Creatine is one of the most extensively researched supplements in sports nutrition. Despite hundreds of studies demonstrating its efficacy and safety, it is still surrounded by numerous myths. Questions about water retention, kidney health, cycling...
Nitrate has gained significant attention in sports nutrition due to its potential to improve exercise efficiency, especially in endurance sports. Naturally found in foods such as beetroot, spinach, and arugula, this compound can increase the...
It is common to hear that winter makes the body "burn more calories." While there is some truth to this idea, the answer depends on the intensity of the cold, the duration of exposure, and...
Sports watches, cycling computers, sensors, and training apps generate an enormous amount of data. Estimated VO₂ max, training load, readiness, heart rate variability, power, pace, and many other metrics promise to help athletes train more...
Endurance athletes rely on data every day. Heart rate, power output, pace, VO₂ max, heart rate variability (HRV), training load, and many other metrics help guide important decisions. At the same time, sensations such as...
VO₂ max is one of the most widely used indicators of aerobic fitness. It represents the maximum amount of oxygen the body can take in, transport, and use during progressively intense exercise until exhaustion. The...
