The Cardio Code by Kenneth Jay may be my favorite training book I’ve read this year. Filled with science and detailed insights into the research, it ticks a lot of boxes for me. Having known Kenneth ... Continue Reading
Rockin’ Green Athletic Wear Detergent (Product Review)
Laundry detergent can be tricky. Get the wrong kind and a whole load of clothes can be saturated with that cheap, nauseating stench that you don’t notice until you get to work and are then stuck with for ... Continue Reading
“Against All Grain: Meals Made Simple” (Book Review)
Danielle Walker is the author of one of my all-time favorite paleo cookbooks, Against All Grain. It remains one of the best general-purpose cookbooks when it comes to paleo, and it’s filled with delightful ... Continue Reading
“Movement Restoration” (Book Review)
Everyone wants the easy fix these days. They want the magic bullet, that one thing that will take them from ordinary to extraordinary. The fitness industry doesn’t help either. We allowed people to ... Continue Reading
Vie Active Best Friend Merino Wool Tank (Product Review)
There’s a whole lotta leopard going on. That’s going to be your first thought when you click through to the Vie Active website. Leopard print. Everywhere. But don’t hold that against them, ... Continue Reading
“The MELT Method” (Book Review)
I recently read a good book on self-treatment of chronic pain, inflammation, and immobility calledThe MELT Method by manual therapist Sue Hitzmann. In the book, Hitzmann explains her method of using ... Continue Reading
RAD Roller (Product Review)
I remember the first time I tried using a lacrosse ball to massage my back. I felt as though I had discovered gold. Finally, I had found a tool that could get deep enough into the muscles in my back to ... Continue Reading
Jaco Compact Convertible Training Bag (Product Review)
Having a way to carry your gear around is important for any athlete. Jaco, primarily a clothing company, has created a versatile bag that is perfect for athletes. I’ve been using the Jaco Compact ... Continue Reading
Biofactor ATP, Alkaline Formula, and Body Comfort (Product Review)
Biofactor is a line of interesting supplements that aren’t your traditional athletic supplement fluff. Rather, the company offers unique formulas designed to support the various needs of athletes. From ... Continue Reading
Flow Kimonos Air Gi (Product Review)
I rarely have easy rolls in jiu jitsu. Even when the guys are going easy on me, I have to try hard to get anywhere. One missed step and I’m fighting to get my shoulders up to my ears and my chin on my ... Continue Reading
“Move Your DNA” (Book Review)
Several years ago, I was researching the effects of alignment on pregnancy and delivery when I stumbled across Katy Bowman’s blog, Katy Says. I quickly found myself poring over her posts and have been a ... Continue Reading
crossFIXE HANDS Tube and MUSCLE Paste (Product Review)
Recently, a friend of mine who is a world-class powerlifter deadlifted far less than he could at his most important meet ever, and it was all because of a torn callus. It was a ghastly sight. Anyone ... Continue Reading
The Hatfield Strap (Product Review)
As someone who has suffered from plantar fasciitis, calf pain, and Achilles problems for years, I was intrigued to learn about the Hatfield Strap. Over the years I’ve tried a lot of different ... Continue Reading
My Fantasy Gi – How I’d Design a Perfect BJJ Kimono
My gi collection is a little ridiculous right now. I have about twenty gis in my closet. But I wear all of them. When I began training Brazilian jiu jitsu it was so hard to find a gi that fit that I ended ... Continue Reading
The Dia Method: 10 Minutes Flat Post-Pregnancy Fitness System (Product Review)
Women who are in the postpartum stages often feel confused and frustrated about exercise. Not only are they recovering from giving birth, but they might also be healing from diastasis recti or other ... Continue Reading
AMRAP Bars (Product Review)
With all of the food bars on the market for athletes, it’s important for a company to have a great blend of nutrients and flavors. For those who follow a paleo diet, the options may be more limited. I ... Continue Reading
POSS MMA Compression Tights and Rashguard (Product Review)
POSS MMA was established in 2011 and specializes in performance training apparel for BJJ, MMA, and competitive fighting. They offer compression shorts, spats, and rashguards as well as dry-fit products and ... Continue Reading
“Cholesterol Clarity” (Book Review)
For a long time we’ve been plagued by misinformation about fats and cholesterol in our diet. Beginning decades ago, an anti-fat, anti-cholesterol propaganda machine spread throughout our medical ... Continue Reading
“The Zenbelly Cookbook” (Book Review)
Author Simone Miller is the founder of a gluten-free, mostly-paleo catering company for which the book is named - Zenbelly. Shortly after Miller launched her catering company, she discovered her own issues ... Continue Reading
Opedix Women’s KNEE-Tec 3/4 Tights (Product Review)
Opedix was founded in 2004 and their stated goal is to “help active people stay active.” In short, their products are intended to help athlete stays out in the world, doing their sport of choice, while ... Continue Reading
QALO Rings (Product Review)
I recently found a company called QALO (pronounced kay-lo), which stands for quality, athletics, love, outdoors. QALO manufactures wedding rings that are durable enough to be worn in the toughest of ... Continue Reading
“The Sports Gene” (Book Review)
One of the most famous sports records of all time is the four-minute mile. In 1954, Sir Roger Bannister did what was until then the unthinkable, running a mile in 3:59.5. Just two months later, Australia’s ... Continue Reading
“Roadmap to 100” (Book Review)
I honestly believe that 99% of what we are capable of doing to extend lifespan can be accomplished with simple behaviors you can begin at any stage of life. I recently read a book that had a similar ... Continue Reading
WilkWear Padded Collarbone Compression Shirt (Product Review)
Recently my editor, Becca Borawski Jenkins, sent me an email with the subject, "You are now the padded clothing expert.” I don’t know how I got this title, but I do know that I never aspired to have ... Continue Reading
