reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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