Every once in a while I feel like I should share with you what my favorite gear is for workouts (and lounging). You’ll find that for the most part these things stay the same, but every once in a while I’ll discover something new that I really like.
Shoes for Workouts
CrossFit General – Nike Metcon – Men’s / Women’s – Nike Metcons are the best all around CrossFit shoes out there. I will tell you, they aren’t the most comfortable CrossFit shoes you can find, BUT they are the most well rounded. They are good at everything (like a CrossFitter should be). These shoes are still enough for Oly (and weight) lifting, yet still comfortable enough to run a mile (or two). Not to mention, Nike did a great job in building them. These shoes last a really long time, and don’t get dirty easily.
CrossFit Olympic Lifting – Nike Romaleos 3 – Men’s / Women’s – For a long time I’ve used the Reebok lifting shoes. That is until I found a steel of a deal on the Nike Romaleos 3’s. The Romaleos 3’s are surprisingly light. Much lighter than I was expecting, but they are also very stiff. I’m impressed. Read review here
Trail Running – Altra Lone Peak – Men’s / Women’s – These shoes are are so comfortable that I can’t believe it every time I put them on. Altra’s are known for having a wide toe box that is fantastic for trail running and hiking/walking/lounging. You really want your toes to spread out as much as possible to feel the earth, and Altra’s give that to you, which is why they are some of my favorite gear.
I just wore these shoes for our 17 day John Muir Trail through hike, and they were FANTASTIC!!! Not one blister the whole trip!
Marathon – (2010-present) Nike Free Running shoes – Men’s / Women’s – I’ve done two Ironman’s in these, and am now doing almost all of my Aerobic Capacity running in them. If I had to pick a shoe to lounge around in, these are them. Oh, and you can run marathons in them..
Conditioning – Vibram FiveFingers KSO Treksport – amazing for strengthening your feet!
– Read my review here.
Shorts
CrossFit – Anything from Lululemon – Men’s / Women’s – Lululemon creates great shorts that feel good, look good, and they stand behind all of their products.
Running – Anything from Lululemon – Men’s / Women’s – My CrossFit shorts and running shorts are the same thing. If I’m going on a long run or doing an all day CrossFit competition I prefer the Lulu shorts WITH the liners. They just keep everything in one piece, which I love.
Pants/Bottoms
Training – Lululemon Kung Fu Pants – My favorite pants, hands down, but usually out of stock.
Training – Under Armour Fleece Team Pants – Perfect for cold weather training or hanging out. Very warm! Half the price of Lululemon, and I’ve had one pair for over 5 years.
Tops/Shirts
Lululemon Workout Shirts – I would recommend trying these on in a store before buying to get your fit just right. I usually like the Metal Vent in a size Medium (I’m usually a large). These shirts are great for everything from training to running to lounging, and they last forever!
Hoodies/Jackets
Patagonia Nano Air Hoodie – Men’s / Women’s – I LOVE this hoodie!!! They are so soft and warm. I put this hoodie on when I get out of bed because it feels like wrapping yourself in a pillow.
Tech
The Garmin Fenix – This watch is amazing at tracking my running/biking speed, distance, and heart rate. I love being able to program an interval workout and have the Garmin tell me exactly when I need to start, stop, and start again. This has made a HUGE difference when doing CrossFit Endurance workouts (WODs). ***MUST READ if you’re doing Aerobic Capacity workouts*** This watch is perfect for training with specific paces. It gives you specific beeps to tell you if you’re moving too fast, too slow, or at your programed pace.
WHOOP Strap – The WHOOP has been amazing for me and my team to get more data about our recovery. Essentially what the WHOOP does is tell if you if you’re recovered or not. And for people who are training a lot, this is a must have! You can get $50 off your strap with the code: ALLAROUNDJOE
Halo Sport – These are headphones that are worn during your warmup to stimulate your motor cortex, put your body into a hyper plastic state, and essentially help you Get Better faster! You can get $250 off your Halo Sport with the code: ALLAROUNDJOE
Relief
OPTP Pro Foam Rollers – are my number one source for muscular tightness relief. These are a must have for any athlete!
Lacrosse Ball – I keep one of these in my bag at all times, and will use it on my feet, calves, glutes, quads, delts, pecs, etc…
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