Exercise Equipment

Exercise Equipment

Xebex Air Bike Buyer’s Guide

November 20, 2020 fitadmin 0

Let’s take a look at the line of Xebex Air Bikes. These affordable alternatives will give you the air bike or assault bike workout experience for a little bit less. But, there are several models. What are the key differences? That’s what we’re going to review in this article. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: Xebex Air Bikes – Overview All these affordable air bike models share common features. They all have a big fan – that is driven by the pedals and handles. The beauty of the fan bike or air bike is that the faster you go – the more work it becomes. With an air bike, you pedal, push, and pull your [Read more …]

Air Bikes are in Short Supply Fitness Pandemic Lockdown Where to Buy

Black Friday 2020 – Where To Buy Fitness Equipment During The Pandemic Lockdown

April 3, 2021 fitadmin 0

Where can you buy home gym equipment during the pandemic lock down? We’ve got the most comprehensive list of in-stock equipment pages from all the best vendors. What about Black Friday 2020? Don’t expect any massive sales – everyone is out of equipment due to the unprecedented demand. Here’s our recommendations for where you should be able to buy in stock fitness equipment for your home gym or garage gym (in no particular order) Who has fitness equipment in stock? It varies day by day – so bookmark these links and check every day. Read on to find out how each of these vendors is trying to make things better for you. Where To Buy Fitness Equipment During The Pandemic [Read more …]

VersaClimber H HP Review - climbing for cardio home equipment

VersaClimber Review

March 17, 2021 fitadmin 0

In this article we’re going to review the VersaClimber – the original cardio climber equipment for your home or garage gym. The VersaClimber acts like two cardio machines in one: a lower body stepper and upper body climber. Think of it as a whole body treadmill. As such, it provides a full-body workout – with no loading on the spine, and with no impact. These machines are space efficient – and all of them fit under an 8′ ceiling, with minimal floor space footprint. There are a number of models of VersaClimber you can buy. Here’s the key differences: VersaClimber – Overview Let’s focus on the main attributes of this fitness machine. First of all, the more muscle mass you [Read more …]

The Rogue Echo Bike has ten fan blades - and they aren't small.

Top 5 Ways Rogue Could Make the Echo Bike Even Better

January 27, 2021 fitadmin 6

The Rogue Echo Bike is the best air bike you can buy in 2020. Well, if you can find it in stock here in the year 2020 – they tend to sell out in 2 hours or less whenever Rogue gets some inventory in. We reviewed this bike originally way back in 2019. We liked nearly everything about it right from the get-go – but after well over a year of extended use, I’ve come up with some improvements. (At least in my own mind.) Let’s review how Rogue Fitness can make the already excellent Echo Bike even more excellent. In case you haven’t seen it – here it is: This article is full of opinions, my opinions – but [Read more …]

Schwinn Airdyne Pro Air Bike - Side View

Rogue Echo Bike Versus Schwinn Airdyne Pro

September 6, 2020 fitadmin 5

Air bikes (sometimes called “assault bikes”) have become a hot item – a must have for your home or garage gym. Let’s compare two of the front runners of the pack – this is Rogue Echo Bike versus Schwinn Airdyne Pro (also sold as the AD7). Currently, both of these models are hard to find – but if you can find them in stock, which should you choose? That’s what we’ll review here. Here’s the two air bikes we’re going to compare: Rogue Echo Bike Versus Schwinn Airdyne Pro – Overview Let’s start by discussing some of the similarities. Both of these are premium air bikes. What do we consider essential for a premium air bike? They both have excellent [Read more …]

FB-5000 Wide Pad Bench - from Rep Fitness - View 2

Rep Fitness FB-5000 Wide Pad Bench Product Highlight

December 22, 2021 fitadmin 0

Looking for a wide bench for your home or garage gym? You might want to take a look at the FB-5000 Wide Pad Competition Bench from Rep Fitness. This beefy, robust bench is a remarkable piece of equipment for the price you pay. In this article, we’re going to highlight the features of this competition class gym bench: FB-5000 Wide Pad Bench – YouTube Video Overview Rather watch than read? Check out this video on YouTube. Let’s take a look, courtesy of Rep Fitness: FB-5000 Wide Pad Bench – Why a Wide Pad? A serious competition and training bench needs a wide pad option – and Rep has it. A wide pad gives you better scapular positioning – and the [Read more …]

The Concept2 BikeErg is an interesting middle ground between a road bike and a fan bike. With a clutch for freewheeling, changeable seat and pedals, and a special damper to simulate gear changes, it's meant to be close to a road bike experience.

Rogue Echo Bike Versus Concept 2 BikeErg

August 28, 2020 fitadmin 0

If you are looking into air bikes (“assault bikes”) you’ve probably also run across the Concept 2 BikeErg. The BikeErg is a different beast than an air bike like the Rogue Echo Bike. But, there are a lot of similarities too. How do you decide which is the right metcon training tool for your home or garage gym? That’s what we’ll review in this article – this is Rogue Echo Bike versus Concept 2 BikeErg. Here’s the gear we are going to be comparing: Echo Bike Versus BikeErg – Key Differences Right up front, let’s cover the key differences between these two bikes. Understand that the Rogue Echo Bike is an air bike (also somtimes called a “fan bike” or [Read more …]

Best CrossFit Hand Grips - we look at the options.

Buyer’s Guide to CrossFit Hand Grips

December 22, 2021 fitadmin 1

Your Complete Guide to Buying CrossFit Hand Grips CrossFit training is a rigorous and challenging workout. But, it can be hard on your hands – callouses and even “ripped” palms can be a side effect of too many pull-ups and bar exercises. In addition, many of the CrossFit exercises benefit from a safe and secure grip. Normal workout gloves can help, but they do not offer the level of control that you gain from CrossFit hand grips. Here will discuss why you need hand grips, what type of exercises they’re used for, and some features to help you get the right pair of grips for your needs. We’ll finish by comparing these nine CrossFit hand grips with some advantages and [Read more …]

A weightlifting belt being worn for a set of heavy barbell squats.

Buyer’s Guide To Weightlifting Belts

May 13, 2022 fitadmin 0

Over the past few years, weightlifting belts have become increasingly popular among many strength trainees, in CrossFit and otherwise. However, you might wonder what these are and whether they can be beneficial for your workout. There are a few things that you might want to know about them before you decide to buy one. We’re going to provide an overview of the pros and cons of wearing a weight belt while you workout. We’re also going to highlight these weight belt products, so you can understand the different styles and features. What Is A Weightlifting Belt? A weightlifting belt is an aid for weight lifters when they’re lifting weights, as the name would suggest. There are a few notable reasons [Read more …]

Theragun G3PRO is a percussive therapy device to help with workout recovery

Buyer’s Guide to Percussion Massage Devices for Athletes

January 14, 2022 fitadmin 0

Over the past few years, percussive therapy and self-myofascial release have become increasingly popular in the CrossFit world. Despite this, there are quite a significant number of people who might not know what these are. Alongside this, they might not know what kind of benefits that these might offer. If you’ve ever had bad muscle pains and overall aches after a workout, then percussive therapy could be helpful for you. To figure out if it’s something that you might want or need, however, it’s first worth knowing about what they are and how they can be used. The potential benefits that they could provide should be more than enough for many people to be interested in a percussive therapy device. [Read more …]