Best time to exercise? Probably the evening as this study showed the greatest metabolic benefits when exercising in the evening.
Aging & Health

Study: Protect Yourself from Flu with Aerobic Activity

A new research study[1] shows that strenuous-intensity aerobic physical activity for at least 75 min/week has significant health benefits and can help defend against disease and mortality from infectious illnesses. What was the Goal of the Research Study? This study aimed to expand on the influenza and pneumonia findings presented by Zhao and colleagues. In an earlier study they conducted on leisure-time physical activity and cause-specific mortality among National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) participants from 1997 through 2014, they noted that US adults who completed the aerobic and muscle-strengthening guidelines had a 54% lower adjusted risk of influenza and pneumonia mortality, compared to those who didn’t meet any guideline. Influenza and pneumonia rank in the top ten causes of death in [Read more …]

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Cross Training Shoes

inov-8 Bare XF V3 Minimalist Shoe

Don’t like training in shoes? If you workout in a gym – you have to wear shoes. It’s usually in the rules. Check out the inov-8 Bare XF V3 Minimalist Shoe. It is rare to see athletes going shoeless when running or training, but barefoot training or training with minimal foot coverage offer plenty of benefits. Barefoot training helps build strength in your feet muscles, enhances balance, stability, and coordination, and activates your glutes and core. There are barefoot shoes available if you still want to wear something during training, and they allow you to experience barefoot training with protection from sharp objects. Only from inov-8: inov-8 Bare XF V3 Minimalist Shoe – Overview The inov-8 Bare XF V3 is [Read more …]

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Rucking

Ruck Plate Carrier 3.0 in Hot Pink

Released just in time for Murph 2023 – the Ruck Plate Carrier 3.0 in Hot Pink. The Ruck Plate Carrier™ (RPC) houses a Ruck Plate® (sold separately) and is sported high and tight on your back for natural stability. Your chest remains open so you can breathe better to push harder. The RPC is the most streamlined way to add weight to your workout. Feel joy, happiness, and positivity as you rock your training with its hot pink color. Get ready for the Murph workout – Memorial Day 2023: Ruck Plate Carrier 3.0 in Hot Pink – Overview The new RPC 3.0 has an improved, broader, and tougher Training Sternum Strap to disperse heavy loads better. The all-new 210D HT [Read more …]

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Cross Training Shoes

F-Lite Fly G 295 Men’s Cross Training Shoe

Want a light weight shoe for your CrossFit style workout? Check out the F-Lite Fly G 295 Men’s Cross Training Shoe from inov-8. For athletes who want both style and function in their shoes, the F-Lite Fly G 295 is a high-performance cross-training shoe that has both and shines in dynamic movements and running-based workouts. It has a streamlined, lightweight design that feels fast and light when running and has superior stability and support for bodyweight movements. Amazingly light – but tough: Let’s find out more about this amazing light-weight shoe. F-Lite Fly G 295 Men’s Cross Training Shoe – Overview Excelling on explosive-style running and bodyweight exercises, the F-Lite Fly G 295 will be loved by hybrid-focused athletes who [Read more …]

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Exercise Equipment

Rollers and Massage Balls from Rogue

Rogue has a variety of Rollers and Massage Balls for rehab or pre-hab. That’s where you try to proactively avoid injury. After an intense workout, muscles tend to be sore and tight. To beat this, you need an effective way to relieve sore muscles, tension, and tightness. This is where rollers and massage balls come into the picture. They help increase blood flow and ease pain and stiffness in a convenient way—no need to go to the spa. Available from Rogue: Rollers and Massage Balls from Rogue – Overview Rollers and massage balls can help support your health with their grippy texture and firm touch when used for massaging. They can copy what the therapists do with their hands and [Read more …]

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Rucking

X-PAC from GORUCK

Let’s take a look at X-PAC from GORUCK. Rucksacks and field pockets from GORUCK are known for their durability and versatility, and some of them are now given new clothing to make them even more adaptable in all situations and weather. The GR1, GR2, and GR1 Field Pocket are built from the world’s most prevalent laminated pack fabric that is 100% climate neutral. This fabric combines low stretch and waterproof construction technology that perfectly balances weight and durability. The ultimate GR1 is using X-PAC – both tough and slick: X-PAC from GORUCK – Overview GORUCK takes quality and excellence seriously, and when they build their gear, only the materials that are tested, proven, and can endure any condition are chosen. [Read more …]

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Cross Training Shoes

Nike Free Metcon 5 Shoe Review

The latest Nike Free Metcon shoe has been a smash hit – it’s very comfortable and it performs well in the gym (or the CrossFit box). Here’s the newest Nike Free Metcon 5 – in a drop-dead gorgeous “Volt” color. Cross-training requires your shoes to do different sports, aerobic movements, and resistance training and should provide you with endurance, strength, flexibility, and balance to do them. The good news is there’s a shoe that can do that and give the support you need as you train. The Nike Free Metcon 5 can meet you in the depths, help you dig deep to find that final ounce of force, and come out of the other side on a high. Get it [Read more …]

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Cross Training Shoes

Nike Romaleos 4 in Black/Gold

Get these while you still can- the Rogue has the Nike Romaleos 4 in Black/Gold. Nike themselves doesn’t even have this color combo… The Romaleos series is known in the weightlifting world, and the fourth edition is one of the most popular ones. Romaleos 4 is heavy and sturdy for a rooted feeling in the ground, has a highly stable platform and midfoot, and has a wider toe box than the earlier version. Want it? Here’s some of the styles you can get now: Which one is the right option for you? Let’s talk about it… Nike Romaleos 4 Olympic Weightlifting Shoe – Our Review To test this product, we got hands-on and in-depth. (Obviously – this isn’t the Black/Gold [Read more …]

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Exercise Equipment

FT-3000 Compact Functional Trainer 2.0

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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Exercise Equipment

Tiger Stripe Sand Bags

The new Tiger Stripe Sand Bags from GORUCK look good and let you get a highly functional workout thanks to cheap sand. Different fitness enthusiasts incorporate sandbag training into their training workouts for strength and endurance. A sandbag is a piece of excellent training equipment that offers versatility and helps build strength and conditioning. It also boosts performance, improves stability, builds better mental strength, strengthens your planes of motion, and is easy to carry anywhere. Sandbags (the ultimate functional workout?) from GORUCK: Tiger Stripe Sand Bags – Overview The most important feature of a sandbag is the handle, and GORUCK prioritized the handle construction and took the time to strengthen neoprene padding into every handle they made. GORUCK Sand Bags [Read more …]