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EDITORS NOTE:We know how hard it is to gift shop, so we thought we would help you out with ideas. Here are ten gift ideas for the hardcore endurance athletes from Andrew Read. Andrew's Endurance ... Continue Reading

What if the two biggest stars of the mobility movement got together, produced a DVD, and created a set of the best equipment? What in the world would that look like? Well, I can tell you: it would ... Continue Reading

Massage has a phenomenal effect on recovery after exercise. But not all athletes can afford a professional massage as often as they need. It’s no wonder the self-massage industry is booming. People want ... Continue Reading

I’ve been using a foam roller for self-myofascial release since I read Eric Cressey and Mike Robertson’s article, Feel Better for Ten Bucks, on T-Nation about ten years ago. The first roller I bought was ... Continue Reading

Fruit is a complicated topic when it comes to feeding kids. Parents want to teach their kids that fruit is healthy, so they often turn to fruity options like juice. But despite the name, fruit juice is ... Continue Reading

Chocolate-covered, honey-filled, gluten-free goodness. That is how I would summarize Honey Stinger Protein bars. For more specifics, you can read further, but really, how much more do you need to know? ... Continue Reading

I love that coffee has antioxidants in it, but I sometimes turn to energy drinks for flavor and convenience. When I do, I am always concerned about the chemical content in these otherwise ... Continue Reading

Katie Pippin, the founder and owner of Lineagewear, works on Broadway in costume design and construction. She is also a longtime runner and yogi. As her website explains, these passions came together to ... Continue Reading

I’m always on the hunt for better equipment to exercise with, and the bottle I drink out of is no exception. Hard bottles tend to be heavy and unforgiving, especially when you are running and have to carry ... Continue Reading

ProductNextDesk TerraSummaryMotorized, adjustable standing deskProsGreat qualitySmooth motor for raising and loweringEasy to assembleBuilt-in wire traySharp lookingConsBig monitors might wiggle ... Continue Reading

Laundry detergent can be tricky. Get the wrong kind and a whole load of clothes can be saturated with that cheap, nauseating stench that you don’t notice until you get to work and are then stuck with for ... Continue Reading

There’s a whole lotta leopard going on. That’s going to be your first thought when you click through to the Vie Active website. Leopard print. Everywhere. But don’t hold that against them, ... Continue Reading

Having a way to carry your gear around is important for any athlete. Jaco, primarily a clothing company, has created a versatile bag that is perfect for athletes. I’ve been using the Jaco Compact ... Continue Reading

As someone who has suffered from plantar fasciitis, calf pain, and Achilles problems for years, I was intrigued to learn about the Hatfield Strap. Over the years I’ve tried a lot of different ... Continue Reading

With all of the food bars on the market for athletes, it’s important for a company to have a great blend of nutrients and flavors. For those who follow a paleo diet, the options may be more limited. I ... Continue Reading

Opedix was founded in 2004 and their stated goal is to “help active people stay active.” In short, their products are intended to help athlete stays out in the world, doing their sport of choice, while ... Continue Reading

I recently found a company called QALO (pronounced kay-lo), which stands for quality, athletics, love, outdoors. QALO manufactures wedding rings that are durable enough to be worn in the toughest of ... Continue Reading

Recently my editor, Becca Borawski Jenkins, sent me an email with the subject, "You are now the padded clothing expert.” I don’t know how I got this title, but I do know that I never aspired to have ... Continue Reading

BaliniSports was founded by designer Ada Hung on the concept of making sports bras for women who wanted something cute, but also had an ample endowment. That thought evolved into an inspiration to create ... Continue Reading

My never-ending quest for convenient and delicious protein snacks has now led me to Chomps Snack Sticks. Chomps makes meat-based snack sticks that are similar to products like Slim Jims, but without all ... Continue Reading

WellnessFX offers blood testing on many indicators of health without having to pay physician fees. The idea behind this service is simple: you get your blood tested at a local lab, the tests are mailed off ... Continue Reading

Adding band resistance is a great modality for many athletes and also for people who travel frequently and do not have access to quality gyms. I recently got to check out the RubberBanditz Deluxe Mobile ... Continue Reading

About tasc Performance One of the main things that differentiates tasc and their products is what they call Bamboo Performance Technology. According to them, this process results in fabrics that are ... Continue Reading

When it comes to tracking health statistics, the Hexoskin seems to offer more bang for your buck than many competitors. With excellent wearability and feature-rich platforms available for both iOS and ... Continue Reading