At a Glance: Winter athletics demand more from the body. Circulation, recovery, immune resilience, and calm focus all matter when temperatures drop and elevation rises. Discover five earth-powered supplements that help support endurance, recovery, and readiness for winter athletes. Photo credit: Brian Kruchoski
Winter athletes know that cold weather changes everything.
Muscles warm up slower. Breathing feels sharper. Recovery takes intention. Whether you’re training at elevation, racing across snowy terrain, or simply staying active through the colder months, your body benefits from thoughtful daily support.
Here are five earth-first supplements that support oxygen and blood flow, recovery, resilience, and focus to help you move (and even compete!) with confidence all winter long.
1. POWER BEETS: SUPPORT FOR CIRCULATION AND OXYGEN DELIVERY
When temperatures drop and elevation climbs, efficient circulation becomes even more important. Power Beets delivers plant-based nitrates from nutrient-dense beets to support healthy blood flow and oxygen delivery throughout the body.
This can help athletes handle cold-weather exertion better, where muscles depend on steady circulation to stay warm, energized, and responsive—especially in high-altitude environments where oxygen demands are higher.
Winter training often means harder surfaces, heavier gear, and repetitive stress on joints and connective tissue. Turmeric Curcumin supports a healthy, natural inflammatory response, helping joints stay comfortable and ready for action.
Its antioxidant properties also support recovery after demanding workouts, helping athletes stay consistent through long training blocks when resilience matters most.
3. VITAMIN D3 + K2: IMMUNE, BONE, AND MUSCLE SUPPORT
Imagine training for months—only to have race day disrupted by common, seasonal illness.
Winter brings less sunlight and increased stress on the immune system, making reliable nutritional support especially important. A Vitamin D3 + K2 combination supports immune function while also helping maintain strong bones and proper muscle function—both essential for athletes training through colder seasons.
It’s a simple daily foundation that helps keep preparation on track when conditions are less forgiving.
4. mTOR-ACTIVATING PROTEIN FOR PERFORMANCE AND RECOVERY
Fitness and recovery rely on a balance between two key metabolic pathways: mTOR and AMPK. Supporting this balance helps the body adapt to training, build strength, and recover effectively.
AIVIA™ combines plant protein with botanicals (yes, plants!) that activate mTOR pathways naturally, supporting muscle repair and growth after training. When paired with balanced nutrition, it becomes a powerful macro-level support for endurance athletes who demand more from their bodies during winter preparation.
5. ANXIOUSLESS®: CALM FOCUS WHEN IT MATTERS MOST
Even seasoned athletes feel it—the moment before the start, the tight competition, the pressure of performance. Situational anxiety can interfere with breathing, pacing, and focus.
AnxiousLess® combines thoughtfully selected ingredients—including Sceletium tortuosum, magnesium, and thiamin—to support calm mental clarity during moments of stress. These plant-forward and nutrient-based ingredients work with the body’s natural stress response, helping athletes stay composed and present when it counts.
POWERED BY EARTH, READY FOR WINTER
To the incredible women and men competing across snowy peaks, icy arenas, and winter landscapes far from home—we’re cheering you on.
And for those of us inspired while watching, training locally, or simply staying active through the season, winter is a reminder that preparation matters.
Support your body with thoughtful daily habits, earth-powered nutrition, and steady consistency.
Let’s all Be More Earth® this winter—and find a little extra strength for the journey ahead.
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