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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 …]

Nike Savaleos Weightlifting Shoe Review (21)

Nike Savaleos Versus Nike Romaleos

November 22, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Let’s review Nike Weightlifting Shoes available in 2021. We’re going to compare the brand-new Savaleos to the Romaleos. Both are Oly weightlifting shoes. Both have a wide and stable base. Both have a strap. Both are known for their strength and stability. But what exactly makes the Nike Romaleos distinct from the Nike Savaleos? Keep on reading to learn and see what fits you better. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Let’s compare these two – head to head. Nike Savaleos Versus Romaleos 4 – Video Review on our YouTube Channel Why read when you can watch? Check out this video from our YouTube channel and see both shoes side by side! Bottom line? [Read more …]

Nike Free Metcon 4 Review

April 10, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Let’s review the Nike Free Metcon 4. The new Nike Free Metcon 4 comes to you with unshakable stability and a natural range of motion. Now you can do your training with such freedom and confidence while having that cool look from the ’90s. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Let’s take a look at this new shoe. Nike Free Metcon 4 – Video Review on our YouTube Channel Why read when you can watch? Check out this video from our YouTube channel: Nike Free Metcon 4 – Overview Nike merged Free and Metcon to come up with the Nike Free Metcon 4. Nike Free is formed to the foot’s shape, making it like [Read more …]

Rep Fitness Garage Gym Wall Storage

December 22, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Let’s review the new Rep Wall Storage solutions. Imagine your house with no cabinets or storage for clothes, shoes, kitchenware, toiletries, etc. It looks chaotic, right? Imagine the same to your garage gym – your barbell plates, belts, bands, bars, rollers, and other equipment all lying down on the floor. Aside from showing how disorganized you are, it is also not a pleasant sight to look at. Good thing there are storage and racks where you can store them to keep your garage tidy and organized. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Rep Wall Storage – Overview Whether it’s a steel shelf storage or a simple DIY project, having an organized area can make [Read more …]

Reebok Nano X1 Versus Nano X Review

February 16, 2021 Tim 5

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 …]

Reebok Nano X1 Versus Nike Metcon 6 Review

February 16, 2021 Tim 2

Let’s compare the new Nano X1 Training Shoe from Reebok directly against the Nike Metcon 6. Our review pair has arrived and we’ve put them through our workout test – side by side with our trusty pair of Nike Metcon 6. Before we dive into the results, let’s review some of the styles that are available now: Let’s review what’s new and improved in this training shoe. Reebok Nano X1 Versus Nike Metcon 6 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 Nike [Read more …]

How to Make the Echo Bike More Comfortable

February 16, 2021 VA Worker 2

Let’s review Echo Bike Add-ons – and find some way to make the Rogue Echo Bike more comfortable. The Rogue Echo Bike is a tough workout – it is an air bike, after all. Expect lung-searing intensity and burning quads like no other piece of equipment can deliver. But at the same time, let’s see where we can make things a little more pleasant. The Rogue Echo Bike mixes heavy-duty steel, accurate engineering, and comfortable customization to produce a durable, sturdier fan bike. It is created from the get-go with character and performance in mind with huge frames, high weight capacities, and belt drives. The handles on the bike weigh a big amount and are tougher to move than other [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 …]

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 …]

How Many Calories Does Rucking Burn?

January 17, 2021 Tim Comments Off

How many calories does rucking burn? That’s a great question – you certainly know you are working harder when you walk for long distances with a heavily loaded backpack (rucksack) on your back. But, can we put some hard numbers to this? Yes, we can. Here’s results from testing I’m doing – measuring calorie burn (via heart rate monitoring) at a variety of distances, loads, and paces. Without further ado, here’s the results (Preliminary, more data will be added over the next 2-3 months): Ruck Weight Pace (mph) Calories burned/minute Calories burned/hour Calories burned/mile 0 (no ruck) 3.6 6.7 401 109 30 lb ruck plate + Rucker 3.0 3.0 6.2 373 123 30 lb ruck plate + Rucker 3.0 3.7 [Read more …]