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The Best Amazon Prime Day Sports Equipment Deals – SI Showcase

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Prime Day 2022 started Tuesday, July 12, 2022, and will come to an epic conclusion today. The deals will continue on a bevy of products.

Major retailers selling their wares on Amazon have taken part of the Prime Day event, and that has meant big savings for Amazon Prime members. 

We’re sourcing all new sports equipment and outdoor deals during the final stretch of Prime Day. We’ll continue to update our favorite finds with the best deals in sports equipment categories, so be sure to check back frequently for more sales.

Prime Day Fan Gear Deals

NFL Team Logo Florida Straw Sun Hat ($27.99, originally $39.99)

49ers straw hat

Sports Wristbands, Pack of Two ($4.89, originally $7.99)

Kansas City sweatbands

NFL Licensed Plus Travel Throw Blanket ($18.76, originally $26.90)

Travel Throw Blanket

Simple Modern Officially Licensed NFL Water Bottle ($24.49, originally $34.99)

Fan water bottles

Women’s NFL Team Logo Glitter Low Top Canvas Sneakers (starting at $38.79)

Fan glitter shoes

Prime Day Outdoor and Backyard Game Deals

50-piece Disc Cones – Football, Soccer Training Cones ($14.39, originally $17.99)

Disc Cones for Training

For soccer training, agility, and outdoor games, you can’t beat these stackable disc cones complete with their own holder. Use on the field, court, track, or even the parking lot or your backyard. 

Adorrgon HD Bird Watching Binoculars ($28.89, originally $49.86)

HD Bird Watching Binoculars

Whether you’re hiking, sightseeing, hunting, or birdwatching, these large-view binoculars will enhance your view. Featuring an upgraded phone adapter, clear low light vision capabilities, and a tripod, these waterproof binoculars

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The Best Memorial Day Fitness Sales 2022 – SI Showcase

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Fitness companies are offering plenty of Memorial Day markdowns on everything from exercise bikes and earbuds to supplements and running shoes over Memorial Day Weekend. We’ll be sourcing deals that may give you free shipping, while others can offer a substantial percentage off the total at checkout. Either way, you’ll score big on items.

If you have been planning to invest in new home gym equipment, or think it’s a good time to stock up on supplements or protein shake mix, a good sale can help you get what you need and save some dough.

Ready to get what you need to reach your fitness goals, or at least look and feel good doing it? Maybe you’re looking to get ahead on back-to-school or holiday shopping. Either way, we’ve identified the best deals to help you so you can save big heading into the summer months.

The Best Fitness Products on Sale this Memorial Day Weekend

Fitness equipment

Fitness technology

Shoes and apparel

Fitness supplements and nutrition

Best Fitness Equipment on Sale

Hydrow rower

Hydrow ($500 off + Free Machine Mat + Free 1:1 Personal Coaching session upon membership activation (no code needed)

Enjoy a full-body workout and a completely immersive experience on the Hydrow rower. The Hydrow’s 22-inch screen makes you feel like you’re right on the water as you move. Get even more from your workouts with coaching that will improve your form, motivate you and support you to row on. It’s a $79 value, free, with this Memorial

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Hydrow Review 2022 – SI Showcase

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When it comes to a well-rounded fitness program, a lot can be gained by adding a rowing machine. As a former Olympic powerlifter and sports performance coach, I believe that rowing machines have an important place in athletes’ cardio training. I tested one of the most popular rowing machines on the market, the Hydrow, to see how this can elevate at-home workouts. As you read on, keep your own specific needs and fitness goals in mind. Users might be looking to advance their speed on the water or decrease the number of strokes they need by increasing power output. A Hydrow machine can give easy access to a low-impact recovery session or a high intensity cardio workout.

Hydrow Rower ($2,495, hydrow.com)

Why Choose a Rower

Why do I love rowers? The hinge-and-pull mechanics are foundational to most compound movements for strength training — as well as for everyday health. Envision, for a moment, the motions you make as you pick up or pull objects. These same movements are mimicked in rowing. It’s these types of movements that make rowing a full-body workout that can especially help strengthen your upper back and posture.

A rowing program can be a great full body workout on its own or supplement a more comprehensive program. I often use a rower as a warm up, cool down or a high intensity interval training (HIIT) finisher.

When I look for the right high intensity fitness equipment, I’m putting comfort and function at the

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The Best Baseball Equipment in 2022 – SI Showcase

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Big League baseball is back! While the pros are just a few weeks into the 2022 season, your campaign may be just around the corner. And that can mean only one thing: It’s time to “gear” up with the top training equipment to help you prepare for your Opening Day.

Some equipment hitting the market these days are gimmicky and don’t really hone your skills or improve your on-field play Other equipment can, in fact, help you take your game to the next level (as long as you put in the practice, of course). But the problem lies in figuring out which piece of playing or training gear is worth your money. That’s why we rounded up the best baseball products on the market in 2022. With this information, you can purchase the products that’ll help you swing, catch, pitch and slide your way to success on the diamond. As the saying goes, “Batter up!”

The Best Baseball Equipment Available in 2022

  1. Wilson A2000 Glove
  2. DeMarini 2019 CF Zen Balanced BBCOR Baseball Bat
  3. New Balance FuelCell COMPv3
  4. Wilson A1010s Blem Baseballs
  5. Franklin Sports MLB CFX Pro Baseball Gloves
  6. Athletico Baseball Bat Bag
  7. EvoShield Sliding Mitt
  8. SKLZ Foam Training Balls
wilson a2000 glove

Catching our top prize as the best overall baseball product is the Wilson A2000 11.75-inch Infield Baseball Glove. Its copper and white pro stock leather makes it durable and gives it a stiff but flexible feel for solid control and responsiveness.

Not much time to break it in before practice?

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Best Home Gym Equipment in 2022 – SI Showcase

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Whether you’re new to working out or a seasoned fitness enthusiast with years of experience, having a well-designed home gym is a fool-proof way to make sure you never miss a workout. But what’s the best equipment for your home gym? We’ve done the research for you and selected the best pieces of home gym equipment on the market. From high-tech workout mirrors to space-saving adjustable dumbbells, you’ll find equipment to match any budget and any room size. Home workouts are more popular than ever, with treadmill sales soaring 135% and stationary bike sales nearly tripled following the pandemic. This is the perfect time to invest in the gear you need to build your ideal home gym. 

Our top picks include:

  1. Best Workout Mirror: Tonal
  2. Best Treadmill: NordicTrack Commercial 1750
  3. Best Rower: Concept 2 Model D Rower
  4. Best Home
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