Train, Recover, Perform: Gear & Nutrition for Every Athlete
Honest guides for athletes of every sport: what to use before, during and after training, from recovery tools and wearables to vitamins, minerals and performance supplements. What works, what it costs, and how to choose.
Best of 2026: buying guides
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Best Roller Derby Skates 2026: Starter to Upgrade Picks
The best roller derby skates for 2026, from derby skates for beginners to a first upgrade, with boots, plates, wheel hardness and…
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Best Inline Speed Skates 2026: 100, 110 and 125 mm Picks
The best inline speed skates for 2026, from race boots for new club skaters to inline skates for fitness, with wheel sizes,…
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Best Obstacle Course Racing Shoes 2026: 6 Picks for Mud
The best obstacle course racing shoes for 2026, compared on lug depth, drainage, mud grip and fit, with October 2026 prices.
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Best Water Polo Balls 2026: Picks for Every Age and Size
The best water polo balls for 2026, from Splashball to college: game and practice balls compared, with the size 2–5 chart by…
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Best Wetsuits for Windsurfing 2026: 7 Picks by Water Temp
The best wetsuits for windsurfing in 2026: seven fullsuits, hooded suits and shorties by water temperature, with zips, seams, boots, impact vests…
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Best Trainer Kites 2026: 6 Picks to Learn Kiting on Land
The best trainer kites in 2026: six 1.3 to 3 m foil kites to learn kite control on land before lessons, with…
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Best Ping Pong Paddles 2026: 8 Picks, Beginner to Club
The best ping pong paddles for 2026, from a $20 control paddle to carbon and custom setups, plus the ITTF rubber rule…
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Best Hiking Boots 2026: 7 Picks for Beginners and Beyond
The best hiking boots for 2026: Merrell, KEEN, Salomon, Columbia, Danner and Altra compared, with waterproof vs breathable, boots vs trail shoes,…
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Best Gaming Chairs 2026: Gaming vs Ergonomic Office Chairs
The best gaming chairs for 2026, plus ergonomic office chairs for gaming, compared by size, weight limit, lumbar support and price, with…
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Best Track Spikes 2026: Sprint, Distance and XC Picks
The best track spikes in 2026 for sprints, the 800, distance and cross country, plus spike-length and sole-thickness rules.
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Best Snowboard Boots 2026: 8 Picks for Every Rider
The best snowboard boots for 2026: soft beginner boots, a step-up pair, women’s and kids’ picks, with flex ratings, BOA vs laces…
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Best Triathlon Wetsuits 2026: 6 Picks for Open Water
The best triathlon wetsuits for 2026: six full-sleeve and sleeveless picks, plus USA Triathlon and World Triathlon water-temperature rules, the 5 mm…
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Best Soft Top Surfboards 2026: 7 Picks for Beginners
The best soft top surfboards for 2026: seven foam boards for adult beginners, lighter surfers, kids and progressing surfers, sized by weight…
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Best Kayak Life Jackets 2026: 7 PFDs for Every Paddler
The best kayak life jackets for 2026: seven Coast Guard-approved PFDs for recreational paddlers, kayak anglers and kids, plus inflatable belt packs,…
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Best BJJ Gi 2026: 7 Picks for Beginners, Kids and Comps
The best BJJ gi for 2026: seven gis from FUJI, Elite Sports, Hayabusa, Sanabul and Gold BJJ for beginners, kids and competition,…