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Xebex AirPlus Ski Trainer

March 6, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Let’s take a look at Xebex AirPlus Ski Trainer. Originally made for Nordic cross-country skiers that can’t train in the wild, the ski trainer has now become a famous piece of equipment for endurance and functional fitness. A ski trainer helps improve muscle endurance, build upper body strength, and provides good blood flow movement. It is also less demanding than other cardio equipment yet delivers intensity to your training. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Xebex AirPlus Ski Trainer One of the best and most complete ski simulators, the Xebex AirPlus Ski Trainer is created to deliver skiing-related workouts and offers different cardio and strength training options. It fits both beginner and skilled athletes [Read more …]

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The Total Deadlift Shoes from Adidas

March 6, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Set a PR in these new The Total Deadlift Shoes from Adidas. A deadlift shoe is a specialized footwear used by athletes who usually deadlift to reduce the risk of injury. This is because a deadlift shoe conforms to your natural foot shape and supports your stance throughout your exercise. It provides a reliable and stable platform to stand and reduces any possible weak points in your form. Wearing a deadlift shoe is not required but is usually recommended for anyone planning to lift moderate to heavy weights to avoid injury. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: The Total Deadlift Shoes from Adidas – Overview “The Total” is a next-generation weightlifting shoe from Adidas that [Read more …]

Rogue Hybrid Power Bar

February 27, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Here’s the new Rogue Hybrid Power Bar – it’s meant for powerlifting and good old fashioned strength building. Combining tighter tolerances with current innovations from the renowned AGGRO Power Bar, the Rogue Hybrid Power Bar came to life to create a superior lifting experience, while symbolizing another step forward in precision machining. The Rogue Hybrid Power Bar is optimized for powerlifting and strength programs. It has excellent sleeves with controlled spin, tight manufacturing tolerances, and many more features, making it a powerful bar for serious lifters. The Rogue Hybrid Power Barbell: Rogue Hybrid Power Bar – Overview An aggressive knurl, center knurl, reduced whip, and controlled spin are the traditional “core four” features of a standard power bar. Rogue worked [Read more …]

Force USA G3 All-In-One Trainer

February 19, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Force USA has updated their Force USA G3 All-In-One Trainer – this is the new version 2. It’s a functional trainer – and so much more! The new and improved perfect entry-level All-In-One Trainer is here to bring convenience to your fitness. The Force USA® G3™ is an upgradeable All-In-One Trainer that integrates twelve strength training stations into a single power rack footprint. It is recommended for home use and comes with 14 attachments and a 2:1 cable pulley ratio for a versatile training. The newly updated V2 of the G3 All-In-One Trainer from Force USA: Force USA G3 All-In-One Trainer – Overview The Force USA G3 All-In-One Trainer provides exceptional workout versatility in a single power rack footprint. With [Read more …]

Force USA G12 All-In-One Trainer

January 29, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Let’s take a look at the Force USA G12 All-In-One Trainer. Combining nine strength training machines in the footprint of a single power rack, G12 from Force USA is the ultimate pin and plate-loaded strength trainer home gym. With it, you can execute full-body training or break up your training days to focus on upper-body or lower-body training. It also contains built-in storage for an Olympic and Standard barbell, weight plates, and cable attachments for tidy, organized, and safe training. Only from Force USA: Force USA G12 All-In-One Trainer – Overview The Force USA G12 All-In-One Trainer integrates pin and plate-loaded weights for the ultimate home gym strength training system. The pin-loaded stack weights are attached to the Functional Trainer [Read more …]

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TANK M1 Push Sled

January 29, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Here’s the new TANK M1 Push Sled – from Torque Fitness. This innovative push sled (you can pull it too!) uses magnetic resistance. That means no loading / unloading weights – and it is usable on nearly any surface! Weight sleds are great for big spaces, but it wouldn’t be practical if you will use them in your home gym. Not with Torque Fitness’ TANK M1. It is developed specifically for home gyms providing a quieter sled workout, space efficiency, and an excellent conditioning workout. The TANK is well-designed and utilizes magnetic resistance instead of weight plates and friction. New from Torque Fitness: TANK M1 Push Sled – Overview The Torque Fitness TANK M1 Push Sled is a versatile and [Read more …]

Fitness is one part of a healthy lifestyle, but nutrition is equally as important.

Sprint Interval Training – More Efficient than Traditional Endurance Training?

January 29, 2023 Tim Comments Off

A new research study[1] shows that sprint interval training for twelve weeks enhances cardiometabolic health indicators, the same as doing classic endurance training regardless of a five-fold lower exercise volume and time commitment. Regular exercise generally benefits overall well-being and helps prevent and treat many chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes. For instance, endurance exercise training improves cardiorespiratory fitness, generates skeletal muscle remodeling towards a more oxidative phenotype, and fosters favorable changes in insulin sensitivity. What was the Goal of the Research Study? Despite the connection between low amounts of physical activity and increased risk of many chronic diseases, the prevalence of physical idleness is higher than that of all other modifiable risk factors. Lack of time is one of [Read more …]

Rogue Heavy Rail

January 22, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Looking for more versatile options for the use of space in your garage gym? Check out the new Rogue Heavy Rail. it’s a great way to provide storage – or to mount equipment like a “land mine“. If you want to add versatility to your workout and new functionality to your garage or gym wall, the Rogue Heavy Rail is an excellent option. The Rogue Heavy Rail is a 3×3” 11-gauge steel channel devised to mount along the base of a gym wall for a broad spectrum of custom storage and functional training purposes. The Heavy Rail comes in two flavors – the “Monster” (like the racks) and the “Monster Lite”: Rogue Heavy Rail – Overview The Rogue Heavy Rail [Read more …]

GORUCK Indestructible Grid Fleece Full Zip

January 14, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Just in time for the depths of winter weather – here’s the new Indestructible Grid Fleece Full Zip from GORUCK. The grid fleece is a comfortable fabric because of its lightweight and anti-sweat properties. It is more breathable and less bulky than a standard fleece. It allows more air space against the body for trapping more heat, wicking faster, and compressing smaller. These are some of the reasons why grid fleece is commonly used in apparel for activities like skiing, snowshoeing, and fast-and-light backpacking. Get it now, from GORUCK: GORUCK Indestructible Grid Fleece Full Zip – Overview To make the Indestructible Grid Fleece Full Zip, two of the most solid fabrics come together—the lightweight, hi-tech warmth of the Polartec® Power [Read more …]

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Guide to Olympic Barbells

January 15, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Before investing in quality and expensive barbells, understanding your barbell is the first step to consider. This way, you will be acquainted with the parts of the Olympic barbell, their purpose, and the kinds of features you should be getting for your best lifting experience. Let’s take a tour through the different parts of the barbell, and make sure we understand all the features and options for each. First stop – the shaft. We’re talking about Olympic barbells here – the big-boy barbells that have a 2″ diameter sleeve to accommodate Olympic sized plates. We’re not discussing the standard barbell – which is common in your local sporting goods store. That bar has only a 1″ sleeve diameter and doesn’t [Read more …]