Reebok Legacy Lifter II - Olympic Weightlifting Shoe - Strap undone
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Reebok Legacy Lifter II Newest Styles

Here’s the latest styles of the new Legacy Lifter II Weightlifting Shoe from Reebok. This shoe is a winner – we did an in-depth review of it when it first came out. The Reebok Legacy Lifter II is a lifting shoe with most of the basic features needed in weightlifting. In addition, it has excellent stability, support, and comfort expected from the Legacy Lifter series and has an attractive style that raises a workout look. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: Legacy Lifter II Weightlifting Shoe – Video Review on our YouTube Channel Why read when you can watch? Here’s our hands-on review from our YouTube channel: Legacy Lifter II Weightlifting Shoe – Overview Lifter II Weightlifting Shoe is the second version of Reebok’s Legacy. It is an Olympic weightlifting shoe known for its stability and support. The shoe’s excellent stability makes a big difference during lifts and squats. The outsole, midsole, and insole all have a minimal cushion. Great cushioning is a must when you are running to reduce the inevitable impact on the [Read more …]

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Wall Balls

Let’s look at Wall Balls. We’re going to provide an overview of several different products, available from several manufacturers. The wall ball exercise is a functional, full-body movement that you can incorporate into any cardiovascular or strength workout. This exercise is commonly done as part of a CrossFit workout. But because of the outcomes it provides, this exercise is now an accessory in most fitness facilities. Here are some of the wall balls we are going to look at. We’re also going to look at Wall Ball accessories – like targets, and more. Wall Balls – Overview Wall balls are different from medicine balls and slam balls. Wall balls are generally made of vinyl, with a padded outer layer that makes them easier to catch. They come in a diversity of weights, varying from about 6 to 20 pounds. Wall ball exercises will test your cardio beyond what you’re presumably used to, and you’ll gain some serious shoulder and leg strength. The whole body takes a whipping with wall balls. The squat part of the exercise concentrates on the lower-body [Read more …]

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Color Medicine Balls from Rogue

Here’s the new Color Medicine Balls from Rogue. These are hand made, in the USA! Medicine balls are believed to have resulted from the discovery of Hippocrates, the father of medicine, who utilized weighted balls to assist injury rehabilitation in patients. Medicine balls are used not only for rehabilitation but also to develop balance, strength, and endurance effectively. They are also used to develop core strength and build muscles in your back and abdomen. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: Color Medicine Balls from Rogue – Overview The Color Medicine Balls from Rogue highlight a precision nylon thread seam construction with a moisture-resistant and scuff-resistant coated-vinyl shell. They are hand-made in the USA, and you can custom-select the shell color of any medicine ball you order. You can get a complete set in a single color (to harmonize with the color scheme of your gym, team, business, etc.), or mix and match colors as you see appropriate. This gives coaches the option to choose one color for all 10LB medballs, another for all the 14LB, [Read more …]

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Rogue Echo Bike is the Official Air Bike of CrossFit

Let’s look at the Rogue Echo Bike. It’s not just the best air bike you can buy – it’s also now the official air bike of CrossFit! After six years of reigning, the AssaultBike from Assault Fitness lost its title as The Official Air Bike of CrossFit to Echo Bike from Rogue. The Rogue Echo Bike is not an ordinary spin bike, and it is many steps ahead of your ordinary air bikes. It is a sophisticated fan bike packed with unique innovations and built for severe home gym owners. Let’s find out why CrossFit chose Echo Bike as its Official Bike for the following competitions. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Rogue Echo Bike – Overview The Rogue Echo Bike blends heavy-duty steel, precision engineering, and handy customization to produce a more powerful, sturdier fan bike. The Echo Bike is not the quivering kind of exercise bike – it has an augmented steel structure that gives it the rigor and balance to eliminate wobbles and bumps during even max output bursts. The fan [Read more …]

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More CrossFit Stocking Stuffers

Here’s even more ideas you can use for CrossFit Stocking Stuffers. Christmas is still six months away but preparing early will save you time and the hassle of last-minute buying. We gathered different stocking stuffers that you can get as early as now for Christmas gifts to family and friends or something to give them now just because. Here’s some of the great gift ideas we are going to look at: CrossFit Stocking Stuffers – Overview Admit it or not, stocking stuffers are a Christmas tradition that can be extremely tough and stressful to do, especially when you are not prepared. But since we are still halfway through the year, you still have plenty of time to think about what to stuff in your stockings. They don’t necessarily have to be inside the stockings – you can wrap them nicely and put them under the Christmas tree for a delightful surprise. Here are some gift ideas from Rogue that your loved ones will surely cherish as they are very practical and functional. Rogue Ohio Lifting Straps The Rogue Ohio Lifting [Read more …]

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F-9 Fold-Away Functional Trainer from Torque Fitness

Here’s the new F-9 Fold-Away Functional Trainer from Torque Fitness. Have limited space to dedicate to your home or garage gym? This is perhaps the most innovative functional trainer on the market. Functional Trainers are practical and efficient full-body workouts that create movements done in everyday routine and allow various exercises and hit multiple muscle groups. Movements that involve lifting, bending, twisting, loading, pushing, squatting, pulling, and hauling are all part of functional training. Functional Trainers give you the liberty to move your body in any way because cable does not have to follow a fixed level, so you can perform more sports-related actions and positions. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: F-9 Fold-Away Functional Trainer – Overview If you haven’t heard of Torque Fitness before, here’s a short trivia: they’re in the business since 2005, and their team is composed of experts in the fitness equipment industry. They have experience designing and making award-winning innovative strength training systems for Hammer Strength, Life Fitness, Parabody, and Sports Art. They are focused on creating strength training [Read more …]

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Jacobs Ladder

Let’s describe the Jacobs Ladder gym equipment models – which you can get from Rogue Fitness. If you find treadmills boring, then you might enjoy Jacobs Ladder. The Jacobs Ladder is a ladder-like machine angled at 40 degrees with a simple design that demands and challenges you to climb its never-ending bars. This is a fun way to work out and benefit both the upper and the lower body at the same time. Is this a treadmill? Is this a ladder or cardio climber? It’s a little bit of both – we’ll describe the advantages of this workout device in this article. Here’s the models currently available: Jacobs Ladder – Overview The Jacobs ladder was mentioned in a study by the LSU School of Kinesiology as a “scientifically superior workout” to traditional treadmills. It has been frequently incorporated into the training programs of professional and collegiate sports teams, police and fire departments, military bases and academies, and numerous personal gyms, large and small. Pushing yourself hard enough on a Jacobs Ladder burns more calories and gives you more fun than [Read more …]

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RAPIDSTRIKE Massage Gun

Here’s the new RAPIDSTRIKE Massage Gun from Rep. Massage guns are becoming popular because of the convenience and effectiveness it brings. But first, what are massage guns? Massage guns are a muscle recovery tool, also known as vibration and percussive therapy, which improves blood flow to the targeted muscle area and helps reduce inflammation and muscle strain. Rep Fitness also has a massage gun called RAPIDSTRIKE. RAPIDSTRIKE is a powerful and compact massage gun for athletes on the go. It is light, durable, and ergonomic – it’s the perfect accessory for your gym bag, home, or office. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: RAPIDSTRIKE Massage Gun – Overview With RAPIDSTRIKE, you no longer have to adjust the speed as it auto-magically adjusts its speed based on how much pressure you apply – no need to press any button. It is made from durable silicone making it easy to clean and safe for sensitive skin. RAPDSTIRKE has a lightweight aviation alloy, and ergonomic triangular design makes it durable and easy to use. The high-torque brushless motor [Read more …]

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Iron Plates from Rep Fitness

Iron plates are the most economical option to outfit your garage gym. Here’s your options for Iron Weight Plates from Rep. Pouring liquefied iron into a sand-based shaping tool makes iron plates. When the molten iron cools, the result is a hardened iron weight plate. Iron plates are cheaper than bumper plates and are a great option to get some weight on your bar in your garage gym. Here are some of the plates we are going to look at: Iron Plates from Rep – Overview One of the advantages of iron plates is they take up less room in the bar, so you can load enough bumper plates on your bar to reach your desired weight. Iron plates, unlike bumper plates, are not meant to be thrown on the floor. But you can also use iron plates in powerlifting workouts, provided you have decent padding and protective surfaces. Iron plates come in different shapes, sizes, and thickness, from circular to hexagonal and from standard Olympic diameter to smaller ones. They are versatile and can last for years with proper [Read more …]

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Gear Up for the Murph Challenge

Let’s look at equipment options for the Murph Challenge. Get ready to join thousands of Crossfitters around the world for this year’s The Murph Challenge – one of the most challenging and most heinous workouts in the world of CrossFit. The challenge includes a one-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 pushups, 300 squats, and another one-mile run. Here are the pieces of equipment you will need if you are planning to join the challenge. Got pull-up bar and plate carrier? If not, keep reading. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Gym Equipment for the Murph Challenge – Overview The Murph Challenge is a Hero WOD in remembrance of LT. Michael P. Murphy for his efforts and sacrificial acts during the War in Afghanistan. He received the US military’s highest award, the Medal of Honor, and was the first member of the United States Navy to earn the award since the Vietnam War. The exercises in the Murph Challenge were LT. Murphy’s favorite workout and these are not easy exercises. While doing the exercises in the [Read more …]