Stuff That Works

This gear will help you think right, move right, and feel right.

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ERGONOMICS

SHOES

EQUIPMENT

BOOKS

ERGONOMICS

Tools you can use to stay comfortable when working at the computer.

C9ErgoTKL

This is my current go-to recommendation for a split keyboard for most people. It has a conventional layout (so you don't need to relearn how to type), nice typing feel, and backlighting which helps in the evening. The customizable macro keys on the left side make repetitive tasks easier by removing the need to twist your fingers and wrist to hit combo commands in MacOS (e.g. copy and paste, screenshot, etc.). It is also programmable for Windows users. Full breakdown in this video.

Why a split keyboard? 🎥 Watch this video.

Qor360

This company offers a range of active-sitting stools that look and feel professional. These are a nice-looking upgrade if you aren’t into the bouncing yoga ball look in your office.

🎥 Ariel 1.0 Review

🎥 Ariel 2.0 Review

SHOES

One of the most common questions on my YouTube channel is "what shoes are you wearing?" Here are minimalist shoe brands I actually wear (or someone in my family does).

If you want the absolute thinnest shoe sole in a modern, sleek style, check out VIVOBAREFOOT. They have athletic, casual, and more formal styles for men and women - all with extremely thin soles. The flexibility at the big toe on some models is not as good as I'd like to be.

Check out VIVOBAREFOOT here.

I really love the Z-trek and Genesis sandals. My friend Mitch likes the DayLite Hikers.

The shoes are mostly an athletic/workout/runner style.

Check them out here.

Outdoorsy style with a slightly thicker, more forgiving and flexible sole. The wide toe box is great and the sole is well-suited for walking on harder surfaces (like concrete) for long periods.

Check out Lems shoes here.

I order the Patrol Winter Boots a size down from my normal size shoe size, and that seems to work for me. They keep my feet warm and dry.

🎥Watch my review on the winter boots here.

They also have great-looking sneakers, and they seem to fit true to size for me. But for reasons I cannot pinpoint, the soles don't feel good under my feet (and it's not a problem of thickness or insoles). My wife doesn't experience any discomfort with them, but my feet complain pretty quickly in the sneakers.

🎥Watch my full review here.

Get Your FeelGrounds shoes here.

Made in America with a very Pacific Northwest style and SUPER comfortable wide toe boxes. Choose sole thicknesses to suit your needs. They also have some decent women's casual styles and comfy kids leather moccasins!

🎥 Watch my review of the Dash RunAmoc shoes here.

Check out Softstar shoes here.

Barefoot style shoes for kids that are affordable and easy to put on and take off!

My son LOVES these shoes. For style, function, and affordability, these are tops for kids' barefoot style shoes.

Check them out here.

Men's dress shoes with zero drop? Want minimalist mens dress shoes that actually look like dress shoes? They were impossible to find until Carets.

When I have to wear dress shoes, I wear Carets.

Get your minimalist formal shoes!

BASIC TRAINING EQUIPMENT

Balance pads

Suggested as padding for your knees while stretching

Mini Bands

For glute and lateral hip training

Resistance bands

For hip and shoulder training

Exercise Mat

For stretching / exercising

Stretch Out Strap to help gain flexibility

Stretching Strap

Great stretching strap

Yoga Strap

Cheaper alternative for stretching

Yoga Blocks

Helps with easing into challenging positions

Suspension Trainer

For pulling/rowing exercises and door friendly

Gymnastics Rings

For pulling/rowing exercises as well as chin-ups

pull-up bar that can go in a doorway at home

Doorway Pull-up Bar

Inexpensive pull up bar option

Ankle Weights

Cushion that fits around a barbell for heavy hip extension training

Squat Sponge

For barbell glute bridges and hip thrusts

Powerblock adjustable dumbbells

Up to 50 lbs.

ProForm Adjustable Dumbbells

adjustable training steps for leg and hip training

Adjustable Aerobic Steps with Risers

light weight black plyometric box for jumping and other training

3 in 1 Soft Foam
Plyometric Box

Tib Bar (Solo)

Train your shin muscles for knee and ankle health

MASSAGE TOOLS

Body back buddy

Foam rollers

Lacrosse Ball

Jack Knobber

BOOKS

Better for your mental health than your smartphone, and they help you understand the world with more breadth and detail. Borrow them from the library or buy them using these affiliate links.