Gridiron goods

Muscle & Fitness, Oct, 2008 by Jon Finkel

* Few things may be less conducive to getting exercise than NFL Sunday Ticket. If watching all the football you can handle gets you in the mood for a little pigskin, however, here's some of the equipment you'll need.

1) Spalding NeverFlat Football If you never have a pump, the NeverFlat is perfect. Better yet, it feels good in the hands. $24.99, spalding.com

2) Nike SPARQ Adrenaline Knit Training Shorts Dri-FIT shorts won't make you better than LaDainian Tomlinson, but they'll make you better prepared for your workout. $40, nike.com

3) Under Armour Proto Speed Low D This shoe is built for speed, comfort and support--everything you want in a cleat. A must when you run a 4.2-second 40. $85, underarmour.com

4) Under Armour HeatGear MPZ Combat Girdle Combines HeatGear fabric to keep you cool and dry in triple-digit temps with high-impact-resistant padding. $70, underarmour.com

5) Reebok Vince Young Preseason Trainers Vince Young can flat-out run. If you'd like to give it your best shot, you might as well train in the same shoes. The low-cut design increases mobility. $64.95, (buy offsite)

6) Nike SPARQ Ultimate Fitted Sleeveless Training Shirt The perfect complement to the Nike SPARQ shorts. No sleeves, no heavy fabric-just a light, breathable shirt that can put up with your most intense workout. $45, nike.com

7) Authentic NFL Team Jacket When the weather starts to cool in the fall and you need the appropriate field gear, nothing says "I'm on an NFL sideline" quite like an Authentic Team Jacket. All teams are available. $90, nflshop.com