Author: Cole Sterling

Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with 8+ years testing functional fitness equipment. Former collegiate athlete. At GearGuide, Cole covers home gym setup, resistance training, kettlebells, cable machines, cold plunge, and biohacking gear. His rule: if he wouldn't use it daily for 60 days, he won't recommend it.
  • HYROX Race Training Gear 2026: The Ultimate Essential Checklist

    HYROX is the fastest-growing fitness race on the planet — and if you’ve signed up for your first event in 2026, you’re already ahead of the curve. HYROX race training gear has evolved fast: official competition-grade equipment is now available on Amazon, so there’s no excuse to show up unprepared. This checklist covers every essential…

  • The 12-Week Progressive Functional Fitness Program (Part 2/2)

    The 12-Week Progressive Functional Fitness Program (Part 2) Program Overview: The Phased Approach Welcome to Part 2 of the 12-Week Progressive Functional Fitness Program. If you’ve mastered Part 1, you are ready for this advanced functional fitness program designed to build elite strength… Your Exercise Arsenal for this Advanced Functional Fitness Program These movements are…

  • The 2025 Guide to Functional Fitness Training : (Part 1/2: Essentials & Movements)

    The 2025 Guide to Functional Fitness Training (Part 1/2: Essentials & Movements) Tired of workouts that build muscle but don’t actually make life easier? Here’s what most people miss: you can deadlift 300 lbs and still throw out your back picking up groceries. Traditional gym routines isolate muscles, but real life demands coordination—bending, twisting, lifting,…