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GORUCK Indestructible Grid Fleece Full Zip

January 14, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Just in time for the depths of winter weather – here’s the new Indestructible Grid Fleece Full Zip from GORUCK. The grid fleece is a comfortable fabric because of its lightweight and anti-sweat properties. It is more breathable and less bulky than a standard fleece. It allows more air space against the body for trapping more heat, wicking faster, and compressing smaller. These are some of the reasons why grid fleece is commonly used in apparel for activities like skiing, snowshoeing, and fast-and-light backpacking. Get it now, from GORUCK: GORUCK Indestructible Grid Fleece Full Zip – Overview To make the Indestructible Grid Fleece Full Zip, two of the most solid fabrics come together—the lightweight, hi-tech warmth of the Polartec® Power [Read more …]

A Rogue Olympic weightlifting barbell - loaded with Rogue training bumper plates

Guide to Olympic Barbells

January 15, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Before investing in quality and expensive barbells, understanding your barbell is the first step to consider. This way, you will be acquainted with the parts of the Olympic barbell, their purpose, and the kinds of features you should be getting for your best lifting experience. Let’s take a tour through the different parts of the barbell, and make sure we understand all the features and options for each. First stop – the shaft. We’re talking about Olympic barbells here – the big-boy barbells that have a 2″ diameter sleeve to accommodate Olympic sized plates. We’re not discussing the standard barbell – which is common in your local sporting goods store. That bar has only a 1″ sleeve diameter and doesn’t [Read more …]

Hydration – The Key To Living Longer and Healthier?

January 5, 2023 VA Worker Comments Off

A new research study[1] suggests that well-hydrated adults may be healthier, less likely to develop chronic diseases like lung and heart disease and live longer than people who don’t get enough fluids. We all know that water is essential to all living things, especially to us humans, as it regulates body temperature, delivers oxygen throughout the body, flushes body waste, protects your spinal cord and other sensitive tissues, and many more. According to a study by the National Institutes of Health, drinking enough water is also associated with a lower risk of dying early or a lower risk of being biologically older than your chronological age. What was the Goal of the Research Study? Some people age faster than others; [Read more …]

Alpaca Sled from Rogue

January 5, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Did you catch the Rogue Alpaca Sled at the CrossFit Games? You can now get your own – from Rogue Fitness – of course. The Rogue Alpaca Sled is a new adaption of the Echo Dog Sled that highlights a set of single-formed, bent steel handles and a unique, loadable pan attachment. You can add weight to the steel pan without them falling out while in use. It had its debut at the 2022 CrossFit Games and is versatile and efficient for any sled workout. As seen at the CrossFit Games 2022 -the Alpaca Sled: Rogue Alpaca Sled – Overview The Alpaca Sled has the key benefits of the original Rogue Echo Dog Sled, including the 0.25” plate steel construction, [Read more …]

The Bella Bar is Rogue’s go-to multipurpose 15KG barbell for female athletes. Fully machined and assembled in Columbus, Ohio, this versatile ladies bar is uniquely optitmized for Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, and/or a CrossFit WOD.

Buyer’s Guide to Barbells – Barbell Types

January 10, 2023 Tim Comments Off

In this article, we’re going to give you a tour of all the different kinds of barbells – and what each one is best for. With the different kinds of barbells you see in a gym or in a sports facility, you might be confused about which to use. Each of them has purposes and benefits for overall well-being. They vary in size, shape, knurling, whip or stiffness, and sleeves, yet they are all instrumental in strengthening your whole body, increasing your range of motion, improving your athletic performance, and much more. A single barbell allows you to do different exercises and movements to target different areas of the body, provide unique grips, and employ different muscles. We have to [Read more …]