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If you subscribe to the notion that resistance band training is for wimps, then allow us to (hopefully) change your mind
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Bands provide more tension through an exercise’s range of motion than dumbbells, barbells, and dumbbells. Translation: You’re going to feel a serious burn. They’re also (generally) easier on your joints, and, unlike any standard weight training tools, you can take them with you anywhere. And if you’re serious about getting strong, bands can help improve your total on the big three. There are, however, so many types of bands. There are bands with sensors, bands with handles, bands for your shoulders, and bands for your butt. Feeling a little overwhelmed? Yeah, we get it. Below, we’ve compiled six of the...
If skiing is your therapy, a waterproof ski jacket can make your time on the slopes the best mental health days of the year
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Check out our picks for the best men’s ski jackets for 2021. Hitting the slopes has never been more in favor than in 2021. If you got your pass for 2021-2022, good on you. Or maybe the rush to the slopes encouraged you to explore the backcountry. Either way, for many, hitting the slopes feeds the soul. Just as important as the boards and helmet, the ski jacket is a key part of your winter kit. Warm, weatherproof, and breathable, the right ski jacket is a trusted tool that you will use for many years. These aren’t just any winter...
Love to bike? Pedal on rivers, lakes, or oceans with the Manta5 Hydrofoiler XE-1 e-bike.
Guy Howard-Willis founded Manta5 in 2011, bringing to life one of his recurring dreams — cycling on water. He teamed up with designer Roland Alonzo, and they tweaked and trialed their way to a prototype. Since those early days, the company — based on the North Island of New Zealand — has grown to 30 employees. The first consumer-ready model, the XE-1, reached New Zealand consumers in January 2020 and international markets last summer. Manta5’s Hydrofoiler XE-1 seems to defy simple categorization. During operation, it looks and feels a lot like riding a bicycle. But it doesn’t have any wheels,...
A hex bar is a hexagon-shaped barbell with weight sleeves on each side, also known as a trap bar
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It allows the athlete to stand inside the hexagon to perform deadlifts, shrugs, and more. Some of the benefits of using a hex bar for deadlift training include better perfecting hip-hinging mechanics, less stress on the lower back, and a shorter range of motion due to elevated handles (a good tool for beginners). The most common variance between trap bar options is weight capacity, space within the hexagon, and the height of the handles. There are some unique designs on the market that offer more utility but involve some assembly. Let’s get in a proper stance and find the best...
REVIEW – Who doesn’t like to sit around a cozy fire pit on a chilly evening outside? How about a fire pit that you can pack up and take with you? How about one that will also let you cook on it and is designed to radiate heat out to the sides and...
REVIEW – Who doesn’t like to sit around a cozy fire pit on a chilly evening outside? How about a fire pit that you can pack up and take with you? How about one that will also let you cook on it and is designed to radiate heat out to the sides and create less smoke? That is what the BioLite FirePit+ promises so let’s see if it can make good on its promises. What is it? The BioLite FirePit+ is the second iteration of a portable firepit created by the BioLite company. This new fire pit is portable and...