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Pumpkin Spice Bar from Fringe Sport

September 7, 2021 Tim Comments Off

It’s that time of year – get your Pumpkin Spice Bar – from Fringe Sport (of course). Are you aiming for muscles and strength? Then the barbell is the key. Not only is it great for gaining strength and muscles, but it is also great for endurance work and in making significant gains. Performing compound exercises build the needed pressure and stress through various muscles and movement patterns. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Pumpkin Spice Bar – Overview The Pumpkin Spice Bar is born in the USA with American sourced steel. The story of the Pumpkin Spice Bar started when a local pumpkin farmer approached fringe Sport personnel with extra stock for the [Read more …]

Rogue Bandit Challenge

August 24, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Get ready for the Rogue Bandit Challenge. Are you ready for Rogue’s Bandit Challenge? The Bandit Challenge is a twelve-hour challenge consists of three events: 1 Mile (1600M) Run – The athlete with the fastest 1 Mile run time will earn the most points. 1 Rep Max Front Squat – The athlete with the heaviest 1 Rep Max Front Squat will earn the most points. Max Repetition Chin-Up – The athlete with the most, unbroken, strict chin-ups will earn the most points. This challenge will run from August 27 at 9 AM EST – August 30 at 8 PM EST. Rogue Bandit Challenge – Overview Eligibility Standards and Age Groups This challenge is open for men and women ages 14 [Read more …]

Nike Metcon 7 CrossFit Shoe Review

May 14, 2022 Tim 2

Here’s our review of the Nike Metcon 7. Nike kept the mission of the shoe unchanged (heavy lifting) but made some big updates. Let’s find out what’s changed. For this review, we bought two different pairs of the new Nike Metcon 7 (or M7) – the regular edition, and the Mat Fraser Personal Edition. More importantly though – we put them through our tough testing process. How does this shoe stack up to other CrossFit shoes? How does it stack up to it’s predecessor (The Nike Metcon 6)? We’ll have full details below. Get the Nike Metcon 7 now, from Rogue Fitness: Nike Metcon 7 Review – The Bottom Line Here’s the bottom line, right up front. There’s no more [Read more …]

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9/11 Never Forget Charity Collection

August 19, 2021 Tim Comments Off

The 20 year anniversary of 9/11 is coming up fast. GORUCK is releasing a 9/11 Never Forget Collection – with all proceeds to be donated to the Travis Manion Foundation and The Tunnel to Towers Foundation. GORUCK’s 9/11 Never Forget Collection is more than just a reminder of what happened that day but also a great way to take part in a cause of helping the families of those who gave their lives to save others during the 9/11 attack. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: 9/11 Never Forget Collection – Overview “These acts of mass murder were intended to frighten our nation into chaos and retreat. But they have failed. Our country is [Read more …]

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Rogue LB Competition Plates – CrossFit Games 2021

August 12, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Want to own a piece of history? Here’s your chance. Rogue’s selling at a discount the Competition Bumper Plates from the CrossFit Games 2021. Competition Bumper Plates are plates used for Olympic lifting on a professional level. They are slimmer but more durable and undeniably more costly than basic bumpers. Rogue offers different kinds of Competition Bumper Plates used in the CrossFit Games 2021. But these aren’t just any bumpers – these are competition quality and they were used at the CrossFit Games 2021. They are marked in pounds (LB) not kilograms. That’s pretty neat. These likely won’t last long, but here is where you can get them. Competition Bumper Plates from the CrossFit Games 2021 – Overview The Rogue [Read more …]

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REP Games Sale 2021

July 28, 2021 Tim Comments Off

It’s time for the REP Games Sale. Coinciding with the CrossFit Games 2021 – this big REP Fitness sale runs through August 2nd. If you are looking for affordable but high-quality pieces of equipment, you have come to the right place at the right time. Rep Fitness’ price is generally economical and they are even offering now a seven-day sale on some of their gym equipment that you can add to your home gym. Here is some of the gear that is on sale now: REP Games Sale – Overview Rep Fitness produces high-value fitness equipment backed with the guarantee of trust, expertise, and innovation. They aim to be the head in fitness innovation worldwide, and their team works hard, [Read more …]

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CORE51 Gym Duffel Bag

July 9, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Here’s another great gym bag from King Kong Apparel – the CORE51 Duffel. King Kong Apparel uses only the toughest materials from buckles to pockets to ensure you have the toughest gear for your tough workout. Though King Kong’s initial intention was to make the best quality and most functional gym bags, they continue to change the expectations of the gym bag. The CORE range is one of the pieces of evidence, including the CORE51. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: CORE51 Duffel – Overview Most of the materials used in CORE51 Duffel are the same as those used in other King Kong bags – the durable YKK zippers, heavy-duty buckles for ultimate security, nylon [Read more …]

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CORE35 Gym Duffel Bag From King Kong Apparel

July 4, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Here’s the CORE35 Duffel from King Kong Apparel. Bringing a huge or plenty of bags to the gym is a thing of the past with CORE35 from King Kong. Weightlifters will benefit most from this bag as it allows them to carry more gear and items inside by wrapping their lifting belts around the exterior of this duffel bag. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: CORE35 Duffel – Overview The CORE35 Duffel varies in some way from other King Kong Duffels. The most significant difference of this duffel is the exclusive weightlifting belt attachment that enables the bag to be used normally while bringing an inconvenient lifting belt on the outside. Other distinct changes are [Read more …]

CORE25 Gym Backpack from King Kong Apparel

June 30, 2021 Tim Comments Off

King King apparel makes the best backpacks for the gym – and now the CORE25 Backpack is available.. If you are a lifter, you will not need to bring a huge bag the next time you go to the gym with this new backpack from King Kong. CORE25 is explicitly designed for lifters, but non-lifters can definitely benefit from it as well. This backpack offers versatility, flexibility, and durability, guaranteed to work as hard as you do. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: CORE25 Backpack – Overview The CORE25 backpack offers you plenty of features giving it the right to be the ultimate gym bag. One of its most notable features is its Nylon [Read more …]

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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas from Rogue

May 3, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Need Mother’s Day Gift Ideas? For the fitness mom that loves CrossFit you should consider this gear from Rogue. In a few days, mothers all over the world will be honored to show our appreciation for everything they’ve done for us. While there is still time, we are giving you a list of gift ideas to surprise and delight your mom on this very special day. Not only mothers would love these gift ideas, but even mothers-in-law, aunties, sisters, and daughters. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Mother’s Day Gift Ideas from Rogue – Overview It can be frustrating sometimes to find gifts and even if we already know, no amount of gift can [Read more …]