9 - 2021 - Fit at Midlife

As Little as Three Minutes Of Exercise Every Thirty Minutes Can Help With Glucose Control

September 29, 2021 Tim Comments Off

A new research study[1] shows that as little as three minutes of exercise every thirty minutes can help glucose control. Under free-living conditions, breaking sitting modestly improved activity behavior. Breaking sitting was inadequate to modulate glucose tolerance or the skeletal muscle lipidome. Activity breaks decreased fasting blood glucose levels and daily glucose variation compared with baseline, with an inclination to reduce fasting LDLc. What was the Goal of the Research Study? Because of technology, lifestyles nowadays became inactive. Instead of going out to eat, people can order food with just a few clicks on their mobile phones. In Europe, more than one-third of the population is physically inactive, and they spend their leisure time watching tv. This growth of inactive [Read more …]

TRX Suspension Trainers

September 29, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Let’s take a look at TRX Suspension Trainers. A suspension trainer is a well-known piece of equipment found in gyms and is beneficial for developing muscles. They consist of straps and rings or handles and helps improve flexibility and execute bodyweight training. Because they are small and portable, some fitness enthusiasts also use them at home and anywhere. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: TRX Suspension Trainers – Overview There are plenty of suspension trainers in the market, but the ones from TRX are the most popular, featuring adjustable straps with handles on the ends. Suspension training is a means to transform your bodyweight training into a kind of resistance training by doing exercises [Read more …]

Rogue Ohio Power Bar Aggro

September 28, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Let’s take a look at the new Rogue Ohio Power Bar Aggro. When it comes to strength training, nothing comes close to the effectiveness and efficiency of the barbell in increasing strength, power, and muscular mass. Barbell knurling is the crosshatch design on the shaft of Olympic Barbells to enhance resistance between your hands and the bar, which improves grip. The aggressive knurling is sharper, deeper, and rougher than weightlifting bars and is used to improve grip on heavy lifts, especially deadlifts. Here’s some of the options you can order now. Please note there are 3 levels of knurl: Rogue Ohio Power Bar Aggro – Overview Rogue intensified the depth and coarseness of the Ohio Power Bar knurling without forfeiting [Read more …]

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Boneyard Collars for Olympic Weightlifting Barbells

September 27, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Want a great deal on great gym equipment? Check out Rogue’s Boneyard – this is where their “seconds” go. Let’s take a look at Boneyard Collars for Olympic Weightlifting Barbells. It’s inevitable – during the manufacturing process some items just aren’t cosmetically perfect – but they are still fully functional. Barbell collars have essential purposes when training – some are for safety, and some are for performance. They keep the weight plates tight to the shoulder of the bar, so when you use the rings on your barbell to adjust your grip, the weight plates are the same distance from each other. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Boneyard Collars for Olympic Weightlifting Barbells [Read more …]

5.11 TacTec Plate Carrier from Rogue

September 23, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Let’s look at the the 5.11 TacTec Plate Carrier. You can get this from Rogue (or 5.11). A plate carrier is a piece of tactical gear and becomes a bulletproof vest or body armor when coupled with ballistic plates. Plate carriers are used primarily by the military and police for load-bearing equipment, but they are also used for fitness purposes. Putting a weight plate to the plate carrier can be an excellent option for weight vests when it comes to boosting your workout potential. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: 5.11 TacTec Plate Carrier – Overview Not all weighted vests are created equally, so not all of them are pleasant to wear. A top-tier [Read more …]

Rogue Ankle Cuff Cable Attachment

September 27, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Let’s take a look at Rogue Ankle Cuff Cable Attachment. Maybe you have seen ankle cuff cable attachments in the gym but haven’t tried using them because you are unfamiliar with them. But in case you don’t know, incorporating them into your workout routine is easy, plus it gives your body many advantages, especially the lower body. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Rogue Ankle Cuff Cable Attachment – Overview Ankle Cuff Cable Attachments are great in giving you tighter and more toned abs and legs. They help you improve the strength, size, and definition of crucial parts of your core, legs, thighs, hips, and glutes. These attachments include a cable pulley and straps. [Read more …]

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Olympic Weightlifting Equipment from Fringe Sport

September 18, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Fringe Sport has everything you need for Olympic Weightlifting. Weightlifting is one of the best exercises and one of the most beneficial things you can do for your body. You can use various kinds of equipment when you are in weight training, and all these can benefit your overall health. There are free weights and machines, but both can improve your body in a significant way. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: Olympic Weightlifting Equipment from Fringe Sport – Overview There are different kinds of weightlifting equipment, and to name a few, there are kettlebells, dumbbells, body bars, resistance bands, sandbags, slam balls, and barbells. Using barbells can employ various muscle groups, and you’ll be [Read more …]

Rogue 3-in-1 Sandbag

September 18, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Want a versatile sandbag for training? Check out the Rogue 3-in-1 Sandbag. A sandbag is not one of the equipment people think of when they want to do strength training. You will even probably opt to choose a barbell or dumbbells, which are the popular ones. But using a sandbag and incorporating it into your workout provides a unique experience because of its shifting weight. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Rogue 3-in-1 Sandbag – Overview A sandbag is usually packed with sand, either through filler bags or directly. It is one of the most useful training tools you can use, as they are space-friendly, portable, and remarkably versatile. You can use it inside [Read more …]

5.11 TacTec Trainer Weight Vest

September 15, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Let’s look at the new 5.11 TacTec Trainer Weight Vest. Weighted vests are an option if you want to develop the intensity or change the difficulty level of your workout. Weighted vests work great to boost the difficulty of bodyweight and resistance exercises, and they can be used with some aerobic exercises, such as running and hiking. They are also used for explosive training workouts like jumps and reactive training exercises. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: 5.11 TacTec Trainer Weight Vest – Overview The 5.11 TacTec Trainer Weight Vest is a lightweight (0.92kg) and compact (13″H x 10″W x 1″D) plate carrier that can hold both medium and large ballistic plates, front and [Read more …]

Camo Pattern Gym Equipment from Rogue

September 12, 2021 Tim Comments Off

You know what’s a cool look? Camo. Give your home or garage gym the tacticool look with Camouflage or Camo Pattern Gym Equipment from Rogue. Sure, you can workout without using any equipment, but using one or two can revolutionize your fitness lifestyle and body. Rogue offers different kinds of gym equipment that you can use inside and outside the gym, and they come in camo patterns. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Camo Pattern Gym Equipment from Rogue – Overview Gym and fitness equipment enable you to complete aerobic and anaerobic activities that play a vital role in developing your overall fitness. A barbell, for instance, targets large muscle groups and helps increase [Read more …]