9 - 2020 - Fit at Midlife

The Rogue Echo Bike has ten fan blades - and they aren't small.

Top 5 Ways Rogue Could Make the Echo Bike Even Better

January 27, 2021 Tim 7

The Rogue Echo Bike is the best air bike you can buy in 2020. Well, if you can find it in stock here in the year 2020 – they tend to sell out in 2 hours or less whenever Rogue gets some inventory in. We reviewed this bike originally way back in 2019. We liked nearly everything about it right from the get-go – but after well over a year of extended use, I’ve come up with some improvements. (At least in my own mind.) Let’s review how Rogue Fitness can make the already excellent Echo Bike even more excellent. In case you haven’t seen it – here it is: This article is full of opinions, my opinions – but [Read more …]

GORUCK Sandbag & Ruck Training (SRT) program review

GORUCK Sandbag & Ruck Training Program Review

December 22, 2021 Tim Comments Off

For the past month I’ve been reviewing GORUCK’s Sandbag & Ruck Training Program. Here’s a typical workout, and it shows the role the ruck (rucksack aka backpack) and sandbag play: NOTE: I am a GORUCK affiliate, and some links in this article are affiliate links. Being an affiliate rewards me such that I can take the time to bring you super-detailed information on their gear and training. That said, I love this stuff and passionately believe it is an amazing company and fitness philosophy. Working out at home (or anywhere but the gym) is now all the rage. But, truth be told – working out on your own has always been a great option – but where do you start? [Read more …]

Schwinn Airdyne Pro Air Bike - Side View

Rogue Echo Bike Versus Schwinn Airdyne Pro

September 6, 2020 Tim 5

Air bikes (sometimes called “assault bikes”) have become a hot item – a must have for your home or garage gym. Let’s compare two of the front runners of the pack – this is Rogue Echo Bike versus Schwinn Airdyne Pro (also sold as the AD7). Currently, both of these models are hard to find – but if you can find them in stock, which should you choose? That’s what we’ll review here. Here’s the two air bikes we’re going to compare: Rogue Echo Bike Versus Schwinn Airdyne Pro – Overview Let’s start by discussing some of the similarities. Both of these are premium air bikes. What do we consider essential for a premium air bike? They both have excellent [Read more …]

UA Project Rock 3 Training Shoe Stacked 1

Project Rock 3 Training Shoe Review

February 21, 2022 Tim Comments Off

The 3rd version of Dwayne Johnson’s Project Rock training shoe is now available. What’s special about the Project Rock 3 training shoe? This is our hands-on review and deep dive on the Project Rock 3 Training Shoe. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: Project Rock 3 Training Shoes – Video Review on our YouTube Channel Why read when you can watch? Check out this video from our YouTube channel: Project Rock 3 Training Shoes – Sizing These shoes run SHORT and NARROW. I highly recommend you go 1/2 size up from your normal UA shoe size. The toe are is quite restrictive, and even with the stretchy, knit upper it’s still very tight (since I [Read more …]

GORUCK Sandbag in 60 lbs size with Bullet ruck and MACV-1 boots

GORUCK 60 Lb Sandbag Review

December 1, 2020 Tim 3

Here’s my review of the GORUCK 60 lb sandbag – I picked this up to start the GORUCK Sandbag & Ruck Training program. This is my first sandbag – and I’m pleasantly surprised. Not only is this training fun – GORUCK makes a great product that is very versatile. Here’s some of the gear we are going to look at: Let’s take a look at what makes this sandbag a versatile piece of training gear. GORUCK Sandbag Review on YouTube Want to take a quick look? Check out this video from our YouTube channel: GORUCK 60 Lb Sandbag – Overview First, let’s take a tour. What features does the GORUCK Sandbag have? We’re looking here at the 60 lb size. [Read more …]