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Nike By You Custom Nike Free Metcon 6 and the box it came in
Cross Training Shoes

Nike By You – Custom Shoe Review

February 21, 2025 Comments Off on Nike By You – Custom Shoe Review

Like to stand out in the gym? Nike’s Nike By You (Nike Free Metcon 6) lets you pick the color scheme of your favorite training shoes. But how does it work? And does the end product justify the cost? That’s what we’ll review here. The Nike Free Metcon 6 (Nike By You edition) get it only right from the source: First, let’s take a complete tour of the shoe. Nike By You – Nike Free Metcon 6 Shoe Review – Overview Nike By You – Nike Free Metcon 6 – Hands On Review on YouTube Want a up close look at these custom shoes? Check out our hands on review from YouTube: Let’s get into the details The ordering process [Read more …]

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Nike Zoom Metcon Turbo 2 Review 44
Cross Training Shoes

Nike Zoom Metcon Turbo 2 Review

June 21, 2022 Comments Off on Nike Zoom Metcon Turbo 2 Review

Here’s the 2nd version of Nike’s Metcon Turbo shoe for CrossFit. We are going to review the Nike Zoom Metcon Turbo 2. The Nike Zoom Metcon Turbo is known for its stability, support, and cushioning for all kinds of gym exercises. Now it comes in a new version, and let’s see what’s more to love aside from its good looks. Get it now from Nike or Road Runner Sports: Nike Zoom Metcon Turbo 2 My Review Here it is – the new Nike Zoom Metcon Turbo 2. Let’s review this CrossFit shoe. Nike Zoom Metcon Turbo 2 – Overview Let’s see what Nike marketing has to say about this shoe. The Nike Zoom Metcon Turbo 2 has gone through deliberate [Read more …]

Nike React Metcon Turbo Training Shoe (21)
Cross Training Shoes

Nike React Metcon Turbo Review

November 22, 2021 Comments Off on Nike React Metcon Turbo Review

Let’s review the brand new Nike React Metcon Turbo CrossFit shoe from Nike. It’s available now from Road Runner Sports, and others. This is Nike’s second swing at a cross-trainer that uses the React cushioning system – and it’s a big improvement over the original shoe. Not only that, but it gives the Nike Metcon 6 a run for its money. We’ll give you a complete tour in this review. Here’s some of the styles that are available now: Let’s take an in-depth look. Nike React Metcon Turbo Shoe Review – Video Review on our YouTube Channel Why read when you can watch? Check out this video from our YouTube channel: Overall, I’m liking this shoe – it’s lighter than [Read more …]

GORUCK Black Multicam Rucker 3 Review (99)
Rucking

Backpacks for Rucking

May 18, 2022 Comments Off on Backpacks for Rucking

Let’s talk about the best backpacks (rucksacks) for rucking. We’ll highlight the best products that look good, are functional, and tough as nails. As an example – here’s the GORUCK GR1 backpack. It is purpose designed for rucking. And by that, we mean rucking for fitness purposes. You might have seen the GORUCK rucksack in use at the first annual Rogue Invitational CrossFit sanctioned event. Here’s the rucksacks we’ll cover: We’ll also highlight some great rucking accessories that help you get the most out of your gear. When choosing the best backpack for rucking – you need to consider a few things: Function Form Durability Price Read on to find out why we think the GR1 is the best choice [Read more …]

Concept2 BikeErg side view with user
Exercise Equipment

Concept2 BikeErg Versus Rogue Echo Bike

February 16, 2021 Comments Off on Concept2 BikeErg Versus Rogue Echo Bike

Let’s compare and contrast the BikeErg from Concept2 and the Rogue Echo Bike. Technically, they are both “bikes,” but what really are the differences between Concept2’s BikeErg and Rogue’s Echo Bike? This Echo Bike vs BikeErg. Here are some of the equipment we are going to look at: BikeErg or Echo Bike – Overview BikeErg and Echo Bike both give very distinct energy to the body, and with different energy comes a different transformation and different training outcomes for each. A well-rounder will get leg fatigue on the BikeErg and be out of breath on the Echo Bike. The Echo Bike utilizes both the upper and lower body, while the BikeErg is generally lower body. The Echo Bike ends in [Read more …]

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Aging & Health

High Blood Pressure – What You Need to Know

June 10, 2018 Comments Off on High Blood Pressure – What You Need to Know

High Blood Pressure, or Hypertension, is a long-term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated. Blood pressure is described by two different measurements – the systolic and diastolic pressures – which are the maximum and minimum pressures. Systolic is how much pressure your blood is exerting against your artery walls when the heart beats. Diastolic indicates how much pressure your blood is exerting against your artery walls while the heart is resting between beats. The units of measurement are typically millimeters of mercury, abbreviated as mmHg or mm Hg. High Blood Pressure is sometimes called the “silent killer” – because there can initially be no obvious symptoms. But when left untreated, the ongoing damage [Read more …]

Nike Free Metcon 5 Cross Trainer Shoe Review 13 2
Cross Training Shoes

Nike Free Metcon 5 Shoe Review

September 26, 2023 Comments Off on Nike Free Metcon 5 Shoe Review

The latest Nike Free Metcon shoe has been a smash hit – it’s very comfortable and it performs well in the gym (or the CrossFit box). Here’s the newest Nike Free Metcon 5 – in a drop-dead gorgeous “Volt” color. Cross-training requires your shoes to do different sports, aerobic movements, and resistance training and should provide you with endurance, strength, flexibility, and balance to do them. The good news is there’s a shoe that can do that and give the support you need as you train. The Nike Free Metcon 5 can meet you in the depths, help you dig deep to find that final ounce of force, and come out of the other side on a high. Get it [Read more …]

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