The Consistency Project Five Minute Answers: Palm Cooling, Pre-Workout Honey, & ATP Supplements
Jan 21, 2026
In this informative discussion, the hosts explore the science behind palm cooling and its mixed results in enhancing athletic performance. They dive into a critique of a honey pre-workout claim, highlighting a small study's limitations. Additionally, the conversation covers the evidence supporting ATP supplements and practical strength training alternatives for those dealing with injuries. They emphasize the importance of training intensity for older adults and the value of consistency over trendy hacks in achieving fitness goals.
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Palm Cooling Has Limited Practical Benefit
- Palmar (palm) cooling aims to lower core temp and boost CNS alertness, but palms have limited surface area for meaningful heat transfer.
- Existing studies show mixed, small, or impractical performance gains, with logistical and tolerance issues limiting real-world use.
Vet Novel 'Hacks' Before You Try Them
- Treat single small trials claiming big hacks (like honey pre-workout) with skepticism and check the original paper before changing habits.
- Favor proven fundamentals (adequate calories, sleep, consistent training) over unproven single-study interventions.
ATP Supplements: Promising But Understudied
- Oral ATP supplements show limited evidence so far, mainly small trials in men suggesting modest max strength gains.
- Research is sparse compared with creatine, so ATP sits in a 'worth a shot' but unproven category.