reviews

One of the challenges of using an interval timer outdoors is power. Large boxing or CrossFit-style timers require a plug, and my favorite timer, the Gymboss, requires batteries and always seems to run out ... Continue Reading

The RVCA (pronounced rue-ka) VA Sport Rashguard is one of my staple rashguards. I can wear it with anything. Now that I’m getting into wearing gear like the Fighter Girls Blue Camo or Pony Club Grappling ... Continue Reading

Straps are just about the most foundational piece of gym equipment you can find. A tool that improves your ability to lift the heaviest weights is nearly as important as the weights themselves. Even those ... Continue Reading

I’ve never liked the way men’s board shorts looked on women. I thought they looked butchy and shapeless, so I always wore Lululemon capris instead. Not only were the capris more flattering, but they also ... Continue Reading

Every night, right around 8:00pm, I hear the predictable call from my four-year-old daughter’s bedroom. “Mama, I’m ready for the magic sleepy lotion!” What this means is she has read every book on her ... Continue Reading

Jerky is an amazing snack for a lot of reasons. First, pretty much everyone agrees that it's delicious. Next, it’s very high in protein per ounce (compare 6.8g of protein for 1oz of lean steak with 14g of ... Continue Reading

MyFitnessPal has become a household name for fitness enthusiasts and trainers looking to keep their clients in line and honest in food tracking. However, I’ve found lately that many people aren’t aware of ... Continue Reading

BlenderBottle is a company dedicated to addressing your athletic container needs. As all athletes have come to know, you need to time your nutrition the right way, and to satisfy that need, convenience is ... Continue Reading

If you have any experience with yoga, you know the importance of a good mat. However, the criterion for a good mat can be a bit subjective. Some people like a yoga mat that provides a lot of cushioning and ... Continue Reading

Sometimes when you wash your athletic gear you’ll notice it doesn’t seem totally clean. It might still have a musty athletic smell to it. Personally, I’ve always wondered why this is so, and recently I got ... Continue Reading

We're Giving Away 10 Gymbosses - Scroll Down for Details! Everyone who reads my articles and anyone I coach knows I think the basics are the best. That rule applies to virtually anything. The ... Continue Reading

When I read about the new product from the folks at the GoodOnYa bar, I couldn't wait to try it. I've tried the peanut butter honey bar and breakfast bar and have been happy with each product. I expected ... Continue Reading

I’m guessing there are few among us who don't take the advantage of pre-exercise stimulation from some source. Whether it’s coffee or a sports drink specifically designed to provide energy for athletes, ... Continue Reading

Companies that make high-quality, environmentally-friendly skin care products are fortunately on the rise. Recently I had the opportunity to try one such product made by a company called Farmaesthetics. ... Continue Reading

Shiva Rea's DVD set is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to begin or improve their yoga practice at home. Yoga Shakti is a two-disc DVD set that provides over four hours of yoga sequences and ... Continue Reading

If I can still do Andrea DuCane’s Kettlebell Boomer DVD in forty years, I will be a happy woman. Although I don’t fall into the category of “boomer” just yet (I’m 26), I did appreciate and enjoy reviewing ... Continue Reading

“Everyone has an athlete within them just waiting to be unleashed.” So begins physical therapist and RKC Keith Weber's workout DVD, The Extreme Kettlebell Cardio Workout. If I find myself dragging, all I ... Continue Reading

One of the highlights of my week is seeing what’s in my CSA box, but I have to admit that Conscious Box is even more exciting. Can you imagine having a little box full of sustainable products – from food ... Continue Reading