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Rogue Fitness Garmin HRM-Pro Plus Heart Rate Monitor with an athlete 2

New Garmin Heart Rate Monitors

August 3, 2022 Tim Comments Off

Keeping track of your heart rate can be a big boost to your training and workout efficiency. CHeck out the newest Garmin Heart Rate Monitors available from Rogue Fitness. Your heart rate is the most crucial, practical, and precise method to determine and calculate your workout intensity. You can use these facts to know whether your body is working at your peak levels or surpassing your present fitness level. With heart rate monitors, you’ll get to understand yourself when it comes to physical training. Get these now – from Rogue: Garmin Heart Rate Monitors – Overview Heart Rate Monitors are beneficial in evaluating your overall physical condition and are especially recommended to anyone with heart health issues. It can detect [Read more …]

Rogue Garmin HRM-Dual Heart Rate Monitor with an athlete

Chest Strap Heart Rate Monitors

April 14, 2022 Tim Comments Off

Put some numbers to your training with heart rate training. The only essential ingredient? A heart rate monitor. Check out these Chest Strap Heart Rate Monitors from Rogue Fitness. A heart rate monitor is an excellent tool to monitor heart rate in real-time during training. Athletes and those who always workout will benefit mainly from a heart rate monitor by using the data gathered for effective and safe exercise. Get any of these NOW, from Rogue: Chest Strap Heart Rate Monitors – Overview Heart rate monitors are user-friendly and utilize wireless technology that transfers heart rate data from a chest strap to a wrist monitor you wear. You can use your heart rate information to distinguish your fitness status, which [Read more …]

Polar H10 Heart Rate Monitor Review

February 21, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Recently I wanted to get into some heart rate training techniques and do some other work evaluating calorie burn. This is my review of the Polar H10 Chest Strap Heart Rate Monitor. Why a chest strap heart rate monitor (HRM)? These types of heart rate monitors are known to be the most accurate. Because it’s a chest strap, it isn’t impacted by movement (like a heart rate monitor you wear on your wrist or arm). Secondly, it operates by detecting the electrical signals of your heart – and this is a more consistent and accurate method than that used by wrist-mounted heart rate monitors (which use optical sensors.) Here’s some of the gear I used during this review. Polar H10 [Read more …]

Many fitness trackers incorporate a heart rate monitor - this is a great way to utilize heart rate training

How To Get Started With Heart Rate Training

November 24, 2020 Tim 2

While cardiovascular exercise is crucial to physical fitness, “cardio” is a blanket term that could cover a wide range of exercises. Learn about heart rate training (HRT) for specialized workouts and results. What is Heart Rate Training? Heart Rate Training (or HRT) utilizes your heart rate to optimize intensity and help you to reach your specific fitness goals. While HRT can help you to understand different exercise intensities based on the way that they feel, not all is left up to intuition. HRT produces quantifiable progress by providing a measurement of your effort. Monitoring your heart rate during your workout can help you determine if you are taking it too easy, overtraining, or getting it just right. The frequency, duration, [Read more …]

Men with more muscle mass as they enter middle age tend to fare better against heart disease.

Research Study: Higher Muscle Mass Linked to Lower Heart Disease Risk

December 22, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Do you have cardiovascular disease as part of your family history? Do you want to prevent heart disease, which is known as one of the most common mortality factors? A new research study[1] shows that the more muscle mass a person has upon entering middle age, the lower their risk of cardiovascular disease as they grow older. What was the Goal of the Research Study? An international group of researchers published their paper in the January issue of the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health with the goal of assessing the relationship between skeletal muscle mass and cardiovascular disease incidence over a 10-year span of time. The study was conducted on adults who were 45 years and older and were [Read more …]

New Study Shows No Heart Disease Protection from Fish Oil Supplements

July 19, 2022 Tim Comments Off

A new meta-analysis study published on the JAMA Cardiology website shows no coronary heart disease (CHD) protection from using fish oil supplements. A meta-analysis is a statistical analysis that combines the results of multiple scientific studies. This study covered 10 clinical trials including over 77,000 participants. The results reinforce the findings of a previous AHA study from last year that showed similar results. From the study: “The results provide no support for current recommendations to use omega-3 fatty acid supplements for the prevention of fatal coronary heart disease or any cardiovascular disease in people who have or at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease.” Fish oil supplementation, while popular, has grown increasingly controversial in the last few years. A wide [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 …]

Rogue Echo Bike v3.0

May 29, 2023 Tim Comments Off

The Rogue Echo Bike v3.0 is now available – it’s mostly the same but the electronic console is now using Bluetooth and has ANT+ compatibility. The Rogue Echo Bike mixes heavy-duty steel, precision engineering, and conducive customization to develop a stronger, sturdier fan bike. The third and latest model weighs 123 LBS and delivers a rock-solid foundation and user-friendly portability with numerous design upgrades. This includes an enhanced LCD console that tracks intervals, distance, calories burned, heart rate, etc., and also now features Bluetooth/ANT+ compatibility. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: Rogue Echo Bike v3.0 – Overview The patented Echo Bike 3.0 is a steady breed of an exercise bike with reinforced steel construction that [Read more …]

Garmin Index BPM Smart Blood Pressure Monitor

March 20, 2023 Tim Comments Off

High blood pressure can be a silent killer. It takes years before symptoms show up – and the cardiovascular damage has already been done. You might want to look at the Garmin Index BPM Smart Blood Pressure Monitor as a way to stay on top of things. The only way to know if you have high blood pressure is to measure it. And an accurate blood pressure reading is crucial for a more precise picture of your heart disease and stroke risk. A home or self-monitoring of blood pressure takes your blood pressure and gives your doctor a better understanding of your average daily reading. Garmin Index BPM Smart Blood Pressure Monitor – get it from Rogue Fitness: Garmin Index [Read more …]

Rogue | Woodway Curve LTG Treadmil

March 7, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Let’s take a look at the Rogue | Woodway Curve LTG Treadmill. A curved treadmill is made for natural movement powered entirely by your legs. It does not need electricity and no maximum speed, similar to outdoor running. The curved, slatted running surface lets you move the treadmill belt using the balls of your feet as you push your body forward. It burns 30% more calories and is ideal if you want to get high-intensity exercise. From Rogue (and Woodway): Rogue | Woodway Curve LTG Treadmill – Overview Woodway treadmills feature revolutionary technology and provide a safe and comfortable running surface. They also have reduced shock on the body, as well as reduced friction and wear associated with the conventional [Read more …]