[**Autonomous Athletes: Attaining Elite Performance**](https://www.intake.health/post/autonomous-athletes) Reaching elite levels of athletic performance takes significant commitment. By and large, autonomous athletes are the ones to reach this... Brian Bender, PhD Feb 24, 2023 5 min read 1,000 views 1 like. Post not marked as liked [**10 Micronutrients Ultra-Endurance Athletes Need**](https://www.intake.health/post/micronutrients-for-ultra-endurance-athletes) Optimal nutrition is important for everyone’s health. But when it comes to those training for ultra-endurance events, you need to double... Brian Bender, PhD Apr 21, 2021 3 min read 3,422 views Post not marked as liked [**Invisible Monitoring: How Top Athlete's Track Health and Performance**](https://www.intake.health/post/invisible-monitoring-how-top-athlete-s-track-health-and-performance) For High Performance staff, gathering good data on a consistent basis is a central factor for helping maximize health and performance... Matt Hauck Feb 19, 2021 6 min read 378 views Post not marked as liked [**Dehydration and Cognitive Performance: How to Stay Focused**](https://www.intake.health/post/dehydration-and-cognitive-performance-how-to-stay-focused) A feeling of brain fog is all too common for most of us. But an important part of your diet may be contributing to a lack of cognitive... Brian Bender, PhD Dec 17, 2020 4 min read 938 views Post not marked as liked ![Hydration Tracking - [Interviews with the Pros]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc1e7f_30115e2615eb47fd8e43cf34fa40361f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/bc1e7f_30115e2615eb47fd8e43cf34fa40361f~mv2.webp) [**Hydration Tracking - \[Interviews with the Pros\]**](https://www.intake.health/post/hydration-tracking-interviews-with-the-pros) “Without proper hydration, everything else in the training of my athletes will fail.” - Jeff Waters, head strength and conditioning coach... Brian Bender, PhD Oct 23, 2020 9 min read 359 views Post not marked as liked [**High Blood Pressure and Exercise**](https://www.intake.health/post/high-blood-pressure-and-exercise) Blood pressure can be influenced by various factors, including diet, genetics, race, age, and exercise. We know, for example, that eating... Brian Bender, PhD Mar 18, 2020 4 min read 116 views Post not marked as liked [**5 Best Health Gadgets to Help You Stay Fit and Healthy**](https://www.intake.health/post/5-best-health-gadgets-to-help-you-stay-fit-and-healthy) Guest article written by Rachel Grace. Keeping yourself fit and healthy sounds easy, but in reality, it’s often far from easy. Luckily,... Brian Bender, PhD Jul 14, 2019 3 min read 171 views Post not marked as liked [**Weight Lifting and Protein Intake (Protein Requirements)**](https://www.intake.health/post/weight-lifting-and-protein-intake-protein-requirements) Dietary protein can enhance muscle mass development. Several studies have been published that investigate the role of protein intake on... Brian Bender, PhD Oct 19, 2018 4 min read 2,832 views 1 like. Post not marked as liked1 [**Respiratory Quotient: (Find and Use Yours)**](https://www.intake.health/post/respiratory-quotient-find-and-use-yours) The respiratory quotient is a number unique to your lifestyle and body composition that shows up primarily in the world of fitness and... Brian Bender, PhD Oct 1, 2018 7 min read 6,071 views 1 like. Post not marked as liked1 [**Wellness Technology Review: Heart Rate Monitors**](https://www.intake.health/post/wellness-technology-review-heart-rate-monitors) Quantifying your heart rate pervasively is becoming easier as technology continues to shrink, battery power continues to improve, and... Brian Bender, PhD Sep 30, 2018 3 min read 33 views Post not marked as liked