Archived Articles
Archived Articles
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The Dos and Don'ts of Pre-Exercise Fueling
Steve Born’s checklist on pre-exercise eating and fueling, including timing, training consistency and the recommendations presented in the article.
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Simple Sugars and Complex Carbohydrates - An Incompatible Combination
By: Steve Born Steve's nearly three decades of involvement in the sports nutrition industry, as well as more than 20 years of independent research in nutritional fueling and supplementation, have...
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Excess Salt Harms The Brain
A summary of a mouse study examining high-salt diets and measured changes in brain blood flow, with the article discussing its possible relevance.
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European Pad Placement
A Compex reference page for European electrode-pad placement diagrams and the associated placement guide PDF.
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EMS: 48 minutes to a fresh set of legs!
Brian Frank describes an EMS Active Recovery routine that works four muscle groups in two sessions using a specific electrode setup.
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EMS - Why I'm a believer
A first-person account of the author’s experience with electrical muscle stimulation and why he promotes the training technology.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine for Athletes
An introduction to traditional Chinese medicine for athletes, covering its concepts and the practitioner’s role as described by the author.
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The 10 BEST and WORST Foods for Health and Longevity
A list-based overview of foods the cited author categorizes as beneficial or less favorable for health and longevity.
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Salt stains and heat adaptation
A question-and-answer article about salt stains during hot-weather exercise, sweat and sodium loss, and adapting to heat.
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Pre-loading sodium
Steve Born examines the practice of taking extra sodium before an event and discusses the research and concerns raised in the article.
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Magnesium: The most important mineral for bone health
An article reviewing magnesium and calcium in discussions of bone health, including research and expert viewpoints cited by the author.
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HEED vs. Fizz
Steve Born compares HEED and Endurolytes Fizz, explaining their different roles and how athletes might use each during training or events.
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Fueling for the Marathon with Hammer Nutrition
Runner Tom Rodgers recounts the fueling approach he used in marathon training and races, including products, timing and aid-station choices.
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Five Reasons Why We're Anti-Ketogenic Diet
Steve Born presents five arguments about ketogenic diets, discussing adherence, nutrition, safety and possible effects on general health and athletic performance.
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Diabetic athlete Peter Van Rompaey
A race report on Peter Van Rompaey’s attempt to complete the Marathon des Sables while managing diabetes and the demands of a multiday desert event.
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Dean Karnazes: Ultrarunning Legend
A profile of ultrarunner Dean Karnazes, highlighting notable races, distance feats, books and career milestones.
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CrossFit Fueling
A guide to fueling around CrossFit workouts, with the article outlining pre-workout and during-workout nutrition approaches.
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Cancer: the sugar connection
An archived article examining claims and research about sugar and cancer, with discussion of diet, cell growth and the evidence cited by its authors.
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