Check back every week for new articles and research summaries to help you optimize your training, performance and recovery.
Get our take on using creatine monohydrate while training to enhance your muscle endurance come race day.
Learn practical strategies and supplements to maintain peak performance in the heat and how to identify heat-related illnesses.
Gain essential insights on strategic mid-race fueling and hydration to boost your endurance and secure a strong finish.
This week’s research roundup dives into the wide-reaching benefits of creatine; the performance-boosting potential of stacking creatine, beta-alanine, and L-citrulline in high-intensity sports; and how resistance training helps endurance athletes...
This week’s research roundup explores the benefits of creatine beyond muscle gains, how caffeine can rescue performance after a sleepless night, and why foam rolling might be more useful pre-workout...
Jordan Brett is an ultrarunner and community builder based in New Westminster, BC. Originally from England, he didn’t grow up chasing finish lines—but today, he leads the Steel & Oak...
What if small changes to your training, nutrition, and recovery could improve your performance? This week’s research roundup looks at how running influences brain recovery, the role of beta-alanine in...
This week’s research roundup explores how different types of training and supplementation impact athletic performance. Learn why CrossFit and functional fitness could be one of the best ways to improve...
VO₂ max is a key measure of endurance, representing the maximum amount of oxygen your body can deliver to muscles during exercise. A higher VO₂ max means more efficient energy...
This week’s research update dives into the latest findings on HMB’s role in muscle recovery, how sleep affects athletic success, and the impact of fasted training on endurance performance. Whether...
Traditional sports drinks are often loaded with unnecessary sugars and excessive sodium, increasing the risk of dehydration, energy crashes, and even hyponatremia. But hydration doesn’t have to come at a...
This week’s research roundup dives into all things caffeine. Learn why pairing caffeine with music could make your pre-workout coffee even more effective, how caffeine sensitivity influences performance, and whether...
Beta-alanine is a popular supplement for athletes looking to push harder for longer in their training thanks to its role in delaying muscle fatigue and enhancing endurance. You’ve probably heard...
This week’s research roundup examines the science behind popular training and recovery methods. Learn how beet juice could help post-menopausal women maintain performance, whether cold water immersion actually improves wellbeing,...
Overtraining happens when your body doesn’t get enough recovery between workouts, leading to fatigue, stalled progress, and increased injury risk. While training hard is essential for improvement, pushing too much...
