So With summer fast approaching, it’s time to start looking good, and everything else that comes with it, using our 2015 Spring Product Guide as the cheat sheet to do so. Featuring the latest innovations in gear, grooming, and sports nutrition, the guide has been several months in the making.Here at M&F, we’re on a constant patrol for cutting-edge products, and we subsequently put those products through the ringer. From there, we whittle down the best of the best—the ones that not only work well but also hold up over the long haul. You can be sure that everything here will serve to make you either look good, feel good, or perform better. Get ready to build more muscle, burn more fat, recover faster, and look your best with these new threads, grooming products, and gadgets. Looking for more supplements and the latest in workout gear? Be sure to check out our 2015 pre-workout supplements, intra-workout supplements, and post-workout supplements.
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A400 LONG TIGHTS
SKINSStep into these compression pants and you’ll never want to take them off. The durable seams and strategic construction provide great stability for any athlete, and the snug fit ensures even blood flow to working leg muscles.skins.net/usa
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COMPRESSION SOCKS
CEP COMPRESSIONAvailable in six colors, the antibacterial socks provide targeted compression to the foot and ankle for improved support and recovery— all while keeping odors at bay.cepcompression.com
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MONKII BARS
MONKIIWeighing less than one pound, monkii bars are a portable suspension training system. Laced with durable spectra cords, you can hang these from any sturdy anchor point for pushups, inverted rows, and much more.monkiibars.com
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LIFTING BELT
SCHIEKSchiek’s patented closure system and downward angle is tailor-made to fit the natural arc of your back for greater comfort, and closes with Velcro for a more custom fit. The front can also be widened as needed.schiek.com
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STRENGTH BANDS
BLACK MOUNTAIN PRODUCTSBuild strength, prevent injury, and train anywhere with this complete set of rubber resistance bands. They provide 10–80 pounds of resistance, which is perfect for augmenting standard barbell moves, or making due when you don’t have weights.kohls.com
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PWR ACTV
PUMAThe inner layer of the 2-in-1 shorts are compression, with athletic tape sewn into the lining. On the outside is a more loose polyester lining. Together, you have the ideal shorts for any workout.puma.com
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TANTO 2.0
RYUWith gel-print grippers on the shirt’s inside, the color-blocked Tanto compression shirt stays in place during training for a comfortable fit. RYU—which stands for Respect Your Universe— uses materials derived from sustainable sources. Most important, our staff has field-tested this brand for years and has proven its durability.ryu.com
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PURIFY
PURIFY CLEANEREliminate odors from your shaker cup for good using Purify cleanser. A liquid blend containing the citrus compound d-limonene, Purify can make any old shaker smell like new.purifycleaner.com
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-IN-1 GEL
GILLETTEAvoid razor burn while you shave and dry skin afterward; the formula lets blades get close and keeps skin moisturized. A cool perk: a transparent indicator lets you know when you’re running low.gillette.com
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THE QUIP
QUIPQuip’s electric toothbrush has vibrating handles and a two-minute timer to ensure a complete brush. Once you start using it, you won’t know how you ever got along without it.getquip.com
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WHITE LABEL BODY WASH
AXEAvailable in three masculine scents, Axe’s top-shelf body wash could wipe the stank off of the gnarliest training sessions.axewhitelabel.com
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SLIDEZ
SKLZCarve up your core with slider pikes, mountain climbers, pushups, and more. The increase in muscular tension from the ergonomic floor sliders strengthens abdominal muscles and other stabilizers.sklz.com
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FORUM HOODIE
UNDER ARMOURUltra lightweight but not too loose, Under Armour’s Forum hoodie allows for full range of motion during training. With mesh components and moisture-wicking fabric, you’ll warm up and stay warm— without the fabric ever turning soggy and cold.ua.com
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CYCLONE CUP
CYCLONE CUPDurable and effective, the patented Cyclone Cup is a shaker cup with a hard inner “cyclone” that mixes up powders fast. Ultra sturdy to stand up to daily wear and tear.cyclonecup.com
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TRAINING MASK 2.0
TRAINING MASKThe next-gen training mask mimics elevation training by reducing airflow through a flux valve system. This can take training to the next level, promoting increased lung capacity by forcing you to inhale deeper breaths during training.trainingmask.com
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SURGE
FITBITTrack your distance, pace, elevation, heart rate, calories burned, sleep, and more with the GPS-enabled fitness watch. The Surge also displays call and text notifications and lets you toggle through music tracks and control the volume on your phone.fitbit.com
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WIRELESS SPEAKER
NOIZYThe compact, water-resistant Bluetooth speaker delivers remarkably loud sound from a relatively small device. Play about 10 hours of music on just a threehour charge.noizybrands.com
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SMART EARPHONES
FREEWAVZThis wireless set from FreeWavz also monitors heart rate and other activity metrics—then beams the data to your mobile device, turning that info audible in real time. Five frequencies and an optional “hear through” feature for outdoor training provide the perfect amount of sound.freewavz.com (available in May)
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WEARABLE FITNESS MONITOR
VERTWear it to measure jumping metrics such as height and total jumps. Track data on both the device and Vert app in real time to monitor jump performance and frequency.myvert.com
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MICOACH TRAINING SHIRT
ADIDASSlip into the sensor-laden shirt, snap in the Adidas miCoach—or any compatible heart rate monitor—and enjoy strap-free heart-rate monitoring during your workout. Sync fitness data to a compatible phone, watch, or cardio machine. (Transmitter sold separately.)numetrex.com
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ULTRA BOOST
ADIDASHit the road (or treadmill) with the well-cushioned Ultra Boost. A bootie construction and mesh upper make the running shoe your go-to for cardio training this spring.adidas.com
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METCON 1
NIKEPush your limits in Nike’s all-purpose cross training shoe. A sturdy heel for weightlifting and a tough outsole prepare you for whatever a workout may bring.nike.com
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ZPUMP FUSION
REEBOKGive your training a boost with the newest version of the classic inflatable sneaker. This time, the pump is on the side and the upper is fully minimalist for a custom fit.finishline.com
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TIBURON II
RISTO SPORTSAdd pounds to your lifts with the Tiburon II. Made of high-grade leather, the Olympic lifting shoe has a wooden heel for optimal stability.ristosports.com
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X-TALON 200
INOV-8Designed for obstacle course racing, this 7-ounce multifunctional shoe has rubber cleats for beating mud and a hardened rubber outsole to take on rope climbs. Water repellent.inov-8.com
So With summer fast approaching, it’s time to start looking good, and everything else that comes with it, using our 2015 Spring Product Guide as the cheat sheet to do so. Featuring the latest innovations in gear, grooming, and sports nutrition, the guide has been several months in the making.
Here at M&F, we’re on a constant patrol for cutting-edge products, and we subsequently put those products through the ringer. From there, we whittle down the best of the best—the ones that not only work well but also hold up over the long haul. You can be sure that everything here will serve to make you either look good, feel good, or perform better. Get ready to build more muscle, burn more fat, recover faster, and look your best with these new threads, grooming products, and gadgets. Looking for more supplements and the latest in workout gear? Be sure to check out our 2015 pre-workout supplements, intra-workout supplements, and post-workout supplements.
A400 LONG TIGHTS
SKINS
Step into these compression pants and you’ll never want to take them off. The durable seams and strategic construction provide great stability for any athlete, and the snug fit ensures even blood flow to working leg muscles.
skins.net/usa
COMPRESSION SOCKS
CEP COMPRESSION
Available in six colors, the antibacterial socks provide targeted compression to the foot and ankle for improved support and recovery— all while keeping odors at bay.
cepcompression.com
MONKII BARS
MONKII
Weighing less than one pound, monkii bars are a portable suspension training system. Laced with durable spectra cords, you can hang these from any sturdy anchor point for pushups, inverted rows, and much more.
monkiibars.com
LIFTING BELT
SCHIEK
Schiek’s patented closure system and downward angle is tailor-made to fit the natural arc of your back for greater comfort, and closes with Velcro for a more custom fit. The front can also be widened as needed.
schiek.com
STRENGTH BANDS
BLACK MOUNTAIN PRODUCTS
Build strength, prevent injury, and train anywhere with this complete set of rubber resistance bands. They provide 10–80 pounds of resistance, which is perfect for augmenting standard barbell moves, or making due when you don’t have weights.
kohls.com
PWR ACTV
PUMA
The inner layer of the 2-in-1 shorts are compression, with athletic tape sewn into the lining. On the outside is a more loose polyester lining. Together, you have the ideal shorts for any workout.
puma.com
TANTO 2.0
RYU
With gel-print grippers on the shirt’s inside, the color-blocked Tanto compression shirt stays in place during training for a comfortable fit. RYU—which stands for Respect Your Universe— uses materials derived from sustainable sources. Most important, our staff has field-tested this brand for years and has proven its durability.
ryu.com
PURIFY
PURIFY CLEANER
Eliminate odors from your shaker cup for good using Purify cleanser. A liquid blend containing the citrus compound d-limonene, Purify can make any old shaker smell like new.
purifycleaner.com
-IN-1 GEL
GILLETTE
Avoid razor burn while you shave and dry skin afterward; the formula lets blades get close and keeps skin moisturized. A cool perk: a transparent indicator lets you know when you’re running low.
gillette.com
THE QUIP
QUIP
Quip’s electric toothbrush has vibrating handles and a two-minute timer to ensure a complete brush. Once you start using it, you won’t know how you ever got along without it.
getquip.com
WHITE LABEL BODY WASH
AXE
Available in three masculine scents, Axe’s top-shelf body wash could wipe the stank off of the gnarliest training sessions.
axewhitelabel.com
SLIDEZ
SKLZ
Carve up your core with slider pikes, mountain climbers, pushups, and more. The increase in muscular tension from the ergonomic floor sliders strengthens abdominal muscles and other stabilizers.
sklz.com
FORUM HOODIE
UNDER ARMOUR
Ultra lightweight but not too loose, Under Armour’s Forum hoodie allows for full range of motion during training. With mesh components and moisture-wicking fabric, you’ll warm up and stay warm— without the fabric ever turning soggy and cold.
ua.com
CYCLONE CUP
CYCLONE CUP
Durable and effective, the patented Cyclone Cup is a shaker cup with a hard inner “cyclone” that mixes up powders fast. Ultra sturdy to stand up to daily wear and tear.
cyclonecup.com
TRAINING MASK 2.0
TRAINING MASK
The next-gen training mask mimics elevation training by reducing airflow through a flux valve system. This can take training to the next level, promoting increased lung capacity by forcing you to inhale deeper breaths during training.
trainingmask.com
SURGE
FITBIT
Track your distance, pace, elevation, heart rate, calories burned, sleep, and more with the GPS-enabled fitness watch. The Surge also displays call and text notifications and lets you toggle through music tracks and control the volume on your phone.
fitbit.com
WIRELESS SPEAKER
NOIZY
The compact, water-resistant Bluetooth speaker delivers remarkably loud sound from a relatively small device. Play about 10 hours of music on just a threehour charge.
noizybrands.com
SMART EARPHONES
FREEWAVZ
This wireless set from FreeWavz also monitors heart rate and other activity metrics—then beams the data to your mobile device, turning that info audible in real time. Five frequencies and an optional “hear through” feature for outdoor training provide the perfect amount of sound.
freewavz.com (available in May)
WEARABLE FITNESS MONITOR
VERT
Wear it to measure jumping metrics such as height and total jumps. Track data on both the device and Vert app in real time to monitor jump performance and frequency.
myvert.com
MICOACH TRAINING SHIRT
ADIDAS
Slip into the sensor-laden shirt, snap in the Adidas miCoach—or any compatible heart rate monitor—and enjoy strap-free heart-rate monitoring during your workout. Sync fitness data to a compatible phone, watch, or cardio machine. (Transmitter sold separately.)
numetrex.com
ULTRA BOOST
ADIDAS
Hit the road (or treadmill) with the well-cushioned Ultra Boost. A bootie construction and mesh upper make the running shoe your go-to for cardio training this spring.
adidas.com
METCON 1
NIKE
Push your limits in Nike’s all-purpose cross training shoe. A sturdy heel for weightlifting and a tough outsole prepare you for whatever a workout may bring.
nike.com
ZPUMP FUSION
REEBOK
Give your training a boost with the newest version of the classic inflatable sneaker. This time, the pump is on the side and the upper is fully minimalist for a custom fit.
finishline.com
TIBURON II
RISTO SPORTS
Add pounds to your lifts with the Tiburon II. Made of high-grade leather, the Olympic lifting shoe has a wooden heel for optimal stability.
ristosports.com
X-TALON 200
INOV-8
Designed for obstacle course racing, this 7-ounce multifunctional shoe has rubber cleats for beating mud and a hardened rubber outsole to take on rope climbs. Water repellent.
