I love trying new workout DVDs. I have my own workouts that I like to do on a regular basis, but every now and then it’s nice to mix things up a bit. I like to think that I have a somewhat adventurous ... Continue Reading
Book Review: “Olympic Weightlifting for Sports” by Greg Everett
Compared to his first book, Greg Everett's newest book, Olympic Weightlifting for Sports, is much less of a tome. And, as it turns out, this was very intentional. Greg's first book, Olympic Weightlifting: ... Continue Reading
Book Review: “Everyday Paleo” by Sarah Fragoso
I can’t say enough good things about Sarah Fragoso’s cookbook, Everyday Paleo. My only complaint is that I didn’t find it a long time ago. Don’t let the title fool you; this is not your everyday cookbook. ... Continue Reading
Product Review: Spun Compression Gear
The first time I wore compression gear, I was a skinny freshman in high school who wasn’t even big enough for the fabric to compress anything. Eric Karros had been the first major league baseball player to ... Continue Reading
Product Review: TX Bar Organics Grass-Fed Beef
Over the past few years of taking on clean eating, I’ve become quite carnivorous. In my previous life as a side-dish super fan, I enjoyed meat, but didn’t necessarily embrace it. These days I’ve grown a ... Continue Reading
DVD Review: “Slimnastics” by Nicole Glor
I never was the cheerleading type, but secretly I always wanted to be able to know how to do herkies and toe touches. My inner cheerleader and I got to know other recently (in the privacy of my home, ... Continue Reading
Product Review: About Time Meal Replacement Bar
When it comes to food, it seems like convenience is key. There’s a reason fast food chains have boomed into a billion dollar industry. The fact is folks are short on time and they need to eat. It seems, ... Continue Reading
Product Review: Pure Pharma Vitamin D3
You might know Pure Pharma for their fish oil, but now they have added another great product to their inventory with their Vitamin D3 supplement. But let's first talk about why we need a vitamin D ... Continue Reading
Product Review: Mizuno Exodus 3/4 Tight and Meridian Short
Mizuno is a name I’ve known for a long time, but, to be honest, I’ve never thought of it as a brand for me. I thought you had to be a good runner to wear Mizuno. The name is so synonymous with running it ... Continue Reading
Product Review: SFH Super Omega-3 Fish Oil
I’ll tell you right up front I’ve known the people behind Stronger Faster Healthier (SFH) for a while. Some of them were members of my gym, CrossFit LA, in fact. I’m telling you this up front because it ... Continue Reading
Book Review: “Kettlebell Mommy” by Yoana Teran Casabianca
Yoana Teran Casabianca begins her book Kettlebell Mommy by explaining why kettlebells are ideal for expecting mothers. “I couldn’t think of a population more appropriate than pregnant women, who need the ... Continue Reading
Book Review: “Beyond Broccoli” by Susan Schenk
Nutrition is a great source of passion for me. It doesn’t take being a fitness coach, however, to get fired up about food. Like politics and religion, discussions regarding food are dangerously explosive. ... Continue Reading
How to Be Perfect: Tech Review of 2 Habit Tools
I have a confession to make. A deep dark secret that's been haunting me for years. Nobody knows my secret, not even my wife, but it's time to come clean. I know how to address my issue and by confessing ... Continue Reading
Product Review: Clarex
The kind folks at Clarex asked me to review their mental clarity and recovery product. Right away I wondered what the supplement facts were, I wondered if it was safe, and to be honest I was curious if it ... Continue Reading
DVD Review: “Kettlebell Goddess” by Andrea DuCane
Andrea DuCane is living proof of the results you can get from regular kettlebell training. (If you’re not familiar with Andrea DuCane, you can check out the Featured Coach interviews with her to find out ... Continue Reading
Product Review: AirAide
AirAide has taken many effective traditional Chinese herbs and formulated them into a combination suited for increasing lung capacity, lung health, and breathing efficiency. Many of these herbs are the ... Continue Reading
Book Review: “Kettlebell Rx” by Jeff Martone
Jeff Martone’s new kettbell book, Kettlebell Rx: The Complete Guide for Athletes and Coaches, is aptly named given that it is aimed primarily at CrossFit athletes and coaches. While the book could be used ... Continue Reading
A Supplement For Everyone: 10 Products We’ve Put To The Test
Supplementation doesn't have to be complicated. If you're looking for high-quality, effective supplements to provide fuel for your workout and everyday life, check out these ten products that our very own ... Continue Reading
DVD Review: “Kettlebell Lightning” by Lauren Brooks and Alex Verdugo
Have you ever tasted humble pie? It’s tough to swallow, but it’s so incredibly good for you. Kettlebell Lightning, instructed by Lauren Brooks and Alex Verdugo, is a robust action packed training DVD that ... Continue Reading
Product Review: Versa Gripps
Building strength is tough enough. Trying to gain strength when your hands or grip are the limiting factor, however, can be simply too frustrating to manage. Versa Gripps have developed a product with your ... Continue Reading
What’s In Your Mouth? 3 Food Tracking Apps for Rookies And Pros
Twelve years ago, my first year out of college, I became obsessed with what I ate. I had a job, but entry-level work meant I had to watch where I spent my money and I cared too much about my health to fall ... Continue Reading
Product Review: Perfect Blocks
Reviewing supplement companies is often a bittersweet experience for me. I am huge advocate of real food, and I make a living coaching folks on how to eat. Opportunities like this one force me to dig deep ... Continue Reading
Product Review: JACO Clothing – Women’s Henley and Training Pants
I think I’ve discovered my new favorite hoodie. It’s the JACO women’s hooded Henley and it’s ridiculously comfortable. But before we get into the Henley and pants I tested from JACO, let’s talk about the ... Continue Reading
Product Review: APS Recovery
With numerous preferences, strategies, and practices of post workout recovery, any athlete can relate to the intricacies of post workout nutrition. And the fitness industry is full of options. When it ... Continue Reading
