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Valentine’s Day Gifts for CrossFitters

January 31, 2022 Tim Comments Off

Let’s take a look at some great gift ideas: Valentine’s Day Gifts for CrossFitters. Finding the perfect and the best Valentine’s Day gift for CrossFitters doesn’t have to be complicated. Check out the list that we gathered for you and see that there is a gift here that will make your athlete loved ones happy and satisfied. There’s still time – get these gifts NOW: Valentine’s Day Gifts for CrossFitters – Overview CrossFitters and athletes are not so hard to please. If they are into weightlifting and strength training, giving them an adjustable kettlebell will definitely make them jump for joy. If they love to run and are practicing a lot, the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38 Premium is perfect [Read more …]

Assault Fitness Black Friday Sale for 2021

November 2, 2022 Tim Comments Off

NEW FOR 2022! Check out latest black friday deals (2022 edition). Let’s take a look at Assault Fitness Black Friday Sale 2021. Assault Fitness is participating in the Black Friday sales this November. Their most significant sales of the year happen only on Black Friday, so it is important not to miss it, especially if you are a fan of their air bikes and rower. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Assault Fitness Black Friday Sale 2021 – Overview The rage is here again for the Black Friday Sale, and Assault Fitness is joining the trend. Assault Fitness has been a leader in producing equipment for the elite fitness world for more than 20 [Read more …]

Nike Metcon 7 CrossFit Shoe Review

May 14, 2022 Tim 2

Here’s our review of the Nike Metcon 7. Nike kept the mission of the shoe unchanged (heavy lifting) but made some big updates. Let’s find out what’s changed. For this review, we bought two different pairs of the new Nike Metcon 7 (or M7) – the regular edition, and the Mat Fraser Personal Edition. More importantly though – we put them through our tough testing process. How does this shoe stack up to other CrossFit shoes? How does it stack up to it’s predecessor (The Nike Metcon 6)? We’ll have full details below. Get the Nike Metcon 7 now, from Rogue Fitness: Nike Metcon 7 Review – The Bottom Line Here’s the bottom line, right up front. There’s no more [Read more …]

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Power Racks and Squat Stands from Torque USA

August 21, 2021 Tim Comments Off

There’s a new fitness manufacturer in town – Torque Fitness. Here’s their selection of Power Racks and Squat Stands. If you plan to do barbell training or lift weights in your home or garage gym, a squat or power rack is a must. A power rack and a squat rack also play a significant role when it comes to safe lifting. With a rack, you can also get a loaded barbell into a position and do almost every kind of movement. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Power Racks and Squat Stands from Torque – Overview Experts in the fitness equipment industry are the ones who founded Torque Fitness, and they design and produce [Read more …]

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Reebok Nano X – New Colors

August 2, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Dissappointed with the new Nano X1? Here’s good news – Reebok is still selling the Nano X – in all sizes – and they are even dropping new colorways! Your favorite Crossfit Trainer is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and with that, Reebok has reimagined this iconic shoe esteemed by the training community. New colorways are now available for both versions of men and women. This training shoe has a soft woven textile upper with targeted areas of support and stretch and other features that make it your all-around functional shoe. Here are some of the styles that are newly released: Reebok Nano X1 Versus Reebok Nano X Review – Video Review on our YouTube Channel Need a reminder of the [Read more …]

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Torque Fitness Tanks Push Sleds

June 22, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Here’s the Torque Tank from Torque Fitness – it’s a Push Sled. This push sled works great where others don’t – because it has wheels. Push Sled is a remarkably versatile piece of equipment that grants many advantages and delivers impressive outcomes in a minimal amount of time. It works your abdominals, quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, calves, chest, hip flexors, triceps, and shoulders. It is a kind of low-impact cardio exercise, which is particularly helpful for runners. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Torque TANK Push Sleds – Overview What distinguishes all Torque Fitness TANKS is their ability to run both indoors and outdoors on any surface without gouging. They also increase the resistance the [Read more …]

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Best Trap Bar

December 22, 2021 VA Worker Comments Off

Let’s review the best trap bars. The trap bar also called a hex bar, is a great way to deadlift without overly stressing your lower back. If you are in the military, you might even recognize this device from the ACFT (Army Combat Fitness Test). What’s great about the trap bar? It lets nearly any body type go heavy on the deadlift. We’re going to review several high-quality trap bars here. Here’s the trap bars we are going to look at: Let’s dive deep on trap bars. Trap Bar – Overview A trap bar is a hexagonal shaped barbell with two large handles welded in the center so you can hop in the middle and take it up by the [Read more …]

How Many Calories Does Rucking Burn?

January 17, 2021 Tim Comments Off

How many calories does rucking burn? That’s a great question – you certainly know you are working harder when you walk for long distances with a heavily loaded backpack (rucksack) on your back. But, can we put some hard numbers to this? Yes, we can. Here’s results from testing I’m doing – measuring calorie burn (via heart rate monitoring) at a variety of distances, loads, and paces. Without further ado, here’s the results (Preliminary, more data will be added over the next 2-3 months): Ruck Weight Pace (mph) Calories burned/minute Calories burned/hour Calories burned/mile 0 (no ruck) 3.6 6.7 401 109 30 lb ruck plate + Rucker 3.0 3.0 6.2 373 123 30 lb ruck plate + Rucker 3.0 3.7 [Read more …]

Nike Metcon 6 Mat Fraser Shoe Review

February 2, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Where Can I Buy The Mat Fraser Metcon 6? As of today, Nike.com only has a few small sizes left in stock. Rogue, WIT Fitness, Box Basics, and Dick’s Sporting Goods all seem to have sold out. The regular edition shoe will be available 8/4, and the FlyEase version on 8/31. The Nike Metcon 6 Mat Fraser CrossFit shoe has been launched! This shoe has been delayed a bit due to the lockdown – but now it’s here – and we’ve got an exclusive in-depth look. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: Nike Metcon 6 Mat Fraser – Video Review on our YouTube Channel Why read when you can watch? Check out this hands-on review [Read more …]

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Best Athletic Sock for CrossFit

July 18, 2020 Tim Comments Off

Let’s review the best athletic sock for CrossFit. A sock review? Yes, a sock review. Let me explain. I’m the guy that always bought cheap socks. You know, whatever was in the bargain bin at the front of the store – the 12 pack of paper-thin cotton socks for $20. But after I started buying (and testing) real athletic socks – I can’t bear to wear the cheap ones any longer. So ditch those Walmart socks (the ones that get a hole the 2nd time you wear them) and check out some of these better options for your workout: Let’s take a closer look. Athletic Sock Versus Running Sock – What’s the Difference? First of all, what is an athletic [Read more …]