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Rucker 4 with MTNTOUGH+ Training Program Bundle

January 18, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Interested in rucking for fitness, but don’t know where to start? The new MTN Tough Bundle from GORUCK should help. This bundle consists of the Rucker 4 backpack (great for fitness!) plus a year long digital subscription to MTNTOUGH+ – A whole bunch of minimal equipment workout plans that have the outdoor enthusiast in mind. More than an exercise workout program, MTNTOUGH+ is a global online community of thousands of like-minded people committed to physical and mental strength. MTNTOUGH believes mental strength is as crucial as physical strength. This program presents an innovative workout of the day (WOD) program through Daily Minimal Gear workouts consisting of exercises using dumbbells, a kettlebell, a pull-up bar, a step-up box, body weight workout [Read more …]

Flavonols to Slow Cognitive Decline?

January 17, 2023 Tim Comments Off

A new research study[1] suggests that eating more flavonols, antioxidants found in many vegetables, fruits, tea, and wine, may delay the speed of memory loss. They play a huge role in stimulating cell growth, fighting environmental stress, and drawing insects for pollination. What are Flavonols Flavonols are polyphenols that belong to the flavonoid family. Also known as 3-hydroxylamines, flavonols are the most widespread flavonoids in plant food. They are colorless molecules that compile primarily in the outer and aerial tissues of plants and plant products and work as antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and vasodilatation effects. They also have been deemed possible anticancer agents and regulate various cellular signaling pathways. The most familiar flavonols found in foods include quercetin, isorhamnetin, kaempferol, [Read more …]

GORUCK GR0

June 22, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Looking for a smaller rucksack? The GORUCK GR0 Compact Rucksack is only 16L (Liters). Smaller but in every way tougher, the GORUCK GR0 is made to rock your day hike or any day activity. The craftsmanship of this ruck will tell it will last for a long time and stand up to whatever abuse the gym, mountains, cities, and jungles throw at it. GORUCK GR0 – 16L Compact Rucksack – Made in the USA GORUCK GR0 Compact Rucksack – Overview GR1 is the toughest rucksack ever built. Now make it smaller, and you get the GORUCK GR0. It was previously known as the Echo and is made for smaller frames and minimalist EDC. GORUCK GR is compact, robust, efficient, and [Read more …]

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 …]

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 …]

Rogue Stocking Stuffers 2022 – Part II

December 14, 2022 Tim Comments Off

Here’s a bunch more Rogue Stocking Stuffers for 2022. Stocking stuffers come in different sizes, and they are not always small. No one is too old to receive delightful items in their stockings. Here are more stocking stuffer ideas if you want a change from the usual things you put in your loved ones’ stockings. From Rogue Fitness, just in time for the holidays: Rogue Stocking Stuffers 2022 – Part II – Overview The greatest gifts sometimes come in small packages, which rings true regarding stocking stuffers. They are tiny treasures given to people that matter most to you, so you know they are truly valuable. They may be small and affordable, but they are the ones that bring a [Read more …]

Rogue Stocking Stuffers 2022 – Part I

December 13, 2022 Tim Comments Off

Need great gift ideas for CrossFit and your beloved gym enthusiasts? Check out these awesome Rogue Stocking Stuffers for 2022. Christmas is a few days away, but don’t panic. We have listed some stocking stuffer gift ideas to save you time. We’ve got items like shirt, wrenches, beanie, timer, and more—perfect for your athletic family, friends, and loved ones. Rogue is a PREMIUM brand – give them a gift they’ll appreciate: Rogue Stocking Stuffers 2022 – Part I – Overview No matter your budget, there is no limit to what makes a fantastic gift. Stocking stuffers don’t really have to be cheap and small—they can go as far as your imagination can. Now that you know you have friends and [Read more …]

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Rep Fitness Stocking Stuffers 2022 – Part I

December 8, 2022 Tim Comments Off

Need gift ideas for the fitness enthusiast’s in your life? Let’s take a look at Rep Fitness Stocking Stuffers for 2022. Christmas is here again, bringing joy and a good feeling to everyone. Christmas is also synonymous with giving, and we give not because we expect something in return but because giving makes us happy and, more so, our families and loved ones. If you still need to figure out what to give them, here are some items you can stuff their stocking with. Great Christmas gift ideas for 2022 that won’t break your budget: Rep Fitness Stocking Stuffers 2022 – Part I – Overview Christmas gifts need not be costly—it is the thought that counts, so they say. But [Read more …]