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 …
It’s one thing to proclaim bold new goals for 2020, it’s quite another to jump out of bed every day and do the grunt work necessary to make them a reality: prepping meals, going to the gym, and doing the rehab and prehab work to keep your body in fighting shape. Having the right …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The Art of Mental Training, by DC Gonzalez Recommended by Tyler McGlasson, M.K., CISSN, senior specialist of regulatory compliance and science My style of exercise at the gym has always been the same: Go for a short jog to warm up and then head straight over to the weights. I lift heavy and …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Aesthreadics Tapered Weight Belt Recommended by Nick Collias, executive editor This classic duffle solves every single one of my usual gym-bag complaints. Unnecessary straps and high-tech “features” hanging off a bag drive me nuts, so I appreciate the ultraminimal, old-school design—even the shoulder strap is removable. The long, slim shape fits easily in …
Gym2k.com Signature 100% Whey Protein, Birthday Cake Flavor Recommended by Shoshanna Cohen, content editor The Swole Strap is one of those rare online fitness gadgets that doesn’t try to “disrupt” the way you train now, but simply make it a little more effective. It’s an adjustable nylon strap with a pin and a …
Amazing Grass Green Superfood Detox & Digest Recommended by Nick Collias, executive editor Fat Gripz aren’t just a secret weapon of world-class bodybuilders anymore. The 2.25-inch blue model was named Gym2k.com’s accessory of the year in 2018, and it’s increasingly spotted in the wild. But the 2.75-inch orange model remains a more elusive …
Chocolate Coconut Protein Truffles Recommended by Heather Eastman, senior content editor What do you get your favorite fitness fanatic on Valentine’s Day? Flowers are cliché and chocolates won’t fit their macros. This year, instead of a box of chocolates, why not a box for plyos instead? For that special someone who snatched your …
The Titan Games on NBC Recommended by Jeff O’Connell, editor-in-chief If you need to get fired up for fitness in the new year, you need to smell what Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has cooking with NBC on Thursday nights starting January 3. Johnson serves as executive producer and host of “The …
1. Go Fit Extreme Tube/Band Door Anchor Recommended by Nick Collias, executive editor New supplements seem to pop up every other day, but creatine has been around seemingly forever. Taken to improve exercise performance and increase muscle mass, creatine has been studied more than just about any other supplement. And it has consistently been …
Let's take a trip back in time. How far? Back before the gym was cluttered with dudes with camera crews, and stick figure lifters who strain harder for a selfie than they do during a set of squats.Back then, before the … [Read More...]