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CrossFit Gear Guide: What to Wear for Performance, Durability, and Comfort
Gear Guides

CrossFit Gear Guide: What to Wear for Performance, Durability, and Comfort

CrossFit demands more from your gear than most workouts. This guide breaks down what to wear—from shirts and shorts that hold up to every lift and sprint, to accessories that...
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What to Wear for Summer Workouts: Training Gear That Performs in the Heat
Gear Guides

What to Wear for Summer Workouts: Training Gear That Performs in the Heat

Training in summer heat demands the right gear. This guide covers the best shorts and shirts with moisture-wicking fabric, quick-dry performance, and breathable designs to keep you cool and focused....
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Should You Cold Plunge Before or After a Workout? What Every Athlete Needs to Know
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Should You Cold Plunge Before or After a Workout? What Every Athlete Needs to Know

Is cold plunging better before or after a workout? Discover expert-backed tips on timing, temperature, and the performance gear that moves from training to recovery with ease.
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Summer Hiking Attire for Men: What to Wear on the Trail in Hot Weather
Gear Guides

Summer Hiking Attire for Men: What to Wear on the Trail in Hot Weather

Summer hikes demand gear that keeps up with the heat. From abrasion-resistant shorts to sweat-managing shirts, discover what to wear when the trail gets hot—and how Ten Thousand designs gear...
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What to Wear for Beach Workouts: Hybrid Training Gear That Moves With You
Gear Guides

What to Wear for Beach Workouts: Hybrid Training Gear That Moves With You

Beach workouts push your gear to the limit. From sand sprints to ocean dips, discover what to wear to stay cool, dry, and focused—featuring the Set Short.
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Life Time
Team

Life Time

  Ten Thousand is proud to be the exclusive men’s training apparel brand of Life Time’s Dynamic Personal TrainingSM (DPT) team and their Studio, GTX, Alpha, and Ultra Fit classes....
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David Long JR.
Development Team

David Long JR.

David Long Jr. is one of the NFL’s rising stars, driven by purpose and a relentless desire to improve every time he steps onto the field. The former Big 12...
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Sam Tooley
Development Team

Sam Tooley

Sam is the co-founder and CEO of Alpha Fit Club, a rapidly-growing group fitness concept based out of New Jersey focusing on circuit-style classes that blend total body strength training...
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Frankie Dades
Development Team

Frankie Dades

Frankie was born and raised in New York City. After working construction jobs on some of the city's most high profile properties, he now serves a first responder. His goal...
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Helo Ruck
Athlete-Led Design

Helo Ruck

Known mainly as a quick weekend getaway spot for outdoor enthusiasts and home to plenty of ritzy corporate events, Santa Catalina Island also presents a brutal natural environment, sitting 29...
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Outlast a Tesla
Feats Of Strength

Outlast a Tesla

Robbie Balenger came to Ten Thousand with a big goal in mind: outrun a Tesla.
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Jacob Heppner
Development Team

Jacob Heppner

Jacob Heppner - born and raised in California, he moved to the midwest where he played college football for four years. During his final year of college football he stumbled...
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Tactical Games Field Test
Athlete-Led Design

Tactical Games Field Test

Through rigorous testing by members of the Special Operations community, we’ve developed a pant that extends the utmost mobility and protection from coarse environments. Seeking the most grueling challenge for...
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Tactical Pant Community Field Test
Athlete-Led Design

Tactical Pant Community Field Test

When it came time to send the Tactical Pants out on a Field Test, we gathered Don Tran, Tyrus Griffin, Albert Chheang, and Rick Briere. All four men have incredibly...
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Murph
Athlete-Led Design

Murph

Lieutenant Murphy’s story quickly became legend in the SEAL community and beyond. It came to represent what it truly means to serve, and embodied the very concept of sacrifice. 
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Ryan Holiday
Development Team

Ryan Holiday

Ryan Holiday is a bestselling author, sought-after speaker/strategist, a devout runner and podcast host of The Daily Stoic podcast. He has spent over a decade authoring books and publishing articles...
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Turkish Get-Ups
Feats Of Strength

Turkish Get-Ups

Mike Aidala set out to break the World Record for Most Weight Lifted in One Hour of Turkish Get-Ups.
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Richie Van Houten
Development Team

Richie Van Houten

Richie has been in the fitness industry for over 15 years, owning and operating his own gym in Jersey City, NJ. Richie went to James Madison University on a wrestling scholarship...
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Fight Short Field Test
Athlete-Led Design

Fight Short Field Test

Richie Van Houten’s fitness resume is impressive: a former professional MMA fighter, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black belt, and brown belt No-Gi world champ, he now owns and operates his own...
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Session Pant LSWT
Athlete-Led Design

Session Pant LSWT

When we were ready to send the Session Pant out for a Field Test, we trusted Chris to not only give us his honest opinion on the gear, but also...
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Jeremy Hills
Development Team

Jeremy Hills

[athlete-info] [top-picks-auto] 10 MINUTES WITH JEREMY Q: WHAT PIECE OF ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE YOUR TWENTY-YEAR OLD SELF? Make sure all your actions are pure and selfless. It’s the only...
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Thosh Collins
Development Team

Thosh Collins

Thosh Collins is a father, a husband, and an Indigenous Lifestyle coach. He is the co-founder of an Indigenous wellness initiative called Well For Culture. Since 2011, he has served...
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Juan Leija
Development Team

Juan Leija

With almost 2 decades of helping people level up mentally and physically through fitness, Juan brings a blend of conventional and unconventional training methods to provide a dynamic training experience...
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Filson Field Test
Athlete-Led Design

Filson Field Test

At Ten Thousand, all our gear is built for toughness. The Versatile Shirt, Tactical Short, and the Training Crew Sock are some of those products. We designed this gear to...
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Chop Wood, Carry Water
Feats Of Strength

Chop Wood, Carry Water

Ryan pushed himself to his personal limits by splitting a cord of wood, taking two 62-lb water jugs down into the Grand Canyon, and farmers’ carrying them back up to...
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24 Hours of Pull-Ups
Feats Of Strength

24 Hours of Pull-Ups

Michael Eckert took on the challenge to break the world record for most pull ups done in 24 hours.
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5 Biggest Mistakes in Marathon Training: Episode 2
Athlete-Led Design

5 Biggest Mistakes in Marathon Training: Episode 2

The New York City Marathon is almost here – and Dan Churchill is ready. Last week, Dan introduced you to his relationship with healthy eating as he trains for one...
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Looking Glass Arch Climb
Athlete-Led Design

Looking Glass Arch Climb

LOOKING GLASS ARCH CLIMB Any athlete attempting rock climbs, box jumps, or heavy deadlifts knows there’s a danger of shredding the skin of their lower legs. The Lifting Sock was...
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Session Pant
Athlete-Led Design

Session Pant

When we set out to develop the Session Pant and recreate one of our most popular core shorts in pant form, we knew it had to provide the same lightness,...
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Churchill Marathon Prep: Episode 1
Athlete-Led Design

Churchill Marathon Prep: Episode 1

As Executive Chef at NYC’s acclaimed Charley St. and sought-after author, podcaster, and TV host, Dan Churchill is an authority on the intersection between healthy eating and performance. In his...
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Colorado Crush
Athlete-Led Design

Colorado Crush

Rather than set out to beat someone else's record, this past summer Robbie Balenger invented his own challenge; the Colorado Crush. A marathon. Two ultramarathons. All 486 miles of the...
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Denver Athlete Summit
Athlete-Led Design

Denver Athlete Summit

Our athletes are at the center of the design and development process. When creating every new product, we send prototypes to guys across the country who push the gear to...
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Fight Kit Community Wear Test
Athlete-Led Design

Fight Kit Community Wear Test

Read about our Fight Kit through the lens of our latest Large Scale Community Wear Test.
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Alex Fitchler
Development Team

Alex Fitchler

Alex Fichtler is a 9 year Navy SEAL combat veteran with deployments to Afghanistan and Africa. While in the SEAL Teams he operated as Assaulter, Squad Leader, Lead Sniper, Pointman,...
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Dan Churchill
Development Team

Dan Churchill

Dan Churchill is the Executive Chef at Charley St, a critically acclaimed, Australian inspired, impact driven NYC café, providing consumers with an elevated food & beverage experience. Born on the...
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Tideline Burner
Athlete-Led Design

Tideline Burner

When we designed our Set Short, our goal was to make a short that could easily transition between land and water. We didn’t want swim trunks that sort-of worked on...
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Tactical Murph
Athlete-Led Design

Tactical Murph

This workout requires the ultimate trifecta - speed, strength, and endurance. Luckily, the Tactical Short lends itself to all three.
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24 Hour Memorial Run
Athlete-Led Design

24 Hour Memorial Run

For this field test, we wanted to see how the Tactical Short stood up to a test of endurance. Tucker Witt ran 1.5 miles every hour on the hour for...
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Waimea Rock Run
Feats Of Strength

Waimea Rock Run

Combat veteran Navy SEAL and former Marine Raider, Kaj Larsen and Don Tran took on a five mile underwater ruck with a 45-lb rock.
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SEAMLESS SHIRT
Athlete-Led Design

SEAMLESS SHIRT

One thousand community members, one shirt. The Ten Thousand Community took the Seamless Shirt on thousands of field tests across the country to get us the feedback we needed to...
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The Speed Project
Athlete-Led Design

The Speed Project

If you try to make sense of The Speed Project the way you would a sanctioned race - route, water stations, Biofreeze booths, where to watch - you won’t be...
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ULTRA ERGATHLON
Feats Of Strength

ULTRA ERGATHLON

Tony Nash pushed himself through a half marathon on a SkiErg, a full marathon on a BikeErg, a half marathon on a RowErg, and a half marathon on an AssaultRunner.
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Central Park FKT
Feats Of Strength

Central Park FKT

Robbie Balenger ran to break the most loops around Central Park in one day.
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Alaskan Ice Bath
Feats Of Strength

Alaskan Ice Bath

Grant McCartney took on an ice bath and polar swim underneath 30" of ice in Northern Alaska.
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Recover Kit
Field Test

Recover Kit

"The crew and sweatpants are the first thing I throw on right after a session"
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Recover Kit
Field Test

Recover Kit

"This thing is so soft, it practically melts my pain away."
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Strongman Marathon
Feats Of Strength

Strongman Marathon

Michael Miraglia created the first ever Strongman Marathon.
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Wool Hoodie
Field Test

Wool Hoodie

"If you’ve ever thought wool was itchy or uncomfortable, you can get that out of your head right now."
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Wool Shirt
Field Test

Wool Shirt

"The tee is super light and unique, I honestly haven’t trained in anything like this before. "
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Full Length Tight
Field Test

Full Length Tight

“They move with you rather than against you.”
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Full Length Tight
Field Test

Full Length Tight

“Just the right balance between supportive and lightweight.”
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Over Zip
Field Test

Over Zip

“The fabric has the breathability to go nuts in the gym or out on a run and not overheat."
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Over Zip
Field Test

Over Zip

“The packable feature makes this an everyday essential for me.”
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Over Zip
Field Test

Over Zip

“The new Polartec fabric completely flips this thing on its head.”
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Ryan Hall
Development Team

Ryan Hall

A 2 time Olympian for the United States, Ryan is currently the fastest American to ever run the marathon and half marathon. He retired from professional running in 2016 and...
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Midweight Tech Hoodie
Field Test

Midweight Tech Hoodie

"It’s super comfortable all day but it’s still fully functional training gear with serious performance chops."
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Midweight Tech Hoodie
Field Test

Midweight Tech Hoodie

"The fluidity of this hoodie is unparalleled."
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Midweight Tech Hoodie
Field Test

Midweight Tech Hoodie

"This hoodie is made of materials I've never seen in any of the hoodies I’ve had before."
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Midweight Tech Hoodie
Field Test

Midweight Tech Hoodie

"Lightweight, breathable, and does not cut off any range of motion throughout movement like other hoodies I’ve worn."
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Midweight Tech Hoodie
Field Test

Midweight Tech Hoodie

"This is hands down the best performance hoodie out there."
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Interval Pant
Field Test

Interval Pant

“They are tight in the right places and keep me warm while still being breathable.”
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Speed
Better Than Yesterday

Speed

Adam Klink spent much of the last few months getting his mile below five minutes in preparation for the 5-500 challenge. Now, he’s coaching three athletes to improve their mile...
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Interval Pant
Field Test

Interval Pant

“They’re easily the most mobile pants I’ve ever worn.”
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Interval Pant
Field Test

Interval Pant

“The fabric is so stretchy, I can move freely without being restricted.”
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Eric Hinman
Development Team

Eric Hinman

Ten Thousand feet up yields a fresh perspective, and there is no greater embodiment of that than Eric Hinman. Based in Denver, this 5x Ironman (and counting...) is an angel...
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Grant McCartney
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Grant McCartney

Grant is a 6 time American Ninja Warrior competitor and semi-amateur Salsa dancer.
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Don Tran
Development Team

Don Tran

Don Tran served 12 years in the military as a Marine Raider with combat deployments to the deserts of Iraq, Afghanistan, and the jungles in the southern Philippines. Don has...
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Nutrition
Better Than Yesterday

Nutrition

While we’ve spent the past few months focusing on physical feats and mental strength, it’s time to turn to the linchpin of both of those.
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Interval Short
Field Test

Interval Short

"The Interval shorts are hands down the absolute best shorts I have ever tried."
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Joey Miuccio
Development Team

Joey Miuccio

A social media influencer and professional pilot, Joey prides himself in hard work and dedication, and to bettering himself each day. He loves fitness and pushing my body to the...
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Brian Mazza
Development Team

Brian Mazza

Brian is an elite athlete, serial entrepreneur, two-time Men’s Health cover athlete, and founder of High Performance Lifestyle Training. He knows that the only way to spur adaptations is by...
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Mental Endurance
Better Than Yesterday

Mental Endurance

As athletes, our focus often lies primarily in improving our physical strength. However, solely building up our athletic capabilities is useless if we aren’t also training the mental support system...
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Interval Short
Field Test

Interval Short

“There simply is no comparison to any other workout shorts I've tried."
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Interval Short
Field Test

Interval Short

"I scuff them up quite a bit swinging bells and doing burpees or when I wear them for scramble hikes, they hold up extremely well .”
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Interval Short
Field Test

Interval Short

"After putting them through a variety of barbell movements, these shorts are also unbelievably durable. Not a tear, snag, or signs of wear."
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Interval Short
Field Test

Interval Short

"The pockets are just the right size and shape. Just an all-around good short."
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Session Short
Field Test

Session Short

“When I run, the Session Short starts to disappear and allows me to run freely without feeling weighed down or limited in any way.”
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10,000 KB Swings
Better Than Yesterday

10,000 KB Swings

The Kettlebell swing is an incredibly effective workout. With a single tool, you can improve upper body power, glute strength, core strength and grip. This month, join Thosh Collins as...
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Interval Short
Field Test

Interval Short

"I jump between both sports conditioning training and strength training, and the Interval Short moves with me."
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Interval Short
Field Test

Interval Short

"The Interval Short is by far the most versatile short on the market today."
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Session Short
Field Test

Session Short

"I NEVER notice them while working out and they allow for maximum movement."
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Interval Short
Field Test

Interval Short

"I train in all planes of motion and perform explosive movements. These shorts never restrict me. "
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Foundation Short
Field Test

Foundation Short

"Tough enough to handle anything I throw at them."
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Adapt / Overcome
Better Than Yesterday

Adapt / Overcome

The way we see it, you have two options during these unprecedented times - to be driven by fear and uncertainty or adapt and overcome.⁠
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Cody Allen
Team

Cody Allen

CODY ALLEN For California native Cody Allen, fitness is his medicine. Taking lessons learned both on and off the gridiron, this former collegiate athlete has no plans of slowing down...
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Master Explosivity
Better Than Yesterday

Master Explosivity

We'll arm you with the tools that’ll help you move weight – including your own bodyweight – more quickly, efficiently and effectively. By the end of the month, you’ll be...
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Mastering <br>The Deadlift
Better Than Yesterday

Mastering
The Deadlift

The deadlift is the king of the lift. It's such a fantastic movement because of how many muscles it trains at once. Not only does it work your prime movers (namely your glutes,...
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Mastering <br>The Pull-Up
Better Than Yesterday

Mastering
The Pull-Up

Mastering the pull-up is a demonstration of pure upper-body pulling strength. Body weight movements are more functional and require multiple muscle groups to fire simultaneously. When completing a pull-up, your...
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Thosh Collins
Team

Thosh Collins

"Movement has positive influences on my spiritual, physical, mental and emotional well-being."
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Seamus Mullen
Team

Seamus Mullen

"Lifting some heavy weights, jumping in cold water, pushing your limits…these things all make us better equipped to deal with the unexpected."
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Mike Aidala
Team

Mike Aidala

"I embrace the “Better Than Yesterday” mindset on a day-to-day basis by having a daily practice of reflection."
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Eric Hinman
Team

Eric Hinman

"Figure out what you're really passionate about and figure out what people, places and things bring you positive energy."
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HIIT Gear Guide
Gear Guides

HIIT Gear Guide

When you’re gunning for that killer workout but only have a half hour to fit it in, HIIT’s your answer. A workout designed to push you to your physical and...
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Running Gear Guide
Gear Guides

Running Gear Guide

It’s one of the oldest sports known to man. It’s also the ultimate combination of physical and mental endurance. This combination of timelessness and difficulty has made running one of...
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Lifting Gear Guide
Gear Guides

Lifting Gear Guide

Lifting is about dominating the essentials. Day in and day out, you’re pushing yourself to PR on timeless lifts that build muscle major muscle groups and develop your practical strength....
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Interval Short
Field Test

Interval Short

"Ten Thousand is the first company in the span of my almost 15 years of doing CrossFit to truly change my view on workout apparel."
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Foundation Short
Field Test

Foundation Short

"I may be drenched in sweat after, but the shorts are good to go for even more rounds."
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Foundation Short
Field Test

Foundation Short

"I don't think the shorts were made to stretch to their max with 400 lbs on an athlete's back, but here we are."
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Foundation Short
Field Test

Foundation Short

"I've had every iteration of these and frankly, they wont die."
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Interval Short
Field Test

Interval Short

"Point blank: The Interval Short can handle anything I throw at it."
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Jake Boly
Team

Jake Boly

Jake Boly Fitness editor at BarBend magazine, personal trainer, and published book author, it’s a wonder that Jake Boly can make time for his own training. But don’t let his...
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Session Short
Field Test

Session Short

"The stretch, the range of motion — these things are no joke. Plus, they’re stupid comfortable."
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Interval Short
Field Test

Interval Short

"Hands down the best I ever trained in."
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