Check back every week for new articles and research summaries to help you optimize your training, performance and recovery.
These three studies explore whether antioxidants help or hinder training adaptation, how energy drinks may be affecting sleep and diet quality in young athletes, and whether extra carbs actually drive...
Not all supplements are created equal, and the research makes that clearer every year. These three studies look at which supplements actually move the needle for cyclists, whether leucine can...
Nutrition affects far more than just performance, and these three studies explore whether creatine truly poses any safety risks, whether beetroot supports brain health over time, and how overall diet...
Creatine is one of the most researched and effective supplements available, but recent claims promoting daily “megadoses” of 20g or more aren’t supported by the science. Creatine works by saturating...
These three studies dive into the nuances of fueling. From showing that carbs can still improve performance without being swallowed, to reframing bonking as a blood-sugar problem rather than empty...
These three studies dig into what creatine actually does in the short and long term: from how quickly it starts to work, to whether it affects sleep, performance, cognition, and...
Napping, blood flow restriction training, and spicy foods—which of these actually improve your athletic performance? This week, we’re exploring how a 90-minute nap can positively impact performance, how blood flow...
Hydration and fueling mistakes are still common in endurance sports. These three studies look at whether mineral-rich deep-sea water can speed recovery, the danger of overhydrating and what to watch...
These three studies cover some of the biggest myths in strength sports—from whether long-term creatine use is truly safe, to how much weight you can realistically cut without hurting performance,...
Welcome to my weekly summary of the latest research from the world of sports science! These three studies explore what really moves the needle in performance and long-term health—from which...
These three studies explore what it really takes to stay strong and healthy as we age—from how different sports influence lifespan, to why muscle becomes harder to build as you...
These three studies dig into how caffeine really affects performance—starting with its impact on cycling sprint power, then its ability to boost bar speed and lifting output, and finally, whether...