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Xero 360 VS. Prio Review: One Year Later

We are coming up on the first anniversary of the Xero 360. So I thought it would be helpful to review them after a year of heavy usage and compare them to the Prio after that same usage.

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Is Slacklining A Good Workout?

Is slacklining a good workout? What are the benefits of slacklining? Is slacklining hard? What is the trick to learning slackline?

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Are Xero Shoes Good For Lifting?

Are Xero Shoes good for weight lifting? Are Xero Shoes good for Crossfit? Should you train in Xero shoes? This article explores the pros and cons of training in Xero shoes.

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Do I Need An MRI?

In August, I wrecked hard. I was riding my new toy, a OneWheel, going 20MPH on a device designed to top out at 18.

I flew forward off this thing and made an effort to land safely, moved my hands out of the way, and rolled. I got some minor road rash down the left side of my body, my shoulder was a little tender, and I thought ---How do I know if I need an MRI?

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Is A Jump Rope Better Than A Peloton?

People stick to workout routines for one of two reasons. First, it is convenient, or second, there is an accountability system. When it comes to at-home cardio, there is nothing more convenient than a jump rope and very few better accountability systems than Peloton.

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Fuck Meditating

The goal of meditation is twofold to help you be present in the moment and quiet your mind, but it’s not the only way to receive those benefits.

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Is A Onewheel Good Exercise?

The Onewheel is the ultimate commuter vehicle because you can go places without breaking a sweat. Is the Onewheel a good workout? Can the Onewheel be used to burn calories?

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How Can I Improve My Concentration And Focus At Work?

Ever since middle school, I've had trouble staying focused. It got to the point that my teachers insisted I had ADD and suggested I get tested. I've improved quite a bit since I was 13. I'm not as focused or disciplined as I would like to be, but I have some tried and true methods for getting shit done. These are things that work for me and might work for you as well.

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