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Tested: Specialized Big Mouth Bottle

If you’re new to cycling, here’s one thing you need to know: the Specialized Big Mouth Bottle is the standard bottle by which all others are judged. I have been using these bottles as long as I can remember, here is my review…


Tested: 100% Whey Gold Natural Protein Powder by Optimum Nutrition

While whey protein is a staple for bodybuilders, it’s also a good source of protein for anyone who may need it in their diet. Such as endurance athletes! Here is my review of Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Natural Protein Powder…


Tested: Quaker Simple Harvest Hot Cereal

A taste test and review of Quaker Simple Harvest Hot Cereal, a somewhat healthier version of instant oatmeal…


Tested: Raw Revolution Organic Live Food Bar

The trend toward organic and raw foods is fast underway, with many snack bars and health drinks offering these more natural versions. One bar that has gone all the way is the Raw Revolution Organic Live Food Bar, which is made of raw, living foods, rather than cooked and processed ingredients.


Really, What Time of Day is Best for Exercise?

Ever since I started working out seriously in high school, I have always been a firm believer in working out in the morning. I just thought it was the best way to start the day. Now there is a big debate about morning vs afternoon and evening exercise…


Tested: Dynamic Health Organic Apple Cider Vinegar with “Mother”

Next up in my trials is the Dynamic Health organic apple cider vinegar. Here is my taste test and review…


Tested: Bragg Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar

If I’m going to be drinking a glass of apple cider vinegar (ACV) each and every day, I’ll need to vary the brands I buy so I don’t get sick of it. So I grabbed a big bottle of Bragg Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar, and here is my review…


Tested: Omega Nutrition Apple Cider Vinegar “with mother”

The first apple cider vinegar (ACV) I tried was Jarrow Formulas Omega Nutrition Apple Cider Vinegar “with mother.” Here is my review of this healthy drink…


Pro Bike Check: Aaron Snyder of Scott MTB Team

I got a chance to catch up with pro mountain biker Aaron Snyder earlier this year and put together a little bike check so you can see what Aaron is riding these days as a professional mountain bike racer…