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Study: Protect Yourself from Flu with Aerobic Activity

May 20, 2023 Tim Comments Off on Study: Protect Yourself from Flu with Aerobic Activity

A new research study[1] shows that strenuous-intensity aerobic physical activity for at least 75 min/week has significant health benefits and can help defend against disease and mortality from infectious illnesses. What was the Goal of the Research Study? This study aimed to expand on the influenza and pneumonia findings presented by Zhao and colleagues. In an earlier study they conducted on leisure-time physical activity and cause-specific mortality among National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) participants from 1997 through 2014, they noted that US adults who completed the aerobic and muscle-strengthening guidelines had a 54% lower adjusted risk of influenza and pneumonia mortality, compared to those who didn’t meet any guideline. Influenza and pneumonia rank in the top ten causes of death in [Read more …]

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Cross Training Shoes

Nike Metcon Zoom Turbo 2 New Color

May 28, 2023 Tim Comments Off on Nike Metcon Zoom Turbo 2 New Color

Tne Nike Metcon Zoom Turbo 2 is the ONLY Nike shoe for cross training that combines both React foam and a Zoom Air cushion. There’s now a new color too – check out the Iron Grey/Black/Phantom/Black colorway. Put an adrenalizing speed into your everyday workout with the Nike Zoom Metcon Turbo 2. Combining stability and responsiveness, this shoe helps you move fast during circuit training, high-intensity intervals on the treadmill, or a squeezed-in cardio workout. New colorways are now available to add energy to your training. The newest Nike Metcon Zoom Turbo 2: Nike Metcon Zoom Turbo 2 – Our Review To test this product, we got hands-on and in-depth. This is a different color, but results will be the [Read more …]

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Exercise Equipment

Rollers and Massage Balls from Rogue

May 1, 2023 Tim Comments Off on Rollers and Massage Balls from Rogue

Rogue has a variety of Rollers and Massage Balls for rehab or pre-hab. That’s where you try to proactively avoid injury. After an intense workout, muscles tend to be sore and tight. To beat this, you need an effective way to relieve sore muscles, tension, and tightness. This is where rollers and massage balls come into the picture. They help increase blood flow and ease pain and stiffness in a convenient way—no need to go to the spa. Available from Rogue: Rollers and Massage Balls from Rogue – Overview Rollers and massage balls can help support your health with their grippy texture and firm touch when used for massaging. They can copy what the therapists do with their hands and [Read more …]

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Exercise Equipment

FT-3000 Compact Functional Trainer 2.0

April 22, 2023 Tim Comments Off on FT-3000 Compact Functional Trainer 2.0

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 …]

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Exercise Equipment

Garmin Index BPM Smart Blood Pressure Monitor

March 20, 2023 Tim Comments Off on Garmin Index BPM Smart Blood Pressure Monitor

High blood pressure can be a silent killer. It takes years before symptoms show up – and the cardiovascular damage has already been done. You might want to look at the Garmin Index BPM Smart Blood Pressure Monitor as a way to stay on top of things. The only way to know if you have high blood pressure is to measure it. And an accurate blood pressure reading is crucial for a more precise picture of your heart disease and stroke risk. A home or self-monitoring of blood pressure takes your blood pressure and gives your doctor a better understanding of your average daily reading. Garmin Index BPM Smart Blood Pressure Monitor – get it from Rogue Fitness: Garmin Index [Read more …]

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Exercise Equipment

AB-5200 2.0 Adjustable Bench

March 6, 2023 Tim Comments Off on AB-5200 2.0 Adjustable Bench

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 …]

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Exercise Equipment

Kabuki Transformer Bar

March 6, 2023 Tim Comments Off on Kabuki Transformer Bar

Get a specialty barbell unlike any other with the Kabuki Transformer Bar – It’s now available from Rogue Fitness. The original Transformer Bar became the industry’s superior squat specialty bar and is used in thousands of home gyms, commercial facilities, clinics, and professional/collegiate weight rooms. It is a kind of safety squat bar that utilizes a rotating sleeve to let the load be placed at different cambers and distances from the bar’s shaft to change how the bar feels during use. Now on its latest and fourth iteration, the Transformer Bar is made even better in usability and manufacturability. Get it from Rogue: Kabuki Transformer Bar – Overview The Transformer Bar has an innovative design that allows for standard squat [Read more …]

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Cross Training Shoes

UA TriBase Reign 5 Training Shoes

March 6, 2023 Tim Comments Off on UA TriBase Reign 5 Training Shoes

Can you believe it’s already time for another UA shoe announcement? The UA TriBase Reign 5 Training Shoes is the 5th version of UA’s versatile cross training shoe. The TriBase Reign 5 is the fifth and the latest cross-training shoe from Under Armour with some remarkable revisions. This cross-training shoe is perfect for you if you are a lifter and do strength training and CrossFit. It has the versatilty you need for athletic workouts, stability for lifting, and durability for CrossFit. The TriBase Reign 5 – a great shoe for CrossFit-style workouts: UA TriBase Reign 5 Training Shoes – Overview The UA TriBase Reign 5 Training Shoe has a full-length Micro G® foam midsole for ultimate responsive cushioning and provides [Read more …]

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Exercise Equipment

Urethane Coated Iron Plates

March 6, 2023 VA Worker Comments Off on Urethane Coated Iron Plates

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 …]

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Exercise Equipment

Xebex AirPlus Ski Trainer

March 6, 2023 Tim Comments Off on Xebex AirPlus Ski Trainer

Let’s take a look at Xebex AirPlus Ski Trainer. Originally made for Nordic cross-country skiers that can’t train in the wild, the ski trainer has now become a famous piece of equipment for endurance and functional fitness. A ski trainer helps improve muscle endurance, build upper body strength, and provides good blood flow movement. It is also less demanding than other cardio equipment yet delivers intensity to your training. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Xebex AirPlus Ski Trainer One of the best and most complete ski simulators, the Xebex AirPlus Ski Trainer is created to deliver skiing-related workouts and offers different cardio and strength training options. It fits both beginner and skilled athletes [Read more …]