The 33Fuel Blog
Ice baths, cold showers and cryo chambers are everywhere. But is cold water recovery a genuine performance tool or just wellness hype with a frosty glow? This article unpacks the latest science on cold exposure, revealing when it helps and when it hinders. You’ll come away with smarter strategies to chill (or not).
Sugar is demonised. Everywhere we’re told sugar is the enemy, leaving a trail of obesity, diabetes, and metabolic decline wherever it goes. And while this is very often true in sedentary populations, it's also a gross oversimplification because for athletes and active individuals, sugar isn't the villain. It’s the unsung hero of optimal in-sport fueling.
Sugar gets a bad rap and in a sedentary population, that’s fair - reduced sugar intake there is wise. But after training, it’s a very different story because in the post-workout window, sugar is a natural, highly effective recovery tool—refilling energy stores, boosting muscle repair, and supporting adaptation