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Functional Trainers from Force USA

January 14, 2022 VA Worker Comments Off

Let’s examine all the Functional Trainers from Force USA. Functional trainers are the most efficient and versatile piece of fitness tools on the market. Aside from enabling you to work the most muscle groups in the widest variety of styles, they are also reliable to use for all age groups able of resistance training. It uses two cables and attachments, allowing you to perform directional movements of your preference. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: Functional Trainers from Force USA – Overview There are no boundaries to what you can do with functional trainers. They allow you to do exercises for your legs, arms, chest, back, and shoulders. You can use it to do shoulder [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 …]

FT-3000 Compact Functional Trainer 2.0

April 22, 2023 Tim Comments Off

The original FT-3000 was a big hit – here’s the new and improved version 2.0 – from Rep Fitness: FT-3000 Compact Functional Trainer 2.0. Lessen the time in the gym (or completely forget it!) with the FT-3000 2.0 Compact Functional Trainer. It is an exceptionally versatile cable machine with full commercial-grade capabilities but is compact enough for a home gym. This trainer comes with different attachments, different cable positions, heavy weight stacks, and more. New from Rep Fitness – make your home gym more versatile than ever: FT-3000 Compact Functional Trainer 2.0 – Overview The FT-3000 2.0 has superior components, like a magnetic-tipped pin to lock weight in place and an extra pin to fasten the trolley. The robust frame [Read more …]

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Athena Functional Trainer for Rep Power Rack

August 14, 2022 Tim Comments Off

Add a full-featured functional trainer to your PR-4000 or PR-5000 series power rack with the new Athena Side-Mount Functional Trainer. From Rep Fitness – of course When it comes to functional and strength training, functional trainers are the ultimate tools as they offer simple but effective cable-based strength training. They are safe and versatile and cater to any user at any level or age. They are functional enough to train all planes of the body, giving you a total-body workout without you having to purchase different machines and equipment. Functional Trainer/Cable Machine for the PR-4000 and PR-5000 Series squat racks: Athena Side-Mount Functional Trainer – Overview Low-profile yet powerful and versatile, the Athena Side-Mount Functional Trainer integrates into the side [Read more …]

GORUCK Ballistic Trainers

August 17, 2022 Tim Comments Off

GORUCK makes a cross training shoe called the Ballistic Trainer that is great for CrossFit. When you run, lift, and flex, you need support so you can do them faster and harder. The Ballistic Trainer allows you to do everything with its 3X Support™ and 3X Stability for all three of your arches, making them the best workout shoes for men and women. Get these great cross trainers NOW: GORUCK Ballistic Trainers – Overview To construct the Ballistic Trainers™, GORUCK took everything that works (and nothing that doesn’t) about existing functional fitness shoes and mixed it with the proven science of proper underfoot support. The forefoot is made using an engineered warp-knit technology that delivers a seamless one-piece vamp and [Read more …]

Freestanding Functional Trainer Column 2000

May 30, 2022 Tim Comments Off

Get some variety in your workout with the Freestanding Functional Trainer Column 2000 from Get RX’d. If you are thinking of adding just one piece of equipment to your garage or gym, a functional trainer is an excellent option. It is a machine that integrates numerous cables and attachments so you can execute any directional movements such as pulls, curls, flys, and more. When it comes to training, you have full control over all your body parts, and there are no limits to the movements that you can do. Only from GetRX’d: Freestanding Functional Trainer Column 2000 – Overview The Freestanding Functional Trainer Column 2000 delivers space-saving and time-saving solutions to any home gym or facility. It includes 2x commercial-grade [Read more …]

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New All-In-One Trainers from Force USA

January 14, 2022 Tim Comments Off

Force USA has added two new equipment options. Check out the New G10 and G15 All-In-One Trainers. Because of its versatility, the functional trainer is one of the best pieces of strength equipment for your home gym. It provides you with unlimited exercises that work the arms, legs, back, chest, and shoulders. You can use it to perform bicep curls, shoulder press, upright rows, straight-arm pushdowns, any angle of chest press, cable squats, and leg raises. Here’s the new gear – available now: New G10 and G15 All-In-One Trainers – Overview The G10 and G15 All-In-One Trainers provide a full-body workout without filling up a whole room with individual machines. These trainers work best if you have a limited workout [Read more …]

Torque Fitness F9 Fold-Away Functional Trainer with a user

F-9 Fold-Away Functional Trainer from Torque Fitness

June 3, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Let’s take a look at the new F-9 Fold-Away Functional Trainer from Torque Fitness. A functional trainer gives you the ability to exercise whenever you want and to completely dominate the workout setting because it’s in your own home. It offers plenty of workout variety and can stand alone as a total home gym. It is a type of strength training that helps equip your body for everyday movements and uses multi-joint movement patterns to improve your range of motion and bridge each muscle to work together harmoniously. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: F-9 Fold-Away Functional Trainer – Overview Torque Fitness offers a comprehensive range of strength and performance training equipment including weight benches, [Read more …]

An athlete using the Victory Multi-Grip functional trainer

Functional Trainer Cable Machines

April 10, 2022 Tim Comments Off

Let’s talk about functional trainers, also called cable machines. What’s a functional trainer? Here’s an example – the Victory FT-5000 Multi-Grip Functional Trainer from Rep Fitness. This is our top pick for an affordable functional trainer for your home gym or garage gym in the year 2022. A Functional Trainer is a cable machine that uses two independent weight stacks, pulleys, and cables (with handles) to provide unique workout benefits. Here’s the functional trainer cable machines that we will cover: FT 5000 Victory Multi-Grip Functional Trainer This functional trainer from Rep Fitness has everything we’d look for – two 220 lb weight stacks, height adjustable handles, pull-up handles, and plenty of attachment options. All that – and a great price. [Read more …]

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NOBULL Trainers – CrossFit Training Shoe

August 12, 2021 Tim Comments Off

The NOBULL Trainer (from NOBULL Shoes) is a training shoe designed for the rigors of the CrossFit WOD. Not only is it functional, but it is comfortable and looks good too. Many people consider this to be the most comfortable cross training shoe for extended wear. It’s also one of the lightest CrossFit shoes for 2019 – only bested by the Minimus Prevail from New Balance. What can you do in NOBULL shoes? Pretty much anything -heavy weight lifting, running, box jumps, rope climbs, or just about anything else. It’s available in a number of styles to order online from Rogue Fitness. What’s even better – there are options for high top, mid top, and more. NOBULL Trainers – The [Read more …]