn how swapping common, energy-draining foods for “Bulletproof” choices can boost immunity, focus, fat loss, and performance.
5 Common Questions About Paresthesia Answered (the Tingling Caused by Beta-Alanine)
Find answers to common questions about paresthesia caused by beta-alanine supplementation, covering its sensations, causes, variability among individuals, effects on performance, and strategies to mitigate discomfort.
What Is a Protein Isolate? And Why are Egg Whites the Best One?
If you’ve shopped for protein powder, you’ve likely noticed the word isolate on some labels—and the higher price that comes with it. In this guide, you’ll learn what isolates are,...
Bonking 101: Why You Hit the Wall and How to Avoid It
Bonking—also known as “hitting the wall”—isn’t more than extreme fatigue; it’s a sudden crash in performance caused by depleted glycogen stores and low blood sugar. Whether you’re an endurance athlete...
5 New Scientific Reasons You Should Be Taking Creatine Daily
Discover the emerging science behind creatine, the world's most researched supplement, and how it could improve athletic performance and support longevity beyond strength and power development.