Hand pain is a common problem amongst combat athletes I’ve trained and fighters in general. Personally, I have a good grip and strong hand bones, so my wrists generally don’t get rolled. But even still, ... Continue Reading
Endurance Athlete Holiday Wish List
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
Chet Morjaria’s Powerlifting Holiday Wish List
EDITORS NOTE: We know how hard it is to gift shop, so we thought we would help you out with ideas. Powerlifting and strength coach Chet Morjaria suggests ten gift options that any lifter would be pleased ... Continue Reading
Product Review: LPG Muscle E-Z Dip Dumbbell Dipping Belt and Pull Up Handles
I’ve been using LPG Muscle products for a few months now, and I have only great things to say about them. Every product I’ve tried has been rugged, well-designed, innovative, and made in the USA. I ... Continue Reading
Nicole Crawford’s Active Kids Holiday Wish List
EDITORS NOTE: We know how hard it is to gift shop, so we thought we would help you out with ideas. Here are some gift ideas from Nicole Crawford, mom of three, for the younger athletes in your ... Continue Reading
Amber Lee’s Kettlebell Holiday Wish List
EDITORS NOTE: We know how hard it is to gift shop, so we thought we would help you out with ideas. If kettlebells are vying for the attention of your friend or significant other, win back his or her heart ... Continue Reading
Chet Morjaria’s Olympic Weightlifting Holiday Wish List
EDITORS NOTE: We know how hard it is to gift shop, so we thought we would help you out with ideas. Olympic weightlifting coach Chet Morjaria suggests a range of gift options for the weightlifter in your ... Continue Reading
Vanessa Bennington’s Female Athlete 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 Vanessa Bennington has a few gift ideas for all the active women out there - or anyone shopping for ... Continue Reading
Sally Arsenault’s MMA 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. Sally's Arsenault's list is a perfect resource for the special MMA fighter in your life. Sally ... Continue Reading
Product Review: BlenderBottle ProStak
BlenderBottle is a company you’ve heard about before right here on Breaking Muscle. They produce travel and transport solutions for all your sports nutrition needs. Whether it's pills, powders, or drinks, ... Continue Reading
Product Review: Nikki’s Coconut Butter
You don’t have to be a paleo eater to know that coconut products are good for you. Coconut is high in fiber and in saturated fat, which is the good fat we’re all after. Specifically, coconut is full of ... Continue Reading
Product Review: VentureHeat Portable Back Heat Therapy Wrap
I know a lot of people who use heating pads to alleviate aches and pains, especially back pain. There’s nothing quite like the soothing application of heat on a sore muscle. But often, heating wraps are ... Continue Reading
Product Review: Six Pack Fitness Executive 500 Briefcase
Thanks to jury duty I was able to put my new Six Pack Fitness Executive 500 Briefcase to a thorough test this past week. I don’t know about you guys, but I pretty much never leave the house without packing ... Continue Reading
Product Review: Grip4orce
Grip strength is an important tool in the arsenal of any physical culturist. Just as a strong handshake a mark of confidence and power, grip strength has also been proven in science as an indicator of ... Continue Reading
Tech Review: Fooducate App
Curious about GMOs or other terms on a box at the grocery store? The goal of the app Fooducate is to allow the user to quickly reference and compare foods. You can search with a barcode scan or search ... 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
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
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
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
Product Review: Progenex Cocoon
If you’ve been reading any of my more recent articles, you’re well aware of how important sleep is to optimal health. It supports our immune systems, cognition, hormone production, weight loss, and more. ... Continue Reading
Product Review: BioForce HRV
When it comes to training, athletes who care about performance know that small details matter. You probably know people who track a million things about their training, from heart rate to carb grams. One ... Continue Reading
Tech Review: Locavore App
Eating locally sourced foods is a high priority for many athletes and coaches. One of the most common excuses for not eating locally is not having a source nearby for local food, as convenience is often ... Continue Reading
Product Review: Pony Club Grappling Gear The Yang Spats
Do you know what “kitsch” means? I had to look it up, but according to Wikipedia it is “a style of mass-produced art or design using cultural icons...kitsch art is closely associated with sentimental art." ... Continue Reading
Product Review: LPG Muscle Delt Belt
If you’ve ever nailed yourself in the nether regions or the chin while doing upright rows or face pulls, then you will have an appreciation for LPG Muscle’s Delt Belt. The Delt Belt is a V-shaped strap ... Continue Reading