Fitness

Hands-on review of the Theragun Elite percussion massage gun and a comparison to Theragun PRO, Hypervolt and others.

Studies have shown that consuming a 1:1 ratio of fat and protein before or after physical activity can speed up muscle recovery while carbs often have the opposite effect.

PowerDot 2.0 is an electric muscle stimulator (EMS) that has been scientifically proven to reduce pain, speed up recovery times and improve strength and conditioning. In this review, I’ll tell you how my wife and I use PowerDot as part of our CrossFit routine.

I’ve been a long-time fan of Bear KompleX gymnastic grips. But I recently switched to Victory Grips for CrossFit workouts because I consider them the absolute best and most comfortable grips on the market. In this review, I’ll tell you everything you need to know about what Victory Grips have to offer.

Momentous claims to have created the highest quality protein powder on the market. I’ve tested Momentous to find out if this protein supplement is as good as the manufacturer claims.

A tough workout adds stress to your body and causes muscle tissue to break down. In other words, working out hard makes you weaker — at least, temporarily. It’s what’s you do before and after a workout that determines if your body can repair the inflicted damage and come out stronger on the other side. … Read more

Insight into what’s the best diet to improve strength and endurance, and if carbs or fat are better sources of fuel for CrossFit, weightlifting and running.

Analysis of pre-workout ingredients based on the latest scientific research. Find out what pre-workouts can help you boost performance and build muscle.

Check out some of the best pre-workout supplements that can boost your performance and endurance during intensive workouts.

In the early days of professional sports, trainers and athletes didn’t know many of the things that modern science has uncovered. Recent scientific breakthroughs have taken bodybuilding, CrossFit and other sports to the next level. Even casual athletes can easily gain energy, strength, and muscle mass. All you need is discipline and an understanding of … Read more

Spinal manipulation is a popular treatment in chiropractic care. Proponents of spinal manipulation claim that it can heal not only lower back pain, but also improve your overall well-being. Since I do CrossFit and continuously suffer from minor injuries and pain, I wanted to find scientific evidence and answers to the question: “Does spinal manipulation … Read more

I do CrossFit and continuously build up hand calluses from weightlifting. During high-rep bodyweight exercises, such as pull-ups and toes-to-bar, those calluses increase the risk of blisters and skin tears, and I end up with ripped hands that take days to heal and make showers an unpleasant experience. To reduce the chance of callus formation (and thus, … Read more

Editor’s note: BOB has discontinued the Ironman stroller and it is no longer available for purchase on the company’s website or Amazon. However, they still make a range of similar running strollers, including the Rambler, the Revolution and the Alterrain. Inspired by my workout buddy, I decided to buy a running stroller, when our daughter … Read more