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Jump Rope for Weight Loss and Fitness

September 22, 2019 Tim Comments Off

Jumping or skipping rope is not just for kids and boxers – it’s a fun workout. Looking for a creative way to add some fun to your workout? Consider adding a staple of boxing training into your workout regimen – jumping rope (also known as skipping rope). Jumping rope to lose weight, burn fat, and get lean? It’s a great idea. Jumping rope is a fierce calorie burner. How many calories can you burn jumping rope? According to some studies as many as 370 calories in 30 minutes. We’re going to highlight a great product that can help you meet your fitness goals thanks to it’s calorie burning efficiency – the Crossrope Get Lean Jump Rope Set. How To Choose [Read more …]

Boxing Gloves - Used for Boxing Training

Boxing Training For Health and Fitness

September 27, 2018 Tim Comments Off

Boxing Training is Not Just A Hard Workout – It’s Fun Looking for a creative way to add some fun to your workout? Consider boxing training. Boxers are universally known as the hardest working, leanest, and most well conditioned athletes on the planet. That’s because facing an opponent in the ring for 12 rounds and dodging and delivering punches is extremely physically taxing. And boxing training prepares them for that. But boxing training isn’t just for aspiring boxers. The average health and fitness enthusiast can use basic boxing training techniques to add fun, creativity, and intensity into their workout routine. We’ll discuss the easiest ways to get started. These techniques can be scaled to any experience level. Basics of Boxing [Read more …]

AMRAP – As Many Reps (or Rounds) As Possible

September 20, 2019 Tim Comments Off

What is the AMRAP technique? AMRAP can be dual meaning – As Many Reps As Possible or As Many Rounds As Possible. Choose an exercise. Anything that uses a barbell – Olympic or power bar, kettlebell, air bike or dumbbell would be an excellent choice. Start a stopwatch or timer for some time period, if specified. Perform repetitions of the exercise or multiple exercises, resting as needed The goal is to perform as many reps as possible in the time frame specified. The final count of reps would be considered your PR (Personal Record). It’s a strength and conditioning (muscular endurance) training technique. The goal is to perform as many repetitions (“reps”) of an exercise movement as possible, or “rounds” [Read more …]

BlackWing Adjustable Bench

May 29, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Let’s take a look at the BlackWing Adjustable Bench. Rep Fitness benches are known for their sturdy build and their patented Zero Gap technology. They are extremely solid and reasonably priced for their features and quality. Another bench is added to the Rep benches and comes with new upgrades. The adjustment piece of the original ZeroGap technology was straight beneath the pad. The BlackWing Adjustable Bench has a new design with a pin on the side of the pad, so it is easier to adjust. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: BlackWing Adjustable Bench – Overview The BlackWing Adjustable Bench is a high-quality, adjustable, flat-incline-decline bench that combines all the best qualities of Rep Fitness’ [Read more …]

FT-3000 Compact Functional Trainer 2.0

April 22, 2023 Tim Comments Off

The original FT-3000 was a big hit – here’s the new and improved version 2.0 – from Rep Fitness: FT-3000 Compact Functional Trainer 2.0. Lessen the time in the gym (or completely forget it!) with the FT-3000 2.0 Compact Functional Trainer. It is an exceptionally versatile cable machine with full commercial-grade capabilities but is compact enough for a home gym. This trainer comes with different attachments, different cable positions, heavy weight stacks, and more. New from Rep Fitness – make your home gym more versatile than ever: FT-3000 Compact Functional Trainer 2.0 – Overview The FT-3000 2.0 has superior components, like a magnetic-tipped pin to lock weight in place and an extra pin to fasten the trolley. The robust frame [Read more …]

AB-5200 2.0 Adjustable Bench

March 6, 2023 Tim Comments Off

New bench alert – here’s the AB-5200 2.0 Adjustable Bench from Rep Fitness – the king of garage gym benches. Rep Fitness benches are superior, durable, functional, and generally some of the best on the market. They are also heavy-duty, well-made, easy to clean, and easy to store. If you liked the AB-5200 Adjustable Bench, the latest and improved version is here to impress you even more with its new features. New from Rep : AB-5200 2.0 Adjustable Bench – Overview The AB-5200 2.0 Adjustable Bench is Rep Fitness’ toughest and most customizable bench, with the option to make it decline and blend different colors on the same bench. It is a flat-incline bench with ten different back pad angles [Read more …]

Urethane Coated Iron Plates

March 6, 2023 VA Worker Comments Off

Want plates that are going to look great forever? Check out Urethane Coated Iron Plates – cheaper than full urethane, but should look really good for a long time. Iron plates are made of almost pure iron that provides superior durability and precise weight measurements for a reasonably low cost. There are different plate coatings used in plates to make them durable, and one of the best coatings is urethane. Urethane coating is extremely impact-resistant and twice as durable as rubber coating. Rogue 12-Sided Urethane Grip Plate from Rogue: Urethane Coated Iron Plates – Overview Iron plates are the traditional weight plates most typically seen in non-specialized gyms. They are made by pouring molten iron into a circular mold or [Read more …]

Rogue FT-1 Functional Trainer

March 6, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Make your home gym or garage gym a whole lot more functional with the FT-1 Functional Trainer from Rogue Fitness. The sheer number of workouts you can do with a functional trainer is unbelievable. It has a small footprint that allows you to perform different strength exercises with just one piece of equipment. Both novice and experienced users will benefit from it as it is extremely safe to use. It has cables and weight stacks to ensure that the weight will not slip or cause harm to you. The Rogue FT-1 Functional Trainer (made in the USA!): Rogue FT-1 Functional Trainer Inspired by US Navy Veteran and garage gym builder Nick Gills, FT-1’s configuration is set apart by its modularity, [Read more …]

Rogue Manta Ray Adjustable Bench with an athlete 5

New Rogue Manta Ray Adjustable Bench

February 19, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Rogue now offers the Rogue Manta Ray Adjustable Bench – and it might make a great addition to your home or garage gym. If you loved the Rogue Adjustable Bench 3.0, you’d now have a longer list of Rogue benches that you’ll love. The Rogue Manta Ray is streamlined with fewer parts yet offers more configuration options than any other Rogue bench, with five seat positions and ten back pad positions! It also comes with a wider pad. New from Rogue Fitness: Rogue Manta Ray Adjustable Bench – Overview The new ladder-style internal adjustment system of the Manta Ray Adjustable Bench delivers a clean aesthetic with fewer parts than the Adjustable Bench 3.0 but with more incline/decline positions. The seat [Read more …]

FT-5000 2.0 Functional Trainer

February 12, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Rep Fitness brings the updated FT-5000 2.0 Functional Trainer to the market in 2023. No need to go to the gym to get commercial-grade, cable strength training. The FT-5000 2.0 will take you there without you leaving the comfort of your home. The FT-5000 2.0 comes with two durable polymer D-handles, storage pegs for the attachments, and a mountable diagram demonstrating 12 movements you can do on the machine. The 2nd version of the Functional Trainer from Rep Fitness: FT-5000 2.0 Functional Trainer – Overview The FT-5000 2.0 Functional Trainer is a sturdy, 11-gauge frame that is double-coated with a chip-resistant, electrostatic powder coating with a matte black finish that makes it look gorgeous. The unit is laser-cut and robot-welded [Read more …]