CARTERˣ — Field Notes
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Notes, protocols and editorials from the lab. Long reads on training, recovery, and the science behind every system.
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Branded Ingredients: Why We Use Cognizin and AstraGin
Generic ingredients are cheap. Branded, patented versions are more expensive and come with the clinical research that generics do not. The difference shows up...
bcaa
The Workout Window: Pre, Intra, and Post Explained
Pre-workout, intra-workout, and post-workout nutrition each address a different physiological window. Understanding the difference is how you stop wasting supplements.
education
Sweat Rate and Sodium: The Hydration Science Most Athletes Miss
Most sports drinks are dosed for office workers, not athletes. Real sweat losses require real sodium. Here is the math.