Gut transit and the microbiome influence one another. Microbial fermentation and its metabolites help support normal motility and regularity.
Train your gut.
Build a daily routine that supports how you eat, move, train, travel, and recover.
Your daily gut training starts here.
Daily Essentials pairs Element One and Rhythm to support comfort, regularity, and consistency through training, travel, and rest.
One probiotic + one prebiotic 30-day routine
- Build confidence around the fuel your training requires
- Support digestive comfort through hard training
- Stay consistent through training, travel, and stress
Your gut is part of the
training plan.
Your gut microbiome is connected to how you process fuel, maintain regularity, tolerate training stress, and recover between efforts.
- Roager et al., 2016 — gut transit and microbial metabolism
- Morrison & Preston, 2016 — carbohydrate fermentation and SCFAs
- Smith et al., 2021 — the microbiome and GI stress during endurance exercise
- O’Brien et al., 2022 — the athlete gut microbiome, health, and performance
Gut training, in real life.
See how athletes and active people make Element part of training, travel, and everyday routines.
“First race since using Element Longevity! Getting a PR isn’t just about how you show up the day of the race—it’s all the prep and fuel before that.”
Sarah SolemHalf-Marathon Runner
“I’ve done two 100 kilometer bike rides and the extra carbs I eat during them have no effect on my stomach whatsoever.”
Tony TalentinoEndurance Cyclist
“I took in the most amount of carbs I’ve ever taken in for a 100 mile race and had zero gut issues.”
Jorden WakeleyLumberjack 100 Winner
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“After a lifetime of GI challenges, I’m thrilled to feel worry-free on long rides and through recovery with Daily Essentials.”
KaitMountain Biker
“I have more energy than I’ve ever had—and I’m down another 10 pounds.”
TroyDaily Essentials Customer
“I’m loving how regular I am. Bathroom timing isn’t something I have to think about anymore.”
Paul WetzelCyclist
“My stomach was great during the event. I didn’t have any issues.”
Jason WhittakerSedona Canyons 125 Finisher
“Previously when I traveled, I would stop being regular for the first day or so… Not anymore!”
Dr. Heather RasselChiropractor & Active Traveler
“This was the first time on a 100mi ride that my stomach felt dialed all day… with no gut rot. Game changer.”
Mark Daisy100-Mile Mountain Biker
“My digestive tract was always so sluggish and now it’s normal, which is wild. Energy levels up. Strength up.”
TawnyActive Lifestyle
“I felt more confident in my routine on race day.”
Sara ChojnackiWorld Champion Silver Medalist
“I used to get stomach aches occasionally during workouts or before hard sessions because I was nervous about them, but I don’t ever get that anymore.”
Youth AthleteEndurance Training
“Loved using Element Longevity this week.”
WhitlynActive Lifestyle
“I no longer get worried going out for long rides on the trails and having to stop early to get back to the trailhead for a bathroom break.”
SteveMountain Biker • Marquette, MI
“I think that helped, but also I just been feeling really good and energetic lately.”
Kyan OlshoveUnbound 200 Finisher
“I actually do feel like I have more energy and better digestion.”
KaylaIronman 70.3 Athlete
Individual experiences vary. Testimonials reflect personal experiences and are not guaranteed results. Some featured customers received product from Element.
How gut training works.
Think of your microbiome as part of the engine behind your active life. Build consistent inputs, add training demand, learn from your signals, and refine the routine.
Month 1
Build the baseline
Give the microbiome consistent daily inputs with Element One and Rhythm. Notice your starting patterns around comfort, regularity, food, and training.
What to notice
Comfort
Regularity
Fuel tolerance
Month 2
Add training load
Practice the routine alongside longer sessions, more carbohydrates, travel, and changing training intensity.
What to notice
- Comfort
- Regularity
- Fuel tolerance
Month 3
Read your signals
Use patterns in comfort, regularity, and fueling tolerance to understand how the routine fits your training week.
What to notice
- Comfort
- Regularity
- Fuel tolerance
Ongoing
Refine and repeat
Adjust timing and food choices, then keep practicing as your training, travel, stress, and goals change.
What to notice
- Comfort
- Regularity
- Fuel tolerance
Everyone responds differently. These stages describe the practice, not a guaranteed results timeline.
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Read articleStart simple—or go deeper.
Choose a daily foundation that works without testing, or a six-month program built around your biology.
Best place to start
Daily Essentials
A probiotic and prebiotic routine for active days and everyday consistency.
- Approach
- One repeatable daily routine
- Includes
- Element One + Rhythm
- Testing
- Not required
- Guidance
- Self-guided with Element support when needed
- Commitment
- Month to month
Deeper guidance
Element Personalized
Testing, a personalized formula, and ongoing guidance in one six-month program.
- Approach
- A program shaped around your results
- Includes
- Microbiome and nutrigenetics testing + Personalized Rhythm + Element One
- Testing
- Included
- Guidance
- Monthly scheduled calls with a gut coach to review progress, answer questions, and make adjustments as needed
- Commitment
- Six-month program
Not sure which level of support fits you?
Take the Gut Training Quiz
Meet your gut-training team.
Performance coaching and sports-medicine expertise, brought together to help you build a practical gut-training routine.
Darren Becket
Darren turns microbiome science, performance coaching, and nutrition strategy into practical gut-training routines. His approach helps active people build consistency around fueling, travel, training stress, and recovery.
His focus Turn complex information into routines that work around training and real life.
Dr. Cora
Dr. Cora brings 15 years of sports-medicine experience working with professional athletes. She helps shape Element’s gut-training education around digestive comfort, fueling tolerance, recovery, and the real demands of active life.
Her focus Connect responsible science with the practical questions athletes ask about training, nutrition, and recovery.
Common Questions
What to know before you start your gut routine.
Getting Started
Daily Essentials pairs Element One with Rhythm in one daily routine.
Take each product according to its label directions as part of the same daily routine. Choose a consistent time that fits your day.
Daily Essentials is designed as a paired routine. Follow the label directions; if you prefer a gradual start or have concerns, contact the Element team or your healthcare professional.
There is no single schedule that fits everyone. Follow the labels and choose a time you can repeat consistently around meals, training, and travel.
What to Expect
Every gut responds in its own way. Rhythm uses slow-fermenting fibers chosen for digestive comfort. Start as directed and notice how you feel.
Results vary. Take the protocol as directed. Track comfort, regularity, and how the routine fits your day.
Notice digestive comfort, regularity, food and fuel tolerance, and how easily the routine fits your day. These signals can help you recognize patterns over time.
Follow the product labels and return to your regular routine. If you are unsure how to restart, contact the Element team for support.
Products & Support
No. Daily Essentials gives you a simple daily starting point. Choose testing when you want a deeper, personal view.
Daily Essentials is a ready-to-start probiotic and prebiotic routine. Element Personalized is a six-month program with microbiome and nutrigenetics testing, a personalized formula, and monthly calls with a gut coach.
Yes. You can manage your subscription through your account or contact the Element team for help.
If you are pregnant, nursing, managing a medical condition, taking medication, or have questions about whether these products are right for you, speak with a qualified healthcare professional.