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Jedburgh Ruck Boots from GORUCK

September 28, 2021 Tim Comments Off

GORUCK just dropped a new boot for rucking – the Jedburgh Ruck Boots. If you are impressed by the MACV-1 boots, the new Jedburgh Ruck Boots will impress you even more. They use Deception Canvas™ for their upper and have 13mm heel-to-toe drop. These boots got their inspiration from the legacy of the 300 men selected as Jedburghs carrying a shared mission to release the free world from tyranny. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Jedburgh Ruck Boots – Overview GORUCK is serious when they say these boots are adaptive to your wide spectrum of mission demands, so whether you are rucking or doing your everyday tasks in the most severe environment, you can [Read more …]

Rogue Echo Bike is the Official Air Bike of CrossFit

October 28, 2021 Tim Comments Off

The Rogue Echo Bike is now the official Air Bike of CrossFit! CrossFit LLC declared that the Rogue Echo Bike is now “The Official Air Bike of CrossFit.” It was the Assault AirBike from Assault Fitness that has the title for six years. The Echo Bike is an exclusive and extraordinary exercise bike whose features and built go beyond any other air bike you know. It may be on the high-end side, but this tank is designed with high-quality steel, created for stability, and will last for a very long time. Get yours now! From where? Rogue, of course: Rogue Echo Bike – Overview The Rogue Echo Bike is overbuilt and gives a rock-solid base for max output bursts while [Read more …]

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 …]

Study Finds Best Time to Exercise is the Evening

May 29, 2021 VA Worker Comments Off

A new research study[1] shows that performing exercise in the afternoon or early evening may confer the greatest metabolic health benefits. What was the Goal of the Research Study? Everyone knows exercise and doing a range of activities have several health benefits, but the time to exercise for optimal health benefits is currently unknown. Timing is crucial in increasing the profitable result of exercise on metabolic pathways within muscle and systemic energy homeostasis. The outcomes of past studies have been inconsistent. [2] Some suggest morning workouts burn more fat than evening exercise. Others find the reverse. And some recent experiments show that intense early exercise reduces blood-sugar control, while the same activities, executed later, smooth blood-sugar spikes and enhance metabolic [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.

What is the Murph Challenge?

May 22, 2021 VA Worker Comments Off

What is the Murph Challenge? On Memorial Day 2021 thousands of people around the globe – including Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, Airmen, and more will be taking on the Murph Challenge. What is it? The Murph Challenge is a workout (in CrossFit terms a “Hero WOD”) honoring LT. Michael P. Murphy who was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions in Afghanistan in 2005. The workout includes a one-mile run, 100 pullups, 200 pushups, 300 squats and another one-mile run. Murph perfomed this workout regularly, which he nicknamed “body armor” – because he did the grueling workout wearing his plate carrier fully loaded with ISAPI plates. It was his way to ensure he was ready for the grueling [Read more …]

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 …]