October 10, 2016 12:28 am

Unfortunately, when we perform strenuous physical activities using our hands, our palm get sweaty. This is a universal phenomenon across all ages and genders. Rock climbing, bouldering, weightlifting, gymnastics, CrossFit and a countless number of other sports all put a tax on our hands and make them sweat. The best and simplest solution to staying on the wall or holding on to the Olympic lifting bar is chalk. Yes, chalk the same stuff that you drew with as a kid. When we talk about chalk we do mean magnesium carbonate (MgCO3). Over the years, chalk was found to be the... View Article

August 8, 2016 3:07 am

Socks are one of most essential pieces of equipment that are often overlooked and when it comes to gift giving, socks are usually dismissed as “crap your grandma would gift”. Wool socks that are well made are a must have for any athlete. Naturally, wool carries these crucial properties that make it ideal: Breaths exceptionally well Does not retain odor Keeps you warm even when wet Hypoallergenic Long lasting Environmentally sustainable Whether you are running, lifting weights or hiking a comfortable pair of socks can either help keep your feet fresh or simply destroy your feet. Buy now!

July 27, 2016 4:54 am

Everybody at one point or another gets sore muscles. The severity of discomfort varies from short-term muscle soreness to longer term discomfort. The most effective way to prevent all muscle soreness is to stretch and roll out your muscles after the workout. What is muscle soreness and why do you feel sore after an intense workout? The simple answer is “muscle fatigue”. During an intense workout, your muscles get fatigued and a little torn, but in a good way. Pushing your muscles outside of the comfort zone is the only way to get stronger and build muscle. Rolling out all... View Article

June 1, 2016 6:40 am

Listening to music and running go well together. Most people that jog prefer to do so while listening to music. Everybody has their favorite playlist ranging from very mellow to heavy metal but this post is not about music, it is about reliably providing music while you jog. Nothing is more annoying than having your headphones fall out every 50 feet. There is a wide range of headphones out there but the vast majority does not stand up to even the lightest of jogging. The free headphones you get with your phone, those big clunky ones from work or the... View Article

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