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Color Medicine Balls from Rogue

October 28, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Rogue Fitness just dropped new Color Medicine Balls – let’s take a look. Medicine balls bring new quality and dimension to your training and are an exciting gear that aids in training athletes. These balls are also used for physical therapy or rehabilitation and can be used as an alternative for other kinds of training when safety or injury is a problem. Training with medicine balls enhances athletic strength and skills by copying the same moves demanded in the ring, field, or court. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: Color Medicine Balls from Rogue – Overview To improve core strength, endurance, and explosiveness, many turn to medicine balls. They are great for presses, wall ball [Read more …]

GORUCK Ruck Plate Carrier 2.0 coyote pull up

Equipment for the Murph Challenge

May 22, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Let’s look at equipment options for the Murph Challenge. The Murph Challenge is a Hero WOD in commemoration of Lt. Michael P. Murphy for his actions and sacrifice during the War in Afghanistan. The workout includes a one-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 pushups, 300 squats, and another one-mile run – all while wearing 20lbs of weight or body armor.

What is the Murph Challenge?

May 22, 2021 VA Worker Comments Off

What is the Murph Challenge? On Memorial Day 2021 thousands of people around the globe – including Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, Airmen, and more will be taking on the Murph Challenge. What is it? The Murph Challenge is a workout (in CrossFit terms a “Hero WOD”) honoring LT. Michael P. Murphy who was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions in Afghanistan in 2005. The workout includes a one-mile run, 100 pullups, 200 pushups, 300 squats and another one-mile run. Murph perfomed this workout regularly, which he nicknamed “body armor” – because he did the grueling workout wearing his plate carrier fully loaded with ISAPI plates. It was his way to ensure he was ready for the grueling [Read more …]

Mother's Day Gift Idea Rogue Hyperice Hypervolt Go with a model

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas from Rogue

May 3, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Need Mother’s Day Gift Ideas? For the fitness mom that loves CrossFit you should consider this gear from Rogue. In a few days, mothers all over the world will be honored to show our appreciation for everything they’ve done for us. While there is still time, we are giving you a list of gift ideas to surprise and delight your mom on this very special day. Not only mothers would love these gift ideas, but even mothers-in-law, aunties, sisters, and daughters. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Mother’s Day Gift Ideas from Rogue – Overview It can be frustrating sometimes to find gifts and even if we already know, no amount of gift can [Read more …]

Speed Bag Punching for Fitness

March 15, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Want a fun way to get in shape and burn some calories? Let’s look at speed bag punching for fitness. That’s right – this isn’t just for boxers. It’s fun (and a challenge) to punch the speed bag hard and fast. Check it out: Perhaps best of all – there’s not a lot of expensive equipment required. Check out some of these great options from Title Boxing and Balazs Boxing: Speed Bags and their Sizes – Video Review on our YouTube Channel Why read when you can watch? Check out this video from the Speed Bag Labs YouTube channel: Can’t get enough of that rhythmic beat? Read on and find out more about this great fitness activity. Why should you [Read more …]

GORUCK MACV-1 Boot Versus Altama OTB Maritime Boot Review

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

March 2, 2021 Tim Comments Off

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 …]

Rogue Bottle Opener - Christas Stocking Stuff Gift Idea for CrossFit

Crossfit Stocking Stuffers – Holiday Gift Guide

December 16, 2020 VA Worker Comments Off

Let’s review Crossfit Stocking Stuffers. Stocking stuffers are practical, small and affordable gifts that you can give to your family, friends and loved ones who are passionate about Crossfit or working out in general. This holiday gift guide will give you great gift ideas that will be enjoyed by fitness enthusiasts! Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: CrossFit Stocking Stuffers – Overview We have come to the happiest time of the year. Its time to hang and fill those stockings again and bring delight to our friends and loved ones. Receiving a stocking filled with goodies is always enjoyable no matter what age you’re at. Looking for items that are affordable and practical can be [Read more …]

The Concept2 BikeErg is an interesting middle ground between a road bike and a fan bike. With a clutch for freewheeling, changeable seat and pedals, and a special damper to simulate gear changes, it's meant to be close to a road bike experience.

Rogue Echo Bike Versus Concept 2 BikeErg

August 28, 2020 Tim Comments Off

If you are looking into air bikes (“assault bikes”) you’ve probably also run across the Concept 2 BikeErg. The BikeErg is a different beast than an air bike like the Rogue Echo Bike. But, there are a lot of similarities too. How do you decide which is the right metcon training tool for your home or garage gym? That’s what we’ll review in this article – this is Rogue Echo Bike versus Concept 2 BikeErg. Here’s the gear we are going to be comparing: Echo Bike Versus BikeErg – Key Differences Right up front, let’s cover the key differences between these two bikes. Understand that the Rogue Echo Bike is an air bike (also somtimes called a “fan bike” or [Read more …]

GORUCK I/O Cross Trainers – Training Shoe Review

November 11, 2020 Tim Comments Off

GORUCK’s Black Friday sale is live! Check out their deals on rucksacks, apparel, boots, and more! GORUCK, the rucking company, recently entered the cross training shoe game. And their MACV-1 rucking boot blazed a trail of innovation – they created a light-weight but tough boot that has minimal break-in time. But now they’ve released a cross training shoe – the GORUCK I/O Cross Trainer. Our review pair is on order, and we’ll have our first thoughts soon. But, in the meantime, we’d like to tell you all about this super versatile shoe. Here’s what we’ll be looking at in this review: Let’s take a close look at the I/O Cross Trainers from GORUCK. Hands On First Look Don’t like to [Read more …]

GORUCK MACV-1 Lightweight Boot in Coyote Suede (Gen 2)

GORUCK MACV-1 (Gen 2) Rucking Boot in Coyote Suede Review

March 2, 2021 Tim 2

It’s here! GORUCK has released the 2nd generation of their lightweight rucking boot – the MACV-1. We’ve got our pair and we’re deep in the review process – so far these have met or exceeded our every expectation. GORUCK makes rucking gear. Rucking is walking or hiking for distance with a loaded backpack (aka rucksack.) Do you need special boots to go on a ruck march? No, you don’t. But GORUCK has used their expertise in building super-functional and useful gear to make what are intended to be the best rucking boots possible. We’ll tell you all about the special features of the MACV-1 boot in this article. Here’s the products we’ll be reviewing: Let’s take an in-depth look. GORUCK [Read more …]