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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 …]

Rucker with Camo Interior

February 24, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Let’s take a look at the Rucker with Camo Interior. No other rucksack can match the comfort the Rucker 4 has. It is purpose-built for rucking and rucksack training and is now upgraded to make it even easier to maintain your equipment. Rucker is the tool to get stronger, one rep and one mile at a time if you train hard on dirt, grass, and concrete. From GORUCK: Rucker with Camo Interior – Overview GORUCK replaced the interior zippers with velcro and removed the front exterior zipper pocket, making your rucksack more durable and long-lasting. It has upgraded padding on the top of the plate pocket for bear crawls and has lumbar padding that supports the natural curve of your [Read more …]

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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 …]

Sprint Interval Training – More Efficient than Traditional Endurance Training?

January 29, 2023 Tim Comments Off

A new research study[1] shows that sprint interval training for twelve weeks enhances cardiometabolic health indicators, the same as doing classic endurance training regardless of a five-fold lower exercise volume and time commitment. Regular exercise generally benefits overall well-being and helps prevent and treat many chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes. For instance, endurance exercise training improves cardiorespiratory fitness, generates skeletal muscle remodeling towards a more oxidative phenotype, and fosters favorable changes in insulin sensitivity. What was the Goal of the Research Study? Despite the connection between low amounts of physical activity and increased risk of many chronic diseases, the prevalence of physical idleness is higher than that of all other modifiable risk factors. Lack of time is one of [Read more …]

Grip Strength - indicator of strength and fitness

Grip strength is inversely associated with DNA methylation age acceleration

January 29, 2023 VA Worker Comments Off

A new research study[2] shows that those with relatively weak handgrip strength showed signs of accelerated aging of their DNA. Grip strength is a reliable marker of general muscle quality and strength. Those with weak handgrip have genes that appear to be growing old faster than those with greater strength. What was the Goal of the Research Study? The goal of this study was to resolve whether grip strength was associated with measures of DNA methylation (DNAm) age acceleration. There is huge evidence linking muscular weakness, as defined by low grip strength, to a host of negative aging-related health results. Given these links, grip strength has been labeled a ‘biomarker of aging’, but the pathways connecting grip strength to negative [Read more …]

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Nike Mat Fraser HWPO

January 22, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Keep it fresh in the gym with the new HWPO Hard Work Pays Off collection from Mat Fraser and Nike. Nike, Rogue Fitness, and Mat Fraser come together again for another collection of HWPO apparel. The collection consists of different clothing for men and women designed and inspired by 5x “Fittest Man on Earth” Mat Fraser. Get it at Rogue: HWPO Hard Work Pays Off Apparel from Mat Fraser – Overview HWPO or Hard Work Pays Off is 5x CrossFit Games Champion, Mat Fraser’s personal mantra. It exemplifies tenacity, grit, unwavering focus, and greatness. This is also Mat’s inspiration for starting his online coaching business, HWPO Training. Before getting into CrossFit, Mat had a whole career in Olympic Weightlifting. He [Read more …]

Rucker 4 with MTNTOUGH+ Training Program Bundle

January 18, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Interested in rucking for fitness, but don’t know where to start? The new MTN Tough Bundle from GORUCK should help. This bundle consists of the Rucker 4 backpack (great for fitness!) plus a year long digital subscription to MTNTOUGH+ – A whole bunch of minimal equipment workout plans that have the outdoor enthusiast in mind. More than an exercise workout program, MTNTOUGH+ is a global online community of thousands of like-minded people committed to physical and mental strength. MTNTOUGH believes mental strength is as crucial as physical strength. This program presents an innovative workout of the day (WOD) program through Daily Minimal Gear workouts consisting of exercises using dumbbells, a kettlebell, a pull-up bar, a step-up box, body weight workout [Read more …]

Flavonols to Slow Cognitive Decline?

January 17, 2023 Tim Comments Off

A new research study[1] suggests that eating more flavonols, antioxidants found in many vegetables, fruits, tea, and wine, may delay the speed of memory loss. They play a huge role in stimulating cell growth, fighting environmental stress, and drawing insects for pollination. What are Flavonols Flavonols are polyphenols that belong to the flavonoid family. Also known as 3-hydroxylamines, flavonols are the most widespread flavonoids in plant food. They are colorless molecules that compile primarily in the outer and aerial tissues of plants and plant products and work as antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and vasodilatation effects. They also have been deemed possible anticancer agents and regulate various cellular signaling pathways. The most familiar flavonols found in foods include quercetin, isorhamnetin, kaempferol, [Read more …]

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Guide to Olympic Barbells

January 15, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Before investing in quality and expensive barbells, understanding your barbell is the first step to consider. This way, you will be acquainted with the parts of the Olympic barbell, their purpose, and the kinds of features you should be getting for your best lifting experience. Let’s take a tour through the different parts of the barbell, and make sure we understand all the features and options for each. First stop – the shaft. We’re talking about Olympic barbells here – the big-boy barbells that have a 2″ diameter sleeve to accommodate Olympic sized plates. We’re not discussing the standard barbell – which is common in your local sporting goods store. That bar has only a 1″ sleeve diameter and doesn’t [Read more …]