The Lab · 162 articles
Training, fuelling,
recovery.
Written by the people who formulate the products and the athletes who train on them. Protocols, evidence reviews and recipes: no supplement sales pitch dressed as science.
2 min read23 Aug 2023
Hybrid Training: Why I Got Into It
Arron shares why he moved from 12 years of weight training into hybrid training, now running five times and lifting three times...
Arron Lyons
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1 min read21 Aug 2023
Ingredient Spotlight: ProGBB®
What ProGBB® is, how it relates to L-carnitine, why it can make users sweat heavily and which Efectiv pre-workouts contain it.
Paul Fletcher
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1 min read21 Apr 2023
Ingredient Spotlight: BetaPower® Betaine
What betaine (TMG) is, the potential benefits researched, the typical daily dose of 2 to 3g and which Efectiv pre-workout conta...
Paul Fletcher
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2 min read12 Apr 2023
Dynamine™ vs TeaCrine®
Compares Dynamine™ and TeaCrine®, two caffeine-related ingredients from Compound Solutions: how quickly each acts, how long it ...
Paul Fletcher
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1 min read11 Apr 2023
Ingredient Spotlight: Beta Alanine
Why beta alanine causes the tingling many people notice from pre-workouts, what the amino acid does in the body, the daily dose...
Paul Fletcher
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2 min read04 Apr 2023
Ingredient Spotlight: elevATP®
A look at elevATP®, a patented peat and apple extract: how it is believed to work, how it differs from creatine and what the hu...
Paul Fletcher
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1 min read09 Dec 2019
Chocolate Protein French Toast
This weekend, why not plate up something delicious and sweet for brunch? Of course, with Efectiv whey you can hit some heavenly...
Tamar Aliphon
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1 min read26 Nov 2019
Vegan Protein Apple Crumble
After a slap up Sunday roast, is there anything more satisfying than a big bowl of apple crumble? Yes! Protein Apple Crumble!
Tamar Aliphon
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1 min read28 Oct 2019
Autumn Spiced Sweet Potato Pie
This sweet potato pie is so easy to make and perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Tamar Aliphon
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1 min read15 Apr 2019
Chocolate Chunk Protein Cookies
Fabulous chocolate chunk protein cookies in 8 easy steps.
Mason Cook
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1 min read01 Feb 2019
Coconut Protein Bites
These delicious "Bounty like" Protein Bites recipe makes between 8-10 protein balls, that can be enjoyed anytime of day.
Mason Cook
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1 min read17 Jan 2019
Chocolate Protein Lava Cake
This gorgeous treat serves two. It's so simple and easy to make. Ready in minutes.
Mason Cook
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1 min read01 Jan 2019
Peanut Butter & Choc Protein Cookies
No bake, no sugar, no gluten, just goodness, and protein, obviously!
Mason Cook
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Hybrid training
Programming for people who lift and race.
Fuelling basics
Protein, carbs and hydration, in plain numbers.
Recovery science
Sleep, deloads and recovery habits.
The Kitchen
High-protein recipes for busy weeks.
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