Articles
How Beta Glucan Strengthens Your Immune System
By Jeff Rocco MD
Beta glucans are naturally occurring polysaccharides of D-glucose monomers linked by beta-glycosidic bonds. An ever-growing body of research demonstrates that they have a pronounced supporting effect on human immune systems.
ZERO REST DAYS
With Zach Calton + Burke Swindlehurst
In August, Zach Calton won the Breck Epic and Park City Point 2 Point, plus a top 10 at Leadville. He shares insights with FE’s Burke Swindlehurst on his wins, fueling strategy, and balancing work with racing.
HOW HALO UNLOCKS CURCUMIN’S POTENTIAL
By Dr. Luke Bucci, PhD
The technology that makes curcumin viable and effective in human bodies didn’t exist. So First Endurance developed it.
HOW CURCUMIN AIDS TISSUE REPAIR & RECOVERY
By Dr. Luke Bucci, PhD
How curcumin’s ergogenic properties can help balance inflation, improve recovery, and address lingering, chronic issues with joint and tendon pain. Curcumin’s effects are real, and they’re supported by research.
THE EVOLUTION OF HIGH-CARB FUELING
By Dr. Luke Bucci, PhD
Dr. Luke Bucci breaks down the latest research and explains how to maximize carbohydrate fueling without destroying your GI tract.
LIFE vs TRAINING vs RACING
With Shannon Koch
After winning gold in the crit and road race, Master’s Nats double champ Shannon Koch took time out of her busy schedule to discuss the highlights and lowlights of her 2024 season.
How To Prevent & Relieve Muscle Cramps Through Science
By Dr. Luke Bucci, PhD
Learn how we use the latest scientific research in order to actually prevent dehydration cramps, not just treat them once they occur.
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 Ideal Carbohydrate for Endurance
By Dr. Luke Bucci, PhD
Cyclic Cluster Dextrin is easier to digest & burn, and helps your body absorb other critical nutrients. It even reduces the effects of mental fatigue during exercise and increases time to exhaustion.
The Right Way to Use Carbs for Optimal Training and Racing
By Jennifer Kurtz, PhD, CISSN, CSCS, EP-C
Jennifer Kurtz dispels some of the confusion around carbs, avoiding too little and too much to find that perfect middle ground of enough.
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!
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.
