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Recovery tools

Here at ITC, we educate athletes on the importance of different lifestyle choices on recovery and performance. This pyramid of recovery concepts provides an overview for how we teach athletes about recovery and how significantly it can affect their performance.

Recovery pyramid with sleep as the base, then nutrition, stress management and training volume, and recovery modalities at the top — the tools nearest the base matter most.
Four-step flowchart for judging a supplement: is it legal for your sport, is it third-party tested and free from banned substances, is there strong evidence it works at the right dose, and is it right for your goals and health history. Yes to all four means it may be appropriate to use.

Sports performance supplements

At In The Core, athlete safety comes first.

The supplement industry is large, unregulated, and can be difficult to navigate as a consumer. It can be a daunting world to sort through when trying to find safe and effective products to use. While many companies strive to produce high-quality, research-supported products, others are full of contaminated products, unsubstantiated or grossly inflated claims, and blatant scams (12%-58% of supplements on the shelf at the store, depending on the study, contain prohibited substances). 

We must be extremely cautious of the supplements we endorse for our athletes. We have many athletes competing under National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations and even some on US National Teams that report to the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) and World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Eligibility, scholarships, and careers could be swiftly lost in a random selection drug test simply from an unknowingly spiked supplement

We do not recommend supplements casually. We evaluate them carefully.

Our standards

Our responsibility is to protect eligibility, health, and long-term development. Before endorsing any product, we require:

  • Evidence-based dosing of research-backed ingredients
  • Independent third-party testing (NSF Certified for Sport, Informed Sport, etc.)
  • Clear ingredient sourcing and quality control processes (transparent sourcing, GMP-compliant manufacturing, etc.)

If a supplement or company cannot clearly demonstrate these standards, we do not recommend it to our athletes.

After researching and testing dozens of supplement companies, In The Core has partnered with both Momentous Supplements & AdvoCare for all of our supplement needs.

Our partnered companies

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Momentous
  • Research-driven supplement company dedicated to pushing the industry in science and transparency.
  • High-quality ingredients and science-backed dosing in all products.
  • No proprietary blends.
  • Every product third-party tested via NSF Certified for Sport.
  • Their team spans expert human performance researchers, NFL and NCAA performance professionals, neurologists, psychologists, and even Department of Defense advisors.
  • Momentous products are trusted and used by 100% of NFL teams, over 150 pro and college programs, as well as Olympians, World Record Holders, and World Champions globally.
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AdvoCare
  • Community-driven, dedicated to helping individuals become the best version of themselves through high-quality products, education, and inspiration.
  • They formulate safe, effective supplements designed to improve how people look, feel, and perform.
  • They have ingredients selected for quality and purity, with third-party Informed Choice/Sport testing.
  • They only partner with vendors who meet strict ethical, legal, and quality guidelines.
  • They have official partners in MLS soccer and NASCAR, as well as dozens of endorsers at professional and US National Team levels across a variety of sports.
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Important notes

Supplements are tools and should enhance — but never act as a substitute for — proper training/exercise/activity, whole-food balanced nutrition, sleep, hydration, etc.

The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. While we recommend supplements that meet strict third-party testing standards, no supplement is completely risk-free. Parents and Athletes are responsible for their supplement decisions and should consult a licensed healthcare professional and review applicable governing-body regulations before use.

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Here at ITC, we educate athletes on the importance of different lifestyle choices on recovery and performance. This pyramid of recovery concepts provides an overview for how we teach athletes about recovery and how significantly it can affect their performance.

Recovery pyramid with sleep as the base, then nutrition, stress management and training volume, and recovery modalities at the top — the tools nearest the base matter most.

Geno's Story

My son Dante has been training at In The Core since 2019 and my daughter Ava has been training there since 2023.  They are both year-round athletes that put a lot of stress demand on their bodies through their respective sports and consequently they put stress on their minds through school, sports, social life, etc.  With that said, when we found ITC we were drawn to not only the physical athletic training but also the mind/brain work and encompassing everything all into one.  Simply put, training the full body not only for competition but also the life of a teenage student-athlete and the preparation into adulthood.  There are many options in the market if you’re looking to just get bigger, faster, stronger but if you are like us, and you were looking for more than that, ITC is the place to come.
 
The coaching and training aspect of ITC is impeccable.  The details and focus of every session will ensure your athlete has an incredible workout that is tailored to them individually every time they visit.  The brain work and the messages they learn through the training has my kids walk out of ITC sessions a completely different person.  They are more upbeat, energetic, and motivated even though they just performed an intense work out for 45-90 minutes.
 
As a former athlete, it is very evident to see the physical results in their training.  As a parent, I see my children’s growth in their mindset and maturity.  I see them thinking about their futures in ways they never did before, I see their motivation in helping and be a part of the solution, and I see them wanting to serve something higher than themselves.  For me and my family, this means being a complete athlete which is what they receive from the team at ITC.
 
ITC has been a huge blessing for our whole family.  The lifelong friendships and relationships that we have developed and the tools that our children have received are priceless.  We are forever grateful and forever ITC!