Rucking - walking or hiking with a loaded backpack - it's simple and effective.
Rucking

What is Rucking?

Rucking is walking with a loaded backpack – and not just in the woods! “Ruck”, short for “rucksack”, is military slang for a backpack. This is a cheap, simple exercise that burns calories and builds aerobic endurance due to the added weight. Rucking Tips – The basics Grab a backpack. Load it with about 10% of your bodyweight (as a beginner). You can use bricks, dumbbells, weight plates, or anything else that will fit. Walk – the distance and pace is up to you. Also known as foot marching, ruck marching, but usually just plain “rucking” – it’s deceptively effective. It sounds simple, but it can burn up to two times the number of calories when compared to an unweighted [Read more …]

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Cross Training Shoes

Nike Metcon 9 Review

The Nike Metcon 9 is here and this is our hands-on review of Nike’s premier CrossFit-style training shoe. The Metcon series is Nike’s ultimate, well-rounded cross-training shoe. The series is known for its enhanced flexibility for sprints and box jumps, greater stability for weightlifting, solid traction for sled pushes and rope climbs, breathability and comfort for distance running, and durability for everyday abuse. Because of its popularity and versatility, the series is now on its ninth iteration, with some upgrades and improvements. The Nike Metcon 9 – new for 2023: First, let’s take a tour of the shoe. Nike Metcon 9 – Overview What’s new? It’s the larger Hyperlift plate and added rubber rope wrap. Nike made it even bigger [Read more …]

Nike Free Metcon 5 Versus Nike Metcon 8 - How do you choose?
Cross Training Shoes

Nike Free Metcon 5 Versus Nike Metcon 8 Shoe Review

If you are shopping for a CrossFit-style training shoe in the year 2023 – two of the best shoes are the Nike Free Metcon 5 and the Nike Metcon 8. What’s the difference? Is one better than the other? How do you decide? That’s what we’ll discuss in this article – this is Nike Free Metcon 5 versus Nike Metcon 8. Get the Nike Metcon 8 or the Nike Free Metcon 5 from these vendors: Let’s compare and contrast these two shoes. Nike Free Metcon 5 Versus Nike Metcon 8 – Overview The Nike Free Metcon line has been a big hit for Nike. The Nike Free Metcon 3, 4, and 5 are all basically the same shoe. I have [Read more …]

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Cross Training Shoes

Nike Volt – Shockingly Good Looking Cross Trainers

Ready to be seen in the gym? Get a load of Nike’s “Volt” color (it’s sort of a yellow-green – and it’s hard to capture in photos) – and it is BRIGHT! Check out Nike Volt – Shockingly Good Looking Cross Trainers. Cross-training is a fitness regimen that combines high-intensity interval training and targeted functional movements. It includes exercises like aerobic exercises, strength training, and flexibility exercises. Nike created cross trainers and shoes to help you confidently get through all these exercises while keeping you comfortable and stable. They also help you stay focused on reaching your goals and push past them. Check out these cross-trainers from Nike that come in a dazzling volt color. Set retinas on fire (or [Read more …]

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Cross Training Shoes

F-Lite G 300 Cross Training Shoe

Let’s take a look at the F-Lite G 300 Cross Training Shoe. The F-Lite G 300 is the ultimate training shoe for the most strenuous workouts. This shoe is perfect for athletes who enjoy cross-training and do lifting and running alternately. Workout lovers will also love this durable athletic shoe as they train, lift, run, and jump. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: F-Lite G 300 Cross Training Shoe – Overview If you demand performance and versatility in your shoes, the F-Lite G 300 combines power, comfort, and toughness to deliver what you need. Ideal for both weightlifting and cardio exercises, the shoe’s unique Meta-Flex technology enables excellent foot movement and provides stability and [Read more …]

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Cross Training Shoes

inov-8 Bare XF V3 Minimalist Shoe

Don’t like training in shoes? If you workout in a gym – you have to wear shoes. It’s usually in the rules. Check out the inov-8 Bare XF V3 Minimalist Shoe. It is rare to see athletes going shoeless when running or training, but barefoot training or training with minimal foot coverage offer plenty of benefits. Barefoot training helps build strength in your feet muscles, enhances balance, stability, and coordination, and activates your glutes and core. There are barefoot shoes available if you still want to wear something during training, and they allow you to experience barefoot training with protection from sharp objects. Only from inov-8: inov-8 Bare XF V3 Minimalist Shoe – Overview The inov-8 Bare XF V3 is [Read more …]

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Cross Training Shoes

F-Lite Fly G 295 Men’s Cross Training Shoe

Want a light weight shoe for your CrossFit style workout? Check out the F-Lite Fly G 295 Men’s Cross Training Shoe from inov-8. For athletes who want both style and function in their shoes, the F-Lite Fly G 295 is a high-performance cross-training shoe that has both and shines in dynamic movements and running-based workouts. It has a streamlined, lightweight design that feels fast and light when running and has superior stability and support for bodyweight movements. Amazingly light – but tough: Let’s find out more about this amazing light-weight shoe. F-Lite Fly G 295 Men’s Cross Training Shoe – Overview Excelling on explosive-style running and bodyweight exercises, the F-Lite Fly G 295 will be loved by hybrid-focused athletes who [Read more …]

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Cross Training Shoes

Nike Romaleos 4 in Black/Gold

Get these while you still can- the Rogue has the Nike Romaleos 4 in Black/Gold. Nike themselves doesn’t even have this color combo… The Romaleos series is known in the weightlifting world, and the fourth edition is one of the most popular ones. Romaleos 4 is heavy and sturdy for a rooted feeling in the ground, has a highly stable platform and midfoot, and has a wider toe box than the earlier version. Want it? Here’s some of the styles you can get now: Which one is the right option for you? Let’s talk about it… Nike Romaleos 4 Olympic Weightlifting Shoe – Our Review To test this product, we got hands-on and in-depth. (Obviously – this isn’t the Black/Gold [Read more …]

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Cross Training Shoes

Nike Metcon 8 AMP

Let’s take a look at Nike Metcon 8 AMP. Elevate the look of your Metcon 8 with Metcon 8 AMP. The AMP doesn’t really make the performance of your shoes better than the regular Metcon 8, but its looks indeed make it so much better. Adding the AMP gives your Metcon 8 a superior appearance and tone. Get it now from Road Runner Sports: Nike Metcon 8 AMP – Overview Though its performance is the same, the latest version of Nike Metcon 8 has a fancier and upgraded look. It is $10 higher than the regular Metcon 8 and adds a unique look if you want to boost your style. Finding light in the darkness is the theme of Metcon [Read more …]

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Exercise Equipment

Nano X3 Styles for Women

The Nano X3 (Reebok’s “Official shoe of Fitness”) and there are Nano X3 Styles for Women. The Reebok Nano series has been dominating the cross-training community for more than ten years now with its high-performance shoes. Recently, Reebok unveiled the latest iteration of the award-winning shoe, the Nano X3. It has new features and improvements for boosted confidence in your next workout. “The Nano X3 is the most dialed-in Nano yet with a focus on comfort and support while offering a fresh new look and feel,” says Reebok Senior Product Manager Tal Short. Nano X3 (great shoe for CrossFit and functional fitness workouts): Nano X3 Styles for Women – Overview The Nano X3 is a training and running shoe—this allows [Read more …]