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ISSA Personal Trainer Certification Review

ISSA Personal Trainer Certification Review

The International Sports Science Association (ISSA) has been around for decades — 35 years to be exact — and is well-regarded in the personal training community. The mission statement of the ISSA is to ... Continue Reading

Best Whey Proteins for Packing on Muscle, Shredding Down, Meal Replacement, and More

Protein is one of the most widely utilized supplements on the market and there is a good reason behind it. Protein is one of the three macronutrients our bodies need in order to ... Continue Reading

Best Pre-Workouts for Building Muscle, Running, Taste, and More

Pre-workout is a commonly utilized and diverse supplement that may provide benefits to your workout via focus, energy, blood flow, and muscle gain. You may find ingredients like ... Continue Reading

Best Home Gym Machines

Best Home Gym Machines

Working out at home has a ton of benefits: You can save time and gas from not driving, you won’t have to wait to use any equipment, and you’ll have the ability to curl in the squat rack because no one is ... Continue Reading

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Gympact Review- The Benefits and Pitfalls of Getting Paid to Workout

This is my new gym. I recommend the dark roast coffee and the cheese danish: Well, I was HOPING this was my new gym considering that the mobile app GymPactallows you to tag any building as a gym. From ... Continue Reading

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Everyone’s Bike: The NordicTrack S22i Review

When I got an opportunity to review the NordicTrack S22i Studio Cycle, of course, I said yes. I had been shopping recently for an at-home option for cycling during the rainy winter months in Oregon, so ... Continue Reading

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Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Cuffs for Boundary Pushers

When we think about fitness products paired with smartphone apps, the first thought that comes to mind is if this product will pair properly with the app on the smartphone. Thankfully, I can confidently ... Continue Reading

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A Guide to Not Just Survive, But Thrive During Menopause

As a man in his late thirties, I’m no expert on menopause. And, I’m probably not the first person Amanda Thebe, the author, had in mind to review her book: Menopocalypse - How I Learned to Thrive During ... Continue Reading

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The Ultimate Isometric Exercise Guide

The Ultimate Isometrics Manual is a nerd's paradise, at least for this nerd. From the mind of Convict Conditioning author Paul Wade, and published by Dragon Door, this hefty 462 page book that is about as ... Continue Reading

Choose Lift Straps and Wrist Wraps Based on Function

At first glance, you will notice that the Gymreapers lifting straps have some extra padding on the wrists for comfort. It’s a great pair of straps for the deadlift unless you’re planning on lifting over ... Continue Reading

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Njoie Nforce Percussion Massage Gun Review

The Njoie (pronounced enjoy) Nforce massage gun is a lightweight percussion massage gun that uses short duration staccato bursts of gentle hammering to get into your soft tissue. Does it help recovery? ... Continue Reading

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How to Snack Fat

Is it a good time to start a keto diet routine? Fat Snax may help. If the spread of covid-19 has motivated you to pay extra attention to your health, the keto diet is something you might want to ... Continue Reading

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A Crispy Seaweed Treat for Vegan Athletes

If you are vegan, or just looking for healthy, nutritious snacks, you might want to try gimMe Organic's Premium Roasted Seaweed. The first thing that stood out to me was the variety of flavors. The sesame ... Continue Reading

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Hydrow Review – Total Body Home Happiness

Full disclosure: this isn't going to compare the Hydrow home rowing system to a Concept 2 rower, which is probably what most readers of Breaking Muscle are most familiar with. Full ... Continue Reading

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Zelus Weighted Vest Review – A Weighted Vest for Beginners

Franco Columbu, who was Arnold Schwarzenegger's best friend, a champion bodybuilder in his own right, as well as a competitor in strongman and powerlifting events, had his own views about adding weight to ... Continue Reading

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The Practice of Natural Movement

Anyone who knows Erwan Le Corre knows that he is a deeply serious man and, in total contrast, a liberated family man who is unbound by conventions that most of us hang on to as to be normal. Le Corre has ... Continue Reading

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Protein To Go: Au Bon Bone Broth

Au Bon bone broth is premium quality bone broth that tastes amazing and is excellent for your health. Broths are all the rave at the moment, yet broths have been used for a very long time as a healing ... Continue Reading

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Best Gym Flooring (For Home, Garage, Concrete, And Commercial)

You know what part of the gym is the most utilized—and the most underappreciated? The floor! Most gymgoers never think twice about the gym floor. They simply walk around comfortably, glad that the floor ... Continue Reading

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Keep Track of Your Nutrition On the Go

Even when you meal prep, sometimes you just don’t have anywhere to put your meals when you leave your home for the day. Packing a full-size cooler isn’t always practical, and some of us don’t have access ... Continue Reading

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Can Colostrum Make A Difference In Your Life?

Thirty days ago I received my shipment of Colossal bovine colostrum. It arrived neatly packaged and protected from damage in reflective padded packaging. The whole thing screamed of advanced ... Continue Reading

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Sandbags to Help You Get It Together

Sometimes you just need to change it up with a different training stimulus to get yourself out of a rut. Sandbags did this for me. I’m big into endurance training, and when I hit the gym each week, I ... Continue Reading

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Pull It Tight, Lift It Right

The lifting belt is one of the most misused pieces of equipment in the gym. In fact, some manufacturers don’t understand how a belt is supposed to work due to the fact that they construct belts that are ... Continue Reading

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Energy Bars to Upgrade Your Lifestyle

There you are, in front of a crowd of thousands cheering your name. You step up to the bar, get a firm grip—your body in perfect position. You are about to complete the lift of your life. Suddenly the ... Continue Reading

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The Guide to Overcoming Poor Posture

What is posture, exactly? And what does it mean to have good posture? Can it help you eliminate pain? Or move differently? What is posture, exactly? And what does it mean to have good posture? ... Continue Reading

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