Wells told Business Insider she’s looking forward to leveraging her personal branding savvy, honed over years of making a living as an athlete,\u00a0without giving up her fitness in the process.<\/p>\n
“Quality over quantity is something that I’ve learned in just my experience,” Wells said. “It’s about training smart rather than just trying to get a ton of things in.”<\/p>\n
She told Business Insider about her daily routine, which keeps her strong and focused, including her supplement stack to aid recovery, boost energy, and support longevity.<\/p>\n
Here’s what Well takes for peak performance in the gym or at the office:<\/p>\n
Creatine: for muscle, strength, and longevity<\/p>\n
Topping the list of Wells’ go-to supplements is creatine<\/a>, a trendy muscle-builder backed by extensive research.<\/p>\n Creatine provides fuel for tissues like muscle, helping to stave off fatigue so you can get a few extra reps in the gym (and more gains as a result).<\/p>\n Emerging evidence shows creatine can support longevity<\/a> by protecting the brain from stresses ranging from Alzheimer’s to sleep deprivation.<\/p>\n Related stories<\/p>\n Business Insider tells the innovative stories you want to know<\/p>\n Business Insider tells the innovative stories you want to know<\/p>\n Since it’s widely accessible, relatively cheap, and offers a large range of benefits, creatine monohydrate is a top supplement recommendation<\/a> from doctors, personal trainers, and exercise science pros.<\/p>\n Protein powder: for added nutrients<\/p>\n Nearly every day, Wells starts and ends with protein powder \u2014 half a scoop in her oatmeal for breakfast, and half a scoop before bed.<\/p>\n Her diet is extremely high in carbs<\/a>, particularly the meals and snacks between training sessions, so protein powder helps to round out her nutritional needs in the morning and evening.<\/p>\n “I’ve just added more and more carbs every single year because I realized how important they are,” Wells said.<\/p>\n CrossFit includes a mix of strength exercises with speed and endurance events, so athletes need to fuel with plenty of calories, carbs, and protein<\/p>\n Courtesy of Brooke Wells<\/p>\n Beyond supplementing, Wells also gets enough protein<\/a> from lean meats like steak and chicken, along with eggs, and tracks her food to ensure she’s fueling properly.<\/p>\n BCAAs: for hydration and recovery<\/p>\n Wells said she constantly drinks water during training, and her bottle is filled with a mix of carb supplements and BCAAs for an added boost.<\/p>\n Short for branch chain amino acids, BCAAs<\/a> include certain building blocks of proteins (specifically leucine, isoleucine, and valine). While the research is inconsistent, they may help improve muscle rebuilding and repair after exercise while reducing fatigue.<\/p>\n The potential edge is worth it, Wells said, in part because it makes her more likely to drink water and stay hydrated<\/a> by adding extra flavor.<\/p>\n Wells said she used to skip recovery habits in favor of more training in the hope of maximizing her performance, but has since changed her approach.<\/p>\n “As I’ve gotten older, it’s the complete opposite. You’re only as good as you can train, and you can only train if you’re healthy,” she said.<\/p>\n Fish oil: for healthy joints and lower inflammation<\/p>\n![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/placeholder.png\")
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