"Stance" - Fit at Midlife

NV Rack – Work out with Non-Varying Resistance

June 4, 2023 Tim Comments Off

The new NV Rack will let you work out with Non-Varying Resistance. Are you looking for equipment that provides tough and challenging workouts yet is safe and effective? Then the NV Rack is for you. This exhilarating new equipment adds resistance to any movement or lift and is very easy to set up. It suits any fitness level, with four adjustable resistance levels and multidirectional arms. Get the NV Rack – from Rogue Fitness: NV Rack – Work out with Non-Varying Resistance – Overview The NV Rack from NV Athletics is a state-of-the-art new piece of equipment developed around the concept of Non-Varying Resistance®, which allows athletes to achieve their max power output at a lighter, safer, repeatable weight. It [Read more …]

Stance Workout Socks

September 13, 2022 Tim Comments Off

Having good workout shoes is only half the equation. Make for a more comfortable workout with these Workout Socks from Stance. Since 2009, Stance has emerged as one of the fastest growing sock manufacturers worldwide, with their “Uncommon Thread” earning popularity among leading pro athletes, musicians, artists, and more. Rogue carries a variety of styles: Workout Socks from Stance – Overview Stance socks are easy to love and will be your go-to running sock brand. They last forever, have the best designs, and don’t slip even during long runs. Stance carefully constructs each detail of their products, blending innovation and creativity for a next-level comfort that’s made to last. Stance revel in the unwavering trial-and-error that eventually leads to an [Read more …]

Additional Protein Enhances Strength and Muscle Mass With Resistance Training

March 24, 2018 Tim Comments Off

A study recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine concludes that protein supplementation is beneficial for those who partake in resistance training – for both increased strength and muscle mass. Individuals who took part in prolonged bouts of resistance training and who took in above average amounts of protein obtained the best results. Protein, one of the three primary macronutrient groups, is key to tissue repair, muscle protein synthesis, and other important processes of the body. Consuming extra protein to support strength training has been recommended by many for years, of course, but this study (which is a meta-analysis based on many other studies) further reinforces the point with scientific evidence. Perhaps most interesting is the conclusion that [Read more …]

Nike Metcon 9 Review

September 27, 2023 Tim Comments Off

The Nike Metcon 9 is here and this is our hands-on review of Nike’s premier CrossFit-style training shoe. The Metcon series is Nike’s ultimate, well-rounded cross-training shoe. The series is known for its enhanced flexibility for sprints and box jumps, greater stability for weightlifting, solid traction for sled pushes and rope climbs, breathability and comfort for distance running, and durability for everyday abuse. Because of its popularity and versatility, the series is now on its ninth iteration, with some upgrades and improvements. The Nike Metcon 9 – new for 2023: First, let’s take a tour of the shoe. Nike Metcon 9 – Overview What’s new? It’s the larger Hyperlift plate and added rubber rope wrap. Nike made it even bigger [Read more …]

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Rough Runners – Running Shoes from GORUCK

July 17, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Get your run on with these new Rough Runners – Running Shoes from GORUCK. Rough Runner shoes are made to honor the original Rough Runner, Teddy Roosevelt. They are very supportive and built for the brutal life and more complex path. Road Runner shoes have a lightweight mesh upper, versatile road-to-trail outsole, EVA midsole, anatomically molded TPU heel counter, and more. The new running shoe from GORUCK: Rough Runners – Running Shoes from GORUCK – Overview Feel the difference in your run from heel strike to toe-off with the custom-formulated EVA of the Rough Runners. It provides cushioning and rebound with better durability than other running shoes. The Gradient Density™ signifies that the EVA has more bounce under the balls [Read more …]

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New Barbells from Rep Fitness

June 19, 2023 Tim Comments Off

After conquering the bench market – Rep Fitness is now launching new New Barbells. Rep Fitness gives you the opportunity to transform your strength and conditioning home workout routine. They offer versatile and durable home and gym equipment with rugged, heavy gauge steel construction and a lifetime guarantee. Experience the competition-grade quality of Rep Fitness and elevate your fitness routine with these new barbells from REP. New from Rep: New Barbells from Rep Fitness – Overview Barbells are a useful and effective tool necessary if you want to be strong safely and progressively. This is because as you gradually increase the weight over time, your muscle tissue will tear down and rebuild, making you stronger. Barbells help strengthen every muscle [Read more …]

AssaultBike Pro X

June 18, 2023 Tim Comments Off

There’s a new assault bike in town – here’s the new AssaultBike Pro X. Those who trained with the AssaultBike Pro know the experience of powerful training and high-intensity, low-impact cardio training it provides. For even more powerful training, this air bike now comes with a new version and presents a few new features, including a revamped, whisper-quiet drivetrain and an extended front stabilizer for a more secured platform. The physics is simple and still the same: the harder you pedal, the greater the resistance. Get it from Rogue Fitness: AssaultBike Pro X – Overview Combining the grand features of the Classic and Elite AssaultBike, the Pro X is developed for low-maintenance durability, hi-tech feedback, and fast customization across numerous [Read more …]

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MACV-2 Rucking Boot

June 4, 2023 Tim Comments Off

GORUCK has made a new version of their rucking boot. The MACV-2 Rucking Boot is a lot like the MACV-1 – but has a more aggressive outsole for better traction and a new midsole for even better support. The Vietnam-era Jungle Boot, the most esteemed boot in Army Special Forces history, inspired the MACV series. The second version is updated to today’s all-terrain necessities of traveling, rucking, and training and is ready when you are. In the military, the push is always to sharpen the tip of the spear, and this boot was designed with that exact principle in mind. The MACV-2™ comes in two styles: Mid-Top and High-Top. New – from GORUCK only: MACV-2 Rucking Boot – Overview The [Read more …]

Nike Free Metcon 5 Versus Nike Metcon 8 - How do you choose?

Nike Free Metcon 5 Versus Nike Metcon 8 Shoe Review

September 26, 2023 Tim Comments Off

If you are shopping for a CrossFit-style training shoe in the year 2023 – two of the best shoes are the Nike Free Metcon 5 and the Nike Metcon 8. What’s the difference? Is one better than the other? How do you decide? That’s what we’ll discuss in this article – this is Nike Free Metcon 5 versus Nike Metcon 8. Get the Nike Metcon 8 or the Nike Free Metcon 5 from these vendors: Let’s compare and contrast these two shoes. Nike Free Metcon 5 Versus Nike Metcon 8 – Overview The Nike Free Metcon line has been a big hit for Nike. The Nike Free Metcon 3, 4, and 5 are all basically the same shoe. I have [Read more …]

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Nike Volt – Shockingly Good Looking Cross Trainers

May 29, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Ready to be seen in the gym? Get a load of Nike’s “Volt” color (it’s sort of a yellow-green – and it’s hard to capture in photos) – and it is BRIGHT! Check out Nike Volt – Shockingly Good Looking Cross Trainers. Cross-training is a fitness regimen that combines high-intensity interval training and targeted functional movements. It includes exercises like aerobic exercises, strength training, and flexibility exercises. Nike created cross trainers and shoes to help you confidently get through all these exercises while keeping you comfortable and stable. They also help you stay focused on reaching your goals and push past them. Check out these cross-trainers from Nike that come in a dazzling volt color. Set retinas on fire (or [Read more …]