Routine is powerful. Over time, small actions can yield amazing results. But doing the same thing every day can become, well, boring. The best routines are consistent yet include enough variety to keep you motivated. This month’s picks include palate-tickling new flavors of the supplements you take every day, as well as new ways …
Editors' Picks for July 2020, Including Your New Favorite Shirt
As they say, it’s the little things that make life worthwhile. This has never been more true. We’re finding that during a mellower summer, the joy that a great supplement or a new favorite tee brings to our lives is magnified. Have a little fun with our new warm-weather delights. Gym2k.com Training Camp Collection …
Editors' Picks for June 2020, Including Our Summer Reading Recommendation
Sun's Out, Guns Out: Editors' Picks for Feeling Awesome This May
After a spring spent cooped up, we’re looking forward to getting the heck outside—at least on our balconies, and if we’re lucky, farther afield. No matter where you are, extra sunshine brings extra energy. Channel it into your workouts, and the results will speak for themselves. Here are the tools and supplements we’re using …
Editors' Picks for Staying Healthy at Home This April
Editors' Picks for March, Including a Vegan Protein That Tastes like Dessert
Warmer weather is just around the corner, and that means heading outside. Whether it’s jungle gym calisthenics, pickup basketball, or hiking and biking that gets you excited, it’s time to shake off the cobwebs and gear up for a more active season. Here’s everything you need to get ready for spring. Strength and Muscle …
Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Things for February 2020
More than anything, February is a month to be endured. The holiday parties are over, the twinkly lights have come down, the days are gloomy and cold, and the initial excitement over New Year’s resolutions is wearing down in the face of the daily grind. But little things can make a big difference when …
Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Things for January 2020
Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Things for December 2019
December is a busy season, with schedules packed with travel, shopping, and special events. Surviving it with our health and sanity intact is always a challenge, but the right gear (and a treat here and there) helps us roll with the chaos and keep stress to a minimum. Here’s what’s seeing us through this …
Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Things for November 2019
Gym2k.com Cinnamon Roll Signature Protein Crunch Bar Recommended by Shoshanna Cohen, content editor I’m a believer that the flattest, least supportive training shoe is usually the best option—and I know plenty of other lifters are with me. But there’s a problem: I simply can’t deny that a few specific moves—things like high-bar back …
Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Things for October 2019
Pumpkin Banana Smoothie Recipe Recommended by Kailan Kalina, content editor Hoodie season is here! And my current favorite to snuggle up in is the Est. 1999 Coin Pullover Hoodie from the Gym2k.com clothing collection. I’m picky about my hoodies, and this one meets all my requirements: The sleeves are long enough (it drives …
Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Things for September 2019
Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Things for August 2019
Optimum Nutrition Cake Bites, Fruity Cereal Flavor Recommended by Shoshanna Cohen, content editor When a powerlifter friend of mine introduced me to this wonderful little contraption, I was immediately obsessed; it’s the only thing I’ve ever found that effectively relieves my mid-back tension. Unlike a traditional foam roller, the Chirp Wheel+ has a …
Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Things for July 2019
Spartan Races Recommended by Jeff O’Connell, editor-in-chief Let’s talk about leggings. In a world where your choices are either oversculpted, overpriced brands you have to squeeze into like you’re about to embark on a scuba adventure or cheap knock-offs that manage to both ride up and ride down at the worst possible moments, …
Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Things for June 2019
NOW Ashwagandha Recommended by Jeff O’Connell, editor-in-chief Every man needs his Zs. And heck, you can’t even spell “man” without M and A. OK, the comparison is a bit strained, but the reasons to take the popular sport supplement ZMA are solid. For one thing, zinc and magnesium are two essential minerals that …