Performance Enhancement

4 articles

A scientist meticulously inspects unlabeled supplement bottles in a laboratory, highlighting the hidden risks of contamination and questioning their necessity for athletes.

New research questions necessity of 2026 athlete dietary supplements

Nearly one in five nutritional supplements purchased in the United States contained unlabeled prohormone substances, according to an IOC Medical Commission analysis ( pmc ).

Talia Sharir·September 16, 2026

Nutrition Science

5 Practical Ways Trael Hydration Helps Athletes Recover Faster Without Synthetic Additives

For dedicated athletes, recovery is not just a phase; it's a critical component of performance. The market is flooded with sports drinks promising rapid replenishment, but many rely on synthetic additives, artificial dye…

Sponsored by Trael Hydration·September 9, 2026

Mitchell Hooper, the strongman competitor, makes a bold public statement addressing performance enhancement substances in sports.

Performance Longevity

Mitchell Hooper addresses performance enhancement discussion head-on

In a move that stunned many in the strongman community, Mitchell Hooper directly addressed the use of performance-enhancing substances, breaking a long-held unspoken rule among elite athletes.

Talia Sharir·June 20, 2026

A split image showing a high-tech cold plunge tank contrasted with abstract representations of new muscle recovery compounds, symbolizing the divergence in fitness recovery accessibility.

Hypertrophy Hub

New Compounds Accelerate Muscle Recovery Beyond Cold Therapy

The new Sun Home Cold Plunge Pro, capable of reaching an icy 32 degrees Fahrenheit, is priced at nearly $14,600.

Elena Pappas·June 5, 2026