energy drinks

The history of Rip It, the beverage that fueled US troops in Iraq and beyond

There are a lot of brands out there that try to appeal to the American armed forces. No better example of this exists than Rip It.

5 reasons why Rip It is the go-to energy drink for infantrymen

There’s one thing that most grunts carry with them that is equally as important and essential — the Rip It! Yes, the freakin’ energy drink!

Top 5 reasons energy drinks have become an important wartime provision

It is not unusual to come across an athlete who might be convinced that energy drinks are their best friend…

Why you should stop chugging so many energy drinks

We’ve all seen them before. The cans, small shots, and uniquely packaged drinks that promise to give you an energy boost during the most important parts of your day. At first glance, it seems like a great idea: chug it down and get reinvigorated fo…

6 essentials for that ‘super-serious-ROTC-kid’

One of the world’s first energy drinks was actually radioactive

There are a lot of ways to get your day started, give yourself and early-evening boost, or even just shake off “that 2:30 feeling.” Maybe sticking to coffee or B-vitamins, proven effective over hundreds of years, would be best. Given the history o…

Is that energy drink getting you closer to your fitness goal?

The main reason most people cite for their energy drink consumption is to get enough caffeine to get through the day. Been there, done that. I’m pretty sure there are more soul-sucking jobs in existence than fulfilling ones–we can’t all write for…