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Coffee Before Exercise Increases Fat Burn

April 3, 2021 Tim Comments Off

A new research study[1] shows that caffeine improves the maximal fat oxidation (MFO) rate and aerobic capacity, which are lower in the morning than in the afternoon. The result of the study validates the earlier reported diurnal variation in the whole-body fat oxidation rate during graded exercise in active caffeine-naïve men and shows that the acute ingestion of 3 mg/kg of caffeine boosts MFO, Fatmax, and VO2max independent of the time of day. What was the Goal of the Research Study? Metabolic flexibility has lately been proposed as an additional key factor influencing performance in endurance exercises. Athletes’ endurance is lower early in the morning and late at night than in the afternoon, and that MFO and Fatmax are higher [Read more …]

Nike Savaleos Weightlifting Shoe Review

November 22, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Let’s review the brand new Nike Savaleos weightlifting shoe. This is Nike’s newest weightlifting shoe – and only its second shoe since the Nike Romaleos 4 came out last year. How do the two compare? THat’s what we’ll talk about – and more. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Let’s take a look at this new shoe. Nike Savaleos – Video Review on our YouTube Channel Why read when you can watch? Check out this video from our YouTube channel – and see it in action live: Bottom line? This shoe is a winner. It works for the intended purpose and it’s $80 cheaper than the Romaleos 4! Nike Savaleos Sizing Advice These shoes [Read more …]

Study: Is Too Much HIIT Training Detrimental?

April 4, 2021 Tim Comments Off

A new research study[1] shows that extreme exercise training causes mitochondrial functional impairment and lowers glucose tolerance in healthy volunteers. The right amount of exercise training absolutely influences metabolic health through enhanced mitochondrial oxidative potential and increased glucose regulation and is also the preferred treatment in various metabolic complications. But too much of anything is not good, and it also applies in exercising. What was the Goal of the Research Study? Some studies show that intense blasts of exercise improve the number of mitochondria in our muscle cells, and more mitochondria provide better cellular and metabolic health. But there was also research where people did HIIT three times a week for six weeks, but there were no changes in their [Read more …]

American Barbell Rack Package with black barbells

Racks from American Barbell

March 17, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Let’s review Racks from American Barbell. A squat rack is a staple for any garage gym or any training center. A squat rack completes your exercise equipment in your home gym, and it gives you the capability to do power and strength training exercises. It provides the most secured and the simplest way to do squats and other powerlifting moves. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Racks from American Barbell – Overview American Barbell has over 40 years of experience in providing high-quality products to the commercial fitness industry. They make commercial dumbells, Olympic plates, bars, and squat racks that are extremely durable. They are trusted by big fitness centers like Planet Fitness, Gold’s [Read more …]

Study: Five Servings of Fruits and Vegetables Per Day Reduces Risk of Death

March 4, 2021 Tim Comments Off

A new research study released by the American Heart Association (AHA)[1] shows that five servings of fruits and vegetables are the number of servings you need to eat everyday to live the longest. According to the study, two of those five servings should be fruits, and the other three should be vegetables. “This amount likely offers the most benefit in terms of prevention of major chronic disease and is a relatively achievable intake for the general public,” said lead author Dr. Dong Wang, a nutritionist and epidemiologist at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. What was the Goal of the Research Study? However, there are variations in benefits depending on the fruits and vegetables you are [Read more …]

Rogue P-5V Garage Pull-Up System in the ceiling

Rogue Cliffhanger Challenge

March 3, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Rogue has finally announced the registration opening of the Cliffhanger Challenge! Are you ready for the second Challenge of the year? Do you have what it takes to compete in the Cliffhanger Challenge? You can find out more about the Rogue Cliffhanger Challenge. Can you hang from a pullup bar? Then you might be a contender! We’ll look at some of Rogue’s pullup bars and other equipment in this article. Here are some of the equipment we are going to look at: Rogue Cliffhanger Challenge – Overview The Cliffhanger Challenge will run from the 5th of March until the 8th of March 2021. The goal of this challenge is to test your grip and be the athlete with the longest [Read more …]

UA TriBase Reign 3 Training Shoe Review

March 1, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Let’s review the new TriBase Reign 3 Training Shoe from Under Armour. The TriBase Reign 3 is the 3rd version of UA’s cross-training shoe. It is squarely pointed at the CrossFit demographic – it’s low-drop, very stable for heavy weight lifting, and has a rope climbing area – as just a few examples. But let’s figure out where this shoe has been improved and updated from the previous model – the TriBase Reign 2. Under Armour offers a broad category of shoes created for diverse sports, but it was only in 2018 that UA made cross-training shoes especially constructed for functional fitness athletes. I was excited when the TriBase Reign original first came out, and these shoes keep getting better [Read more …]

The Monster Cave

March 2, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Let’s look at the new Monster Cave from Rogue. Working out in your garage or home gym has many advantages. It gives you privacy, saves you money and time, keeps you safe, and prevents you from having contact with other people in this pandemic. But there’s also a downside to it. If you have plenty of gym equipment and accessories, there is also a possibility that they are taking most of your garage/space, and you can no longer maximize it. Seeing this dilemma, Rogue with Reflex Fitness (a Rogue subsidiary) created a complete integration of a power rack with modular storage and cable systems with the new Monster Cave. Here are some of the styles we are going to look [Read more …]

Get Rx’d FIDAB-2 Adjustable Bench sample exercise 2

FIDAB-2 Adjustable Bench from Get Rx’d

March 9, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Let’s Look at the soon-to-be-released FIDAB-2 Adjustable Bench from Get RX’d. This new training bench option is exciting – because it is affordable, but somehow Get RX’d has managed to cram every feature you’d want in a garage gym bench into this product. Sure, you can use the floor when working out, but if you want a simple and efficient way to exercise various body muscles minus the pain of the hard floor, a weight bench is the right equipment for you. Get RX’d introduces the latest in the evolution of weight benches – the FIDAB-2 Adjustable Bench. Created with 7-gauge and 11-gauge steel for supreme stability, the FIDAB-2 Adjustable Bench is loaded with more features than the earlier versions [Read more …]

Stone Sandbags from REP

February 24, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Let’s review the new Stone Sandbags from Rep Fitness. If you have all the equipment and accessories in your commercial gym or garage gym, but if sandbags are not one of them, then your gym is not complete. Sandbags are definitely not like barbells. They offer diversity to your routine and are intended to be used aggressively. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: We love sandbags – they are very versatile. The problem with many of them is that they just aren’t as heavy as a barbell. Here’s your exception – the Stone Sandbags from Rep are pretty heavy… Stone Sandbags – Overview REP’s Stone Sandbags are made from heavy-duty fabric with triple augmented seams, [Read more …]