In my never-ending search for convenient, high-quality, nutritious snack foods for athletes, I find myself often disappointed. Anyone who reads my reviews knows I’m a fan of the burgeoning meat-snack ... Continue Reading
“The Mad Skills Exercise Encyclopedia” (Book Review)
Ben Musholt is a physical therapist with a passion for movement. It is his hunger for diverse and interesting ways of moving on a daily basis that form the concept behind his book. The Mad Skills Exercise ... Continue Reading
“Obstacle Race Training” (Book Review)
Want to try an obstacle race or mud run, but have no idea where to start? You’re not alone. In just a few short years, the choice of obstacle races has gone from the “big three” of Tough Mudder, ... Continue Reading
BattleSuit Runner Fitness (Tech Review)
Adventure running games have become fairly popular, especially with the creation of Zombie, Run! and the Zombies, Run! 5K trainer, as well as non-fitness but GPS-based games like Ingress. But what ... Continue Reading
Dokebi Combat Outfitters Ranked Rashguard (Product Review)
Jiu jitsu gear is awesome. Breaking Muscle Managing Editor Becca Borawski Jenkins has even said she wants to train BJJ again, just for the gear. I think one of the reasons we have so many cool designs to ... Continue Reading
Vital Proteins (Product Review)
I recently tried out two Vital Proteins products, their collagen protein and their collagen-sourced peptides. If you’re interested in the regenerative properties of protein, rather than just the ... Continue Reading
Manbake Protein Bar, Nut Butter, and Beefcakes (Product Review)
Sometimes I get on Pinterest and I think, “My word, does anyone do anything but post food photos on here?” But the other day, I came across a photo of an item called Beefcakes from a company called ... Continue Reading
“Digestive Health With REAL Food” (Book Review)
When asked to read Digestive Health with REAL Food, by Aglaee Jacob, I jumped at the opportunity. This was for both personal and professional reasons. As a nutritionist who deals frequently with clients ... Continue Reading
Bio Skin Compression Shorts (Product Review)
When Jake at Bio Skin contacted me asking if I had ever heard of Bio Skin products, I was hesitant, to be honest. With thousands of products promising to produce increased performance or quicker recovery, ... Continue Reading
“DVRT: The Ultimate Sandbag Training System” (Book Review)
I’ve been a sandbag enthusiast for some time now.The sandbag is a simple, cheap, and powerful tool to improve anyone’s fitness, and it fits in even the smallest of homes, or anywhere else for that matter. ... Continue Reading
Paleo Central App (Tech Review)
Debates about authenticity aside, the paleo diet has been and still is a pretty large trend in gyms across the globe, particularly for CrossFitters. More often than not, mixed within gym orientation or ... Continue Reading
“The PrayFit Diet” (Book Review)
One of the most important components of success in anything is uncovering what motivates you or your client. The PrayFit Diet, by Jimmy Peña, is an invaluable resource for people who have a successful ... Continue Reading
Joel Jamieson’s “Conditioning Blueprint” (DVD Review)
Last year I traveled to Montreal, Quebec to compete in my first IBJJF tournament. To improve my strength and conditioning for the tournament, I followed the advice in Joel Jamieson’s book, Ultimate MMA ... Continue Reading
JavaPro Espresso Whey Protein Complex (Product Review)
Who hasn’t fantasized about a protein drink made with real coffee? Be honest. You know you’ve tried to mix some crazy concoction of your own. Thankfully, the people at Nature’s Best must have also had this ... Continue Reading
Opedix CORE-Tec Compression Shorts (Product Review)
As an athlete and coach, I am intrigued by any new sports performance gear, but CORE-Tec’s advertising caught my interest. Clothing that helps to align our kinetic chain and enhance our natural function? ... Continue Reading
CrossRope 2.0 (Product Review)
Skipping rope is one of those things that people either love or hate. But for those who love it, it’s practically a lifestyle. With the right setup, a jump rope is a great tool to improve cardio, speed, ... Continue Reading
“Beyond Training” (Book Review)
If you’ve been around endurance sport and the Internet for any length of time you probably already know Ben Greenfield. It’s hard not to – the guy is a hard worker and markets relentlessly. The Real ... Continue Reading
Nudge App (Tech Review)
If you are starting out with a fitness regimen and finding it hard to keep track of all the different elements of wellness via several different apps, there’s an app for that. Nudge was created with the ... Continue Reading
Cracked Nut Butter (Product Review)
Trainers Paul and Megan Potts were looking for a solution to help their clients who were trying to eat less sweets. So they createdCracked Nut Butter - a healthy alternative to satisfy a sweet tooth. ... Continue Reading
CTRL Industries “Son of El” Gi (Product Review)
I’ve always had my eye on CTRL Industries gis. Right around my birthday, I decided to treat myself and purchase the "Son of El" gi, and believe me, it really is a treat. I like the story behind the ... Continue Reading
“Driven” and “Tommy’s Honor” – A Tale of Two Worlds
Golf is a game of life. Golf is about facing a different dilemma every single time you step up to hit. Every situation in golf is completely it’s own unique entity. Every shot, every variable from the ... Continue Reading
Koios Nootropics (Product Review)
Nootropics are supplements that are said to improve brain function, focus, and energy. Many people have probably wondered about them, but not enough people have given a fair shake. I’ve tried many ... Continue Reading
Underwater Audio iPod Shuffle (Product Review)
iPods were pretty rad when they first came out. This tiny little thing that could your entire music collection on them but fit neatly in a pocket. No more having to carry around those big, heavy CD ... Continue Reading
The 5 Best Gis for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
In the past six years of training Brazilian jiu jitsu, I’ve tried 26 gis from fifteen different companies. Here they are, listed by manufacturer and including the model name and size that I ... Continue Reading
