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
Product Review: ProBar Bolt Fruit Chews
Interested in a fun alternative to pre-workout drinks? How about pre-workout fruit chews? Just like the kind you had as a kid, but with complex carbs, vitamins, and caffeine added. ProBar has recently ... Continue Reading
Book Review: “Gluten Is My Bitch” by April Peveteaux
Somehow before reading this book I never really understood how different those who eat paleo and those who eat gluten free really are. I came to eating gluten free from a paleo perspective. And while I ... Continue Reading
Product Review: HumanX Kettlebell Arm Guards
Anyone who has ever spent time learning the kettlebell snatch has probably also spent a fair amount of time with a large goose egg of a bruise on the forearm. It is inevitable that until your technique is ... Continue Reading
Supplement Face-Off: Baking Soda Versus Beta-Alanine
Have you heard that baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, can enhance your athletic performance? It’s true, according to a recent study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. ... Continue Reading
Book Review: “Neuro-Mass” by Jon Bruney
As a trainer, one of the most common problems I hear from new clients is boredom. The same old stuff that everyone does in the gym gets old in time, and for many people also becomes ineffective. Many ... Continue Reading
Book Review: “Paleo Sweets and Treats” by Heather Connell
Although Heather Connell of Multiply Delicious has previously published a PDF cookbook, Paleo Sweets and Treats is her first foray into traditional publishing and really putting herself into the mix of the ... Continue Reading
Top 10 Health and Fitness Books of 2013
2013 was a great year for fitness geeks who like to curl up with a good book when they're not in the gym. Here are the top ten fitness, nutrition, and health books that we reviewed in 2013, counting down ... Continue Reading
Product Review: Stuffitts
The athletic gear cleaning and deodorizing industry seems to be ramping up its game these days, and it’s a good thing. As someone who’s worked in athletics for a long time, stinky people are a pervasive ... Continue Reading
3 Tools to Amp Up Your Gym Business for the New Year and 1 Big No-No
As we come into the New Year, many of us who are trainers or own fitness businesses are bracing ourselves - not for the coming winter, but for the coming of the resolution clients. As we come ... Continue Reading
