Inflammation has long been portrayed as something inherently bad; a process that needs to be fought or suppressed. In popular media, it’s associated with pain, chronic disease, and poor health. Yet, within the body, inflammation is also an essential initial component of the immune response. Inflammation is a tightly regulated system that evolved to protect us from infection and promote healing. The problem is not inflammation itself, but when this finely tuned biological mech

Iron deficiency is a prevalent issue among athletes, which can significantly affect training consistency and performance if left...

One year ago, a very good friend and respected colleague passed away, way too young. Kevin Tipton was loved by many and had a great...

Should we heat our muscles after exercise to stimulate muscle growth? In a recent blog (see blog post) we discussed some of the research...

You have probably seen footage of well-built athletes such as Usain Bolt, Anthony Joshua, or Cristiano Ronaldo that have immersed (parts...

Sleep is generally accepted as a focal part of the recovery process for athletes and believed to be important to performance. Many...

This questions has been around for many years and even made it to the movie Rocky. No studies were available to confirm or dismiss this...

Ice slush, or slurry, is a very low temperature (0-1 °C) drink made with blended ice and liquids. Although popular as ‘slushies’ and...

Making weight is a global term for the targeted reduction of body mass, which is purported to enhance performance in aesthetic,...

In a previous blog we covered briefly what fish oil is and what omega 3 fatty acids are. We also looked at some health claims. Here we...

Fish oil is a dietary source of omega-3 fatty acids which have been linked to various health effects. Omega-3 fatty acids play a role in...

On January 9, 2022, Dr Kevin Tipton passed away. I have written a tribute (click here) to describe my stories and memories of many years...

This post describes the effects of creatine on performance. It is simply a summary of current scientific understanding.

A recent paper (1) studied how a progressively increasing training program affected various measures of health and performance. It...

Muscle cramping during exercise is a common problem among athletes that involves sudden, involuntary and painful muscle contraction...

Many people living with type 1 diabetes live an active lifestyle, and there are numerous examples of individuals achieving incredible...

Background Cannabis is a herbaceous plant that is perhaps best known for its role as a recreational drug. There is however growing...

Iron plays an important role in several exercise-relevant processes such as red blood cell production, and energy metabolism, whilst also...

guest blog by: Michael J. Ormsbee, Lillie Renteria, and Casey Greenwalt. Most people believe eating before sleep makes you accumulate fat...

β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (or HMB) is a popular muscle building supplement. HMB is a metabolite derived from the essential amino acid...