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Our Favorite Things for July 2018

Bodybuilding.com Signature Vitamin C 

Recommended by Jeff O’Connell, editor-in-chief

As far as antioxidants go, Vitamin C packs a wallop. Antioxidants are critically necessary as a result of they clear up what are referred to as free radicals, the doubtless harmful byproducts of assorted metabolic processes within the human physique. Intense train, whereas overwhelmingly wholesome, does quickly improve the manufacturing of those free radicals. So does stress. So, how do you entry this health-supporting micronutrient? You might slug down a glass of orange juice, however within the course of you’d additionally absorb 33 grams of sugar per 12-ounce serving. As a consequence, I am a fan of the complement kind. This new providing from Signature is no-frills, no-nonsense, and an affordable funding in your long-term well being.

Bodybuilding.com Signature Vitamin C 

The Muscle Donut 

Recommended by Hobart Swan, senior content material editor

The very first thing that pops into my head when somebody says “donut” is the nice and cozy, feathery type you get once they change on the “fresh” signal on the native Krispy Kreme. But cake donuts take a detailed 2nd—so long as they are not too huge and heavy. Muscle Donut is an organization near Bodybuilding.com’s headquarters in Boise, Idaho, that sells its protein donuts on the native farmers market. These days, I seize a cup of espresso and a pair very tasty Muscle Donuts (possibly 1 with some icing and sprinkles that I am going to work off later, proper?) and head for the closest shade.

The Muscle Donut

But what in case you’re not lucky sufficient to reside within the City of Trees? Muscle Donut additionally sells protein donut combine, gluten-free protein donut combine, protein pancake combine, and a protein donut equipment that features a silicon donut pan to make the baking course of a breeze. Ten grams of protein per donut, numerous fiber, low sugar and carb, combine constituted of scratch, naturally sweetened, and no added fat makes this a guilt-free option to begin—or survive—the day! Muscle Donut ships recent donuts too, however you may have to maneuver to Idaho to get in on that candy deal.

Green Giant Riced Beets

Recommended by Shoshanna Cohen, content material editor

Rice, in case you have not heard, is now a verb. Food corporations have correctly realized you possibly can “rice” absolutely anything and promote it at a markup, that means an entire new world has opened up for folks like me who fervently hate meal prepping. These juicy beet bits are completely nothing like rice, however they’re tremendous tasty and, as soon as thawed, able to go proper out of the bag. I really like mixing them into an epic chopped salad with veggies, cooked floor hen, and mashed avocado.

Giant Riced Beets

The Load Trainer by Rogue

Recommended by Jason Appelman, content material editor

The Load Trainer by Rogue is an easy, sensible tackle the normal “backpack full of rocks” for overland coaching. It makes use of customary Olympic plates, sits securely in your shoulders, appears badass, and was designed by a naval particular warfare operator. What extra must be stated? Hooyah.*

The load trainer by Rogue

*Editor’s be aware: “Hooyah” is a phrase used within the United States Navy to construct morale and signify verbal acknowledgment, versus “Hooah” within the US Army and “Oorah” within the US Marines. Just one thing to consider whereas lugging these plates round.

Extreme Ab and Arm Wheel

Recommended by Nick Collias, government editor

Serious lifters and athletes have recognized for years that the ab curler is the final word cheapo power gimmick that really works. Strength coaches adore it (if you do it proper), serving to it land on our 10 Best Muscle-Building Ab Exercises checklist. You’ll additionally discover it in quite a few widespread exercises just like the One-Month Six-Pack Program and Kizzito Ejam’s Chiseled. Heck, even infamous equipment-avoider Al Kavadlo is on board with the roller.

Ab and Arm wheel

So why would anybody need to enhance on the unique? For 1, the grip on the usual retailer model generally is a little slim and dicey for folks with unhealthy shoulders. Even with out a unhealthy shoulder, I discover myself holding the surface fringe of a typical curler for consolation.

This is the place the Extreme Ab and Arm Wheel is available in. It’s the primary neutral-grip ab curler I’ve encountered, and the moment I did, I questioned why they weren’t all constructed this manner within the first place. Basically, the grip is each a bit wider and 90 levels extra upright than the usual ab curler. But the true game-changer is the impartial grip, which gives extra power and stability as your torso nears the bottom, the place the true ab roll-out magic occurs.

Yes, it takes a little bit observe to get used to this new model however, finally, I discovered myself feeling the pressure proper the place I wished to really feel it, and never the place I did not. Isn’t that type of the purpose? The previous ab curler will nonetheless get the job executed, however the Extreme Ab and Arm Wheel works higher. If you are somebody who already is aware of the ability of the curler, contemplate it to your arsenal.

Motiv Fitness Tracker Ring

Recommended by Heather Eastman, content material editor

Available in fashionable his and hers slate grey and rose gold, it appears the makers of the Motiv ring have executed the inconceivable: created a compact health tracker with the wearable, day and evening versatility hitherto solely seen in spy devices, and cleverly remodeled an earthly image of matrimony right into a enjoyable digital toy your partner won’t ever misplace once more.

Motiv Fitness Tracker Ring

So, what do you get to your not-cheap-for-a-fitness-tracker-but-cheap-for-a-wedding-ring funding of $199? For 1, an optical coronary heart fee sensor, which is a primary for a hoop. It additionally synchs seamlessly with a telephone via Bluetooth, both robotically or on demand. It additionally tracks all the usual health stuff like steps and energy burned, in addition to extra particular stats on exercise length, depth, and kind. And it is also waterproof. With a three-day battery life and fast recharging, this positive looks like a next-level health accent.

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