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How I’m Maintaining My VO₂ Max After My First Spartan Beast (and How You Can Improve Yours With Just 3 Workouts a Week)

How I’m Maintaining My VO₂ Max After My First S...

After finishing 5th in my age group at my first Spartan Beast, I set out to maintain and improve my VO₂ max without the brutal race-prep volume. Here’s how I’m...

How I’m Maintaining My VO₂ Max After My First S...

After finishing 5th in my age group at my first Spartan Beast, I set out to maintain and improve my VO₂ max without the brutal race-prep volume. Here’s how I’m...

How I Trained for the Spartan Beast — Lessons in Performance, Pain, and Capability

How I Trained for the Spartan Beast — Lessons i...

My first Spartan Beast in Granbury, TX pushed me harder than any lift or run before. From calf pain at mile four to crossing the finish line in a thunderstorm,...

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How I Trained for the Spartan Beast — Lessons i...

My first Spartan Beast in Granbury, TX pushed me harder than any lift or run before. From calf pain at mile four to crossing the finish line in a thunderstorm,...

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Sweet Revenge: Europe Just Proved Non-Sugar Sweeteners Work

Sweet Revenge: Europe Just Proved Non-Sugar Swe...

Europe just dropped a year-long RCT showing that non-sugar sweeteners helped adults maintain more weight loss without harming metabolic health. Debunking years of fear-mongering and proving that “Europe knows better”...

Sweet Revenge: Europe Just Proved Non-Sugar Swe...

Europe just dropped a year-long RCT showing that non-sugar sweeteners helped adults maintain more weight loss without harming metabolic health. Debunking years of fear-mongering and proving that “Europe knows better”...

Creatine Has Been Deemed Safe (Again) — But Is It Safe for Kids?

Creatine Has Been Deemed Safe (Again) — But Is ...

A 2025 meta-analysis confirmed that creatine monohydrate is one of the safest supplements ever studied — even after hundreds of trials and thousands of participants. But what about kids? While...

Creatine Has Been Deemed Safe (Again) — But Is ...

A 2025 meta-analysis confirmed that creatine monohydrate is one of the safest supplements ever studied — even after hundreds of trials and thousands of participants. But what about kids? While...

Eating for Health vs. Eating for Performance: Why Context Changes Everything

Eating for Health vs. Eating for Performance: W...

Most people think eating for health and eating for performance mean the same thing. In reality, each serves a different biological purpose. This article breaks down the physiology, trade-offs, and...

Eating for Health vs. Eating for Performance: W...

Most people think eating for health and eating for performance mean the same thing. In reality, each serves a different biological purpose. This article breaks down the physiology, trade-offs, and...

Carb Loading for Endurance: The Science of Filling the Tank Before Race Day

Carb Loading for Endurance: The Science of Fill...

Carb loading has been misunderstood for decades. Backed by research from Bergström, Hultman, and Sherman, this article explains how to properly deplete and reload glycogen, how water and sodium affect...

Carb Loading for Endurance: The Science of Fill...

Carb loading has been misunderstood for decades. Backed by research from Bergström, Hultman, and Sherman, this article explains how to properly deplete and reload glycogen, how water and sodium affect...