Fitness

EFX Karbolyn Fuel

Same whole-food carb engine, double the dose: the scoop for when hydration's already handled and the session is heavy.

EFX Karbolyn Hydrate

Everybody's villainizing carbs. Meanwhile carbs are the single piece most guys are missing from their training, and this is how I dose mine.

MRM Gainer Protein

Outside of creatine, the supplement I've taken longer than anything, from one tough-gaining 5'4" short king to whoever needs to hear it.

$55

Thorne Advanced Pre-Workout

Clean, sustained energy for the 5 AM garage session, not the tingle-and-crash carnival.

$68

Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day

The two-capsule answer to a question every guy over 30 should be asking: what am I actually missing?

$44

Thorne Creatine

The most researched supplement on the planet, and every dad over 30 should be taking it.

$104.93

Trifecta Meal Delivery

I used Trifecta in the past, and I am telling you that up front. What they get right is the thing that decides whether your nutrition works at all: keeping you consistent.

Magic Bullet Personal Blender, 22 oz, MBR-1101

An 11 piece single-serve blender with a 250 watt motor, a 22 oz cup you blend and drink from, and cups that go on the top rack of the dishwasher.

Ninja Nutri-Plus Personal Blender, 900 Peak Watts, BN301

A 900 peak watt push-to-blend personal blender with Pro Extractor Blades that crush ice, three 20 oz to-go cups and top-rack dishwasher parts.

OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Food Scale with Pull-Out Display, 11 Pound

An 11 pound kitchen scale with a display that slides out from under a removable stainless platform, a zero button and built-in unit conversion.

Quest Nutrition Protein Bars, Chocolate Lovers Variety Pack, 12 Count

Twelve individually wrapped protein bars in five chocolate flavors, 20 grams of protein each, certified gluten free and shelf stable.

BlenderBottle Classic V2 Shaker Bottle, 28 oz

A 28 oz plastic shaker bottle with a stainless steel BlenderBall wire whisk, a leak-proof screw-on lid and a flip cap with SpoutGuard.

Carhartt Deluxe Dual Compartment Lunch Cooler

An 8 liter soft-shell lunch cooler with two compartments, carry handles and an adjustable shoulder strap in a 10 x 9 x 7 inch footprint.

Etekcity EK6015 Digital Food Kitchen Scale

An 11 lb digital kitchen scale with a stainless steel platform that reads in 1 gram steps across ounces, pounds, fluid ounces, grams and milliliters.

Jack Link's Original Beef Jerky, 0.625 oz (20 Pack)

A 20-pack of single-serve 0.625 oz bags of Original beef jerky made with 100% beef, with 7 grams of protein per bag.

Rubbermaid Brilliance Glass Food Storage Containers, Set of 9

A nine-container glass food storage set from 1.3 to 8 cups with airtight, leak-proof lids and bases that are oven-safe up to 450 degrees F.

$160

5.11 TacTec Trainer Weight Vest

The weight vest a strength coach actually recommends, from a fan of 5.11 since his Marine Corps days. A little over five years on this one, and the only reason it is leaving is tradition.

$349

UPLIFT Inclining Walking Pad

I did not know UPLIFT Desk made a walking pad. Now it is my daily driver, and I am writing this review while walking on it at the max incline.

$530

MERACH T12 Pro Treadmill

A hundred miles in, here is the truth: the best starter treadmill is the one close enough to use while the boys are napping.

HydroJug Traveler 32 oz Tumbler

Triple-wall insulation, a flip straw and an ambidextrous handle, with a non-slip rubber base.

ATERCEL Workout Gloves

Lightweight fingerless microfiber lifting gloves in five sizes, with pull loops, a towel panel and adjustable wrist wraps.

HPYGN Resistance Bands with Handles, 150 lb Set

Five stackable latex tubes at 10 to 50 pounds with handles, door anchor and ankle straps, under a pound for the whole kit.

POWER GUIDANCE Barbell Squat Pad

A half-pound foam bar pad with a middle groove that seats it on standard or Olympic sleeves so it does not spin mid-set.

TRX All-In-One Suspension Trainer Home Gym System

A 1.7 pound suspension trainer safety tested to 700 lb, with indoor door and outdoor anchors in the box and a mesh travel bag.

VINSGUIR Ab Roller Wheel with Knee Pad

A 3.2 inch wide ab wheel on a stainless shaft, listed to 440 pounds, with the knee pad in the box.

Amazon Basics Cast Iron Kettlebell

A solid cast iron, powder coated kettlebell with a wide textured handle, offered in weights from 10 lb to 60 lb.

CAP Rubber Hex Dumbbell Pair

Rubber coated hex dumbbells with chromed steel knurled handles, sold in pairs from 3 lb to 120 lb per bell.

Element 26 Self-Locking Weightlifting Belt

A 4-inch nylon lifting belt with a full metal self-locking buckle, USAW approved and backed by a lifetime warranty.

Gymreapers Dip Belt With Chain

A padded dip belt with a 38-inch steel chain, rated up to 300 lb for weighted dips, pull-ups and chin-ups.

ProsourceFit Exercise Puzzle Mat 1/2 Inch

Half-inch EVA foam interlocking floor tiles, 24 x 24 inches each, with end borders included.

$329.99

MERACH NovaWalk W50 TrekPad Recon Report

MERACH badges a 2 year warranty on this walking pad, then publishes a policy with one coverage line that never says the word motor.

$349.99

MERACH UltraWalk W60 Plus Recon Report

MERACH advertises a 15,000 hour motor on this $349.99 walking pad, then publishes a warranty that names no motor coverage at all.

$279.98

MERACH W50 Lite TrekPad Recon Report

MERACH badges a 2 year warranty on this incline pad, then publishes a policy that grants one year unless you register an account within 14 days.

$55

5.11 TacTec Weight Plate Sandbag

Two bags, 55 bucks, and a trip to the hardware store for sand. The cheapest way to load a TacTec vest, and it happens to be the fill I already recommend in my vest review. Hands-on review pending.

$120

5.11 Weight Plate Pair 8.75 lb

The rigid steel plates for the vest I already recommend. I run sand in mine, but if you want fixed weight that never shifts, this is the 5.11 answer.

BAMBOO COOL Men's Cushioned Athletic Crew Socks, 6 Pack

A six pack of cushioned crew socks in a bamboo viscose blend, with no toe seam, a reinforced heel, arch band and mesh venting.

Body Glide Original Anti Chafe Balm, 0.8 oz Stick

A pocket-size plant-based anti-chafe stick that goes on dry, resists sweat and water, and is made for thighs, feet, waistbands and backpack straps.

CamelBak Crux 2L Water Reservoir Hydration Bladder

A 70 oz hydration bladder with a one-hand on/off lever, a big self-sealing bite valve and a handled fill port, so you drink on the move instead of stopping for a bottle.

Compeed Advanced Blister Care Pads, Mixed Sizes, 2 Packs

Hydrocolloid gel blister pads in medium, small and toe shapes that cushion a blister, stay on inside a boot for several days, and come in two packs of 10.

Dr. Scholl's Moleskin Padding Roll, 24 in x 4 5/8 in

A big roll of thin, soft cotton flannel padding you cut to any shape and stick over rub points on heels, toes or anywhere a strap or boot wears on skin.

Dr. Scholl's Work All-Day Superior Comfort Insoles with Massaging Gel, Men's

Trim-to-fit men's gel insoles built for hard surfaces, with Massaging Gel cushioning, a supportive arch and Polygiene odor control for work boots and sneakers.

Gold Bond Medicated Foot Powder, Talc Free, 10 oz

A talc free, 10 ounce medicated foot powder with 1% menthol, built on corn starch and baking soda to pull moisture, cool the foot and cut odor.

Leukotape P Sports Strapping Tape, 1.5 in x 15 yds

A rigid, non-stretch rayon strapping tape with a strong zinc oxide adhesive that tears by hand and holds through sweat, sold as a single 1.5 in x 15 yd roll.

N NEVO RHINO Lightweight Hydration Backpack with 2L Bladder

A 12 liter hydration pack that weighs 8.5 ounces empty, with a 2L PEVA bladder, a sliding chest strap and a load rating of 25 pounds.

Superfeet All-Purpose Support High Arch Insoles

The insole formerly known as Superfeet GREEN: a firm high arch, a deep sculpted heel cup and trim-to-fit foam for boots, trainers and work shoes under load.

ZELUS Weighted Vest with Reflective Stripe

A fixed-weight iron sand vest in seven sizes from 6 to 30 pounds, with reflective strips, an armband pouch and a rear mesh pocket.

BLITZU Calf Compression Sleeves, Footless Compression Socks

A footless, graduated compression calf sleeve in 85 percent nylon and 15 percent spandex, sold as a pair with built in kinesiology strips.

GENIANI XL Electric Heating Pad, 12 by 24 Inch

A 12 by 24 inch microplush electric heating pad with three heat levels, dry and moist heat, and a two hour auto shut-off.

OPTP The Original Stretch Out Strap with Exercise Book

A six foot, ten loop non-elastic stretching strap made in the USA, sold with a 40 page exercise booklet and a video guide.

RENPHO Active Thermacool 2 Massage Gun with Intuitive Heat and Cold Control

A percussion massage gun with heated and chilled heads, 10mm amplitude, a 45 pound stall force and a screen that shows speed and battery.

321 STRONG 3-Zone Massage Roller

A 12.5 inch medium density foam roller with a patented three-zone texture, closed cell EVA foam and no hard plastic.

Kieba Massage Lacrosse Balls (Set of 2)

A set of two firm, solid rubber lacrosse balls at official lacrosse size for working muscle knots against a wall or the floor.

Theragun Relief Massage Gun

Therabody's entry Theragun: a 1.37 pound, three speed, one button massage gun with the patented triangle grip and 120 minutes of battery.

TriggerPoint GRID 1.0 Foam Roller

A 13 inch hollow core foam roller with a three-texture GRID surface, rated to support up to 300 pounds.

$25.95

Coach Soak Magnesium Bath Soak

A hot soak is real recovery. Just do not ask the bathwater to be your magnesium supplement.

$499

Suunto Race 2

I have worn a Suunto Core since the Marine Corps. This is the modern one I am eyeing next, and here is my read of the specs before it ever touches my wrist.

$599

Suunto Vertical 2

Sixty five hours of dual-band GPS and a flashlight built into the watch. A spec sheet read from a guy seventeen years deep into Suunto loyalty.

Oura Ring 5 Smart Ring

The smallest Oura yet, tracking over 50 health metrics from a titanium band instead of a wrist.

RingConn Gen 2 Air Smart Ring

A 2mm, 2.5 gram smart ring with no subscription for standard features and ten days of battery.

Wellue O2Ring Continuous Oxygen Monitor

A wearable pulse oximeter that records blood oxygen all night and buzzes when it drops below your threshold.

ZonLi Waffle Weighted Blanket, 15 lb

Waffle-textured breathable fabric with 2.3 inch grid stitching that holds the beads where they belong.

Bearaby Cotton Napper Hand-Knit Weighted Blanket

A chunky hand-knit weighted blanket with no beads and no fill, built as an open weave so heat escapes instead of pooling.

MATBEBY Cooling Quilted Mattress Pad, Queen

A breathable quilted mattress pad that protects the mattress and adds airflow, with a deep-pocket skirt to 21 inches.

$799

LIT Method AeroPlunge Inflatable Cold Plunge

An inflatable plunge at $799, the cheapest way into LIT's line and the one you can put away.

$3,699

LIT Method Commercial Cold Plunge Chiller and Heater, 1.0 HP

The 1 horsepower chiller that turns a tub of water into a plunge you can actually maintain, with heating as well as cooling.

$8,499

LIT Method Forge Full Spectrum Infrared and Red Light Sauna

A 3 to 4 person full-spectrum infrared cabin with red light panels built in, and the option of a second panel.

$1,499

LIT Method Glo Red Light Panel

A full-body red light panel with five red and near-infrared wavelengths, built to survive heat and moisture inside a sauna.

$799

LIT Method InfraPod Portable Infrared Sauna

A $799 portable infrared pod with 360 degree low-EMF panels and a listed 150 degree ceiling, for people without a room to give up.

$4,999

LIT Method Stealth Luxe Barrel Cold Plunge

The barrel-format stainless plunge: a smaller footprint than the XL, with the same stainless build and ergonomic seating.

$6,499

LIT Method Stealth Luxe Cedar XL Cold Plunge

A stainless steel XL plunge with a cedar surround and ergonomic seating, sized for taller users and longer sits.

$10,499

LIT Method Titan Hybrid Infrared and Traditional Sauna

A hybrid outdoor sauna that runs full-spectrum infrared and a Harvia electric heater, so one cabin covers both kinds of heat.