I have to start this review by expressing how excited I am that I can now do strict muscle ups! I watched all of Dusty Hyland’s series on muscle ups, and I was getting close (Dusty makes it look easy.) ... Continue Reading
Product Review: enso Muscle Roller
Have you ever used some sort of lumpy or textured self-myofascial release tool and thought to yourself, “If the grooves were just a little bit deeper,” or, “If only those notches were an inch more apart”? ... Continue Reading
Product Review: Mercola Protein Bars
Protein bars can be a risky venture. In order to make them taste good but still have a nice-looking nutrition facts table, the list of additives can be a little scary. This trend has caused a lot of people ... Continue Reading
Product Review: Road Standard Rotor Q-Rings
In the last two articles I shared my test of my pedal stroke and my attempts at improving my performance. Although my test was a little limited in time and samples, I learned that with some training I ... Continue Reading
Product Review: OK! Kimonos Tora Spats
OK! Kimonos is an up-and-coming fightwear brand founded by BJJ purple belt and Gi Reviews creator Brendan Hufford. Hufford has collaborated with designer Seymour Yang, also known as Meerkatsu, to create a ... Continue Reading
Book Review: “Quick and Easy Paleo Comfort Foods” by Julie and Charles Mayfield
Quick & Easy Paleo Comfort Foods is the second cookbook from husband-and-wife team Julie and Charles Mayfield. Their first book, Paleo Comfort Foods, featured a fabulous collection of, appropriately ... Continue Reading
Product Review: Battle Balm
Topical pain relievers are fairly common in athletics, yet it seems that often there is little innovation or care put into their production. I recently checked out Battle Balm, a topical analgesic ... Continue Reading
Book Review: “Mediterranean Paleo Cooking” by Caitlin Weeks and Nabil Boumrar
Update (10/23/14): This book is now being sold in print format through Amazon. This new edition includes: two 30-day meal plans (one for AIP and one for general health); detailed notes on every single ... Continue Reading
Evidence Mounts Against Energy Drinks
With all the evidence to support the performance-enhancing effects of caffeine, it’s no surprise that energy drinks are the second most popular workout supplement after multivitamins. However, in recent ... Continue Reading
Vanessa’s Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for Fit Females
It’s coming. Whether you love it or loathe it, Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. If you’re in a committed relationship, I suggest you prepare yourself accordingly. Don’t tell me you guys decided not ... Continue Reading
Product Review: SEAL Multivitamin
I recently tried out a bottle of SEAL multivitamins and have been pleased with the product. The SEAL multi is a solid, basic supplement that covers all the bases for athletes who need to keep their ... Continue Reading
Tech Review: Google Helpouts
The new year is often the time for new challenges, be they fitness-related or simply learning a new skill or hobby we always wanted to. We try to attend classes, figure out timing, and see when we can ... Continue Reading
Book Review: “The 21 Day Sugar Detox” by Diane Sanfilippo
I felt mixed emotions when I received The 21 Day Sugar Detox in the mail. This new book from Diane Sanfilippo promises to help you kick your sugar habits and reset your palate and metabolism in just three ... Continue Reading
Product Review: wodLIFTS
wodLIFTS inserts are designed to give you the benefits of Olympic lifting shoesby converting your current shoe. You simply take the wodLIFTS insert, place it under the insole of your shoe, and you ... Continue Reading
Product Review: PHISM Pre-Workout Energizer
Over the past month I’ve been trying out PHISM, a pre-workout pill from Savin Nutrition. For those who like pre-workout beverages for their benefits, but who are looking for a change of pace, read on. ... Continue Reading
Book Review: “Survive the Unthinkable” by Tim Larkin
It’s always been a major pet peeve of mine that when people find out I’ve studied martial arts, they immediately assume I’ve done so for self-defense reasons. This is annoying because A) I did not ever ... Continue Reading
Book Review: “Yoga Mat Companion 1: Anatomy for Vinyasa Flow and Standing Poses” by Ray Long, MD
I was first introduced to the work of Ray Long through his book The Key Muscles of Yoga, which I read and then reread when it was required during a yoga teacher certification course I took part in. From ... Continue Reading
Product Review: Gawakoto x David Mack “Kabuki” Women’s Rashguard
Gawakoto Clothing is a fightwear brand owned by artist Bong Abad. Many of his designs are inspired by his Filipino heritage, such as the Kalabaw rashguard (which I loved but was too big for me), but he is ... Continue Reading
Book Review: “The Paleo Chocolate Lover’s Cookbook” by Kelly V. Brozyna
One of the growing problems I see with the use of the word “paleo” is that a lot of things get called paleo these days that aren’t really paleo. What I mean is, people can find a way to make junk food out ... Continue Reading
Product Review: ProBar Core
Last week I reviewed ProBar’s Bolt pre-workout fruit chews, but they weren’t the only snack I had the pleasure to try. ProBar has a whole line of products that are chock full of quality ingredients, but ... Continue Reading
Book Review: “Nom Nom Paleo: Food For Humans” by Michelle Tam and Henry Fong
For some reason, the cookbook Nom Nom Paleo: Food for Humans transports me back to my childhood love for books. I think this is in part because it looks and feels like a textbook, but also in part because ... Continue Reading
Tech Review: runzi running cadence – injury coach app
It's the time of year when we all want to do a little better with our fitness habits. Adding an extra activity, another day of working out, or a little extra distance can be a great goal, but not if it ... Continue Reading
Book Review: “Paleo Lunches and Breakfasts on the Go” by Diana Rodgers
When my family first started eating paleo, I shied away from anything that seemed like “imitation” food. I thought the idea of lettuce wraps and so-called noodles made with squash was ridiculous. There’s ... Continue Reading
Book Review: “Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights?” by Alex Hutchinson
What does the contributing editor of Popular Mechanics, who also holds a PhD in physics, have to say about fitness? Well, in an attempt to set the record straight and dispel many of the myths in and around ... Continue Reading
