The Pantry Notes

Athletic Performance

Fueling for training, recovery windows, and what the research actually says about ergogenic aids.

Athletic Performance·8 min read

Creatine: The Supplement That Actually Works

Creatine is the most-researched legal ergogenic aid and one of the few supplements with a genuinely strong evidence base. A plain guide to what it does, how to dose it, and which myths to ignore.

Jun 3, 2026
Athletic Performance·8 min read

Pre-Workout Nutrition: Timing, Composition, and What Actually Helps

What to eat before training, when to eat it, and which pre-workout claims survive contact with the evidence.

Mar 11, 2026
Athletic Performance·8 min read

Post-Exercise Recovery: The 24-Hour Window

What recovery actually requires in the hours after a hard session — protein, carbs, sleep, and the things that genuinely help versus the things that do not.

Jan 14, 2026