Kick Start Kickboxing champion Derek Panza has earned a reputation as one of the top boxing workout instructors in the country, with a client list that includes NFL players, Olympians and Ultimate Fighting competitors. In this new DVD, Panza shows you how to get a unique cardio workout that builds muscle, burns fat and enhances flexibility. Contains over two hours of training. Triage Entertainment. www.startpunching.com.
“Dunks, Doubles, Doping” Author Nathan Jendrick doesn’t take an anti- or pro-steroid stance in his new book. Rather, he seeks to fight against what he terms the “bias that has put steroids at the forefront of the sporting world.” Jendrick attempts to provide the facts so readers can form their own opinion about the role of performance enhancing drugs in sports. The Lyons Press. www.lyonspress.com.
Audio Lumifier Equipped with a 21⁄2 times magnification, retractable lens and a super-bright LED light, this little wonder makes reading a snap wherever you are. It doubles as a digital memo recorder with 20 seconds of recording time for handy note taking. Order online at www.zelco.com.
Organic Comfort
Fox River’s Organic Merino Collection socks, in women’s and unisex styles, wick moisture to keep feet dry. Thanks to the super-soft feel of merino wool, your feet will thank you for wrapping them in these socks that boast exceptional fit and “no-itch” comfort. Available at sporting goods and outdoors retailers, including Academy Sports & Outdoors. www.foxsox.com.