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 Field Hockey Sticks 2026: Picks by Age and Level
The best field hockey sticks for 2026, from first sticks for kids to 40% carbon picks, with length by height, bow, carbon…
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Best Mountain Bike Knee Pads 2026: Trail, Enduro and DH
The best mountain bike knee pads for 2026 for trail, enduro, downhill and kids, with CE EN 1621-1 levels explained and fit…
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Best Karting Helmets 2026: Snell K, SA and Kids’ Picks
The best karting helmets for 2026 for adults and kids, with Snell K, SA and CMR ratings explained and what SKUSA and…
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Best Fencing Gear for Beginners 2026: Masks, Jackets & Kits
The best fencing gear for beginners in 2026: masks, jackets, plastrons, chest protectors and gloves, 350N vs 800N, USA Fencing rules and…
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Best Horse Riding Helmets 2026: 6 ASTM/SEI Picks
The best horse riding helmets for 2026: Troxel, One K, Tipperary and Ovation helmets compared, with ASTM F1163/SEI, US Equestrian rules, MIPS,…
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Best Cheer Shoes 2026: 7 Picks for Flyers, Bases & Tumblers
The best cheer shoes for 2026: seven picks from Nfinity, Rebel, Kaepa, Varsity Spirit and chassé for flyers, bases, school sidelines and…
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Best MMA Gloves 2026: Fight, Sparring and Hybrid Picks
The best MMA gloves for 2026: 4 oz fight-style, 7 oz sparring and hybrid gloves from Hayabusa, Venum, Sanabul, Fairtex and RDX,…
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Best Tennis Rackets for Beginners 2026: 7 Picks for All Ages
The best tennis rackets for beginners in 2026, from a $35 starter to a comfort-focused upgrade, plus junior racket length by age…
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Best Swim Goggles 2026: 7 Picks From Racing to Open Water
The best swim goggles for 2026: seven anti-fog picks for racing, daily training, open water, kids and nearsighted swimmers, compared by fit,…
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Best CrossFit Shoes 2026: 7 Picks for Lifts, Runs & Ropes
The best CrossFit shoes for 2026, from stable lifting trainers to cushioned picks for running WODs and rope climbs, with October 2026…
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Best Football Cleats 2026: Skill, Linemen and Youth Picks
The best football cleats for 2026 by position, from low-top speed cleats for skill players to mid and high cuts for linemen…
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Best Lacrosse Sticks 2026: Boys’, Girls’ and Youth Picks
The best lacrosse sticks for 2026, from first sticks for kids to high school picks, with boys’ vs girls’ differences and stick…
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Best Mental Training Tools for Athletes 2026: 7 Picks
The best mental training tools for athletes in 2026: sport-psychology books, a performance journal, HeartMath and Muse biofeedback, and Headspace compared.
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Best Speed Training Equipment 2026: 8 Picks for Every Athlete
The best speed and agility training equipment for 2026: ladders, hurdles, chutes, harnesses, sleds, vests, sprint timing and reaction lights compared.
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Best Magnesium Supplement for Athletes 2026: 6 Picks
The best magnesium supplements for athletes in 2026: glycinate, citrate and threonate from Thorne, Klean Athlete, Designs for Sport, Momentous and more,…