March 15, 2013 | Filed Under Events | No Comments
Celebrate the start of the season with GRIPAD and Equinox Fitness Club March 19th and 20th from 9am to 8pm. These two sleek fitness brands are partnering for perfection, coming together for one big party.
Equinox and GRIPAD deliver transformative results by making exercise more enjoyable and effective. Equinox offers the world’s most sought-after fitness instructors and personal trainers, and they rely on GRIPAD gym gloves to achieve results.
Come out to the Equinox’s Printing House location (421 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014) on March 19th and 20th to experience this innovative partnership yourself.
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March 15, 2013 | Filed Under Events | No Comments
Saint Patrick’s Day is coming up quickly, and if you’re Irish, that means you may imbibe in a pint of Guinness. Or two. Or three. They say “everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day,” so even if your ancestors are not from the Emerald Isle, you can still enjoy the festivities with a few drinks. But what can you do to avoid waking up on the 18th with a terrible hangover? Follow these tips to prevent a hangover and feel well enough to use your workout gloves the next day.
- Eggs.
Eggs are loaded with taurine, a compound that can reverse damage to the liver after a night (or day!) of heavy drinking. Get some much-needed antioxidant power by poaching or lightly scrambling them to retain the most nutrients. The more you cook them to death, the more nutrients are destroyed. Make sure to eat them with lots of fresh veggies!
- Go one for one.
Drinking water can help you avoid a pounding headache the morning after a late night. Alcohol causes dehydration, which shrinks the tissues around the brain and creates pressure in the head. Combat it by matching each glass of alcohol with a glass of water.
- Chow down.
You absorb alcohol faster on an empty stomach, so prevent a hangover by eating lots of healthy carbs before breaking open a bottle. Give yourself permission to indulge in some corned beef and cabbage, then burn off those extra calories with your gym grips the next day.
- Keep it light.
Whiskey may be the unofficial liquor of St. Patrick’s Day, but skip it in favor of a lighter drink, like vodka or white wine. Darker drinks like whiskey contain congeners, a byproduct of fermentation, which can contribute to hangovers.
- Refuel at breakfast.
Alcohol causes a drop in blood sugar, so boost yours back up the next morning with a tall glass of orange juice before hitting the gym with your workout gloves.
What is your favorite cure for a hangover? Share your favorites with our readers in the comments below!
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November 21, 2012 | Filed Under Events | 1 Comment
Are you fit enough to enter and finish a Tough Mudder challenge? If you seriously want to put your physical and mental stamina to the test by participating in the "toughest event on the planet", you need to have what it takes to come out unscathed. Remember, this is not your average mud race. It can very well be the ultimate adventure of a lifetime.
So, how do you know if you’re ready for some Tough Mudder adventure? Here are some telltale signs that can help you determine if you can survive the challenge:
- You pass the minimum required fitness level. Tough Mudder participants should be able to do at least 10 to 15 push ups and 6 pull-ups in a row, run 5 miles and swim for at least 50 yards non-stop. To be able to do this, you need to prepare yourself for the challenge by getting in a lot better shape by adopting a healthy workout routine.
For the best results, combine cardio and weight training exercises. You should also aim to improve your upper body strength to successfully accomplish some of the more challenging obstacles such as the "Berlin Walls" and the "Funky Monkey". Don’t forget to don your fitness gloves while to get the most from your workout.
- You have the right mindset. Tough Mudder will test your mental grit to its limits so be prepared to deal with the unknown. For all you know, this can be the single most important factor that can help you finish this extremely challenging obstacle race.
- You possess a great team spirit. Tough Mudders pledge, among others, to help fellow mudders complete the course so that no one gets left behind. So, if you enjoy giving others a boost and a push when needed, you definitely have what it takes to be a Tough Mudder.
Do you think you have what it takes to participate in the next Tough Mudder challenge? Check it out, and start training for the next one now. Setting a big goal like this, can be a great motivator to get into a steady routine.
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November 4, 2009 | Filed Under Events, Links, Social Networks | No Comments
Come this weekend to watch FAME Intentional Championships in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
FAME International Championships
A FULL Weekend of Excitement!!
Media Day!
Professional Photoshoots
Athlete Meet ‘N Greet!
Pool Party! And of course… Physique Competitions!
WHERE &WHEN
* Fort Lauderdale, Florida
* W Hotel (Fri) – 401 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd
* War Memorial Auditorium (Sat)
TICKETS ARE FREE!
* DETAILS HERE
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
~ Friday (W Hotel):
Photoshoots, Media Day & Meet ‘N Greet
Mandatory Athlete Registration (1- 4)
Seminar “How to Get a Model Job” by Silver Models – 5PM (free)
Prepare Yourself for Stage – 6PM (free)
Body Proud Showcase -7PM – (Mandatory ALL Models)
~ Saturday (War Memorial)
Judging – 10 AM // Finals – 7 PM
~ Sunday (W Hotel)
Photoshoots; Pool Party; Networking Opportunities
(judges, sponsors, staff, media)
September 4, 2009 | Filed Under Events, Links, Social Networks | No Comments
GRIPAD is proud to announce that it has been chosen to be the official “glove” of FAME WORLD TOUR!!
GRIPAD will be donating free Gripads to all participating athletes and sponsoring the following events:
- FAME World Championships; Montreal; June 2009
- South Jersey Fitness Expo / FAME AC; Atlantic City; August 2009
- FAME Canadian Championships; Vancouver October 24, 2009
- FAME International Championships; Florida; November 6-7th, 2009
Body Proud is a 'Choice' Make it Yours! Your body is the Ultimate Machine and it's the greatest gift you have, regardless of its capabilities. Choosing to honor yourself. nourish your organs, build proper posture, strengthen your musculature and focus your mind are all great ways to cherish your 'home'. For some, Body Proud goals are to improve health, their life situation and/or further personal growth. For others it's the actual physique transformation that they seek and the opportunity to showcase themselves on the FAME World Tour competition stage. Regardless of your goals and no matter what stage Body Proud you are, as soon as you choose Body Proud, you have entered into the realm of Body Proud... so you too can say "I AM BODY PROUD!"
August 30, 2009 | Filed Under Events, Links | No Comments
Come to visit our booth at The Club Industry event in Chicago!!
Date: October 15-17, 2009
Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
Booth: #T8 (located at the Fitness Apparel Mart).
Club Industry brings together the full spectrum of equipment, products and services needed to run any type of fitness operation. Meet over 200 suppliers, with booths staffed by experts who will listen to your needs and help you to find the answers that work best for your facility.
Date: October 15-17, 2009
Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
Booth: #T8 (located at the Fitness Apparel Mart).
Click Here to see the floor plan
Exhibit Hall Hours
Thursday, October 15
12:30pm-5:30pm
Friday, October 16
11:30am-5:30pm
Saturday, October 17
10:00am-2:00pm
Early Morning Workouts
Friday & Saturday
Oct. 16 & 17
7:00am-9:00am
August 15, 2009 | Filed Under Events, Links | No Comments
Gripad will exhibit and sponsor the event at the 8th annual weekend of sports and fitness in Atlantic City!
Also, all competing athletes will be given a pair of Gripads as part of their goodies bag!
Where? - Atlantic City Convention Center
When? – Saturday August 29th, 10am-6pm
Sunday August 30th, 10am-5pm
Address? – 1 Convention Blvd, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Hall A of the convention center
Event Schedule:
- FAME Natural Physique, Model & Figure Championship – Saturday 1pm to 6pm
- Team Tokey Hill Challenge – Saturday 10am to 5pm Sunday 10 am to 3pm
- South Jersey EXPO Arm Wrestling Challenge – Saturday Noon to 5pm
- USAPL S J Bench Press & Deadlift Championships - Saturday 10am to 5pm
- NA Strongman – New Jersey’s Strongest Man Contest - Saturday 10am to 5pm
- Cheerleading & Gymnastics Event – Sunday 10am to 5pm
- FAME EDUCATIONAL CAMP for ATHLETES - Sunday 10am to 2pm
- FAME Atlantic City Pro Bodybuilding – Sunday 2pm to 5pm
- SJ EXPO Hit Doctor Baseball Clinic – Saturday & Sunday 10am to 5pm
- USA Boxing Clinic – Sunday 10am to Noon
- Feats of Strength – Sunday Noon to 2pm
- NJ Full Contact Karate League – Sunday 3pm to 5pm
- Health and Fitness Seminars – Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm
- Olympic Lifting Seminar – Sunday 11am to 1pm
TO GET YOUR TICKET TODAY CLICK HERE!
Come to Our Booth and get Gripads at promotional prices !!!
See you there!!
July 18, 2009 | Filed Under Events, Private Labeled Gripads | No Comments
Come to the Grand Opening of Natural Body Inc! 
Natural Body is reopening its new sport supplements store in Ozone Park, NY!
Come and meet top Athletes like Victor Martinez, Kai Greene and many more!
Gripad will be presenting there as well along side other firms from the industry.
Come mingle with the pros!!…
Natural Body Inc. has ordered customized Gripads for their Grand Opening of their new Store in Ozone Park, NY!! -- Come Mingle with the Pros on August 1st, 2009!!
Date:
August 1st, 1pm-6pm.
Address:
10702 Crossbay Blvd
Ozone Park, NY 11417.
Tel: 718-848-8144
See you there!!
July 5, 2009 | Filed Under Events | 1 Comment
GRIPAD to sponsor NGA Alabama (Natural Gym Association) http://www.ngaalabamaopen.com
Gripad will be donating 100 gripad pairs as a gift to top athletes and spectators!
Come and watch these natural body builders posing on stage!
Date:
July 11th, 2009
