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

Guide to Olympic Barbells

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 …]

Rogue Door Strap with an athlete
Exercise Equipment

Rogue Stocking Stuffers 2022 – Part II

Here’s a bunch more Rogue Stocking Stuffers for 2022. Stocking stuffers come in different sizes, and they are not always small. No one is too old to receive delightful items in their stockings. Here are more stocking stuffer ideas if you want a change from the usual things you put in your loved ones’ stockings. From Rogue Fitness, just in time for the holidays: Rogue Stocking Stuffers 2022 – Part II – Overview The greatest gifts sometimes come in small packages, which rings true regarding stocking stuffers. They are tiny treasures given to people that matter most to you, so you know they are truly valuable. They may be small and affordable, but they are the ones that bring a [Read more …]

Rogue Rumble Rollers with an athlete 3
Exercise Equipment

Rogue Stocking Stuffers 2022 – Part I

Need great gift ideas for CrossFit and your beloved gym enthusiasts? Check out these awesome Rogue Stocking Stuffers for 2022. Christmas is a few days away, but don’t panic. We have listed some stocking stuffer gift ideas to save you time. We’ve got items like shirt, wrenches, beanie, timer, and more—perfect for your athletic family, friends, and loved ones. Rogue is a PREMIUM brand – give them a gift they’ll appreciate: Rogue Stocking Stuffers 2022 – Part I – Overview No matter your budget, there is no limit to what makes a fantastic gift. Stocking stuffers don’t really have to be cheap and small—they can go as far as your imagination can. Now that you know you have friends and [Read more …]

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Exercise Equipment

Rep Fitness Stocking Stuffers 2022 – Part I

Need gift ideas for the fitness enthusiast’s in your life? Let’s take a look at Rep Fitness Stocking Stuffers for 2022. Christmas is here again, bringing joy and a good feeling to everyone. Christmas is also synonymous with giving, and we give not because we expect something in return but because giving makes us happy and, more so, our families and loved ones. If you still need to figure out what to give them, here are some items you can stuff their stocking with. Great Christmas gift ideas for 2022 that won’t break your budget: Rep Fitness Stocking Stuffers 2022 – Part I – Overview Christmas gifts need not be costly—it is the thought that counts, so they say. But [Read more …]

Reebok Lifter PR III quarter right pair
Cross Training Shoes

Reebok Lifter PR III Weightlifting Shoe

Let’s take a look at the Reebok Lifter PR III Weightlifting Shoe. Just as cross-training calls for crosstraining shoes, weightlifting also needs weightlifting shoes. They provide a reliable surface to help you balance and support heavy weights. The right weightlifting shoes will help improve your performance and reduce the risk of injury. If you’re doing heavy, compound lifts routinely, getting a pair of good Olympic weightlifting shoes is recommended. Here’s the new shoe – and some alternate options for you to consider: Reebok Lifter PR III Weightlifting Shoe – Overview Every part of Reebok’s Lifter PR was designed with personal records in mind, hence the name. The series is known for its U-FORM + Thermo TPU midfoot wrap that produces [Read more …]

GORUCK 24.7 Simple Pants - Midweight coyote brown back
Rucking

24.7 Simple Pants – Midweight

What’s the big deal with the 24.7 Simple Pants – Midweight? These are GORUCK”s excellent simple pants – but with a heavier, less-revealing thickness of material. Pants matter. They should be versatile enough to be the best pants for traveling, commuting, rucking, and training. And if you are into extreme challenges and intense workouts, pants proven at thousands of GORUCK Events are what you need. Let’s cut right to the chase – how are these different when compared to the Light Simple Pants? The Midweight Simple Pants fabric is 187 GSM – Grams Per Square Meter. The regular (Light) Simple Pants are 125 GSM. That’s almost 50% more material. Why would they do this? The original Simple Pants are incredibly [Read more …]

Torque USA F9 Wall-Mounted Functional Trainer with an athlete
Exercise Equipment

F9 Wall-Mounted Functional Trainer

A functional trainer (cable machine) is a great idea for your home gym – but the problem has historically been the foot print – they take up just too much space. Torque USA looks to solve that issue with the new F9 Wall-Mounted Functional Trainer. It folds away when not in use – and it’s wall mounted too. A functional trainer is an all-in-one device that allows you to execute nearly all workouts possible with different kinds of free weights and work all major muscle groups of your body to attain your dream shape. Even if you only have a functional trainer in your garage gym, your gains will be the same as having all the equipment in the gym—that’s [Read more …]

TYR-1 Lifter left side
Cross Training Shoes

Lifting Shoes from TYR

Lift heavy with the right footwear – that means oly lifters or cross trainers. Here’s the new Lifting Shoes from TYR. You can get these from Rogue Fitness TYR has been a top name in specialized athletic apparel for almost 40 years. It is named after TYR, the Norse god of courage and sacrifice, denoting that the brand is built on commitment and discipline. TYR has now produced a line of superior weightlifting and cross-training shoes quickly adopted by many of the leading strength athletes in the country. Get these training shoes for CrossFit: TYR-1 Lifter The L-1 Lifter highlights a patent-pending anatomical toe box and a wide flat sole for excellent stability even to the most strenuous regimens. The [Read more …]

Rep Fitness AB-3000 2.0 FID Adjustable Weight Bench quarter left
Exercise Equipment

AB-3000 2.0 FID Adjustable Weight Bench

Want an awesome FID bench for your garage gym? Rep just dropped the AB-3000 2.0 FID Adjustable Weight Bench. This the 2nd version of their versatile FLAT INCLINE DECLINE (FID) bench Because of the range of angles the adjustable weight bench provides, you can adjust it to your preferred position to do different movements. An adjustable weight bench is an excellent option if you plan to do several exercises with just one bench. It has more utility, versatility, and intricacy, making it more expensive than a weight bench. There’s no better value for a FID Bench than this model from REP: AB-3000 2.0 FID Adjustable Weight Bench – Overview If you liked the AB-3000 for its optimal balance of performance [Read more …]

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Cross Training Shoes

New Shoes for CrossFit from Rogue

Here’s the latest New Shoes for CrossFit from Rogue. Rogue has all the latest styles – the Nike Metcon 8, the Reebok Nano X2, the NOBULL Trainer+ – and more! If you think wearing proper shoes for training is not essential, think again. Some injuries and inefficiency in training result from wearing the wrong shoes. But if you want the maximum intensity and optimum result without getting injured, wearing proper shoes is a must. Check out the selection of shoes for CrossFit from Rogue: New Shoes for CrossFit from Rogue – Overview Shoes truly matter to help you perform your best, especially in rigorous and demanding workouts like CrossFit. Some typical CrossFit movements include squats, box jumps, sprints, lifting, deadlines, [Read more …]