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Olympic Barbells from Force USA

February 2, 2021 VA Worker Comments Off

Let’s review Olympic barbells from Force USA. The barbell is one of the most functional and essential items of equipment you will see in a home gym or commercial gym. Olympic barbells are intended for the two dangerous Olympic lifts – the snatch and clean and jerk. Olympic bars are usually smaller in diameter and more adaptable than power bars, and they stock more springy power used on the lifter’s behalf when performing heavy cleans. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Olympic Barbells from Force USA – Overview One of the biggest features of Olympic bars is their bearings. A reliable sleeve rotation from your bearings/bushings with a reasonable amount of bar whip for [Read more …]

Force USA G12 All In One Trainer full front right

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 …]

Rogue Crash Cushion Product Highlight

February 1, 2021 VA Worker Comments Off

Let’s review the new Rogue Crash Cushion from Rogue. Deadlifting, powerlifting, or weightlifting in your house or apartment, especially on higher floors, seems impossible or impolite because of the noise and the shake. You don’t want to disturb your neighborhood, but you don’t want to go through the hassle of driving to a gym. The answer to your problem is a Crash Cushion. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: Let’s take a look. Rogue Crash Cushion – Overview You can now keep the peace with your family and neighbors with Crash Cushion, a new type of noise-dampening pad used when dropping the weights or performing different kinds of lifts. They are long-lasting and exceedingly lessen [Read more …]

Rep Fitness Drop Pad under a barbell pair

Rep Drop Pad Product Highlight

December 22, 2021 VA Worker Comments Off

Let’s review the new Rep Drop Pad from Rep Fitness. Weight training exercises are extremely noisy. If you are doing it in your house or apartment, especially at higher levels, you probably disturbed and annoyed your family and neighbors more than you ever know. Also, regularly dropping a loaded barbell will unquestionably take a toll on your bar, plates, and flooring. The simple solution to these problems is Drop Pads. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: Let’s take a look. Rep Drop Pad – Overview Rep Drop Pad uses a high-density foam paired with exhaust vents for better retention, bounce reduction, and improve durability. No matter how high you drop the weights from, using Rep [Read more …]

Research Study: Is Diet Associated with Long-Term Cognitive Trajectories?

December 24, 2020 VA Worker Comments Off

A new research study[1] presents that particular dietary regimens may impact rates of mental deterioration. It appears that the foods we eat have a direct influence on our cognitive acuity in our later years. It is uncertain how long-term food consumption affects Fluid Intelligence among adults with or without a genetic history of Alzheimer’s Disease. Still, greater age-related Fluid Intelligence deterioration escalates the possibility of Alzheimer’s disease. What was the Goal of the Research Study? The study aims to monitor how the total diet is linked with long-term cognition among mid-to-late-life populations at-risk and not-at-risk for Alzheimer’s Disease. What were the Research Methods of the Study? Among 1,787 mid-to-late-aged adult UK Biobank participants, 10-year Fluid Intelligence trajectories were designed and [Read more …]

Rogue Brick Bag - great for adding weight to your ruck

Rogue Brick Bag Review

December 29, 2020 VA Worker Comments Off

Let’s review the new Brick Bag from Rogue. This mini sand bag is versatile and convenient for any sort of fitness use. Spoiler alert – you don’t fill this with bricks. So why the funny name? The original way to add weight to your rucksack (backpack) for fitness was to tape together 2 or 3 bricks. The Brick Bag is a better option though – It’s really a miniature sand bag. Fill it from 0 lbs to 10bs (or 0 to 20 lbs with the bigger version) – and you’ve got a pretty handy little sand bag. Even better, the integrated handle keeps it secure – and lets you use it like a dumbbell or kettlebell too! Here are some [Read more …]

Rogue Deadlift Bar Jack Review

December 27, 2020 VA Worker Comments Off

Let’s review the Deadlift Bar Jacks available from Rogue. What’s a deadlift bar jack? It’s a handy device that lets you quickly and easily prop up a barbell (even if heavily loaded) to add or remove plates. Rogue, the leading manufacturer in strength and conditioning equipment, has now come up with new Deadlift bar jack options to improve your training. Here’s some of the bar jacks we are going to look at: Let’s check these out. Rogue Deadlift Bar Jack – Video Review on our YouTube Channel Why read when you can watch? Check out this video from our YouTube channel: We got hands-on with the Rogue Deadlift Bar Jack because it’s a great option to help you get more [Read more …]

AssaultBike Pro Product Highlight

December 23, 2020 VA Worker Comments Off

Assault Fitness, makers of the original “assault bike”, have recently launched a new version of this fabulous fitness tool – the AssaultBike Pro. To understand what’s new and improved with this bike – let’s review all the air bikes from AssaultBike. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: Let’s compare all these models. Air Bikes from AssaultBike – Overview First, a quick word on air bikes. Combining the arm-pumping action of a cross-country ski machine with the leg-firming power of cycling across deliberate resistance, Assault bikes are in a calorie-burning league of their own. But, these can also be an effective tool for rehabilitation as it requires secure, controlled movement with zero impact. Assault bikes are [Read more …]

Research Study: Counter the Effects of Sitting with 11 Minutes of Exercise a Day?

December 18, 2020 VA Worker Comments Off

A new research study[1] shows that a mere 11 minutes a day of exercise could decrease the unwanted health consequences of sitting for several hours. Low levels of physical activity and high amounts of sedentary time are associated with higher morbidity and mortality risks. In contrast, other large-scale meta-analyses and cohort studies examining the joint associations between physical activity and sedentary behaviors suggest that high levels of physical activity attenuate or even eliminate the associations between sitting time all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality. What was the Goal of the Research Study? Some older studies in 2016 suggested that if you do about 30 minutes of exercise most days but sit for eight hours at work a day, it is still [Read more …]

Rogue Bottle Opener - Christas Stocking Stuff Gift Idea for CrossFit

Crossfit Stocking Stuffers – Holiday Gift Guide

December 16, 2020 VA Worker Comments Off

Let’s review Crossfit Stocking Stuffers. Stocking stuffers are practical, small and affordable gifts that you can give to your family, friends and loved ones who are passionate about Crossfit or working out in general. This holiday gift guide will give you great gift ideas that will be enjoyed by fitness enthusiasts! Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: CrossFit Stocking Stuffers – Overview We have come to the happiest time of the year. Its time to hang and fill those stockings again and bring delight to our friends and loved ones. Receiving a stocking filled with goodies is always enjoyable no matter what age you’re at. Looking for items that are affordable and practical can be [Read more …]