The RKC Book of Strength and Conditioning is comprised of a quick preface, 10 full programs, and 35 standalone workouts. Each of these programs and workouts is written by a different coach. If you love ... Continue Reading
Book Review: “The Self-Compassion Diet” by Jean Fain
Just like athletic training, a healthy diet has a huge mental component. What and how we eat is deeply connected to the way we view food and how we relate to it, although we may not always be conscious of ... Continue Reading
Product Review: Primal Life Organics
At this point, the paleo diet is relatively well-known. But what a lot of people might not have caught on to is the lifestyle aspect of the paleo movement. Much like veganism, which encompasses everything ... Continue Reading
Book Review: “Convict Conditioning” by Paul Wade
While Paul Wade remains a secretive and elusive character, the techniques he divulges in Convict Conditioning are simple, effective, and obviously useful. Using progressions, you are shown how to work the ... Continue Reading
Product Review: WOD Toys – Barbell Mini and Kettle Kid
Teaching your children about the benefits of healthy eating habits and regular physical activity during childhood is great, but sometimes what kids really want is to join in and do what the grown ups are ... Continue Reading
Book Review: “The Science of Skinny” by Dee McCaffrey
I picked up The Science of Skinny: Start Understanding Your Body’s Chemistry, and Stop Dieting Forever by Dee McCaffrey at the suggestion of a friend who had started implementing the recommendations and ... Continue Reading
Book Review: “Practical Paleo” by Diane Sanfilippo
For Christmas this year I bought my parents two books – one was the Paleo Comfort Foods cookbook and the other was Practical Paleo. I hesitate to call Practical Paleo simply a cookbook, because it provides ... Continue Reading
Product Review: The Diva Cup
I’ve always felt as though I should be exempt from having a menstrual period. I have the body of a small boy and therefore it didn’t seem fitting. Still, when I was about 13, my cycle began and I’ve had to ... Continue Reading
Product Review: The Soak Muscle Recovery Bath Crystals
If you find yourself taking frequent ice baths or spending a significant portion of your week soaking in Epsom salts, The Soak is for you. This bath soaking product combines three ingredients – magnesium ... Continue Reading
Book Review: “Inside the Box” by TJ Murphy
Chances are even if you haven’t tried it, you’ve heard of it, and your reaction is a combination of interest and apprehension. It’s called CrossFit, and it is a fitness modality that in recent years has ... Continue Reading
Top 10 Health and Fitness Books of 2012
We reviewed over 50 books and DVDs over the last year, covering everything from Olympic lifting, to meditation, to paleo cooking. Here are the top ten most popular titles, counting down from number ... Continue Reading
Product Review: ithlete HRV Monitor
No pain, no gain. Right? I'd like to think most Breaking Muscle readers are already aware of the dangers of overtraining. There's no better way to be completely counterproductive to one's fitness goals, ... Continue Reading
Product Review: “Beautiful Badass” Program by Nia Shanks
Last week we reviewed Lift Like a Girl by Nia Shanks. I have to say that after going through this program, I was curious to see what more Nia had to offer in her second program, Beautiful Badass. The first ... Continue Reading
Peter’s Strength Training Holiday Wish List
EDITOR'S NOTE: Coach Peter is our resident nutrition expert, but he is also a big fan of strength training and Olympic weightlifting. His wish list is a great assortment of quality equipment any strength ... Continue Reading
Book Review: “Switch” by Chip and Dan Heath
It’s that time of year again. The start of 2013 looms just around the corner, and with it comes the usual flood of New Year’s resolutions. We’ve all been here before, trying to kick start a new change for ... Continue Reading
Mindith’s Strong Mom Holiday Wish List
EDITOR'S NOTE: Founder of Breaking Muscle and author of our Bodyweight and Awake & Evolve workouts, Mindith is a busy mom who finds time for fitness and good food. See what she's asking for this ... Continue Reading
Book Review: “Power Speed Endurance” by Brian MacKenzie
Brian MacKenzie could very well be the endurance community’s most hated antagonist and their truest savior all wrapped into one. With just one look at MacKenzie, one might expect to find a rebel underneath ... Continue Reading
Nick Horton’s Weightlifting Is Fun Holiday Wish List
EDITOR'S NOTE: None other than the Iron Samurai himself, Nick Horton, has returned to share his holiday wish list with you this season. Nick Horton's Weightlifting Is Fun Holiday Wish List My ... Continue Reading
Product Review: “Lift Like a Girl” Program by Nia Shanks
Lift Like a Girl is a refreshing program for women who want to get stronger. I would highly recommend it for women who are looking for a new take on strength training – minus pink 3 lb. dumbbells – and ... Continue Reading
Product Review: King Kong Bag
The search for the perfect gym bag is a never-ending one for most athletes. You might find one with the right amount of pockets, but the zippers don’t work. You might find one the perfect size, but the ... Continue Reading
Product Review: Inverted Gear White Panda Gi
In February 2012, BJJ gis got a lot more adorable with the debut of the Inverted Gear gi. The custom-embroidered pandas on each sleeve are not for “tough guys,” but it may be time to clear out some space ... Continue Reading
Andrew’s Hardstyle Holiday Wish List
EDITOR'S NOTE: Andrew is our resident endurance freak and kettlebell expert. You can say he has a taste for the extreme. Check out his wishlist for the thrill seekers on your holiday buying ... Continue Reading
Danette’s Athlete-Foodie-Mom Holiday Wish List
EDITOR'S NOTE: We know how hard it is to gift shop, so we thought we would help you out with ideas. Coach Danette is a mom-vegan-chef-CrossFitter. Her wish list has a fantastic assortment of items ranging ... Continue Reading
43 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for the Athlete
You've bought all your presents - or so you think. Then you notice the stocking! There it is hanging all lonely and empty on the fireplace. What are you going to put in it? Certainly your fitness-loving ... Continue Reading
