It’s something you are already doing. Here’s why you should be doing more of it. What you need to know about walking for active recovery. The workout is complete. You limp from the change room, grab your things, and limply sit in the car for ten minutes before summoning the energy to turn over the […]
The Benefits of Battle Ropes: The Ultimate Tool for Getting in Killer Shape
From the powerful benefits of battle ropes, to a collection of workouts you can do with them, here is your ultimate guide to battling ropes. You gotta love the utter simplicity of battle ropes. Pick up two, heavy, coiled pieces of shipyard-caliber rope, flap them around really quickly like an angry octopus, and then collapse […]
5 Scientifically-Backed Benefits of Foam Rolling
The foam roller is one of the most popular additions to the local gym. Here are 5 scientifically proven benefits of foam rolling, as well as some tips for how to foam roll like a complete pro. They are everywhere. Those brightly colored tubes. Maybe you’ve always wondered what the big deal was with these […]
Compression Gear: What It Does and Doesn’t Do
It seems like just about everyone wears it nowadays. Whether you are a triathlete, a lifter, or an athlete across just about any field of battle odds are good you’ve competed against someone or rocked out compression garments at one point. But does wrapping yourself in compression gear actually do anything for performance? Is it […]
Book Review: Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
YWB Book Review: Shoe Dog by Phil Knight. Audible | Amazon Success, despite what it looks like on Instagram, or in the movies, is never clean, easy, and beautiful. It’s simply the accumulation of a long line of moments that include setbacks, rabid self-doubt, luck, and some eccentric people who believe in your dream just […]
The Ultimate List of Gifts for Athletes
Looking to find something for the athlete in your life? Or looking to spoil yourself? Forget shaker cups and water bottles, here are the ultimate gifts for athletes. There is a mountain of gear when it comes to things that are going to help your performance as an athlete. With so much stuff out there […]