Stuff That Works 

This gear will help you think right, move right, and feel right.

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SHOES
EQUIPMENT
BOOKS

SHOES

One of the most common questions on my YouTube channel is "what shoes are you wearing?" I like to keep my shoes protective but minimalist! Here are minimalist shoe brands I actually wear (or someone in my family does). 

 

Outdoorsy style with a slightly thicker, more forgiving and flexible sole. The wide toe box is great and the sole is well-suited for walking on harder surfaces (like concrete) for long periods. 

If you want the absolute thinnest shoe sole in a modern, sleek style, check out VIVOBAREFOOT. They have athletic, casual, and more formal styles for men and women - all with extremely thin soles.

Check out VIVOBAREFOOT here.

 

Made in America with a very Pacific Northwest style and SUPER comfortable wide toe boxes. Choose sole thicknesses to suit your needs. They also have some decent women's casual styles and comfy kids leather moccasins! 
 

I really love the ​Z-trek and Genesis sandals. My friend Mitch likes the DayLite Hikers. 

Toe boxes on these shoes tend to be a little narrower than on Vivos, Lems, and Softstar.

Check them out here.

Barefoot style shoes for kids that are affordable and easy to put on and take off!

My son LOVES these shoes. For style, function, and affordability, these are tops for kids' barefoot style shoes.

Check them out here.

Men's dress shoes with zero drop? Want minimalist mens dress shoes that actually look like dress shoes? They were impossible to find until Carets.

When I have to wear dress shoes, I wear Carets. 

Get your minimalist formal shoes!

BASIC TRAINING EQUIPMENT

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Balance pads

Suggested as padding for your knees while stretching

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Mini Bands

For glute training

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 Resistance bands

For hip and shoulder training

Exercise Mat

Exercise Mat

For stretching / exercising

Stretch Out Strap

Stretching Strap

Great stretching strap

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Yoga Strap

Cheaper alternative for stretching

Yoga Blocks

Helps with easing into challenging positions

TRX Go Suspension Trainer

Suspension Trainer

For pulling/rowing exercises and door friendly

Gymnastics Rings

Gymnastics Rings

For pulling/rowing exercises as well as chin-ups

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Doorway Pull-up Bar

Inexpensive pull up bar option

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Ankle Weights

Squat Sponge

Squat Sponge

For barbell glute bridges and hip thrusts

Powerblock Adjustable Dumbbells

Powerblock adjustable dumbbells

Up to 50 lbs.

ProForm Adjustable Dumbbells

ProForm Adjustable Dumbbells

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Adjustable Aerobic Steps with Risers

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3 in 1 Soft Foam
Plyometric Box

MASSAGE TOOLS

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Body back buddy

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Foam rollers

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Lacrosse Ball

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Jack Knobber

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Quadballer

BOOKS

Better for your mental health than your smartphone, and they help you understand the world with more breadth and detail. Buy these or borrow them from the library! 

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Move Your DNA

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Exercised

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Atomic Habits

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Surgery: the Ultimate Placebo

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Breath

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Crooked: Outwitting the Back Pain Industry 

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Back in control

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Hunt, Gather, Parent

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Deep Work

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Digital Minimalism

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The Comfort Crisis

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