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A Rogue Olympic weightlifting barbell - loaded with Rogue training bumper plates

Starting Your Own Garage Gym – The Olympic Barbell

April 11, 2020 Tim Comments Off

We’re going to talk about what is probably the most essential piece of gear for a great garage gym – the Olympic weightlifting barbell. We’ll provide examples of Rogue barbells – because we think Rogue Fitness makes the best barbells for your home or garage gym (or your CrossFit box!) Here’s the barbells we’ll be reviewing. Be sure to read through to understand the specific strengths of each model. Rogue Olympic WL Bar 20kg men’s bearing bar – Made in the USA with 215K tensile strength steel. Needle bearings for ultimate spin – also great “whip” – so it is the best barbell for Olympic lifts. (Rogue Fitness) Rogue Ohio Bar – Stainless Steel The awesome Rogue Ohio Bar in [Read more …]

The RML-390C is the colored version of Rogue RML-390BT Power Rack. Like the standard model, this unit is manufactured in Columbus, Ohio, and updates a classic Westside power cage design with 3x3" 11 Gauge Steel in your choice of 10 custom Rogue semi gloss powdercoats. With an interior depth of 24" or 30", the RML-390C is an all-in-one power rack that can improve the efficiency of a small garage gym or major weight training center. With 0.625" hardware and Westside hole spacing, it also provides an appealing middle ground between the Rogue Monster and Rogue Infinity Series power racks. Easy to set-up and install out the box, this rack comes standard with a pair of Monster Lite J-cups, a pin/pipe safety set, four band pegs, and a 43" Fat/Skinny Pull-Up Bar.

The Best Power Rack for Your Garage Gym

December 22, 2021 Tim Comments Off

The foundation of the best garage gym or home gym is the power rack or squat rack. Why? Because it’s the best option for versatile and safe training with heavy weights. Shown here is the RML-390BT Rogue Monster Lite Power Rack (Rogue Fitness: ). It is an exceptionally well built product, and has all the essential features we look for in the best power rack for a garage gym. Got a garage? Then you’ve got space for a garage gym. The benefits of the garage gym are many: no crowds, no commute, no waiting for equipment. But, the downside is you’ve got to have the right equipment. You need versatile gear that will last for a lifetime. What is the [Read more …]

Barbell Back Squat - used extensively in Starting Strength

Starting Strength Dictionary

September 27, 2018 Tim Comments Off

FitAtMidlife’s Starting Strength Routine Dictionary It’s no secret – we love Mark Rippetoe’s Starting Strength routine. It’s the efficient, science and logic based training program that is made for beginners of any age to develop strength. Starting Strength utilizes the barbell. The barbell is the most efficient means to build strength – because it’s the device that can carry the most weight. That may sound intimidating, but it shouldn’t be. You start light and through the magic of linear progression you get strong – and build muscle mass at the same time. Starting Strengh places great emphasis on proper form, and it’s safe for the joints. Lastly, it’s targeted to novices – people who have never lifted before. And all [Read more …]

Training Shoes from TYR

November 1, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Let’s take a look at all the Training Shoes from TYR. Whether you are powerlifting, doing CrossFit, or just messing around in the gym – they’ve got a shoe for you. TYR is dedicated to developing a culture of greatness, both in and out of the water. The company remains committed to creating the industry’s most durable, uniquely designed swimsuits, equipment, caps, and goggles. TYR has been specializing in athletic apparel for almost 40 years and has also started developing a line of superior cross-training and weightlifting shoes. Training shoes from TYR: Training Shoes from TYR – Overview Training shoes are worn not only for CrossFit, cardio, and other high-impact activities but also for weightlifting. They are versatile shoes that [Read more …]

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Nike Volt – Shockingly Good Looking Cross Trainers

May 29, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Ready to be seen in the gym? Get a load of Nike’s “Volt” color (it’s sort of a yellow-green – and it’s hard to capture in photos) – and it is BRIGHT! Check out Nike Volt – Shockingly Good Looking Cross Trainers. Cross-training is a fitness regimen that combines high-intensity interval training and targeted functional movements. It includes exercises like aerobic exercises, strength training, and flexibility exercises. Nike created cross trainers and shoes to help you confidently get through all these exercises while keeping you comfortable and stable. They also help you stay focused on reaching your goals and push past them. Check out these cross-trainers from Nike that come in a dazzling volt color. Set retinas on fire (or [Read more …]

Tape for CrossFit Workouts

May 29, 2023 VA Worker Comments Off

Let’s take a look at Tape for CrossFit Workouts. Sports and Fitness are continuously developing, and plenty of methods and products always come out to improve performance and preserve one’s health. The athletic tape is one of the fitness items that has stayed useful and effective ever since it came out. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: Tape for CrossFit Workouts – Overview Whether you are a novice or a professional in the fitness world, athletic tapes can help you improve your performance and stay injury free. There are different kinds of athletic tapes, and all are beneficial in their own ways. One of them is the traditional tape which is used to prevent injury [Read more …]

Workout Gear from TRX

May 29, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Get some Workout Gear from TRX and do your rehab or pre-hab work. TRX is known for its Suspension Trainers that utilize a gear with two cables attached to your hands or feet. It is ideal for people who love to workout but also move a lot to different places, as it is lightweight and can just be attached to a door or anywhere. Aside from Suspension Trainers, TRX has other workout gear that can be integrated into your everyday workout. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Workout Gear from TRX – Overview Adding some gear and accessories to your workout enhances the quality of your training and the effect of the exercise on [Read more …]

Super Training Bicep Board with athletes

Super Training Bicep Board from Mark Bell

May 28, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Let’s take a look at the Super Training Bicep Board from Mark Bell. The Bicep Board was created to perfectly isolate the biceps while curling. This special equipment lets you position your hands and wrists to minimize the participation of the forearm muscles and places very straightforward and continued tension on the biceps during the training. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: RSuper Training Bicep Board from Mark Bell – Overview The Super Training Bicep Board from Mark Bell Sling Shot is a distinctive accessory used in combination with a standard dumbbell (not included) to allow you to effectively isolate your biceps while curling. The board measures 22” long x 9.5” wide and highlights [Read more …]

Nike Metcon Zoom Turbo 2 New Color

May 28, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Tne Nike Metcon Zoom Turbo 2 is the ONLY Nike shoe for cross training that combines both React foam and a Zoom Air cushion. There’s now a new color too – check out the Iron Grey/Black/Phantom/Black colorway. Put an adrenalizing speed into your everyday workout with the Nike Zoom Metcon Turbo 2. Combining stability and responsiveness, this shoe helps you move fast during circuit training, high-intensity intervals on the treadmill, or a squeezed-in cardio workout. New colorways are now available to add energy to your training. The newest Nike Metcon Zoom Turbo 2: Nike Metcon Zoom Turbo 2 – Our Review To test this product, we got hands-on and in-depth. This is a different color, but results will be the [Read more …]

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Tiger Stripe Sand Bags

March 20, 2023 Tim Comments Off

The new Tiger Stripe Sand Bags from GORUCK look good and let you get a highly functional workout thanks to cheap sand. Different fitness enthusiasts incorporate sandbag training into their training workouts for strength and endurance. A sandbag is a piece of excellent training equipment that offers versatility and helps build strength and conditioning. It also boosts performance, improves stability, builds better mental strength, strengthens your planes of motion, and is easy to carry anywhere. Sandbags (the ultimate functional workout?) from GORUCK: Tiger Stripe Sand Bags – Overview The most important feature of a sandbag is the handle, and GORUCK prioritized the handle construction and took the time to strengthen neoprene padding into every handle they made. GORUCK Sand Bags [Read more …]