Muscle Roller Sticks are a simple and powerful self-massage tool for increased mobility, speeding up recovery, and boosting performance in the gym (and life!). Here is a breakdown of the best muscle roller sticks for deep tissue massage, injury management, and more. Quick Picks Best Cushioned Muscle Roller: Tiger Tail Original Best Muscle Roller for […]
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Best Kinesiology Tapes for Improved Performance and Recovery
Looking for some quality kinesiology tape for managing injuries, supporting muscles and ligaments, and improving athletic performance? In this thorough guide to the most popular kinesiology tapes, I will break down the features and benefits of using kinesiology tape, and which kinds of K-tape are best for your particular goals in the gym. Quick Picks […]
Best Shaker Bottles for Staying Fueled and Recovering Like a Champ
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 […]
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 […]