Sound Probiotics is already in the training arsenal of Olympians and professionals. Why? They understand the importance of gut health and what it means for peak performance. Now it's your turn to get the competitive advantage.
Probiotics can help boost your immune function and let you continue to perform at the highest level. Equally important is their role in the maintenance of gut health, ensuring your nutrition and other supplements are properly absorbed. There are multiple research studies on the effects of probiotics on athletes. Studies show that probiotics:
Help athletes experience fewer upper respiratory tract infections and gut complaints
Are vital in nutrient production and absorption
Aid in the production of B-vitamins
Enhance amino acid uptake in the gut
How We Use It
We take one capsule with our breakfast to boost our immune system and maintain gut health! These are really great during periods of heavy travel; they help keep us healthy and strong so we can keep training at the highest level.
Optimum Nutrition BCAA's contain 1000mg of branched chain amino acids which are an essential ingredient meaning they must be consumed through diet. They are the building blocks for muscle and aid both endurance and recovery. Optimum Nutrition BCAA's contain 500 milligrams of Leucine, and 250 milligrams of Isoleucine and Valine. Used as a supplement to protein powders or your regular diet, these BCAA's will help support recovery as well as building lean muscle mass.
How We Use It
We love to consume after punishing workouts. These BCAA's augment our daily intake for muscle support.
Whether you are running a marathon or crushing the local group ride, these tart cherry capsule are formulated to quickly help restore your body so you can perform at your best and feel fresh for the next training session on deck. These capsules are additive free and are made from the nutrient dense skin of tart cherries from Northern Michigan.
Tart cherry has been proven to be a powerful natural anti-inflammatory that helps combat the effects of inflammation, oxidative stress, and free radical damage to the body that can occur from training. The compounds found naturally in tart cherries can help alleviate pain and soreness, and research suggest it can do this as effectively as over the counter NSAIDs. Did we mention it also helps boost natural melatonin to promote restful sleep? Score!
So what does it do? I think the question we thought was what does it not do? These tart cherries pack a mean punch!
Plant compounds quickly reduce inflammation.
Quercitin and antioxidants eliminate free radicals, protecting your heart.
Naturally occurring melatonin supports a better sleep cycle
Tart cherries reduce stress on joints and can help in the treatment of arthritis
Well, can't I just eat tart cherries instead of taking a pill? You could, but in order to see the performance enhancing benefits you would need to eat upwards of 90 tart cherries per day! Made with no sugar, sweeteners or artificial flavors and free of gluten, grains, wheat & dairy, these vegan-friendly capsule are a quick and easy way to get your tart cherries in and feel the difference in your recovery!
How We Use It
One capsule is equivalent to 17 oz. of tart cherry juice - minus all of the calories and sugar. There are 60 capsules for 60 servings - just one a day will do the trick. We like to take one capsule after our workouts to help with recovery, or before bed to help with sleep.
If you've been looking for a new protein powder to speed up your recovery, here it is! This protein powder sets itself apart because it uses high quality milk, few ingredients, and natural sweeteners to provide an optimal blend of amino acids for muscle building and recovery. They create the whey isolate with milk purchased from trusted dairy farmers in their own facilities without using artificial flavors, colors, or additives. This is a good option for elite athletes because Ascent products are third party tested and Informed Sport Certified, meaning each batch is tested to ensure it is free from banned substances.
Another unique aspect of Ascent’s whey protein powder is that one scoop contains 5.7 grams of leucine, an amino acid that is essential for muscle synthesis. Research has shown that consuming at least 3 grams of leucine post-workout can improve muscle building and optimize recovery. We highly recommend adding this product to your recovery regimen!
Feed's Fave: Vanilla bean
How We Use It
We like to add one scoop to 10-12 oz. of water or our favorite smoothie for a grab-and-go post-workout recovery option. Because 1 scoop is packed with 25 grams of protein, this protein powder is great to add to baking mixes, oatmeal, or even coffee to a pack an extra protein punch into your favorite foods.
Want to make all of your hard work count? Try Ascent today!
Skratch Labs Sport Hydration MixPassion Fruit / 1lb Bagx1
Hydration is one of the most important things to focus on! Proper hydration helps with nutrient delivery, reduces risk for injury, and is necessary for muscle function. But water alone doesn’t always do the trick, so that’s where Skratch Labs Sports Hydration Mix comes in!
Developed by the scientists at Skratch Labs, this drink mix was created to give elite athletes more options than just sugary sports drinks. Conventional sports drinks contain too much sugar and not enough electrolytes, making it harder to rehydrate and fully replace what you lose when you sweat. Not to mention, the artificial flavors and colors don't do anyone any favors during exercise.
Sport Hydration is the newest formula from Skratch, now with slightly more sodium and less sugar than the previous formula. The result is a drink mix with 4% less sugar and that contains an electrolyte profile that more closely matches what is lost in sweat. This drink mix includes two different types of carbohydrate, glucose and fructose, which helps speed up fluid and fuel delivery to your working muscles during exercise.
Skratch Labs formulated this hydration mix to be easier on the digestive system and to provide some energy in addition to replacing electrolytes. Not to mention, it’s made with real fruit and is non-GMO, gluten free, dairy free, vegan, and kosher.
The Feed's Fave: Lemons & Limes and Passion Fruit
How We Use It
This is our go-to drink for a hard, long workout or race! Add one scoop or packet to 12-16 oz. of water and drink 1-2 servings per hour of hard exercise. The convenient single serve packets come in six delicious flavors, making them the perfect option to take with you wherever you go. Can’t decide which flavor to get? Try one of each to keep things interesting for your long rides, runs, or races!
