The Olympic Barbell or Standard Barbell for CrossFit, Olympic Lifting, or Power Lifting In the simplest terms, a barbell is a metal pole that allows weighted disks to be attached for weightlifting. However, like everything else in the world there are several things that makes barbells different and better geared toward specific…
The Best Power Rack or Power Cage for CrossFit & Weight Lifting So you’re interested in getting a Power Rack or Power Cage…but where do you start? There are so many options, things to consider, and decisions to be made when selecting this central piece of equipment. In this article we are…
Sports Bra Basics Support Support is the most important feature to consider with a sports bra…and rightfully so, support is what a bra was made to do! You want a sports bra that is is supportive enough to ensure your goods are not falling out or slapping you in the face…
Jump rope is one of the most effective training workouts for any athlete, focusing on several muscle groups and abilities. Depending on whether you are doing speed rope, double unders, or singles for time you are going to be engaging your core, shoulders, legs, and more. The exercise can also improve your balance,…
There is no piece of jewelry quite like the wedding ring. It is believed that the wedding ring was placed on your left hand “ring finger” because this finger was thought to have a vein that ran directly to the heart and that the ring was selected since the circle of a ring…
The Best CrossFit Training Gym Bags of 2018! What Is and Why Use a Gym Bag? Any bag can technically be a gym bag if it holds your stuff right? Technically this is true but respectfully we disagree. Let’s discuss why we use gym bags in the first place, as…
Callus Removal, Care, and Maintenance A callus is an area of skin which has become relatively thick and hard in response to repeated friction, pressure, or other irritation. Depending on how calluses are formed and cared for they can be amazing or terrible for training, which is why maintaining your hands and…
The Best Workout Earbuds are wired…no they’re wireless… Wire or wireless headphones, which one is better? Each have their own benefits and opportunities but ultimately it comes down to personal preference and specifically what your looking for in earbuds. We looked at earbuds with the latest Bluetooth technology, noise cancellation technology, nano coating…
The Best Men’s Compression CrossFit Training Shorts of 2018! If you have ever trained with and without compression shorts you understand how comfortable and desired they can be. They seem to be popping up in every sport and for good reason; they keep your muscles warm, your goods supported, and wick away moisture…
A Complete Guide to the Best Compression Knee Sleeves for CrossFit Every athlete running, squatting, or weightlifting should have a good pair of knee sleeves to reduce the risk of inflammation and tendonitis. Inflammation from training is pretty common overall but in some cases overuse of joints, specifically with your knees can lead…