Check back every week for new articles and research summaries to help you optimize your training, performance and recovery.
In this week’s sports science research roundup, we break down the impact of dehydration on mountain biking performance (especially in the heat), why runners targeting speed and stamina should consider...
Want to recover faster or train harder at altitude? This research roundup dives into how tart cherry juice can boost muscle strength, speed up recovery, and enhance high-altitude performance—plus why...
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...
What happens when someone runs a marathon every single day for a year? In this roundup, we explore the physiology behind completing 366 marathons in 366 days, the one hamstring...
Performance isn’t just about what you take—it depends on what you do, too. In this roundup, we look at a study showing protein alone won’t build muscle without resistance training,...
Performance and recovery hinge on more than just protein and reps. This research roundup covers underfueling in CrossFit, the surprising endurance benefits of beet juice for strength work, and the...
Athletic performance isn’t just physical—it’s also psychological and hormonal. This week’s research looks at how music can improve sprint performance, how a well-timed curse word might give you an extra...
This week’s research offers fresh insights on familiar supplements: creatine is emerging as a powerful tool for healthy aging in women, beet juice may support cardiovascular recovery after strength training,...
Every athlete’s body responds differently—but the right strategy can make a big difference. This week’s research covers three angles on performance: why carb strategy matters more than quantity, how beetroot...
Is your watch underestimating your fitness? Should teens be taking creatine? And is caffeine actually boosting your WOD performance—or just giving you the jitters? This week’s research roundup looks at...
What if your pre-game protein, snack drawer, or supplement stack could help you train harder and recover faster? This week’s sports science roundup looks at how pre-game protein boosts recovery...
This week’s research roundup explores why protein shakes aren’t enough to prevent muscle loss after injury, how carbohydrate timing can impact blood sugar and fuel use, and whether creatine really...
