Gear - Page 1

June 18, 2013 | Jordan Zirm

Getting in shape is fun. Sweating your face off, not so much. That’s why every year manufacturers come up with new ways to help keep you cool during workouts, protect your skin from damaging UV rays and reduce the glare...

Your Mission: Heat Defense

June 17, 2013 | Jordan Zirm

If you need a little extra help staying cool when the mercury climbs, you can turn to Mission Athletecare’s Enduracool products. They cool you down in a snap—literally. With their new bandana, towel or sunscreen, you’ll be cruising around the...

Guide to Training on Different Surfaces

June 12, 2013 | Lee Gordon

A premium is placed on specific workout protocols, equipment and training functionality, but few coaches and athletes think about the floors they train on or consider the value of training on wood, synthetic or rubber floors. Like equipment, flooring has dramatically...

Real Athlete Reviews: Point 3 Gear

June 11, 2013 | ROKSBasketball

This performance review is brought to you by Ryan and Kyle, a two-man team who take a particular interest in basketball gear. We currently play basketball at the high school and AAU level, which gives our reviews a unique perspective,...

MISSION Athletecare Presents the Enduracool Bandana

June 10, 2013 | Jordan Zirm

If you've ever attended a football game, you might have witnessed heat rising from the sweat-soaked head of a lineman taking his place on the bench. Heads get hot—and in sports, letting your body overheat can be a huge detriment, not...

Spark Motion Takes Baseball Training to the Next Level

June 7, 2013 | Lee Gordon

Advances in technology have made baseball training smarter than ever. One of the most advanced training tools now in use among baseball teams is Spark Motion (formerly Kinesio Capture). Spark Motion breaks down athletes’ movement patterns frame-by-frame, giving players and coaches feedback...

One Piece of Home Exercise Equipment Every Athlete Needs

June 6, 2013 | Steve Green

You don’t need an expensive gym membership or a $100-per-hour personal trainer to get a kick-butt workout. In fact, you don’t even need to leave your house. The right bodyweight exercise circuit can work your muscles just as well as...

Indiana University Unveils New Football Helmets

June 4, 2013 | Jordan Zirm

Indiana University released five new football helmet designs to the public this week. IU is keeping their original all-red classic design with the intertwined "I" and "U" (on the far right in the above photo). Among the new helmets is...

Under Armour's Highlight MC Football Cleat

June 4, 2013 | Jordan Zirm

First thing you’ll notice about the Under Armour Highlight MC is that it’s high. Super-high. And that’s not just for show. The ankle sleeve is called CompFit®, and it’s built to hug your ankle and lock you in for an...

Get the Perfect Under Armour Football Cleats for Your Game

June 4, 2013 | Jordan Zirm

It’s time to get some new cleats. But which pair fits your game best? Don’t worry—here’s a breakdown from Under Armour. If you’re all about incredible speed and locked-in support. Try Under Armour Highlight MC ($110, Dick’s Sporting Goods) The cleat that shocked the...