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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 …]

Research Study: As Little as 2 minutes of HIIT Training Shows Benefits

August 18, 2021 Tim Comments Off

A new research study[1] shows that a four-second power cycling training increases maximal anaerobic power, peak oxygen consumption, and total blood volume. [2] A mere four seconds of all-out exercise, repeated two or three dozen times, could be all many of us need to build and maintain our fitness, strength, and physical power, according to an inspiring new study of the potency of super-quick workouts. What was the Goal of the Research Study? Past studies show that workouts with extreme intervals varying in length from four minutes or even less enhanced phases of health and fitness to similar or a greater degree than much more extended sessions of endless, gentler exercise, like walking or jogging. The optimal duration of the [Read more …]

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Nike Metcon 7 Styles

November 22, 2021 Tim Comments Off

The Nike Metcon 7 is here. The seventh and the newest iteration in the Metcon line is finally here! The line is known for its superior stability and durability for functional exercises. Metcon 7 is made sure to continue the legacy with some upgrades for movements focused on strength, speed, power, and endurance. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Nike Metcon 7 – Overview The Nike Metcon line is a cross-training shoe that started in 2015 and has undergone several iterations to make sure there is a Metcon for every athlete. Every iteration has a significant growth according to athletes’ evaluation and experience with the shoes, as well as Nike’s desire to have variety. [Read more …]

Gym Timers from Rogue

July 20, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Bring a whole new dimension to your home gym workout with a gym timer. Here’s some of the best gym timers from Rogue. Counting yourself up or down while working out doesn’t have to be a burden. You can actually clock and track your interval sessions the easy way with Rogue Gym Timers. These timers help build structure and add measurability to workouts so you can continuously progress and attain goals with strength and endurance exercises. Here are some of the timers that Rogue has available now: Gym Timers from Rogue – Overview Whether you are running a gym or prefer to exercise at home, a reliable timer can help you keep track of time and your workout. It provides [Read more …]

Garmin Smartwatches from Rogue

October 28, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Let’s look at the Garmin Smartwatches available from Rogue. If you are an athlete or an active person, then definitely you own at least one smartwatch. Smartwatches do more than just showing you the time – they make your life easier and more convenient, especially when you are on the go or running for miles. The Apple Watch isn’t the only Smartwatch in town. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Garmin Smartwatches – Overview One of the most essential features of a smartwatch is its ability to track your fitness, and this is especially crucial for athletes and fitness freaks. It can count steps, distance, heart rate, calories, SPO2, sleep pulse rate, and some [Read more …]

Nike Metcon 7 Mat Fraser

May 14, 2022 Tim Comments Off

Here’s the new Nike Metcon 7 Mat Fraser PE. It’s available now – but is selling out quickly. Nike launched the latest variation of the Metcon family with Metcon 7 Mat Fraser. Fraser is the “Fittest Man on Earth” and 5X CrossFit Games Champion, and Metcon 7 MF is the embodiment of his “Broken to Best” story. It comes in limited supplies, so make sure to secure your elusive pair in the drop. These will be available from Nike.com and a few other select vendors – then they’ll be gone for good: Nike Metcon 7 Mat Fraser – Overview The Metcon 7 MF has cracks filled with gold based on the Japanese technique Kintsugi and also tells Fraser’s Broken to [Read more …]

Nike Metcon 7 First Look

November 22, 2021 Tim Comments Off

This is the new Nike Metcon 7. That shoe pictured above is the Metcon 7 Mat Fraser PE (Personal Edition) – but more colorways are coming. Nike Metcon is known to deliver superior stability and durability for functional movement. The seventh and the newest iteration in the lineup highlights Nike React foam for enhanced cushioning and bounce with a frame akin to its ancestors. The Metcon 7 focuses on teamwork with a brand new color palette and elements that are spurred by a band of battle-hardened warriors. Here are some of the styles that will be available soon: Nike Metcon 7 – Overview The Metcon 7 has a revamped rubber that wraps up your arch for exceptional grip during rope [Read more …]

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GORUCK Apparel for Men

June 27, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Tough men need tough apparel for their tough training. GORUCK Apparel for Men is known to be soft but tough enough not to pill against rough surfaces while you are rucking or seeking pain through GORUCK Tribe. Here are some of the newest styles you can get from GORUCK: GORUCK Apparel for Men – Overview GORUCK builds the best, most rigid gear for rucking, training, Events, and GORUCK Clubs that empower real-world communities in service to something greater than themselves. GORUCK developed and tested these pieces for years in cities, mountains and jungles. The versatility is based on plain designs and performance fabrics that can cope with our way of life, anytime, anyplace. These apparel are made of 0% cotton [Read more …]

Medicine Balls

December 22, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Here’s a classic piece of gym equipment – the Medicine Ball If you are familiar with barbells but not with medicine balls, this article will help inform you about this amazing workout gear. Medicine balls are rounded balls and are heavy-weighted that come in various sizes and weights with various ranges of fitness purposes. They are perceived to be one of the most varied pieces of exercise equipment, beneficial for toning about every part of the body, and are also widely used in multiple kinds of physical therapy. Here are some of the equipment that you can buy now from Fringe Sports, Rogue, Rep, and others: Medicine Balls – Overview Medicine balls started their record more than 2,000 years ago [Read more …]