Equipment

Magic Carpet Sled

From Amazon

Army PT Sled Pack with Upper Body Strap, Holds Up to 500 Pounds

Build real-world strength, get ripped, and get your metcon on anywhere with this portable sled from Spud Inc. Just strap on some plates, start pulling, and be unstoppable.

– Chris Shugart

Footwear

New Balance Fresh Foam Roav V1

From Amazon

Bootie Construction For Easy On-and-Off

Okay, fine, we'll do some cardio. But it better feel like we're running on a cloud of angel butts. These shoes fit the bill. And the Ultra Heel technology provides a seamless fit to keep you locked in for a cushy ride.

– Chris Shugart

Footwear

Reebok Lifter PR

From Amazon

Powerbax TPU Plate, Hook and Loop Closures

While it's marketed as the "circuit slayer" this is primarily a weightlifting shoe. Like to clean & jerk? This is the shoe you want.

– Chris Shugart

Footwear

Inov-8 F-Lite G 300

From Amazon

From Amazon

Versatile Cross Trainer Weighing Only 300 Grams

These kicks incorporate the world's strongest material – graphene – an allotrope of carbon consisting of a single layer of atoms arranged in a two-dimensional honeycomb lattice. But mainly, they look cool.

– Chris Shugart

Footwear

NOBULL Knit Runners

From Amazon

Lightweight, Breathable, Stretch Knit Upper

Seemless, sock-like construction makes this one of the most comfortable shoes I've ever tried. They call them "runners" but I wear them for everything.

– Chris Shugart

Footwear

Under Armour Men's Tribase Reign 2.0

From Amazon

TriBase Outsole, Medial Rope Grip

Billed as a cross trainer and aimed at the CrossFit market, it's actually more suitable for lifting given the firm midsole. Very stable and tough, but with just enough flexibility for comfort and performance.

– Chris Shugart

Books

In the FLO

From Amazon

Unlock Your Hormonal Advantage and Revolutionize Your Life

The female cycle is more than just "that time of the month." This book teaches women to capitalize on this hormonal orchestra and become their healthiest, happiest, leanest, and most energetic selves. Eye-opening.

– Dani Shugart

Books

The Wealthy Fit Pro's Guide to Getting Clients and Referrals

From Amazon

Practical tips from the industry's leading voices.

Fitness is a tough biz. These tips and tactics will help. This one is recommended by T Nation coach Andrew Coates, who also contributed his in-the-trenches expertise to the book.

– Chris Shugart

Books

Coach to Coach

From Amazon

An Empowering Story About How to Be a Great Leader

T Nation contributor and super coach, Martin Rooney, teaches you how to bring out the best in people, whether you're a coach, a trainer, a boss, or a parent.

– Chris Shugart

Technology

Commlite CM-L50 LED Video Light

From Amazon

50 LED light bulbs, USB charging port, adjustable brightness

Do you post training videos? Well, they look terrible. But they don't have to. Brighten them up with this portable light for phones and DSLR cameras.

– Chris Shugart

Technology

Mantrem LED Light Ring with Tripod

From Amazon

Powered by USB, adjustable brightness and temperature

You don't have to look like crap when you do online coaching sessions, virtual conferences, or healthy cooking videos for the 'gram. The right lighting can make all the difference. This setup is versatile and inexpensive.

– Chris Shugart

Technology

Shure MV88 Portable Microphone

From Amazon

Compatible with all iOS devices, fully adjustable, programmable

Fit pros, you can't educate and enlighten others if no one can understand what you're babbling about. Boost the quality of your instructional videos and podcast appearances with this compact all-metal mic. And stop mumbling, you mumbler.

– Chris Shugart