Does the “Anabolic Window” Matter? When Timing Helps—and When It Doesn’t
If you’ve been training for a while you’ve likely heard that you should consume both protein and carbs within 30 to 60 minutes after a workout or you’ll miss the...
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What Hot Weather, High Protein, and Cold Plunges Do to Your Training
This week’s research roundup dives into how your environment, nutrition, and recovery strategy directly impact performance. We cover why training in the heat increases carb demand even if you’re hydrated,...
The Relationship Between Creatine, Sleep, and Mental Performance
Creatine is best known for building strength, but research shows it may also help keep your brain sharp—particularly when sleep is compromised or your brain feels foggy. Travel to events,...
Creatine Strengthens Bones, Cool Weather Improves Marathon Times, and Caffeine Might Fail Coffee Drinkers
Welcome to my weekly summary of the latest research from the world of sports science! What if supplements, weather, or even your daily coffee habits could shape performance? This week’s...
Daniel Barslund: Cycling, Community, and Building a Brand
For ENLESCE founder Daniel Barslund, cycling taught more than endurance—it built the discipline to outwork talent, embrace discomfort, and stay consistent. Read about his journey from Copenhagen bike shops to...
Fueling Performance: How and When to Carb Load
You train hard. You prioritize hydration, sleep, and recovery. But if your carbohydrate stores aren’t topped up before a big effort, you’re not going to perform at your best. That’s...
Creatine Increases Lean Mass, Functional Training for Youth, and Cutting Strength Mid-Season
What’s the real reason creatine makes muscles grow? Can kids get better at basketball by doing CrossFit? And is strength training hurting your endurance—or making you faster? This week’s research...
The Ideal Recovery Combo, When Strength Impacts Endurance, and How to Beat Sleep Debt
Under-fueled? Sleep-deprived? Lifting and running in the same week? This week’s roundup looks at how to manage real-world training challenges—with research on how strategic carb blends and protein speed up...
Samantha Love: Redefining Strength
If you ask Samantha Love what weightlifting has given her, she won’t start with medals or titles. She’ll talk about stability, strength, and the drive to keep showing up—even on...
All Your Creatine Questions Answered: How to Use Creatine
Learn how to take creatine monohydrate for the best results. Dosing, timing, loading, cycling, hydration, and mixing—all backed by research for athletes.
5 Things to Know About HMB Before Taking It
Discover how high-quality HMB supports muscle recovery, prevents loss, and boosts performance—plus tips to choose the right supplement.
Why Most Beet Juice Products Will Have Little Impact on Performance
Most beet juice supplements fall short. Learn why nitrate dose, timing, and processing matter—and how to choose one that actually improves performance.