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Rogue Echo bike V3 - Black Friday Sale
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Rogue Fitness Black Friday 2026 Sale

November 4, 2026 0

Black November – Rogue’s biggest sale for the year is now on. Check out these great deals while they last during the Rogue Black Friday sale: Rogue Fitness Black Friday Sale Overview If you have your eye on fitness equipment – November is the time. The deals won’t get better, and the sale won’t cover more equipment than this time of year. Hundo Pricing Many of Rogue’s bumper plates and iron plates are on sale with Hundo Pricing. Here’s how it works -the more you buy – the bigger the discount. The more weight you purchase the cheaper the price per pound becomes. It’s that simple. What’s on sale? Here’s a sampling – but you should click here to see [Read more …]

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Nike Romaleos 4 versus Reebok Legacy Lifter versus Adidas Adipower 2
Cross Training Shoes

Best Weightlifting Shoes for 2022

December 20, 2021 4

Why look at the best weightlifting shoes for 2022? Lifting heavy weights requires the proper footwear. Many people lift using normal sneakers or running shoes – and that is a big mistake. They should be using proper weightlifting shoes, like the Nike Romaleos 4 shown here instead. We’ll review who makes the best weightlifting shoes for 2022, and tell you why they are the best. Best Shoes For Squats? Weightlifting shoes are the best shoes for squats. The raised heel (which is very firm) minimizes the ankle range of motion needed. The solid heel ensures you are stable with hundreds of pounds on your back or in your hands. These are the best shoes for Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, and the [Read more …]

Reebok Nano X1 Versus Nike Metcon 6 Review
Cross Training Shoes

Reebok Nano X1 Versus Nike Metcon 6 Review

February 16, 2021 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 …]

GORUCK Black Multicam Rucker 3 Review (99)
Rucking

Backpacks for Rucking

May 18, 2022 Comments Off on Backpacks for Rucking

Let’s talk about the best backpacks (rucksacks) for rucking. We’ll highlight the best products that look good, are functional, and tough as nails. As an example – here’s the GORUCK GR1 backpack. It is purpose designed for rucking. And by that, we mean rucking for fitness purposes. You might have seen the GORUCK rucksack in use at the first annual Rogue Invitational CrossFit sanctioned event. Here’s the rucksacks we’ll cover: We’ll also highlight some great rucking accessories that help you get the most out of your gear. When choosing the best backpack for rucking – you need to consider a few things: Function Form Durability Price Read on to find out why we think the GR1 is the best choice [Read more …]

Nike Free Metcon 6 (in Game Royal) Versus the Nike Metcon 9 - CrossFit style training shoe
Cross Training Shoes

Nike Free Metcon 6 Versus Nike Metcon 9 – In Depth Shoe Comparison

August 4, 2024 Comments Off on Nike Free Metcon 6 Versus Nike Metcon 9 – In Depth Shoe Comparison

Let’s look at the two leading contenders for best CrossFit shoe of 2024 – the brand new Nike Free Metcon 6 and the Nike Metcon 9. Which shoe is the right one for you? That’s what we’ll figure out in this in-depth comparison and review. Nike Free Metcon 6 Versus Nike Metcon 9 – get them here: Let’s compare them side by side. Nike Free Metcon 6 Shoe Review – Overview Nike Free Metcon 6 Versus Nike Free Metcon 9 – Hands On Review on YouTube Want a up close look at these two shoes? Check out our hands on review from YouTube: The particular shoe shown in that video is “Light Lemon Twist” – and you can read more [Read more …]

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How To Workout With Tabata Training

September 5, 2024 Comments Off on 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 …]

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28 Awesome Assault Bike Workouts

August 27, 2024 7

The assault bike (also commonly called an air bike, or fan bike) is an awesome, calorie-burning workout. Why? Because it’s a total body effort – you push, pull, and pedal against resistance that gets more intense the more you go. The faster and harder you go, the more resistance there is. The assault bike has earned it’s nickname: Satan’s Tricycle The assault bike can be used for steady state cardio or super-efficient interval style workouts. In this article, we’ll bring you a round up of 28 of the best air bike workout ideas. Find out why people have a love-hate relationship with this burn inducing, hard hitting workout device. But why workout easy when you can workout hard? These all [Read more …]

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