Exercise Equipment

Rogue Deadlift Bar Jack Review

December 27, 2020 VA Worker Comments Off

Let’s review the Deadlift Bar Jacks available from Rogue. What’s a deadlift bar jack? It’s a handy device that lets you quickly and easily prop up a barbell (even if heavily loaded) to add or remove plates. Rogue, the leading manufacturer in strength and conditioning equipment, has now come up with new Deadlift bar jack options to improve your training. Here’s some of the bar jacks we are going to look at: Let’s check these out. Rogue Deadlift Bar Jack – Video Review on our YouTube Channel Why read when you can watch? Check out this video from our YouTube channel: We got hands-on with the Rogue Deadlift Bar Jack because it’s a great option to help you get more [Read more …]

AssaultBike Pro Product Highlight

December 23, 2020 VA Worker Comments Off

Assault Fitness, makers of the original “assault bike”, have recently launched a new version of this fabulous fitness tool – the AssaultBike Pro. To understand what’s new and improved with this bike – let’s review all the air bikes from AssaultBike. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: Let’s compare all these models. Air Bikes from AssaultBike – Overview First, a quick word on air bikes. Combining the arm-pumping action of a cross-country ski machine with the leg-firming power of cycling across deliberate resistance, Assault bikes are in a calorie-burning league of their own. But, these can also be an effective tool for rehabilitation as it requires secure, controlled movement with zero impact. Assault bikes are [Read more …]

Rogue Bottle Opener - Christas Stocking Stuff Gift Idea for CrossFit

Crossfit Stocking Stuffers – Holiday Gift Guide

December 16, 2020 VA Worker Comments Off

Let’s review Crossfit Stocking Stuffers. Stocking stuffers are practical, small and affordable gifts that you can give to your family, friends and loved ones who are passionate about Crossfit or working out in general. This holiday gift guide will give you great gift ideas that will be enjoyed by fitness enthusiasts! Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: CrossFit Stocking Stuffers – Overview We have come to the happiest time of the year. Its time to hang and fill those stockings again and bring delight to our friends and loved ones. Receiving a stocking filled with goodies is always enjoyable no matter what age you’re at. Looking for items that are affordable and practical can be [Read more …]

Polar H10 Heart Rate Monitor Review

February 21, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Recently I wanted to get into some heart rate training techniques and do some other work evaluating calorie burn. This is my review of the Polar H10 Chest Strap Heart Rate Monitor. Why a chest strap heart rate monitor (HRM)? These types of heart rate monitors are known to be the most accurate. Because it’s a chest strap, it isn’t impacted by movement (like a heart rate monitor you wear on your wrist or arm). Secondly, it operates by detecting the electrical signals of your heart – and this is a more consistent and accurate method than that used by wrist-mounted heart rate monitors (which use optical sensors.) Here’s some of the gear I used during this review. Polar H10 [Read more …]

Xebex Rower Review

March 16, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Let’s review the features of the Xebex Rower line – including their latest model the Xebex Rower 3.0. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: Xebex Rower – Overview These indoor rowing machines provide resistance from a flywheel. It uses air resistance – and this means the resistance can vary from minimal to a lot. Overall, rowing is excellent exercise. It uses all your major muscle groups – it’s a full body workout. It is also zero impact. There’s no repeated jarring shocks to your joints. Why pound the pavement relentlessly when you can glide instead? Xebex Rower 3.0 First of all, this is a rower that uses air resistance. There’s an ergometer. And when you [Read more …]

Pedal Straps for Rogue Echo Bike - Pedal 11

Fyxation Pedal Straps for Rogue Echo Bike Review

December 22, 2020 Tim Comments Off

Let’s review Fyxation Pedal Straps on the Rogue Echo Bike. Why pedal straps? You know you can PUSH on the pedals already – but pedal straps (like clips) let you PULL on the pedals too. Overall this can make for more efficient pedaling on the Rogue Echo Bike. And, let’s face it – if you are using the Echo bike as it’s intended you probably need all the help you can get. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: Fyxation Pedal Straps on Rogue Echo Bike – Video Review on our YouTube Channel Why read when you can watch? Check out this video from our YouTube channel: Here’s how to install: And here they are in [Read more …]

Exercise Equipment

Xebex Air Bike Buyer’s Guide

November 20, 2020 Tim Comments Off

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 …]

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

April 3, 2021 Tim Comments Off

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 Tim Comments Off

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 Tim 7

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 …]