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James de Lacey

James is a professional strength & conditioning coach that works with professional and international level teams and athletes. He owns Sweet Science of Fighting, is a published scientific researcher and has completed his Masters in Sport & Exercise Science. He's combined my knowledge of research and experience to bring you the most practical bites to be applied to your combat training.

My Experience Taking Gorilla Mind Smooth (2026 Review)

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There’s this moment most guys hit eventually, when caffeine just isn’t cutting it anymore. You’re awake, sure, but your brain feels scattered, like you’re trying to work with ten browser tabs open and three of them keep freezing. You want focus, not more stimulation. You want your mind to feel steady, clear, and actually usable. […]

My Experience Taking Avantera Elevate (2025 Review)

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If you’ve spent any time on Instagram or browsing “high-performance” supplements, you’ve probably seen products like Avantera Elevate. Clean branding. Big claims about focus, memory, mood, all wrapped in words like adaptogens, nootropics, and natural energy. On paper, Elevate checks a lot of boxes: Bacopa for memory, Rhodiola for stress, L-theanine and natural caffeine for […]

Brainol vs. Prevagen: I Tried Both (Who Wins In 2026?)

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Cognitive supplements are everywhere these days, and each one claims sharper focus, faster recall, or a better mood. But as someone who juggles early training sessions, coaching, content creation, and parenting, I’ve learned that most nootropics promise more than they deliver.  Two of the most recognizable names in this space are Brainol and Prevagen. Both […]

Novaalab vs. Hooga: I Tried Both (Who Wins In 2025?)

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Among the flood of red light at-home devices, the Novaalab Light Pad and the Hooga Red Light Therapy Belt stand out for their balance of performance, practicality, and price. Both deliver the clinically validated 660nm red and 850nm near-infrared wavelengths shown to reduce inflammation and boost tissue repair. Yet, they approach recovery from very different […]

I Tried Novaalab Red Light Pad & Here’s What Happened (2025 Review)

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As someone who has spent years training athletes and dealing with my own share of post-training aches and pains, I’ve always been curious about red light therapy and have tried several products. Between my regular weightlifting sessions, grappling training, and the occasional overreach in the gym, recovery tools have become essential parts of my routine. […]

My Experience Taking Brainzyme Elite (2025 Review)

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Most focus supplements I’ve tried fall into two extremes. ?ither they hit like a pre-workout and leave you wired, or they’re so mild you wonder if they’re doing anything at all. After years of testing nootropics around training, writing, and coaching, I’ve learned that the best ones are rarely the loudest. They’re the ones you […]

Hooga vs. Joovv: I Tried Both (Who Wins In 2025?)

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Red light therapy has gone from being a niche recovery trick used by elite athletes to something you can do at home between training sessions or while watching TV. The appeal is simple — faster recovery, less pain, better skin, and improved joint function without medications or downtime. For guys who train hard, work full-time, […]

My Experience Taking Physio Flex Pro (2025 Review)

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When you’re training hard, your joints take the beating long before your motivation does. Over the years, I’ve cycled through more joint stacks than I can count. Some help a little, and most are just expensive placebo blends with fancy branding. Physio Flex Pro caught my attention because it’s been getting a fair bit of […]

Hungryroot vs. Thrive Market: I Tried Both (Who Wins In 2025?)

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Finding food that fits real life is harder than it should be. As someone who trains hard, works, and raises two young kids, I’m constantly walking the line between eating for performance and staying sane during the week. Meal prep can only take you so far when your day starts before sunrise and ends after […]

I Tried Thorne Niacel & Here’s What Happened (2025 Review)

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In the last few years, NAD+ boosters have gone from obscure longevity tools to mainstream supplements promising everything from sharper energy to slower aging. Among the first to gain traction was Thorne NiaCel 400, a clean, pharmaceutical-grade formula built around Nicotinamide Riboside (NR), which is one of the most studied NAD+ precursors available. If you’ve […]