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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

February 21, 2025 Comments Off on 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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Nike Free Metcon 6 (in Game Royal) Versus the Nike Metcon 9 - CrossFit style training shoe
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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 …]

Rogue Echo Bike - poolside
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Rogue Echo Bike Review

January 6, 2022 12

In this article we’re going to present our hands-on review of the Rogue Echo Bike. We believe the Rogue Echo bike is the best air bike option for anyone in the market for a new air bike in 2022. Why? That’s what we’ll talk about here. Here’s a preview of the gear we’re going to be covering in this review. Let’s take a closer look. Why a Fan Bike? First of all – let’s get this out of the way. A fan bike (or air bike, or “assault bike”) is a wicked metcon workout. This is NOT like riding a spin bike like the Peloton or Keiser – this is a whole different beast. “Brutal” is often used to describe [Read more …]

GORUCK MACV-1 Boot Versus Altama OTB Maritime Boot Review
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GORUCK MACV-1 Boot Versus Altama OTB Maritime Assault Boot Review

March 2, 2021 Comments Off on GORUCK MACV-1 Boot Versus Altama OTB Maritime Assault Boot Review

Need boots that are made to get wet – and let you keep going afterward? Let’s put these two top contenders to the test – the GORUCK MACV-1 and the Altama OTB Maritime Assault Boot (Buy on Amazon). Here’s some of the products we used during this test: Let’s compare and contrast. This is GORUCK MACV-1 versus Altama OTB. First, let’s take an in-depth look at each. GORUCK MACV-1 Jungle Ruck Boot Overview We’ll start with the GORUCK MACV-1. I’ve had these for quite some time now, and these aren’t just one of my favorite pairs of boots – they are one of my favorite pair of shoes – period. There’s two heights of boot – 6″ and 8″. I [Read more …]

Nike React Metcon Turbo Training Shoe (21)
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Nike React Metcon Turbo Review

November 22, 2021 Comments Off on Nike React Metcon Turbo Review

Let’s review the brand new Nike React Metcon Turbo CrossFit shoe from Nike. It’s available now from Road Runner Sports, and others. This is Nike’s second swing at a cross-trainer that uses the React cushioning system – and it’s a big improvement over the original shoe. Not only that, but it gives the Nike Metcon 6 a run for its money. We’ll give you a complete tour in this review. Here’s some of the styles that are available now: Let’s take an in-depth look. Nike React Metcon Turbo Shoe Review – Video Review on our YouTube Channel Why read when you can watch? Check out this video from our YouTube channel: Overall, I’m liking this shoe – it’s lighter than [Read more …]

Prilepin's Chart (or table) shows the optimal intensity (% of 1RM) and volume (total numer of reps) for Olympic weightlifting training as observed by AS Prilepin - who was a junior and national weightlifting coach for the Soviet Union.
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Prilepin’s Chart Explained

November 2, 2022 Comments Off on Prilepin’s Chart Explained

NEW FOR 2022! Check out Black Friday Gym Sales 2022. Prilepin’s Chart is a table of optimal Olympic weight lifting rep ranges to be used for training. It was created by A.S. Prilepin, a Soviet era sports scientist. The chart was created by reviewing the training journals of thousands of weightlifting athletes. It is meant to portray the optimal number of reps per set, and total rep count (volume) for power training required for the Olympic lifts (the Snatch, and Clean and Jerk). The chart, also called Prilepin’s Table, is as follows: The first column shows the training intensity – the percentage of 1RM (1 Repetition Maximum) being used. The second column lists the number of reps per set observed [Read more …]

Rogue 50 Cal Challenge on Echo Bike 2
Exercise Equipment

How to Make the Echo Bike More Comfortable

February 16, 2021 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 …]

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