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Workout Gear from TRX

May 29, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Get some Workout Gear from TRX and do your rehab or pre-hab work. TRX is known for its Suspension Trainers that utilize a gear with two cables attached to your hands or feet. It is ideal for people who love to workout but also move a lot to different places, as it is lightweight and can just be attached to a door or anywhere. Aside from Suspension Trainers, TRX has other workout gear that can be integrated into your everyday workout. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Workout Gear from TRX – Overview Adding some gear and accessories to your workout enhances the quality of your training and the effect of the exercise on [Read more …]

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Weightlifting Shoes by inov-8

May 29, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Need shoes for heavy lifting? Let’s take a look at the latest Weightlifting Shoes by inov-8. If you see weightlifters wearing weightlifting shoes, it’s because wearing them has benefits. They are developed to increase the force you can deliver into the ground while lifting a heavy weight. Weightlifting shoes have a raised heel that lets you get deeper into your squats and classical lifts in Olympic Weightlifting. Oly lifters from inov-8: Weightlifting Shoes by inov-8 – Overview Weightlifting shoes are different from running or cross-training shoes in many ways. They have a distinct look—having a flat, stiff sole with a raised heel between .5 inch to 1 inch. They are bulky and heavy with a big, thick strap across the [Read more …]

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Merino Challenge Socks from GORUCK

May 24, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Socks are every bit important as your shoes for performance – GORUCK now offers Merino Challenge Socks. Your feet are your weapon when traveling or rucking, so taking care of them should be a priority. One of the ways to do that is to wear not only high-quality socks but also well-constructed ones. GORUCK spent more than two years exploring socks that could handle the demands they place on their feet and fulfill their standards of quality. They wore through pairs from every major sock brand, and no white-label partner was good enough, so they developed their own. Merino Challenge Socks – only from GORUCK: Merino Challenge Socks – Overview The Merino Challenge Socks are made from 54% merino wool, [Read more …]

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Nike Free Metcon 5 Shoe Review

September 26, 2023 Tim Comments Off

The latest Nike Free Metcon shoe has been a smash hit – it’s very comfortable and it performs well in the gym (or the CrossFit box). Here’s the newest Nike Free Metcon 5 – in a drop-dead gorgeous “Volt” color. Cross-training requires your shoes to do different sports, aerobic movements, and resistance training and should provide you with endurance, strength, flexibility, and balance to do them. The good news is there’s a shoe that can do that and give the support you need as you train. The Nike Free Metcon 5 can meet you in the depths, help you dig deep to find that final ounce of force, and come out of the other side on a high. Get it [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 …]

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Tiger Stripe Sand Bags

March 20, 2023 Tim Comments Off

The new Tiger Stripe Sand Bags from GORUCK look good and let you get a highly functional workout thanks to cheap sand. Different fitness enthusiasts incorporate sandbag training into their training workouts for strength and endurance. A sandbag is a piece of excellent training equipment that offers versatility and helps build strength and conditioning. It also boosts performance, improves stability, builds better mental strength, strengthens your planes of motion, and is easy to carry anywhere. Sandbags (the ultimate functional workout?) from GORUCK: Tiger Stripe Sand Bags – Overview The most important feature of a sandbag is the handle, and GORUCK prioritized the handle construction and took the time to strengthen neoprene padding into every handle they made. GORUCK Sand Bags [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 …]

Kabuki Transformer Bar

March 6, 2023 Tim Comments Off

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 …]

Nike Metcon 8 AMP

March 6, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Let’s take a look at the Nike Metcon 8 AMP. Just like all the versions in this series, Metcon 8 AMP is also engineered to the needs of championship athletes. Its features include a lighter upper with enhanced airflow, React foam for supreme comfort and cushioning, grooves in the sole to let your forefoot arch naturally, and lock-down lace tabs to stop unlacing during high-intensity training. These and more features are in your Metcon 8 AMP to keep you going no matter your pace. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: Nike Metcon 8 AMP – Overview The Nike Metcon 8 AMP is part of the AMP line of shoes showing cosmetic/style upgrades but not performance [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 …]