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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 …]

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Oly Barbells from American Barbell

June 3, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Let’s take a look at all the Olympic Barbells made by American Barbell. There are some people who workout and use nothing but barbells. Well, why not? A barbell is a classic piece of weightlifting equipment, and with it, you can do an abundance of full-body exercises that target your back, chest, biceps, abdominals, and quads. Barbells don’t need ample space at home and can be done on your own at your own pace. Here are some of the models that are available now: Barbells from American Barbell – Overview Whether you want to lose weight, build muscles, or get stronger, barbell training can help you reach your fitness goals. It is not only a fun and challenging exercise, but [Read more …]

GR1 x Carryology – Guerrilla X

June 1, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Like the GR1 from GORUCK, but want a more premium edition? This might be the backpack for you – the GR1 x Carryology – Guerrilla X. GORUCK and Carryology joined forces to bring you the exclusive and limited edition GR1 called the Guerrilla X. This is their first collaboration from a vision that started in 2008. Like other GORUCK rucksacks, the Guerilla X is also overbuilt with the world’s most technical fabric and ready to contend with any situation. It’s a complicated name, but it gives a glimpse into the idea – combine the best of the GR1 from GORUCK with Carryology’s expertise on making packs. Here it is: GR1 x Carryology – Guerrilla X – Overview GORUCK and Carryology [Read more …]

Jacobs Ladder

May 28, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Let’s look at an interesting piece of gym equipment – the Jacobs Ladder device. Jacobs Ladder is not a typical machine seen in commercial gyms and home garages. But if you are sick and tired of using a treadmill, it’s time to switch to the Jacobs Ladder for a more fun and powerful workout. Here are some of the models that are available now: Jacobs Ladder – Overview First of all – where doe the name come from? The Bible. In the Bible, Jacob dreamed of a ladder between heaven and earth. Jacobs Ladder is a ladder-like device angled at 40 degrees and requires you to climb its unending rungs. The continuous movement of arms and legs by means of [Read more …]

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Equipment for the Murph Challenge

May 22, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Let’s look at equipment options for the Murph Challenge. The Murph Challenge is a Hero WOD in commemoration of Lt. Michael P. Murphy for his actions and sacrifice during the War in Afghanistan. The workout includes a one-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 pushups, 300 squats, and another one-mile run – all while wearing 20lbs of weight or body armor.

Plyo Boxes from Rep

December 22, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Need a plyo box? Check out the options for Plyo Boxes from Rep. Training with plyo boxes makes you more athletic and levels up your speed and power. Plyo is short for plyometric exercises or jump training, which is a type of training that concentrates on increasing explosive power and targets your hamstrings, glutes, calves, quadriceps, and core. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Plyo Boxes from Rep – Overview Box jumps are a classic plyometric move where you jump from the floor up onto a high surface, like a box. They are a simple and practical addition to your training routine and can also promote and support various strength, conditioning, and movement exercises. [Read more …]

GORUCK Training Weight Vest

August 21, 2021 Tim Comments Off

GORUCK is dropping a new product soon – the Training Weight Vest. Are you tired of doing the same workout routine every day? Then try adding a new layer to your training with a weight vest. Weight vests add resistance and cardio conditioning to your workout by putting different pressure on your body. How is this different than the recently re-vamped Ruck Plate Carrier? This Training Weight Vest can hold up to two plates. And it’ll work with Ruck Plates and other plates that simulate body armor. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Training Weight Vest – Overview Weighted vests are wearable weights and are worn during exercises for enhanced resistance and cardio conditioning. [Read more …]

Mother's Day Gift Idea Rogue Hyperice Hypervolt Go with a model

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas from Rogue

May 3, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Need Mother’s Day Gift Ideas? For the fitness mom that loves CrossFit you should consider this gear from Rogue. In a few days, mothers all over the world will be honored to show our appreciation for everything they’ve done for us. While there is still time, we are giving you a list of gift ideas to surprise and delight your mom on this very special day. Not only mothers would love these gift ideas, but even mothers-in-law, aunties, sisters, and daughters. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Mother’s Day Gift Ideas from Rogue – Overview It can be frustrating sometimes to find gifts and even if we already know, no amount of gift can [Read more …]

Study: Lack of Sleep in Middle Age May Be Linked to Dementia

April 29, 2021 Tim Comments Off

A new research study[1] shows that persistent short sleep duration at age 50, 60, and 70 compared to persistent normal sleep duration was associated with a 30% increased dementia risk independently of sociodemographic, behavioural, cardiometabolic, and mental health factors. These conclusions imply that short sleep duration in midlife is linked with an increased risk of late-onset dementia. What was the Goal of the Research Study? In this study, the researchers utilized data from the Whitehall II cohort study traversing 30 years to study the connection of sleep duration at age 50, 60, and 70 with incident dementia, and to examine whether patterns of change in sleep duration over this period were connected with dementia. The researchers explore whether mental disorders [Read more …]

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New CrossFit Shoe Styles from Nike

November 22, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Let’s look at the latest CrossFit Shoe styles from Nike. You’ve heard it many times: wearing the right and decent shoes for a particular workout is a must. It’s to avoid injury, prevent foot and ankle damage, and make your training a more enjoyable and convenient experience. And admit it, adding some pop of colors to your shoes gives you an extra push to crush that workout. With that, Nike has released new colorways for their CrossFit shoes. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: CrossFit Shoes – Overview CrossFit exercises involve and require different intense movements; that is why your shoes should endure all those movements and should live up to a huge extent [Read more …]