Based in California, Kate Farms has an unusual story behind it. It's named after the founders' daughter, who was born with cerebral palsy, and they say they used their self-devised meal replacements to ... Continue Reading
IWF Executive Board Approves Weightlifting’s New Bodyweight Categories
The International Weightlifting Federation has released their long awaited new weight classes. In a short post entitled “New Bodyweight Categories Approved by the IWF Executive Board,” the IWF ... Continue Reading
Is the Kettlebell Clean & Jerk the Ultimate Cross-Training Tool for Athletes?
As an athlete, you are looking for an edge. You want to be as fast, strong, powerful, mobile, and durable as you can while staying healthy. At the same time, since you are an athlete and the name of ... Continue Reading
Kegenix Keto Meal Review – What Do Ketones Taste Like?
Kegenix is a Florida-based nutrition company that focuses, of course, on the ketogenic diet. They sell a lot more than just keto-friendly meal replacement powder; there's also keto-centered vitamin ... Continue Reading
Why the Reeves Deadlift Is Trending So Hard Right Now
A fun video from YouTube personality Jon “Jujimufu” Call (check our interview with him here) has ignited a hunger for an old, near-forgotten version of the deadilft. First up, let’s take a look at the ... Continue Reading
EPIC Protein Bars Review — Meat Based Bars?
EPIC Protein Bars offer a unique take on the standard on-the-go protein focused snack. Compared to the traditional protein bar that often resembles a candy bar, or comes loaded with fiber, EPIC's bars are ... Continue Reading
Here’s What Happened to My Strength After Running a Marathon
In honor of finishing my second marathon recently as a powerlifter, I thought it would be interesting to jump into the conversation of how cardio affects our strength. The first thing you’re probably ... Continue Reading
Nike Metcon DSX Flyknit 2 Review — Most Mobile Metcon?
In early December 2017, Nike dropped their second rendition of the Nike Metcon DSX Flyknit 2. This Metcon model boasts multiple signature Nike shoe attributes and is designed to support heavy ... Continue Reading
Ample K Review – A Keto Meal Replacement, But What About Fats?
Ample was founded by former CrossFit® box owner Connor Young in 2015 and they produce a meal replacement with a hook: it's made from all natural, "whole food" ingredients. It doesn't have any artificial ... Continue Reading
Feet Rotating In the Squat: What Does It Mean?
Have you ever been squatting and noticed yours or another athlete's foot turning out (physically externally rotating) under them? The toes angled out in a squat is relatively normal when it comes to an ... Continue Reading
Could Baking Soda Be the Best Workout Supplement You’ve Never Tried?
While this sounds like your grandma’s folksy remedy for a kickass workout, baking soda (also known as sodium bicarbonate) might actually have application for strength sports, especially metcons, HIIT, and ... Continue Reading
Upwild Review – A Vegan Protein Shake That’s Probably Nutritious?
Upwild is a pretty new company that’s run by a brother-sister duo in Brooklyn, New York. Sold in bottles of twelve fluid ounces, the product labels itself as a "plant-powered protein shake" and delivers 16 ... Continue Reading
Quest Protein Bar Review (2026): We Tried 13 Flavors of This Popular Protein Bar
Just about all of the best protein bars will offer flavors like Chocolate Brownie or Peanut Butter Chocolate. But if your refined palette craves unique, delectable flavors — like, say, Peppermint Bark or ... Continue Reading
Why Omega-3s Are Extra Helpful for Strength Athletes
Multivitamins and meal replacements will often be delighted to tell you that they provide all of your essential vitamins and minerals, but will conveniently leave off one nutrient that’s essential for ... Continue Reading
CalNaturale Svelte Organic Protein Shake Review – Nutritious Shake or Meal Replacement?
Svelte is part of CalNaturale, a company based in Northern California that actually makes a lot of boxed wine, but they also produce Svelte. They come in little portable cartons of 11 fluid ounces and ... Continue Reading
Fasted Cardio for Strength Training: Pros and Cons
For years, I’ve done fasted cardio as my main form of cardio. I’ve tried all sorts of cardio routines: fasted, fed, high-intensity, intervals, low-intensity, even no intensity (i.e., no cardio)! When I ... Continue Reading
Huel Review – A Vegan Meal Replacement High in Omega-3?
Huel is a British company that produces a meal replacement product that was formulated by nutritionist James Collier. The goal: to come up with a supplement that contains 100 percent of the daily nutrients ... Continue Reading
RXBAR Review — Is Simple Better?
Since their beginning in 2013, RXBAR has grown in popularity across multiple demographics with their NO BS approach to protein bars. Two best friends founded RXBAR to develop a solution to combat the often ... Continue Reading
Nike Free TR V8 Review — Good for Heavy Lifting?
The Nike Free TR V8, or TR8 as it's commonly known, is a hybrid focused training shoe that resembles a Nike Free x Metcon, but performs like a Nike Free shoe. In fact, without taking a closer look at the ... Continue Reading
SlimFast Original Shake Mix Review – Great Nutrients But Low in Protein?
SlimFast is a U.S. company headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida that was founded all the way back in 1977 and per the name, they're all about weight loss. In addition to their famous shakes, the ... Continue Reading
Olympic Weightlifting Champion Chuck Vinci Dead At 85
Olympic weightlifting champion Charles Vinci has died at age 85. No official cause of death has been announced. “Chuck” Vinci is to this day the most recent American male to win an Olympic gold medal in ... Continue Reading
Hol Food Review – Everything the Body Needs?
Hol Food is a Canadian company that produces a chocolatey meal replacement powder that they describe in no uncertain terms as “an all-in-one nutritional shake made up of everything your body ... Continue Reading
Isagenix IsaLean Shake Review — Can It Really Replace Your Next Meal?
The rundown of ingredients on the Isagenix IsaLean Shake label may inspire a bit of envy among the best meal replacement shakes. With 23 vitamins and minerals, 24 grams of protein, and 8 grams of fiber in ... Continue Reading
Only a Handful of Men Have Ever Lifted the Incredibly Heavy Dinnie Stones
What truly defines a legendary strength athlete? Often times, it's the fact that these athletes were years beyond their time when it comes to lifting, competition, and fitness knowledge. And in my opinion, ... Continue Reading