Archive: April 2014

Lifting in shoes with air cushions or gel inserts is a bad idea. It compromises stability, causes power loss, and interferes with proper form on exercises like the Deadlift and Squat. Ideal lifting shoes have flat, hard soles, and a favorite of many bodybuilders and powerlifters is the good ol’ Chuck Taylor All Star. I like the […]

I worked out in running shoes for the longest time and a few months ago, I decided to make the switch to a shoe better suited to lifting–that is, one that had a thin, flat sole, which improves stability during exercises like Squats, Deadlifts, Standing Presses, and so forth. I settled on the New Balance […]

I’ve been a fan of the New Balance Minimus line for several years now. I used and abused my MX20V3s for about a year before upgrading and they performed admirably. What first struck me about these shoes is how light and comfortable they are. It’s like they mold to your foot and become an extension of […]

I’m a big fan of a proper lifting shoe. A flat sole and proper arch and ankle support make a difference, especially when you’re performing heavy squats and deadlifts. For almost two years I lifted in the New Balance MX20 Minimus and loved it, but I’ve found something I like even more: the INOV-8 BARE XF 210. […]

Nitric Fuel is a great alternative to caffeinated pre-workout drinks. The combination of arginine, citrulline malate, beta-alanine, and niacin gives a noticeable rush of energy and increased pump.

This is the pre-workout from my line of science-based, naturally sweetened workout supplements,  LEGION. When I set out to create this product, I wanted to focus on several primary benefits: Increasing energy and blood flow Reducing fatigue Improving muscular endurance Sharpening mental focus To accomplish this, I scoured scientific literature and isolated natural, safe compounds that […]

GABA, also known as gamma-aminobutyric acid, is an amino acid that helps stimulate relaxation and sleep. Research has shown that low brain levels of GABA causes increased wakings after falling asleep, and that supplementation with GABA can induce relaxation, and help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and improve the quality of your sleep. I support NOW Foods […]