After the lurching, moaning, limb dragging success of the original Zombies, Run! fitness game, I was excited to hear that Zombies, Run! Season 2 had been released. Seasons, you say? But yes! The game is ... Continue Reading
Product Review: Redstar Stamp Gi
When I asked Marmac Athletics BJJ instructor Scott Nauss what his all-time favorite gi brand was, he told me it was a toss-up between the Kingz 420 Light V2 and the Redstar Stamp due to their fit. At 6’4, ... Continue Reading
Product Review: About Time Auxiliary Energy Pre Workout Formula
I’m guessing there are few among us who don't take the advantage of pre-exercise stimulation from some source. Whether it’s coffee or a sports drink specifically designed to provide energy for athletes, ... Continue Reading
Book Review: “The Paleo Coach” by Jason Seib
If you're familiar with the paleo movement, you know it's not just about which foods you can and can't eat. This was one of the qualities that attracted me to paleo in the first place. Whether your goal is ... Continue Reading
Product Review: The Soak Rapid Pain Relief Muscle Spray
We’ve all had a day (or days) at the gym where we just weren’t feeling it and something tweaked in a muscle just the wrong way and got a little sore. If you’re looking for quick soreness and inflammation ... Continue Reading
DVD Review: “Power Up Yoga” with Rodney Yee
Rodney Yee's Power Up Yoga DVD is a fast-paced practice ideal for viewers with yoga experience. I would especially recommend this DVD for athletes as it is a short but effective practice that is ideal for ... Continue Reading
Product Review: Q5 Warrior Green
According to 27-time world champion Renato Laranja, if you want to be good at BJJ, you have to eat your fruits and vegetables. I work full-time as an auditor and when I’m on the road, it’s hard to maintain ... Continue Reading
Product Review: Goat Tape
If you are a CrossFitter or Olympic weightlifter, then you know athletic tape can be your best friend or your biggest nightmare. As athletes we use sports tape in a variety of ways, typically for support ... Continue Reading
Product Review: Nabee Socks
Nabee socks combine graduated compression with fun designs to win what their website calls "the war against grumpy feet." If you're an avid athlete who wants to add some spunky personality to your gym ... Continue Reading
Product Review: FINIS Agility Paddles
Whether you are a swimmer or not, you have surely heard or seen hand paddles for swimming. There are many reasons hand paddles are used. They are traditionally used to increase the surface area of the ... Continue Reading
Book Review: “Personal Trainers’ Guide to Earning Top Dollar” by Ben Greenfield
So, you want to be a personal trainer. Or maybe you already earned your certification and even have a job at a gym. But maybe after all that you still feel a little lost. There’s a good reason why many ... Continue Reading
DVD Review: “Prenatal Yoga” with Shiva Rea
Throughout all three of my pregnancies, prenatal yoga has been a lifesaver. Even on days when I'm not up to getting in a more intense workout, I try to fit in a yoga session. Its ability to relieve ... Continue Reading
Book Review: “Becoming a Supple Leopard” by Kelly Starrett
Dr. Kelly Starrett’s name has become synonymous with self-care for athletes and making you an injury proof CrossFit competitor. K-Star, as he is known, has been actively pursuing the field of athletic ... Continue Reading
Product Review: Kingz 420 Light V2 BJJ Gi
Men definitely outnumber women in Brazilian jiu jitsu and most gear companies cater to men’s specifications. Marmac Athletics jiu jitsu instructor and Renzo Gracie Purple Belt Scott Nauss is able to try a ... Continue Reading
Book Review: “Explode Your Deadlift” by Andy Bolton and Elliot Newman
Explode Your Deadlift is a deadlifting e-book for dudes who want to learn how to deadlift better. I’m pretty picky when it comes to books, especially books about simple topics like the deadlift. I’ve been ... Continue Reading
Product Review: The Ultimate Sandbag
One of the selling points you’ll hear a lot surrounding sandbag training is that you can make a sandbag out of anything. A gymbag and duct tape will do, or some Ziplock bags inside a backpack. You know, ... Continue Reading
Book Review: “Sane and Simple Nutrition” by Nia Shanks
If you're looking for a new diet plan that will tell you exactly which foods to eat, which foods to eliminate, how many calories to consume each day, and when to consume them, you might benefit from ... Continue Reading
Book Review: “Deadlift Dynamite” by Pavel Tsatsouline and Andy Bolton
The three lifts of a powerlifting meet are a constant topic for lifters everywhere, both serious competitors and casual gym-goers. Not only is powerlifting a sport, but these three lifts exemplify ... Continue Reading
Product Review: Dr. Teal’s Epsom Salt Soaking Solution
I've been eyeing the Epsom salts from Dr. Teal's Therapeutic Solutions at the store for a while now, so I was excited to recently have the chance to give them a try and write a review. Tough job, right? By ... Continue Reading
Product Review: The Rotater for Shoulder Rehab and Prehab
The Rotater is a device designed to help you with stretching and strengthening your shoulder rotation. Internal and external rotation are very important to the proper functioning of your shoulder joint, ... Continue Reading
Product Review: Gorilla Wraps
The Gorilla Wraps are wrist wraps designed to help stabilize the wrist for weight lifting. They were designed with CrossFit in mind. Because a versatile activity like CrossFit demands a product that can ... Continue Reading
Book Review: “Beautiful Babies” by Kristen Michaelis
If you follow Kristen Michaelis's blog, Food Renegade, you've probably been anticipating the release of her new book, Beautiful Babies. The book is a primer in traditional nutrition for fertility, ... Continue Reading
Product Review: Gawakoto Kalabaw Rashguard
Bong Abad is a self-described comic book geek and Brazilian jiu jitsu practitioner from the Phillipines who now trains out of London, England. He is the designer behind the Gawakoto brand of jiu jitsu gear ... Continue Reading
Product Review: Training Mask 2.0
Elevation training has been a topic of considerable controversy lately. It seems that science is moving away from the concept as an effective means of developing aerobic capacity. In theory, elevation ... Continue Reading
