The Race Day Checklist for Trail Runners
Explore essential gear, nutrition and hydration strategies for trail running to ensure you're well-prepared with our race day checklist.
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How to Fuel Mid-Race for Endurance Athletes
Gain essential insights on strategic mid-race fueling and hydration to boost your endurance performance and secure a strong finish in your next race.
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!
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...
The Supplement Trio Every CrossFit Athlete Should Use for Better Strength, Power and Endurance
As a CrossFit athlete, you're constantly pushing your body to the limit, striving for better strength, power and endurance. One of our favourite things about the sport and what makes...
Do Athletes Really Need a Multivitamin to Perform Their Best?
In short, the answer is yes, but probably only as an insurance policy. Vitamins and minerals (micronutrients) are essential for just about all aspects of muscle metabolism, development and growth....
Contaminants found in 134 different protein powder products.
In 2018 The Clean Label Project conducted a study testing various types of protein power. The below infographic shows the results. Egg-based protein powders like our Egg White Protein Isolate,...
Why Aging Athletes Need More Protein
You need more high quality protein in your diet as you age Aging has many undesirable effects on the body, and muscle loss probably tops the list for anyone with...
4 Things to Look for When Choosing a Minimally-Processed Protein
If you’re someone who is focused on achieving their athletic goals and are also serious about nutrition, you know that whole foods are better than processed foods. You probably also...
Could dairy (and specifically lactose) be Inhibiting Your Athletic Performance?
My mom always told me dairy was healthy, that I needed the calcium from milk to keep my bones strong. But now I hear Tom Brady ditched dairy and it...
Review: 5 Types of Protein Supplements for Dairy-Free Athletes
If you have a lactose intolerance, dairy intolerance or are simply trying to reduce your dairy intake then whey protein isn’t going to be on your shopping list. The good...
5 Foods to Eat to Up Your Vitamin D Intake
We all know that vitamin D can be obtained from spending time in the sun. But for people living in the northern hemisphere during the winter, this isn't always an...