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Wall Balls

October 28, 2021 Tim Comments Off on Wall Balls

Got Wall Balls? If not – this article is for you. Let’s look at this unique, fun workout device. Wall balls are an amazing exercise accessory for increasing strength, explosiveness, and cardiovascular endurance. Wall ball exercise is a functional, full-body exercise that you can add to any strength or cardiovascular workout to enhance effectiveness. It is part of CrossFit but is now used in any fitness facility because of its benefits. Here are some of the great gear we are going to look at – from several different manufacturers. Wall Balls – Overview Wall balls are a functional exercise that can help you in everyday movements, and not just in the gym. Wall balls reflect the dreaded thruster as they [Read more …]

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Rucking Boots from GORUCK

June 17, 2021 Tim Comments Off on Rucking Boots from GORUCK

Let’s look at all the GORUCK Rucking Boots. If you find exercising taxing and stressful, maybe you’ll enjoy rucking. Rucking doesn’t require you to do burpees and lifting. And if you especially enjoy outdoor activities and adventures, rucking is a great and natural way to get in shape. All you ever need is a superb rucksack with some weight and an excellent pair of rucking boots. There was a time when GORUCK’s only ruck boot was the basic, black MACV-1 – but now they have many options. So let’s demystify all these and take a look. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: GORUCK Rucking Boots – Overview Rucking is a fun activity, but it [Read more …]

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Slam Balls

October 28, 2021 Tim Comments Off on Slam Balls

Let’s talk about Slam Balls. It sort of looks like a medicine ball – but these are much tougher – because they are made to SLAM. They’re almost the same, but one thing that distinguishes slam balls from medicine balls is they have thicker surfaces, making them perfect for high-impact throwing exercises. On the other hand, medicine balls have thinner rubber, leather, or plastic exteriors, so they are not advisable for extreme workouts. We’re going to provide an overview of several different models, from several different manufacturers. Here are some of the slam balls you can buy now: Slam Balls – Overview To use the slam balls for exercise, the first thing to do is hold the ball in both [Read more …]

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Color Medicine Balls from Rogue

October 28, 2021 Tim Comments Off on Color Medicine Balls from Rogue

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 …]

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Oly Barbells from American Barbell

June 3, 2021 Tim Comments Off on Oly Barbells from American Barbell

Let’s take a look at all the Olympic Barbells made by American Barbell. There are some people who workout and use nothing but barbells. Well, why not? A barbell is a classic piece of weightlifting equipment, and with it, you can do an abundance of full-body exercises that target your back, chest, biceps, abdominals, and quads. Barbells don’t need ample space at home and can be done on your own at your own pace. Here are some of the models that are available now: Barbells from American Barbell – Overview Whether you want to lose weight, build muscles, or get stronger, barbell training can help you reach your fitness goals. It is not only a fun and challenging exercise, but [Read more …]

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Study Finds Best Time to Exercise is the Evening

May 29, 2021 VA Worker Comments Off on Study Finds Best Time to Exercise is the Evening

A new research study[1] shows that performing exercise in the afternoon or early evening may confer the greatest metabolic health benefits. What was the Goal of the Research Study? Everyone knows exercise and doing a range of activities have several health benefits, but the time to exercise for optimal health benefits is currently unknown. Timing is crucial in increasing the profitable result of exercise on metabolic pathways within muscle and systemic energy homeostasis. The outcomes of past studies have been inconsistent. [2] Some suggest morning workouts burn more fat than evening exercise. Others find the reverse. And some recent experiments show that intense early exercise reduces blood-sugar control, while the same activities, executed later, smooth blood-sugar spikes and enhance metabolic [Read more …]

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Equipment for the Murph Challenge

May 22, 2021 Tim Comments Off on Equipment for the Murph Challenge

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.

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What is the Murph Challenge?

May 22, 2021 VA Worker Comments Off on What is the Murph Challenge?

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 …]

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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas from Rogue

May 3, 2021 Tim Comments Off on Mother’s Day Gift Ideas from Rogue

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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Aging & Health

Study: Lack of Sleep in Middle Age May Be Linked to Dementia

April 29, 2021 Tim Comments Off on Study: Lack of Sleep in Middle Age May Be Linked to Dementia

A new research study[1] shows that persistent short sleep duration at age 50, 60, and 70 compared to persistent normal sleep duration was associated with a 30% increased dementia risk independently of sociodemographic, behavioural, cardiometabolic, and mental health factors. These conclusions imply that short sleep duration in midlife is linked with an increased risk of late-onset dementia. What was the Goal of the Research Study? In this study, the researchers utilized data from the Whitehall II cohort study traversing 30 years to study the connection of sleep duration at age 50, 60, and 70 with incident dementia, and to examine whether patterns of change in sleep duration over this period were connected with dementia. The researchers explore whether mental disorders [Read more …]