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CORE35 Gym Duffel Bag From King Kong Apparel

July 4, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Here’s the CORE35 Duffel from King Kong Apparel. Bringing a huge or plenty of bags to the gym is a thing of the past with CORE35 from King Kong. Weightlifters will benefit most from this bag as it allows them to carry more gear and items inside by wrapping their lifting belts around the exterior of this duffel bag. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: CORE35 Duffel – Overview The CORE35 Duffel varies in some way from other King Kong Duffels. The most significant difference of this duffel is the exclusive weightlifting belt attachment that enables the bag to be used normally while bringing an inconvenient lifting belt on the outside. Other distinct changes are [Read more …]

CORE25 Gym Backpack from King Kong Apparel

June 30, 2021 Tim Comments Off

King King apparel makes the best backpacks for the gym – and now the CORE25 Backpack is available.. If you are a lifter, you will not need to bring a huge bag the next time you go to the gym with this new backpack from King Kong. CORE25 is explicitly designed for lifters, but non-lifters can definitely benefit from it as well. This backpack offers versatility, flexibility, and durability, guaranteed to work as hard as you do. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: CORE25 Backpack – Overview The CORE25 backpack offers you plenty of features giving it the right to be the ultimate gym bag. One of its most notable features is its Nylon [Read more …]

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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 …]

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New CrossFit Shoe Styles from Nike

November 22, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Let’s look at the latest CrossFit Shoe styles from Nike. You’ve heard it many times: wearing the right and decent shoes for a particular workout is a must. It’s to avoid injury, prevent foot and ankle damage, and make your training a more enjoyable and convenient experience. And admit it, adding some pop of colors to your shoes gives you an extra push to crush that workout. With that, Nike has released new colorways for their CrossFit shoes. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: CrossFit Shoes – Overview CrossFit exercises involve and require different intense movements; that is why your shoes should endure all those movements and should live up to a huge extent [Read more …]

Nike Savaleos Weightlifting Shoe Review (21)

Nike Savaleos Versus Nike Romaleos

November 22, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Let’s review Nike Weightlifting Shoes available in 2021. We’re going to compare the brand-new Savaleos to the Romaleos. Both are Oly weightlifting shoes. Both have a wide and stable base. Both have a strap. Both are known for their strength and stability. But what exactly makes the Nike Romaleos distinct from the Nike Savaleos? Keep on reading to learn and see what fits you better. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Let’s compare these two – head to head. Nike Savaleos Versus Romaleos 4 – Video Review on our YouTube Channel Why read when you can watch? Check out this video from our YouTube channel and see both shoes side by side! Bottom line? [Read more …]

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Racks from American Barbell

March 17, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Let’s review Racks from American Barbell. A squat rack is a staple for any garage gym or any training center. A squat rack completes your exercise equipment in your home gym, and it gives you the capability to do power and strength training exercises. It provides the most secured and the simplest way to do squats and other powerlifting moves. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Racks from American Barbell – Overview American Barbell has over 40 years of experience in providing high-quality products to the commercial fitness industry. They make commercial dumbells, Olympic plates, bars, and squat racks that are extremely durable. They are trusted by big fitness centers like Planet Fitness, Gold’s [Read more …]

Mat Fraser’s Retirement

February 16, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Who is Mat Fraser? Mat Fraser is one of CrossFit’s greatest names, but it did not happen overnight – it was a result of years of effort, endurance, and commitment that brought him to total dominance. He gained the title of the Fittest Man on Earth at the 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 CrossFit Games. The 2016 triumph was three years in the making after he took back-to-back second-place finishes in 2014 and 2015. He got interested in weightlifting at the age of 11 and showed outstanding commitment. According to CrossFit blog Box Rox, he obtained his first national title at 13, was school-age champion in 2003, 2005, and 2007, and became junior national champion in 2009. He began training [Read more …]

Rep Fitness Sports Plates Product Highlight

December 22, 2021 VA Worker Comments Off

Let’s review the new Rep Sports Plates from Rep Fitness. Sports plates, also known as bumper plates, are dense rubber plates with an iron hub in the center to shape and safeguard the center hole. They are primarily built for the Olympic Games, weightlifting, powerlifting, and CrossFit-style workouts to harmlessly release a loaded Olympic bar from an overhead position without any danger of breaking the platform, the bar, or the plates themselves. They can also be used as a part of your fitness routine in the convenience of your home. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: Rep Sports Plates – Video Review on our YouTube Channel Why read when you can watch? Check out this [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 …]

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Functional Trainers from Force USA

January 14, 2022 VA Worker Comments Off

Let’s examine all the Functional Trainers from Force USA. Functional trainers are the most efficient and versatile piece of fitness tools on the market. Aside from enabling you to work the most muscle groups in the widest variety of styles, they are also reliable to use for all age groups able of resistance training. It uses two cables and attachments, allowing you to perform directional movements of your preference. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: Functional Trainers from Force USA – Overview There are no boundaries to what you can do with functional trainers. They allow you to do exercises for your legs, arms, chest, back, and shoulders. You can use it to do shoulder [Read more …]