Articles
Latest Research: The Proven Performance of OptygenHP
By Dr. Luke Bucci, PhD
Dr. Luke Bucci lays out the latest research on the ingredients that are unique to OptygenHP's formula – ashwagandha and Senactiv® (which is a blend of adaptogens) – along with a kicker: beta-alanine.
The Science of Recovery: How to Optimize Your Recovery Process
By Dr. Luke Bucci & Jeff Feliciano
Learn about the process of recovery, and what you should – and shouldn’t – do in order to recover faster & realize bigger gains from your efforts.
Top Five Triathlon Training Mistakes
By Josiah Middaugh - 15x XTERRA National Champion
To help any aspiring triathletes and provide a refresher to vets looking to refine their game (these comments don’t only apply to beginners), I’ve written down some of the most common mistakes I see triathletes make – or that I’ve made myself!
Recovering Beyond Muscles
By Dr. Luke Bucci & Jeff Feliciano
How Ultragen provides the critical nutrients needed to facilitate recovery.
High-Carb Fueling on the WorldTour
By Larry Warbasse
Learn how fueling has evolved at cycling’s highest level and how the WorldTour pros are maximizing their carbs during the hardest days on the bike.
PROJECT ECHELON: SERVICE, CYCLING, COMMUNITY
With Eric Hill, Project Echelon Co-Founder & Racing Director
Normally, when we announce a partnership with an athlete or team, we’d come in hot with stoke and hype. With Project Echelon, it’s a little different – it’s more like privileged humility for the opportunity to support PE’s mission.
How to Fuel For Success on HOT Days
By First Endurance
Strange things happen in hot conditions; some athletes thrive while others fall apart. Your nutrition program has a lot to do with how well you handle extreme conditions. Dehydration, cramping, and GI distress can wreak havoc on your performance, so it’s important to pay attention to your sweat rate.
Liquid Shot: Traditional Gels Are History
By First Endurance
When re-engineering Liquid Shot, we left no design choice unquestioned and no research or tech stone unturned. Learn about the rationale behind the latest formula.
How Liquid Shot Delivers More Energy, Faster
By Dr. Luke Bucci, PhD
Dr. Bucci gets granular with the sugars and starches that make Liquid Shot the ultimate emergency fuel source when you’re at your absolute limit.
ELECTROLYTES: THE BALANCING ACT FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE
By Jeff Rocco, MD
Dr. Jeff Rocco breaks down each of the five electrolytes, summarizing what they do, how they’re lost, and what happens when you’re deficient in them.
Salubrious Gelato in the Italian Alps
By Larry Warbasse, Decathlon–AG2R La Mondiale Team
In his latest missive from the WorldTour, Larry is once again at altitude – but in very different circumstances: enjoying a rest day at 6k.
When To Use EFS-PRO vs EFS
By First Endurance
The new EFS and EFS-PRO High Carb formulas are engineered to deliver more fuel and more electrolytes with less bellyache than their predecessors (and, incidentally, than any other hydration mixes). But why have a standard and a PRO?
