7 Jan 2013
If you have ever run in a minimalist shoe, you know it’s an interesting experience. You are more in tune with your terrain, can more accurately adjust your foot placement and gait to fit your speed and you use muscles you did not even know were in your legs, however running in wet snow, slush(…)
14 Dec 2012
Further expanding upon the success of the Fitbit Ultra, Fitbit advances in the competitive workout computers and tracking with the Fitbit One. Taking all the features from the Ultra (recorded users steps to calculate distance traveled, calories burned over a day and stairs climbed), the One is one of the better pedometers currently available and(…)
31 Aug 2012
The barefoot running trend is nothing new here at MFP, however the barefoot style doesn’t always work out the best such as with trail running or running on muddy terrain. Thankfully there are new hybrid shoes out that provide a nice transition from a regular running shoe into the barefoot lifestyle while providing the traction(…)
7 Aug 2012
It is time to toss that high fructose corn syrup infused sports drink that you’ve been using for one that will actually do what it’s intended without all the sugar and junk. Boulder-based Skratch Labs aims to cure what ills the sports drink industry delivering food and drink products based on real world science and practice(…)
24 Jul 2012
If you are the type of person that simply needs to know how something works or is fascinating seeing the cuts of your gear, the new limited edition Nike+ Fuelband Ice is just for you. Sporting all the great qualities of the original Nike+ Fuelband, the new Ice version will measure your NikeFuel, steps,(…)
17 Jul 2012
As I’ve mentioned before, barefoot running is all the rage in the running world at the moment. It seems like every major athletic footwear brand has some variation of a barefoot/minimalist-style shoe to make a buck on the trend, however there are a few companies out there that believe these styles of shoes are more(…)
9 Jul 2012
I have been a big fan of REI for years. They offer great gear that has been thoroughly tested and they are actually a good company that cares for their customers and the environment unlike most other companies you see out there. From time to time, they release some handy and useful infographics to help(…)
5 Jun 2012
Fitness trackers have become all the rage lately but simply using an app or a wristband to track your fitness over time is, dare I say, passé. Introducing the new Nike+ Training System that promises to take your training to the next level with not only a variety of gizmo Bluetooth-enabled sensors to track speed(…)
8 May 2012
When it comes to Paleo, few people are more informed than Robb Wolf, a former research biochemist, review editor for the Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism and owner of NorCal Strength & Conditioning. Piggybacking off the success of his first book, The Paleo Solution: The Original Human Diet, Robb is at it again with an ebook that helps demystify some of(…)
10 Feb 2012
After the success from their initial trio of flavors, the highly trained connoisseurs of tasty endurance at Picky Bars released a new flavor yesterday. Welcome the all new hazelnutty blend of mocha goodness kindly known as the Smooth Caffeinator. Sporting a measly 198 calories, the gluten and dairy free piece of caffeinated goodness packs 7g of protein,(…)
