Month: January 2018

GORUCK Ruck plates have convenient grab handles.
Rucking

Ruck Plates – Weight Plates for Rucking

December 1, 2020 Tim 4

Let’s talk about Ruck Plates (also called ruck weights or GORUCK weights). What are they? They are the specially designed weight plates for rucking. We’ll highlight some great products that are both functional and helpful, but we’ll also talk about some other alternatives that are versatile in their own right. First of all, why do you even need ruck plates? Can’t you just use anything that’s heavy – like a dumbbell, a regular olympic plate, or a rock? Yes, you can. But there’s a lot of good reasons to have ruck plates if you are going to get serious about ruck training. See Ruck Plates on the GORUCK website First of all – odd sized objects take up too much [Read more …]

GORUCK Black Multicam Rucker 3 Review (99)
Rucking

Backpacks for Rucking

May 18, 2022 Tim 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 …]

A side view of the Reebok Nano 8 CrossFit shoe. This is the special edition "No Excuses" model that is available now in 2019.
Cross Training Shoes

Reebok CrossFit Nano 8 Flexweave – CrossFit Training Shoe

April 19, 2020 Tim 2

The Reebok CrossFit Nano 8 Flexweave is the 2018 version of the Nano CrossFit training shoe from Reebok. The Reebok Nano 9 is available as of June 12th, 2019. But that means you might be able to find a great deal on a pair of Reebok Nano 8s. And the Nano 8 is an excellent shoe. It’s designed for all the demands of the WOD – heavy weight lifting, short runs, jumps, rope climbs, or just about anything else. It’s now available to order online from Rogue Fitness. Click to See The Reebok Nano 8 Price on the Rogue Fitness Website A lot of the great features of the previous shoe, the Nano 7 and Nano 6, are carried over [Read more …]

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Diet & Nutrition

Omega-6 Fats – What You Need To Know

May 15, 2018 Tim 1

Omega-6 fatty acids (often called just omega-6 fats) are a group of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) that are important for a number of functions in the body. They are a type of essential fatty acid so-called because they are required by the body, but cannot be manufactured or synthesized by the body. Therefore, your diet is an important source of these fats. Omega-6 fats are essential for proper development and functioning of the brain and nervous system. They also stimulate skin and hair growth, provide and maintain good bone health, help regulate the metabolism, and help keep the reproductive system healthy. There are several omega-6 fats, including: linoleic acid (one of several), eicosadienoic acid, gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), and arachidonic acid [Read more …]

Rogue Abmat - Made in the USA - a product of Rogue Fitness
Exercise Equipment

Rogue Fitness Shipping Deals

November 8, 2018 Tim Comments Off on Rogue Fitness Shipping Deals

When purchasing fitness gear, free shipping or shipping discounts can make a huge difference to your budget. Most fitness gear is heavy and bulky and if you pay for shipping it’s a considerable expense. Does Rogue Fitness offer free shipping? The answer is a little complicated. Let’s explain. Rogue has many Daily Shipping Deals that change regularly – but free shipping deals are offered regularly on select products or if you order a certain amount. See Rogue Fitness Shipping Promotions Now Free Shipping Rogue occasionally offers straight up Free Shipping on certain products. This is only valid in the continental US (the lower 48 states) and excludes expedited shipping requests. 3 Ships Free What’s 3 Ships Free? This is a [Read more …]