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Adidas Adipower III Weightlifting Shoes

June 19, 2022 Tim Comments Off

Get serious with your oly lifts with the new Adipower III Weightlifting Shoes from Adidas. Weightlifting shoes are different from running shoes and other shoes. They are made to maximize the force you can produce into the ground while lifting a heavy weight. With this, weightlifting shoes are heavier and more extensive, with a flat, stiff sole and a heel raised between .5” to 1” for stability. Get the Adipower III from Rogue Fitness: Adidas Adipower III Weightlifting Shoes – Overview Developed for athletes at the London Olympic Games, the Adidas Adipower series continues its evolution by making AdiPower III. It represents the most technical weightlifting shoe Adidas has ever built. The precision-built, load-bearing structure of the AdiPower III is [Read more …]

Nike Zoom Metcon Turbo 2 Review

June 21, 2022 Tim Comments Off

Here’s the 2nd version of Nike’s Metcon Turbo shoe for CrossFit. We are going to review the Nike Zoom Metcon Turbo 2. The Nike Zoom Metcon Turbo is known for its stability, support, and cushioning for all kinds of gym exercises. Now it comes in a new version, and let’s see what’s more to love aside from its good looks. Get it now from Nike or Road Runner Sports: Nike Zoom Metcon Turbo 2 My Review Here it is – the new Nike Zoom Metcon Turbo 2. Let’s review this CrossFit shoe. Nike Zoom Metcon Turbo 2 – Overview Let’s see what Nike marketing has to say about this shoe. The Nike Zoom Metcon Turbo 2 has gone through deliberate [Read more …]

Reebok Nano X2 Review

May 14, 2022 Tim Comments Off

We’ve got the brand new Reebok Nano X2 – and here’s our review. We’ll cover the Nano X2 review but also Nano X2 Versus Nano X1, and Nano X2 versus Nano X. Reeboking marketing tells us that the new Nano X2 is labeled as the “Official Shoe of You”. It is still the reliable shoe for various workouts known in the Nano series. It stays lightweight with a wide toe box and a comfortable foam midsole. But let’s see what changes and improvements Reebok has made to X2. Let’s find out if that is true. Get it now from Rogue, or Reebok, or Road Runner Sports: Let’s review this shoe. Reebok Nano X2 Review Firstly, let me state that they [Read more …]

Rogue CC-1 Cable Crossover with an athlete 5

Cable Crossover from Rogue

April 11, 2022 Tim Comments Off

Rogue now has the Rogue CC-1 Cable Crossover – this is an exceptional cable machine for your home, garage, or commercial gym. A cable crossover machine is a kind of equipment that connects a handle to a cable pulley system, which then attaches to a weight stack. It is a great tool to enhance your chest and provides you with several practical exercises. A cable machine has a flat resistance, so you will get the same consistent pressure at all points in the training. Get it now from Rogue Fitness: Rogue CC-1 Cable Crossover – Overview Cable exercises are renowned for building and reinforcing your pectoralis major—the muscle that makes up most of your chest. The cable crossover machine enables [Read more …]

GORUCK Rucker 4 Review

April 8, 2022 VA Worker 2

The GORUCK Rucker is about to get tougher – let’s review the new Rucker 4 from GORUCK. This is the 4th generation of GORUCK’s Rucker backpack. The “Rucker” is made specifically for fitness training purposes. We’re going to focus on these features, and what is new and improved from the last version (the Rucker 3). The Rucker is the ultimate backpack as a fitness tool – and is a far better choice than the GR1 or Bullet for this purpose. And now it gets even better with this 4th version. Why? That’s what we’ll explain in this review. In this review of the Rucker 4 we’ll take a close up look at Rucker 4 Versus Rucker 3. Let’s find out [Read more …]

Rugged Sport Watches from Rogue

March 19, 2022 Tim Comments Off

Check the time with one of these Rugged Sport Watches from Rogue. A smartwatch is a touch-screen-enabled wristwatch that can be connected to a phone through Bluetooth or WiFi and gives you endless possibilities. It tells you the time, but more than that, it also functions like a tiny smartphone and offers practical uses and benefits. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Rugged Fitness Watches from Rogue – Overview A smartwatch is a useful tool to track your fitness and is packed with features to monitor your SP02, heart rate, stress level, sleep, etc. Another feature is “Find your Phone” which is very convenient when you are in a hurry, and you cannot locate [Read more …]

Rogue HG 2.0 Collars – Magnetic

March 14, 2022 Tim Comments Off

Let’s take a look at Rogue HG 2.0 Collars – Magnetic. Barbell collars are an essential tool in loading any weight onto your bar. Their main purpose is to provide safety when training by keeping the weight plates from slipping off the barbell sleeve. They also guarantee the weight load stays evenly divided and prevent the plates from sliding. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Rogue HG 2.0 Collars – Magnetic – Overview Without barbell collars, your plates will slide outward on your barbell sleeve. When this happens, the weight in your bar will be unbalanced, resulting in instability while lifting. The weight should be as close to you as possible, and the collars’ [Read more …]

Fringe Sport 15 kg Womens Wonder Bar Olympic Barbell with an athlete 2

Oly Bars for Women

February 25, 2022 Tim Comments Off

Get a CrossFit style workout in your garage with a Women’s Oly bar. Here’s the Passion Pink and Purple Wonder Bars from Fringesport. These are just one example of a Women’s Barbell for Olympic Lifting. How is this different than a men’s bar? The 25mm diameter is MUCH easier to grip with smaller hands. Because of the smaller size, these bars are lighter – weighing in at about 15 Kg (vs 20 Kg for a men’s.) Women’s barbells are made for those with smaller hands and those who need a lighter bar to start their lifting journey. Using a more appropriate bar for your convenience will enhance your workouts and keep you safer. So this means you can also use [Read more …]

Ergonomic weights and bars from Mutt

February 20, 2022 Tim Comments Off

It’s the year 2022. Let’s be smarter about how we train. That’s not just form – our equipment needs to evolve beyond what we used in the 50s and 60s. Along those lines – here’s the Mutt Bars, Wheels, Cowbells, and More from Rogue. Free weights are highly versatile, and you can do a wide variety of workouts with, for example, a set of dumbbells. They are also affordable, compact, and take up little space. Train smarter with the good stuff from Mutt (via Rogue Fitness): Mutt Bars, Wheels, Cowbells, and More – Overview Free weights are inexpensive compared to weight machines and don’t require a gym membership. Free weights allow a wide range of sports performance and have a [Read more …]

Cold Therapy Equipment from Rogue

February 10, 2022 Tim Comments Off

Recover faster from your tough CrossFit workouts with Cold Therapy Equipment from Rogue. If you feel tired and low on energy, trying cold therapy can help you. Not only does it boost your energy, but it also boosts your immune system and reduces day-to-day stress and anxiety. Cold therapy lowers skin and muscle temperature, thus reducing blood flow and metabolic functions. As an effect, inflammation and swelling are reduced, and pain is also reduced. Here is the cold therapy gear you can get now, from Rogue: Cold Therapy Equipment from Rogue – Overview Cold therapy has become a more and more prominent way of enhancing one’s recovery and performance and decreasing day-to-day stress and anxiety. But though cold therapy has [Read more …]