Have you ever gotten blood work done, only to find your ferritin levels hovering a little (or a lot) lower than the ideal range for athletes? You scramble for iron supplements, religiously pop them for weeks, and then... your next test results show a minor bump, but still not quite where it "should" be. Frustrating, right?

The culprit behind this ferritin rollercoaster might be a sneaky little thing called inflammation. Here's the deal: ferritin, often used as a marker for iron stores, isn't always the most reliable indicator, especially for athletes. Why? Find out inside!

Stress. It's a part of life, and as athletes, we face a unique blend of stressors. From the physical demands of training to the pressure to perform (plus various life stressors), our bodies are constantly under stress. But what many athletes don't realize is that stress is stress, no matter the source.

This blog post unpacks the concept of cumulative stress and how it can impact your training, performance, and overall well-being. We'll also explore some practical strategies for building stress resilience and keeping yourself in top form, both physically and mentally.

As athletes, we're constantly bombarded with information about the latest supplements and recovery techniques. Collagen is one that's been gaining a lot of traction lately, but is it all it's cracked up to be? Let's delve into the science behind collagen and see if it can truly support your training goals.

As endurance athletes, we strive to push our physical limits – but we can’t do this without adequate fuel on board. Energy availability (EA), which refers to the balance between energy intake and expenditure, is a crucial component of performance and overall well-being. This blog post dives deep into a recent study by Vardardottir et al. (2024) that explores the connection between EA, carbohydrate intake, and the development of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) in female athletes.

Creatine. The name alone conjures images of bulky weightlifters and explosive sprinting feats. But what about endurance athletes - those who conquer marathons, cycle for hours, and push their bodies to the limit in sustained efforts? Can creatine be a valuable tool in their training arsenal? Let's delve into the science behind this popular supplement and answer this question