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Nike By You Custom Nike Free Metcon 6 and the box it came in
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Nike By You – Custom Shoe Review

Like to stand out in the gym? Nike’s Nike By You (Nike Free Metcon 6) lets you pick the color scheme of your favorite training shoes. But how does it work? And does the end product justify the cost? That’s what we’ll review here. The Nike Free Metcon 6 (Nike By You edition) get it only right from the source: First, let’s take a complete tour of the shoe. Nike By You – Nike Free Metcon 6 Shoe Review – Overview Nike By You – Nike Free Metcon 6 – Hands On Review on YouTube Want a up close look at these custom shoes? Check out our hands on review from YouTube: Let’s get into the details The ordering process [Read more …]

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Diet & Nutrition

What is the Keto Diet?

What is the Ketogenic diet? It’s a high-fat, low-carb diet that sends your body into a state of ketosis, during which it primarily uses dietary fat and body fat for energy instead of glucose from carbs. Ketone bodies, which are the by-product of the metabolism of fat, rise to elevated levels in the blood. Ketosis is generally recognized to occur when ketone levels rise to 0.5 mmol/L or more. This can happen about 2 days after starting severe carb restrictions – which means eating less than 20-35 grams of carbs per day. However, it can take 4-6 weeks before the body is fully adapted to ketosis. Keto, as the ketogenic diet is known, is a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet that forces [Read more …]

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How To Workout With Tabata Training

What is Tabata Training? Tabata is a high intensity training method for conditioning and fat-burning. Let’s find out how we can do a tabata workout, and what some great tabata exercises are. Tabata in a nutshell Start the clock or timer Perform the chosen exercise with as much intensity as possible, and as fast as good form permits for 20 seconds. Rest for 10 seconds. Repeat for 8 work and rest cycles (a total of 4 minutes.) Optional: Collapse on the floor at the conclusion of what is likely the 4 hardest minutes of your week! The most recent research in 2018 about Tabata concluded that: “…variations of the Tabata Protocol seem to be indicated to provide increases in aerobic [Read more …]

Reebok Nano X1 Grit (30)
Cross Training Shoes

Reebok Nano X1 Versus Nano X Review

Let’s compare the new Nano X1 Training Shoe from Reebok directly against the Reebok Nano X. Our review pair has arrived and we’ve put them through our workout test – side by side with our trusty pairs of Reebok Nano X. Before we dive into the results, let’s review some of the shoes that are available now: Let’s compare these two cross training shoes for CrossFit. Reebok Nano X1 Versus Reebok Nano X Review – Video Review on our YouTube Channel Why read when you can watch? Check out this video from our YouTube channel: That’s some in action video of the Nano X1 – but let’s dive deeper into all of the details. Reebok Nano X1 Versus Reebok Nano [Read more …]

The Rogue Echo Bike combines heavy-duty steel, precision engineering, and convenient customization to forge a stronger, sturdier fan bike.
Exercise Equipment

Guide to the Best Air Bikes for Fitness

Let’s talk about the best air bike (AirBike or Assault Bike) for 2022. We’ve got details on all the popular models. The Rogue Echo Bike is our top pick for 2022, and is shown here as an example. Let’s dive right in, by first explaining what the best air bike would look like – and how it is used. Here’s the air bikes we’ll be reviewing in this article. Be sure to read the entire article to understand the pros and cons of each. What is an Air Bike (Assault Bike)? An air bike, also called a fan bike, is an upright, stationary bicycle for indoor fitness use. They can also be called assault bikes, but that is usually referring [Read more …]

Nike Free Metcon 5 Cross Trainer Shoe Review 13 2
Cross Training Shoes

Nike Free Metcon 5 Shoe Review

The latest Nike Free Metcon shoe has been a smash hit – it’s very comfortable and it performs well in the gym (or the CrossFit box). Here’s the newest Nike Free Metcon 5 – in a drop-dead gorgeous “Volt” color. Cross-training requires your shoes to do different sports, aerobic movements, and resistance training and should provide you with endurance, strength, flexibility, and balance to do them. The good news is there’s a shoe that can do that and give the support you need as you train. The Nike Free Metcon 5 can meet you in the depths, help you dig deep to find that final ounce of force, and come out of the other side on a high. Get it [Read more …]

GORUCK Tribe Workout Program Review
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GORUCK Tribe Workout Program Review

Let’s review the new GORUCK Tribe workout program from GORUCK. Choosing the harder path is what GORUCK Tribe is committed to take. Tribe formally launches in January 2021, with the theme of the year, “Seek Pain”. Full cycles are four years in duration. By subscribing, you will receive a new patch each month – attainable only if you read the book, do the workout, and the ruck mileage. Where do you sign up? Direct at GORUCK of course: GORUCK Tribe – Overview Pain is inevitable, and when we overcome painful situations, we appreciate life even more, and we discover the strength we never thought we have. GORUCK Tribe is into seeking that strength hidden within us. The GORUCK Challenge started [Read more …]