You know the importance of properly fueling your body for maximum performance in the gym, on the field, and in the pool. What you put in to your body, you get out of it. And one of the most important tools for better nutrition is your basic shaker bottle. Designed to store, shake (duh!), and […]
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Best Resistance Bands To Use For Your Next Workout
There is no shortage of equipment to use during your workouts. But few match the versatility, ease of use, and functionality of resistance bands. Here is a breakdown of the best resistance bands to take with you to the gym. There are a lot of benefits to training with resistance bands: Easy to travel with. […]
10 Lessons in Leadership from Tom Coughlin’s “Earn the Right to Win”
Tom Coughlin was a three-time Super Bowl winning coach. His book, Earn the Right to Win: How Success in Any Field Starts with Superior Preparation, is a leadership book for coaches and athletes that emphasizes preparing like a champion in order to perform at the highest level possible. Coughlin’s philosophy and outlook are no nonsense: […]
Best Weightlifting Books: Essential Reading for Crushing the Gym
Hey, you know what’s fun? Lifting weights and getting stronger and stuff! Here is a breakdown of the best weightlifting books for beginners to seasoned vets. Lesssgo! Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training by Mark Rippetoe One of the contemporary classics of strength training is Mark Rippetoe’s comprehensive Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training. The book provides […]
Starting Strength: A Simple and Proven Blueprint for Strength (Book Review)
The formula for getting stronger isn’t that complicated: Pick up heavy things and eat like the beast that you are. Mark Rippetoe’s Starting Strength is the blueprint for massive strength. Here is my breakdown of why Starting Strength is such a killer book for weightlifters and those looking for strength gains. Included in this review are some […]
7 Best Knee Sleeves for Working Out
Knee sleeves help to promote blood flow and provide stability during heavy lifts. Here is a detailed look at the best knee sleeves for squats, CrossFit, powerlifting, and more. Knee injuries are a frustratingly common injury in sport and recreation, and one of the main tools athletes, gymgoers and everyone in-between have been using to […]