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Reviews

Product Review: Eating Evolved Dark Chocolates

One of my first comments upon eating a cherry vanilla dark chocolate truffle from Eating Evolved was that it didn’t taste like candy to me. Of course, that made me laugh out loud when I noticed the Eating ... Continue Reading

Product Review: BlenderBottle SportMixer

BlenderBottle is a company dedicated to creating convenient solutions for keeping your nutrition with you when you need it the most. Their SportMixer is one such item I have been using for the last few ... Continue Reading

Tech Review: Withings Pulse

I encountered the Withings Pulse while at the HackFit event in Boston a few weeks ago. The Pulse is the latest product in a long line of activity trackers on the market. A small matte black rectangle with ... Continue Reading

Product Review: The Armaid

The Armaid is a self-therapy device that allows you to treat repetitive strain issues. With this tool, you can address tension in the forearm muscles, which may cause issues in the elbow or the wrist. The ... Continue Reading

Book Review: “Fire Your Gym” by Andy Petranek and Roy M. Wallack

Attending class at a CrossFit facility or other gym isn’t always possible, so a lot of people do workout programs at home. There are couple problems with this, including the fact that a lot of people who ... Continue Reading

Book Review: “Prehab Exercise Book for Runners” by Michael Rosengart

As a coach I like to keep an athlete out of the hands of the physical therapists. Injuries are, at best, a performance drainer. They weaken an athlete and take him or her out of training sessions. At ... Continue Reading

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Book Review: “Against All Grain” by Danielle Walker

I think this may be my new favorite general-purpose paleo cookbook. There are a lot of paleo cookbooks out there. Some are more paleo than others and some are more suited to specific tasks than others - ... Continue Reading

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Product Review: Krave Jerky

If you are familiar with my reviews, you know that I love jerky, and I make jerky. I think it’s a great snack for athletes because it's high in protein and convenient to keep with you, as it travels well. ... Continue Reading

Product Review: Inov-8 Fastlift 335 Weightlifting Shoes

A good weightlifting shoe can make or break a lift and help you set new PRs on your Olympic or power- lifts like the snatch, clean and jerk, squat, and deadlift. Not only that, but your footwear can also ... Continue Reading

Event Review: HACKFit Boston

As someone who follows technology and fitness closely, there was no way I was passing up the opportunity to attend HACKFit Boston this past weekend. During this three-day event, teams gather ... Continue Reading

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Less Is More: New Studies Investigate Carnitine Dose-Response

L-carnitine has been a popular substance in the news lately. While its dubious negative impact to human health continues to be debated, its effects on performance will only be discovered in greater depth. ... Continue Reading

Product Review: Fenom Pearl Weave Gi

In her interview with Seymour Yang in 2010, Fenom founder Triin Seppel explained her brand name. “Fenom is a play of two words - female plus phenomenon. People typically refer to a highly-skilled person in ... Continue Reading

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Book Review: “Faster: Demystifying the Science of Triathlon Speed” by Jim Gourley

While all athletes are a little crazy, I’ve yet to meet any single group that will jump on anything to make themselves faster like a triathlete will. Their sheer determination to go faster, even if it ... Continue Reading

Echinacea Shown Ineffective at Improving VO2 Max

When talking about performance in sports, especially as measured by the types of measurements made in labs, things can get complex. However, it’s important to understand performance variables and what they ... Continue Reading

Product Review: Farmaesthetics New and Nursing Mothers Set

The Farmaesthetics brand has put together the ultimate relaxation and pampering package for pregnant and new moms. I used the products in the New and Nursing Mothers set throughout the last portion of my ... Continue Reading

Product Review: Six Pack Fitness Innovator 500 Bag

No doubt many of you have experienced the same dilemma with food that I have. You don’t trust your workplace, friends, or restaurants to have the foods you need, so you diligently pack food to take with ... Continue Reading

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Product Review: The SmartFlex

The fitness world is filled with garbage for the most part. The Shake Weight, Biggest Loser, and Ab Rollers all spring to mind. But every now and then something truly great either gets reborn, like ... Continue Reading

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Betaine Found Effective for Body Composition and Performance

Betaine, so named for its initial discovery as a component of beets, is an osmolyte also present in spinach and whole grains. An osmolyte is a substance that helps maintain the fluid volume in our cells by ... Continue Reading

Take Your Cod Liver Oil: Supplement Advice For Athletes From the Weston A. Price Foundation

Last week I discussed the Weston A. Price Foundation approach to nutrition and how it might apply to athletes. This week, we’re delving deeper into an issue every athlete is familiar with: supplements. The ... Continue Reading

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Product Review: King Kong Backpack

The nice thing about being a gym rat is that even if you’re a guy you can still profess an unabashed love for a good bag. Having the right bag can make all the difference in the smoothness of your day and ... Continue Reading

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Product Review: Amara Sports Drink

Energy drinks, sports drinks, and the like have long been a vice of mine. I say vice because in general these drinks either aren’t good for you, being high in sugar, or they have nearly zero nutritional ... Continue Reading

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Product Review: JayBird BlueBuds X Headphones

When it comes to audio devices I’m big on sound and functionality. The Jaybird BlueBuds X headphones go long on both. With slick packaging, a carrying case, custom mini-USB charger (Why is this not also a ... Continue Reading

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Product Review: 93 Brand x Gawakoto Gentle Chief Rashguard

I love character rashguards so much. Being a small woman, I’ve always been sad that they were never available in my size. At one point, I said "screw it" and tried to fit myself into one of Gawakoto’s ... Continue Reading

Caffeine Decreases Muscle Soreness

Caffeine is one of the most proven performance-enhancing supplements in history. It increases performance, decreases fatigue, and promotes fat burning. It’s also insanely popular. 90% of adults in North ... Continue Reading

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