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Rogue GH-1 GHD - Glute Ham Developer bench from Rogue Fitness

Glute Ham Developer – Guide to the Best GHD For Your Home Gym

December 22, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Let’s talk about the Glute Ham Developer or GHD, also known as the Glute Ham Bench. What is a GHD? It’s a piece of strength and conditioning equipment that lets you perform very potent posterior chain and core exercises including the Glute Ham Raise (GHR), the abdominal destroying GHD Situp, and even a poor man’s version of the reverse hyperextension. The model shown here is the Rogue Abram 2.0 GHD (Rogue: ) – and it’s excellent example of the features of a great GHD. Looking for Black Friday 2019 deals on Glute Ham Devices? Check back here for our recommended Black Friday deals on GHDs. Black Friday is the best time of the year to buy fitness equipment. A GHD [Read more …]

Nike Metcon DSX Flyknit 2

April 6, 2020 Tim Comments Off

Nike has released not one, but two cross training shoes in the Metcon line for 2018. Let’s talk about the Nike Metcon DSX Flyknit 2. It’s now available online via Rogue Fitness. Having more choices is great, but how does the Nike DSX Flyknit 2 stack up versus the Nike Metcon 4? And which one is the best shoe for you? Let’s find out… Look for good deals on the Nike Metcon DSX Flyknit 2 now, because as of December 5th Nike has released the Nike Metcon Flyknit 3 for 2019. Just remember, now that the Nike Metcon Flyknit 3 is released inventory of the Flyknit 2 will rapidly dwindle – and finding your size might be an issue. So, [Read more …]

Rogue Abram GHD 2.0 - Glute Ham Developer

The Older I Get, The More I Love the Glute Ham Raise (GHR)

June 25, 2019 Tim Comments Off

The older I get, the more I love the Glute Ham Raise. The Glute Ham Raise (or GHR) is a simple, but challenging exercise that works the entire posterior chain – the oft neglected back side of your lower-body. The posterior chain includes the calves, the hamstrings, and the glutes. There’s many exercises that you can use on this critical area – but I think the GHR has benefits above and beyond the rest. Why do I love this exercise so much? Read on to find out more. Why Strong Hamstrings and Glutes Are Important First of all, let’s agree that hamstring and glute strength and endurance are important. The hamstrings are extremely important muscles that help with explosive movement, [Read more …]

NOBULL Trainers Mens - Shown here in Matrix Burst pattern - this is a great Cross Training Shoe for 2019

NOBULL Trainers – CrossFit Training Shoe

August 12, 2021 Tim Comments Off

The NOBULL Trainer (from NOBULL Shoes) is a training shoe designed for the rigors of the CrossFit WOD. Not only is it functional, but it is comfortable and looks good too. Many people consider this to be the most comfortable cross training shoe for extended wear. It’s also one of the lightest CrossFit shoes for 2019 – only bested by the Minimus Prevail from New Balance. What can you do in NOBULL shoes? Pretty much anything -heavy weight lifting, running, box jumps, rope climbs, or just about anything else. It’s available in a number of styles to order online from Rogue Fitness. What’s even better – there are options for high top, mid top, and more. NOBULL Trainers – The [Read more …]

GORUCK ruck plate and rucksack - essential gear for rucking

Fitatmidlife’s Rucking Glossary – Learn About Rucking

December 1, 2020 Tim Comments Off

FitAtMidlife’s Rucking Glossary Rucking is walking with a loaded backpack – and not just in the woods! “Ruck”, short for “rucksack”, is military slang for a backpack. This is a cheap, simple exercise that burns calories and builds aerobic endurance due to the added weight. As a beginner in rucking you’re going to run into some terms and acronyms you may not be familiar with. But we’re here to help. Here’s a rundown on some of the common terms and lingo that are utilized by the GORUCK organization as well as the wider rucking community. [thrive_leads id=’6513′] Have a read through and increase your rucking knowledge. Did we miss an item? Reply in the comments – preferably with a source, [Read more …]

Tips and Tricks for Getting Into Ketosis

January 29, 2019 Tim Comments Off

Have you decided to give the ketogenic diet a try? Perhaps you want to reap the benefits of this low-carb, low-insulin diet of healthy eating habits, but are concerned about the challenges ahead. Here are some tips and tricks you’ll want to use. In this article, we’re going to recommend products and services that will help. We do receive affiliate compensation for recommending these services. These products are proven and best in class – that’s why we recommend them. You will find helpful, quality products and services – and not magic pills, fake shortcuts, and such. The ketogenic diet (or keto) is a low-carb, high-fat (LCHF) diet that forces your body to burn fat for energy – instead of carbohydrates. [Read more …]

Health Considerations for Alcohol Use

June 3, 2018 Tim Comments Off

Alcoholic beverages can be an enjoyable and mildly impactful part of a healthy diet, for those that choose to partake. But there are important considerations to remember. Alcohol has calories Alcohol has calories – 7 per gram. And while alcohol in pure form isn’t normally imbibed in large quantities, it is often part of beverages that have a high calorie count. Sugary mixed drinks, beer, wine, and many other types of alcoholic drinks all have significant calories. If you are trying to lose weight, or to keep weight off, try to keep away from alcoholic drinks as much as possible. Calories and Macronutrients Alcohol is not a macronutrient, but does contain calories (which means the body can use it for [Read more …]

What is the Keto Diet?

January 29, 2019 Tim 1

What is the Ketogenic diet? It’s a high-fat, low-carb diet that sends your body into a state of ketosis, during which it primarily uses dietary fat and body fat for energy instead of glucose from carbs. Ketone bodies, which are the by-product of the metabolism of fat, rise to elevated levels in the blood. Ketosis is generally recognized to occur when ketone levels rise to 0.5 mmol/L or more. This can happen about 2 days after starting severe carb restrictions – which means eating less than 20-35 grams of carbs per day. However, it can take 4-6 weeks before the body is fully adapted to ketosis. Keto, as the ketogenic diet is known, is a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet that forces [Read more …]

Anatomy of a Training Shoe

September 30, 2018 Tim Comments Off

Here’s a cool infographic that gives some info about the important parts of a training shoe. Have a look! Find out more about the Nike Metcon 4 Photo Credits Nike Metcon 4 product photos are property of Nike, Inc. and provided by the manufacturer TimTim is the founder of FitAtMidlife.com – an avid gym rat for 30+ years, he’s a reviewer of many, many shoes – and founder of the Speed Bag Gathering – the world’s only gathering of speed bag punching enthusiasts. See more gym reviews at Tim’s YouTube channel. fitatmidlife.com

Understanding Glycemic Index (GI) and Glycemic Load (GL)

May 15, 2018 Tim 2

Glycemic Index (GI) and Glycemic Load (GL) help us understand how specific foods we eat impact our blood sugar (or glucose) levels. This in turn has a direct impact on the energy levels you have (or lack), and how quickly excess energy is stored as body fat. Of the three macronutrient types (protein, fat, and carbohydrates), carbs are the primary energy source the body prefers. When you consume foods containing carbs (sugars and starches) these are broken down into glucose by your digestive system. The glucose then enters your bloodstream, and is transported elsewhere in your body to be used for energy, or to be stored for later use in the liver and skeletal muscle as glycogen. What is the [Read more …]