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Does weight training have healthy effects on the human brain - as it seems to do for lab mice?

Weight Training – Good for the Brain Too?

July 25, 2019 Tim Comments Off

A new study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology seems to show that weight training has beneficial effects on the brain (in lab mice.)[1] Resistance exercise training (also called strength training, or weight training) is believed to have beneficial effects on the cognitive impairment that can precede neuroinflammatory disease. But, what has not been discovered is why weight training helps. This study attempted to do just that. Lab rats with an artificially induced form of cognition impairment were monitored after having performed resistance training exercise. How do you make a rat do weight training? The researchers had the rats perform ladder climbs (for treats) with additional weight resistance. The rats gained muscle mass and strength – but that was [Read more …]

Nike Metcon 5 vs Reebok Nano 9

March 31, 2020 Tim Comments Off

The Nike Metcon 5 is here! And now we can compare it head to head with the other great CrossFit training shoe for 2019 – the Reebok Nano 9. Let’s take a look at these shoes and compare them. We’ll help you decide which is best for you. Here’s where you can get different styles of the shoes we’ll review here: With that out of the way, let’s dive in and compare and contrast these two types of shoes. Nike Metcon 5 Vs Reebok Nano 9 – Hands On Review on YouTube Want an up close look at these two shoes? Check out our hands on review from YouTube: Let’s go into the details of these two great cross training [Read more …]

Nike Metcon 5 Review

August 17, 2020 Tim Comments Off

At long last, the Nike Metcon 5 training shoe has arrived. Let’s find out what is new and improved. The Mat Fraser special edition (aka the “matcon”) sold out quickly at all retailers. But, now there are many other styles available – here is the Men’s Black/Gunsmoke color combination. Here’s a peek at some of the styles available now. Other styles are coming soon – so check back often. Nike Metcon 5 – Hands On Review from our YouTube Channel Want to see the Metcon 5 close up? Check out our review from our channel: Let’s talk about what’s new in this shoe. What’s New in The Nike Metcon 5 Let’s look at what is new in the Nike Metcon [Read more …]

Reebok Nano 9

September 7, 2020 Tim 1

The Reebok CrossFit Nano 9 is the newest version of the Nano CrossFit training shoe from Reebok. It is designed for all the demands of the WOD – heavy weight lifting, short runs, jumps, rope climbs, or just about anything else. Has Reebok improved on the really good Nano 8? That’s what we’ll review about here. Best of all there are several great looking color options available now from Rogue Fitness and Road Runner Sports. A lot of the great features of the previous shoe, the Nano 8, are carried over to the new model. But there’s a multitude of improvements too – especially in comfort and versatility. This shoe continues the extensive use of Reebok’s Flexweave – a material [Read more …]

Rogue Boneyard Bar Review

April 6, 2020 Tim 4

We’re going to talk about one of the best kept secrets in quality gym equipment: the Rogue Fitness Boneyard Bars. Let me tell you how I got a great Rogue Fitness bearing bar for weightlifting – at a $270 discount. First of all, what is a boneyard bar? Boneyard bars are seconds quality Olympic barbells manufactured by Rogue Fitness that have simple cosmetic issues. Consequently, these bars are brand new, made in the USA, function just fine, but are available at a sizable discount. Before you search on craigslist, reddit, or fb marketplace for months at a time for the right thing – why not get a great bar brand new right from the source? Sure, a used barbell for [Read more …]

Best Sweat Resistant Wireless Earbuds - we review 5 of the best models

Best Sweat Resistant Wireless Earbuds for CrossFit

November 12, 2019 Tim Comments Off

Like to workout with music? Then you need wireless earbuds. But not just any old pair of wireless earbuds, you want the best sweat resistant wireless earbuds, especially for CrossFit. We’ll review those here. We recommend exercising with music – it makes you work harder, and it is more fun. And more fun means you are likely to stick with it. Here’s the earbuds we are going to review in this article. Be sure to read the whole article to understand the pros and cons of each. Apple AirPods Pro I was really excited when I heard about the launch of the Apple AirPods Pro. The original AirPods are a great product – easy to use, great battery life, and [Read more …]

Under Armour TriBase Reign Training Shoe

January 4, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Let’s look at Under Armour’s new cross training shoe – the TriBase Reign cross training shoe. This is a stable but versatile training shoe that will work great for the CrossFit WOD. Under Armour is entering a crowded space – how does the TriBase Reign fare against the Nike Metcon 4 shoe line or the Reebok Nano line? We’ll discuss that as well. Here’s the shoes we are going to review. Let’s talk about the features of this shoe… UA TriBase Reign – What Makes it a great Training Shoe First, let’s take a tour of what makes the TriBase Reign special. How is this different than your average running shoe? Shoes for CrossFit training must be much more versatile [Read more …]

Nike Metcon Sport

April 19, 2020 Tim 2

Nike has unveiled the latest Nike Metcon cross training shoe. New for 2019, the Nike Metcon Sport ($99.99 at Rogue Fitness) takes the Metcon shoe line in a radical new direction. The Nike Metcon Sport gives you the stability to lift heavy weights but offers more agility than any previous Nike Metcon shoe. Read on to find out more about this exciting new CrossFit training shoe from Nike. Best of all there are several great looking color options available now from Rogue Fitness and Roadrunner Sports. Nike Metcon Sport – A radical new take on the Metcon shoe concept The Nike Metcon Sport represents the biggest design shake-up since the Nike Metcon shoe line first debuted. Let’s take a look [Read more …]

2020 Rogue Invitational - includes an open online qualifier so that everyone can try and compete.

2019 Rogue Invitational

December 22, 2019 Tim Comments Off

Rogue Fitness is a huge supporter of CrossFit – their equipment is used every year at the CrossFit Games. And now, Rogue Fitness is running their own officially sanctioned event – the 2019 Rogue Invitational. The 2019 Rogue Invitational will be held on MAY 18 – 19, 2019 – in Columbus, Ohio. Individual and team competitors will be competing for $400,000 in prize money. The winners (male, female, and team) will earn a spot at the 2019 Reebok CrossFit Games in Madison, WI. And what’s even better – EVERYONE can potentially qualify to compete… 2019 Rogue Invitational Tickets Want to watch in person? Tickets are on sale now: Buy 2019 Rogue Invitational Tickets. There are three tiers of tickets – [Read more …]

Nike Free X Metcon 2 - The running shoe for CrossFit WODs

Nike Free X Metcon 2 – The Nike Metcon Running Shoe

April 19, 2020 Tim Comments Off

New for 2019, the Nike Free x Metcon 2 shoe combines the lightweight flexibility of the Nike Free running shoe line with the durability and stability of the Nike Metcon shoes. NOTE: This shoe has been discontinued – get them while you can. It has been replaced by the Nike Free Metcon 3 – it’s a free shoe, but with a very different feel. The Nike Free X Metcon 2 is now available from Rogue Fitness. This is the second version of the Nike Free X Metcon shoe. Read on to find out why we think this is the best CrossFit training shoe for running. Here’s just a few of the styles that are available now, from Rogue Fitness: Now, [Read more …]