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GORUCK Simple Pants for Women
Rucking

GORUCK Simple Pants for Women Review

December 9, 2020 clothesadmin Comments Off on GORUCK Simple Pants for Women Review

We’re going to take an in depth look at the GORUCK Simple Pants for women. What are Simple Pants? In short, they are GORUCK’s all-around tough and comfortable workout pants for women (there’s a version for men too.) These pants were purpose built for rucking (walking long distances with a heavily loaded backpack), travel, and more. They are expensive (relatively speaking) but they are pretty good – they may quickly become your favorite active wear. Let’s dive right in. This is a review of the following products: What is Rucking? Before we start, let’s talk about Rucking. Rucking is walking (hiking – but not just in the countryside) with a loaded backpack. The so-called “ruck march” is a key element of military and special forces training. it is simple, relatively low-impact and easy to get started. The extra weight in the backpack (we’d recommend 10 to 20 lbs for most females) provide additional resistance for your legs – but also for your upper back and upper body in general. Walking 3-5 miles with a 20 lb “rucksack” (aka a backpack) [Read more …]

UA HOVR Machina Running Shoe on the road
Running Shoes

UA HOVR Machina – Running Shoe from Under Armour with Real-Time Form Coaching

January 4, 2021 clothesadmin Comments Off on UA HOVR Machina – Running Shoe from Under Armour with Real-Time Form Coaching

Let’s take a look at the UA HOVR™ Machina – the new running shoe from Under Armour. UA likes to say it is “MORE THAN A RUNNING SHOE.” Why? Because it includes a revolutionary new feature – real-time form coaching to let you become a better runner. What can you train for with these? If you are racing for a spot at the trials, shaving off seconds from your 5k best, qualifying for a marathon – or just want to improve – these shoes can give you the extra edge. The Machina is the newest shoe in UA’s HOVR lineup. In the past runners have been force to choose between high-cushion running shoes for longer distances races or lightweight for speed. But UA has struck a perfect balance with the HOVR lineup – so runners don’t have to sacrifice either. The UA HOVR Machina mixes the speed of a racing shoe with the comfort of a long-distance shoe. And let’s talk about real-time Form Coaching. This is a revolutionary running training tool for 2020. REAL-TIME FORM COACHING THE UA HOVR [Read more …]

UA HOVR shoes being used for running on the road
Running Shoes

UA HOVR Running Shoe Lineup Updated for 2020

January 4, 2021 clothesadmin Comments Off on UA HOVR Running Shoe Lineup Updated for 2020

Under Armour’s HOVR line of running shoes have made a name for themselves. And as UA likes to say they are “Propelling runners into the next decade” with the announcement of new versions of the HOVR running shoes for the year 2020. The UA HOVR lineup is a proven winner. And they’ve got models of running shoe for every runner. There’s some new additions too. Under Armour is known for giving athletes the tools and gear they need to perform at their best. And their proprietary UA HOVR™ cushioning system is just one example of that. Launched in 2018 UA HOVR™ cushioning was quickly added to all UA’s performance running shoes. HOVR provides energy return with every foot strike. The overall goal is to make every stride feel light and bouncy – to keep the runner moving forward. Bouncy foam like HOVR an be a double edge sword though – a softer foam is slower – while for energy return you need a crisp rebound – and that means a firmer cushion that may be less comfortable. But UA HOVR [Read more …]

KB Row with Hylete Verge II Workout Shorts for Men
Workout Shorts

Men’s Workout Shorts Review – Verge II from Hylete

February 5, 2021 clothesadmin Comments Off on Men’s Workout Shorts Review – Verge II from Hylete

Let’s take a hands-on look at the Verge II workout shorts from Hylete. What’s it good for? Just about any sort of fitness training – think CrossFit style functional fitness, HIIT, weight lifting, and more. We think these are some of the best men’s workout shorts for CrossFit. Why do we like the Verge II? There are several reasons this pair of high quality workout shorts for men exceed our standards – that’s what we’ll review in this article. Here’s the products we’ll be looking at. Ok, let’s take a close look. Verge II Workout Shorts – Cut & Fit First of all, the number one important aspect of a workout short is the cut and fit. You need the right pair of shorts for the right activity – and they can’t be binding or restrictive. This holds especially for CrossFit and other functional fitness style workouts. The CrossFit WOD can require all kinds of stuff – lifting, jumping, running, climbing – and more. The Verge II workout short is cut for athletes – and that means it is generous [Read more …]

UA Meridian Workout Leggings for Women
Workout Leggings

Under Armour Launches New Workout Leggings – UA Meridian

January 4, 2021 clothesadmin Comments Off on Under Armour Launches New Workout Leggings – UA Meridian

Let’s look at the new UA Meridian Leggings. What’s the feature women want most in their workout leggings? Softness. That’s just one of the findings that Under Armour investigated while creating their new line of workout leggings – UA Meridian. These are hot – get them now at Under Armour.com (We are an affiliate): These are the bottoms that make working out feel good. For active women, leggings are a closet staple in their wardrobe. But, you’ll find there are different types of leggings – for different situations. So-called “chill leggings” are meant strictly for around the house wear. They are super comfortable – but not for the active woman. In contrast “yoga leggings” have forgiving stretch that will hold up to any yoga move. And for CrossFit style workouts (functional fitness) you need “high-intensity leggings” – that can stay put in the right place while you move around. But what if there were one versatile bottom that could support a woman through all these movements? So, while soft, comfy bottoms are a woman’s #1 choice – they are often [Read more …]

Nike Metcon 5 AMP - Black/Green Strike/Blue Fury/Fire Pink
CrossFit Shoes

Nike Metcon 5 AMP – Black/Green Strike/Blue Fury/Fire Pink

October 8, 2020 clothesadmin Comments Off on Nike Metcon 5 AMP – Black/Green Strike/Blue Fury/Fire Pink

Now that the Nike Metcon 6 is out – the Metcon 5 is getting hard to find – but Rogue Fitness still has the Metcon 5 for sale. Nike has launched a new colorway of the Nike Metcon 5 for 2020 : Black/Green Strike/Blue Fury/Fire Pink This is a radical looking CrossFit training shoe. But it has all the features you expect in the Metcon 5. The Metcon 5 is built for strengh (weightlifting) and speed. Like all the Metcon 5 line, the AMP edition gives you stability for heavy lifting thanks to it’s stiff heel and midsole. But there’s still traction for sprints, jumps, rope climbs, and more during high-intensity training. The mesh upper breathability and durability (Thanks to the 3D Haptic Print.) The Metcon 5 is “your secret weapon in the gym”. It’s not just an agile CrossFit training shoe for functional fitness – it has strategic stability too. The heel is low, flat, and wide. Want more heel to toe drop (or “offset”)? Simply drop in the removable Hyperlift insert. That will give you 8mm (men’s – [Read more …]

KOBE V Protro Chaos Colorway Basketball Shoe
Basketball Shoes

KOBE V Protro Basketball Shoe from Nike Releases Jan 3rd

January 6, 2020 clothesadmin Comments Off on KOBE V Protro Basketball Shoe from Nike Releases Jan 3rd

The KOBE V is a low-top performance basketball shoe from Nike. To ensure you look good on the court these are known for the memorable colorways. And since their debut in 2009, they have consistently matched all the flash (and substance) of their namesake: Kobe Bryant. The KOBE V is now available, and is in Protro form. What’s Protro? It’s a term that Kobe came up with himself – it means Performance + Retro = Protro. So now you know. Here’s how the various outsole and midsole features are constructed. Here’s an up close look at the tech in these great basketball shoes.

UA Trek Collection - Performance Apparel
Workout Apparel

Under Armour New UA Trek Release Combines Run, Outdoor, and Style in Performance Apparel

January 4, 2021 clothesadmin Comments Off on Under Armour New UA Trek Release Combines Run, Outdoor, and Style in Performance Apparel

Under Armour (UA) has revealed it’s new performance apparel line – UA Trek. UA Trek is performance apparel and footwear that fuses run, outdoor, and style. As you can tell from the name, these are outdoor focused workout clothes. For the reveal, the UA team traveled to Iceland with some up and coming athletes. Who is on the roster for the reveal? Angelina Krawczyk is a distance runner, soccer player and nature enthusiast. Cailee Grayhorse is a native of Venice Beach and also a model and softball athlete. Myles O’Neal is also a part of the club -he’s a family member of basketball royalty (as you can tell by the name) and an influencer of youth culture. Lastly, former track athlete and artist Will Breveard took part as well. Let’s take a look. As winter sets in throughout the northern hemisphere, temperatures are dropping. And no matter whether you are traversing a dynamic cityscape or the backcountry – you need to look at UA Trek. This is the 2nd drop of “UA Trek”. It includes a complete head-to-toe collection of [Read more …]