Best PreWorkout Supplement – Nitro Surge – Focus, Power, and Energy all in one!

Wanted to share my new favorite preworkout supplement with you – Nitro Surge. If you follow my blog you’ll know I’m a big fan of living a health lifestyle – I’ve been doing Intermittent Fasting for 5 years, I meditate daily, and I try to exercise 5-6 days a week. I’m over 50 and so … Read more

Amazing Product Alert – Wonderience Sauna Tank Top for Gym, Home, Office, and more

I recently discovered a great new product called the Wonderience Waist Trainer Vest which is a Hot Neoprene Sauna Suit in the form of a workout Tank Top. It’s a fantastic product that’s ridiculously inexpensive (I got it for under $20) and it really lives up to its claims. In this quick post I’ll tell … Read more

Naked Greens – a healthy, organic Superfood Powder for a great price

When the company Naked Nutrition recently contacted me to review their supplements, I almost passed; I get tons of these requests and my time is limited so I am very selective on what I agree to review. That said, I took a moment to review their site and after seeing their focus on the use … Read more

Best Tents for Family Camping

Best Tents for Family Camping – Cub Scout camping, family camping trips, and even backyards camp outs are always fun, and having the right tent makes things a whole heck of a lot easier. In this article, we’ll give you our recommendations for the best tents for family camping so your camping trips will be … Read more

Best Foosball Tables for any budget – from family-friendly to man-cave to competition certified!

Best Foosball Tables

Our recommendations for the best foosball tables – first time foosball tables for kids, classic models for a game room or man cave, rugged commercial models, outdoor models, and even semi-pro and competition certified foosball tables.

Best Snorkel Masks for Kids and Families

If you’re looking for honest reviews about the best snorkel masks for kids and families this article and video can help you. We’ll demo three different types of snorkel mask sets and give you our reviews and recommendations on the best snorkel mask sets for kids and families. Whether you live in Florida like us … Read more

Bowflex SelectTech Bench – Honest Review by Actual User (with video)

Bowflex SelectTech Bench – Overview Are you in the market for the Bowflex SelectTech Bench? If so this video may help you. Hi, I’m Mike, That Helpful Dad and in this video I’ll show you all the ins and outs of the Bowflex SelectTech 3.1 Adjustable Bench. I’ll demonstrate how the bench adjusts, how easy … Read more

2018 Resources – The Essential Guide to Awesomeness

2018 Resources – A Summary: Hi, Iā€™m Mike, better known as That Helpful Dad. One of my Legacy Life goals is to help people live a better life ā€” I do this by sharing practical tips, life lessons, honest product reviews, and action-oriented wisdom that you can use today to live your best life NOW. … Read more

ON Performance Whey vs Gold Standard vs Hydro Platinum

40+ Fitness Editor Mike explains the differences between Optimum Nutrition’s Whey Proteins “Performance Whey” vs “Gold Standard Whey” vs “Hydro Platinum”. This chart is an easy way to see the differences.

Check out some of our favorite fitness vids:
What is CrossFit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xky-a1rH4l0
Cross Fit HQ: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzD9BkXGJ1M
Charlie James Beast Workout: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRUWu4BQj0I
CrossFit Explained: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjdQZxTIj1U
Insanity Workout Overview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLK28BHJDd8
Insanity Workout Program: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSccVzdYhmI
P90X Transformation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbQFC2LanKU
Tony Horton’s P90X: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIyjnyHj1mk
Scott Herman’s Chest Workout: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruR1HLYLNT8
Scooby’s Killer Arm Workout: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UheCchftswc
8 Minute Abs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkKCVCZe474

1 MR vs Jacked 3d vs “The Original” 1.M.R. – Comparisons and Controversy

40+ Fitness Editor Mike compares the popular pre-workout supplements 1 MR vs Jacked 3D vs the new version of 1.M.R (called “The Original”). He’s reviews the pro’s and con’s of each and also talks about an IMPORTANT FDA Warning related to the ingredient DMAA.

Check out some of our favorite fitness vids:
What is CrossFit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xky-a1rH4l0
Cross Fit HQ: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzD9BkXGJ1M
Charlie James Beast Workout: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRUWu4BQj0I
CrossFit Explained: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjdQZxTIj1U
Insanity Workout Overview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLK28BHJDd8
Insanity Workout Program: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSccVzdYhmI
P90X Transformation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbQFC2LanKU
Tony Horton’s P90X: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIyjnyHj1mk
Scott Herman’s Chest Workout: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruR1HLYLNT8
Scooby’s Killer Arm Workout: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UheCchftswc
8 Minute Abs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkKCVCZe474

Jacked 3D – Is it BANNED? What’s the Controversy? Can You Still Buy It?

40+ Fitness Editor Mike talks about the current controversy surrounding Jacked 3D. Can you still buy it? Is the formula being changed again? Why is is banned in some places?

It all has to do with an FDA Warning (April 2012). According to the FDA, DMAA, also known as 1,3-dimethylamylamine, methylhexanamine, or geranium extract, is an ingredient used in so-called “workout boosters” that is often touted as a “natural” stimulant. DMAA is known to narrow the blood vessels and arteries, which can elevate blood pressure and may lead to cardiovascular events ranging from shortness of breath and tightening in the chest to heart attack, the agency said. According to the FDA, it has received 42 adverse event reports on products containing DMAA. Some of the reports involved cardiac disorders, nervous system disorders, psychiatric disorders and death.

Please do your own research to determine if this product is still safe/right for YOU to use.

1 MR New Version vs 1. M.R. Old Version – What’s the Difference? Why did they change IMR?

40+ Fitness Editor Mike compares the old vs new version of 1 M.R. He explains the basic differences between the formulas and gives you his opinion on which is more effective. It’s important to note that the NEW version is actually called “The Original” – so don’t be confused when purchasing.

He also talks about WHY the change was made in the formulas as relates to the ingredient DMAA (found in the old version, but removed from the new). According to the FDA, DMAA, also known as 1,3-dimethylamylamine, methylhexanamine, or geranium extract, is an ingredient used in so-called “workout boosters” that is often touted as a “natural” stimulant. DMAA is known to narrow the blood vessels and arteries, which can elevate blood pressure and may lead to cardiovascular events ranging from shortness of breath and tightening in the chest to heart attack, the agency said. According to the FDA, it has received 42 adverse event reports on products containing DMAA. Some of the reports involved cardiac disorders, nervous system disorders, psychiatric disorders and death.

1MR Pre-Workout Boost – It’s AWESOME, But…

40+ Fitness Editor Mike talks about 1 M.R. – a popular pre-workout supplement. This review is on the OLD version of 1MR which is hard to find. The old version of 1MR is NOT the “Original 1MR” – that name refers to the NEW version of 1MR.

The reason 1MR was changed has to do with the ingredient called DMAA. This ingredient received an FDA warning in April 2012. According to the FDA, DMAA, also known as 1,3-dimethylamylamine, methylhexanamine, or geranium extract, is an ingredient used in so-called “workout boosters” that is often touted as a “natural” stimulant. DMAA is known to narrow the blood vessels and arteries, which can elevate blood pressure and may lead to cardiovascular events ranging from shortness of breath and tightening in the chest to heart attack, the agency said. According to the FDA, it has received 42 adverse event reports on products containing DMAA. Some of the reports involved cardiac disorders, nervous system disorders, psychiatric disorders and death.