Should Endurance Athletes Take Creatine?

Should Endurance Athletes Take Creatine?

Creatine isn’t just for bodybuilders. Learn how this science-backed supplement can help endurance athletes boost sprint power, speed recovery, and improve hydration — without unwanted bulk.
How Much Protein Do Endurance Athletes Need?

How Much Protein Do Endurance Athletes Need?

Protein isn’t just for bodybuilders—it's a critical part of endurance performance. This article breaks down how much protein runners, cyclists, and triathletes really need, when to take it, and how a strategic liquid nutrition plan can help you hit your goals without overcomplicating your fueling.
Sodium Citrate for Athletes: Explained

Sodium Citrate for Athletes: Explained

Whether you're training for an ultra or grinding through sweaty summer sessions, understanding how you sweat is essential. That’s where personalization comes in. And for athletes with high sodium losses, there's a specific ingredient that can make a big difference without wrecking the flavor of your sports drink: Sodium Citrate.
The Science of Recovery

The Science of Recovery

Stretching, hydration, protein, massage, compression, cryotherapy — With so many recovery techniques out there, how do you know what actually works? We dig into the research to separate science-backed strategies from mere fitness folklore.
Food Colors: Rethinking What’s in Your Bottle

Food Colors: Rethinking What’s in Your Bottle

When it comes to what’s in our food, synthetic colors have long been a hot topic of discussion. Following the FDA’s ban on Red Dye #3 we thought we’d take a closer look at the research that’s out there on these common additives that are widely present in everything from sports drinks to candy and even foods that are marketed to our kids.  
Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About BCAAs

Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About BCAAs

Leucine, isoleucine, and valine are amino acids better known as branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs). These essential building blocks of protein are unique, and can play a role in fueling, reduced fatigure and soreness, as well as muscle and bone health.
Fueling With Fructose

Fueling With Fructose

We explore the science behind high carbohydrate fueling methods utilizing fructose and their potential as a new gateway to enhanced athletic performance, power output, and recovery in endurance athletes. 
Why Undereating is Dangerous for Triathletes

Why Undereating is Dangerous for Triathletes

To hit the sweet spot of energy balance, an endurance athlete should have a proper fueling plan to ingest enough calories. Athletes and elite athletes generally do not consume enough calories to meet the demands of their sport. However, as studies have shown, when energy intake and micronutrient intake were adjusted to the athletes’ training schedules, performance and race times improve. 
What is the Best "Diet" for Athletes?

What is the Best "Diet" for Athletes?

The word “diet,” by its definition, describes any food that a person consumes. A diet of Cheetos and soda is still, by definition, a “diet.” But over the years this word has come to represent the idea of losing weight, and often using some sort of restrictive eating plan. We dive into the ins and outs of these popular diets, and what might be the best for your individual needs.