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Wall Balls from American Barbell

August 21, 2021 clothesadmin Comments Off

Let’s check out the selection of Wall Balls from American Barbell. Wall balls are used for wall ball exercises and are slammed lightly against a sturdy wall. They have a softer shell and bounces softly as they are made of vinyl so they are not recommended to slam at full strength on rugged surfaces. Wall balls are bigger than medicine balls and slam balls and come in various weights, ranging from 4kg to 15kg. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Wall Balls from American Barbell – Overview These balls are meant to be thrown aggressively at walls and should be heavy enough to make the workout challenging but light enough not to risk your form. Wall Ball workout targets major muscle groups such as the arms, chest, core, and legs and is a powerful way to increase your endurance, stamina, and strength. The workout has different variations and includes the squat, throw, and catch methods. It also targets your glutes, quads, shoulders, hamstrings, and triceps. A medicine ball is smaller, harder, and not meant [Read more …]

Reebok Nano X – Newest Colors

August 9, 2021 clothesadmin Comments Off

Here’s some new color options for the Reebok Nano X. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Nano, Reebok has reexplored this iconic shoe loved by the training community. This shoe now comes in four different colorways for men and women with the same versatility Nano is known for. The Reebok Nano X is still available – even though the Reebok Nano X1 was launched over 6 months ago. The difference between the two? The Nano X is purely a lifter’s shoe – with minimal cushioning. The X1 is a little more versatile, and it has some cushion thanks to the FloatRide Energy system in the midsole. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Reebok Nano X New Colors – Overview Instead of using different shoes for different workouts, Reebok Nano X trainers are supportive enough for strength training and have lightweight flexibility for runs and cardiovascular drills, as well. They are runnable with a compressional molded midsole that gives you a smooth, long stride and protects your feet with its long-lasting, lightweight EVA foam [Read more …]

Torque Fitness Tanks Push Sleds

June 21, 2021 clothesadmin Comments Off

Let’s look at Tank Push Sleds from Torque Fitness. The sled push is a great way to add diversity and intensity to your training plan. It engages your core, glutes, hips, hamstrings, back, calves, triceps, and shoulders all at once, whether you load the sled with weights or not. Also recognized as the prowler press, the sled push is an exceptional exercise for overall conditioning, strength improvement, increasing agility and acceleration, and burning calories. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Torque TANK Push Sleds – Overview TANK Push Sleds from Torque Fitness highlight magnetic resistance, heavy-duty wheels, and an overbuilt body. Personal trainers, Commercial Gym Owners (including CrossFit Affiliates,) and strength coaches will most benefit from a TANK. The core technology that makes all TANK models different is that they can be run indoors or outdoors on any surface without gouging, unlike resistance sleds. Also, on all TANK models, the resistance raises the quicker you push it, so you can choose your resistance on the fly without pausing to load or unload plates. Finally, [Read more …]

Sole Ellipticals

March 20, 2021 clothesadmin Comments Off

Let’s review Elliptical machines from Sole Fitness. The elliptical machine is one of the most prominent cardio machines at the gym and a top pick for home workout equipment. It is a low-impact machine that targets your lower and upper body while providing several benefits. Some prefer to use an elliptical over a treadmill because the former is kinder on their hips, knees, and back. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Sole Ellipticals- Overview Maybe you are torn between getting a treadmill and an elliptical. To give you a little bit of comparison, a treadmill is a machine that gives you the ability to run or walk on a moving belt instead of going outside. An elliptical has pedals hung above the ground and are driven forward and back, or up and down, on a track. Both are cardio machines. A treadmill can build up your bones with more pacing and interval options, and the elliptical is lower-impact and gentler on joints. There is a higher chance of knee, ankle, and hip fractures in [Read more …]

Sole Indoor Bikes

March 18, 2021 clothesadmin Comments Off

Let’s review Sole Bikes. When it comes to fitness, there are now many options to be physically fit and healthy. Your physical capabilities, interests, and end goals influence the activity you wish to do. Others choose to workout without using any equipment, but having one can make a radical change to your health and body. An indoor bike is one piece of equipment that can make you drip with sweat while giving you impressive benefits. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: Sole Bikes – Overview Because of our current situation, going out becomes risky, and it has lessened the time we spend outside. Good thing we can still break a sweat and stay fit in the comfort of our homes with the invention of fitness equipment like indoor bikes. Indoor bikes have many long-term benefits, both physically and mentally. Using them helps minimize stress and increase your body’s capacity to resist and recover from anxiety. If you have one at home, you can do it whenever you want because of its convenience, and it is [Read more …]

Nike Metcon 6 Premium Training Shoe Review

January 25, 2021 VA Worker Comments Off

Let’s review the new Nike Metcon 6 Premium from Nike. Others call it the most functional training shoe on the market, while others call it the most breathable superior training shoe out there. Nike simply calls it Metcon 6 Premium. What else is different with the Premium? It’s $10 over the normal edition, but functionally it’s the same. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: Let’s dive in. Nike Metcon 6 Premium – Video Review on our YouTube Channel Why read when you can watch? Check out this video from our YouTube channel: Nike Metcon 6 Premium – Overview The Nike Metcon 6 Premium is purely a style enhancement to the Metcon 6. But that’s OK – it’s an excellent CrossFit training shoe. If you are thinking of getting just one exceptional training shoe for everything at the gym or in a CrossFit WOD, it should be the Metcon 6. It is a great training shoe with a uniquely adaptable and breathable form. The most significant transformation has come in the frame of a much better [Read more …]

GORUCK Ballistic Trainer Review

December 9, 2020 clothesadmin Comments Off

GORUCK just launched their newest training shoe: the GORUCK Ballistic Trainer. GORUCK makes serious, well thought out, and high quality training gear. They are looking to shake up the functional fitness/CrossFit WOD training shoe space with this new shoe. How well does it work? That’s what we aim to find out. We’ve got our review pair – and testing is underway. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: GORUCK Ballistic Trainer – Video Review on our YouTube Channel Why read when you can watch? Check out this video from our YouTube channel: Check back in a few weeks, and we’ll have the results of our side by side testing. GORUCK Ballistic Trainer – Overview This is GORUCK’s first attempt to create a functional fitness (aka CrossFit) style training shoe. How about some stats right up front? Upper MaterialsKnit mesh (forefoot) / Ballistic Nylon (Midfoot and heel) Weight15.0 ounces (Men’s Size 11) Drop8 mm CushioningMinimal SizingTrue to size. Toebox is wide Let’s start from the ground up – with the outsole. The all-rubber outsole provides grip in [Read more …]

NOBULL Trainer Review

January 17, 2022 clothesadmin Comments Off

Let’s review the NOBULL Trainer shoe – it’s a cross training shoe that is great for the CrossFit WOD. The NOBULL Trainer is available in a low, mid, and high top version. All of these models are very similar, so we are going to concentrate on the low here – because it’ll be the most popular. It’s also the lightest of the trio. Here’s some of the styles (and alternatives) we are going to look at: NOBULL Trainer Review – Video Review on our YouTube Channel Why read when you can watch? Check out this video from our YouTube channel: (This covers the NOBULL High Top Trainer – with a Low Top video coming soon!) NOBULL Trainer Review – Overview Let’s dive right in – by talking about the SuperFabric upper. SuperFabric is super-tough and abrasion resistant. There’s a mesh base layer, but on top there are all these little “guard plates” – these are very durable. You can see how densely the guard plates are distributed on this closeup of the upper. This is the toughest upper on any [Read more …]

NOBULL High Top Trainer Review

November 23, 2020 clothesadmin Comments Off

Here’s our review of the NOBULL High Top Trainer shoe, from NOBULL. This is the new Wild Storm colorway – looks good – doesn’t it? But is this a good CrossFit or functional fitness style training shoe? That’s what we’ll talk about here in this review. NOBULL High Top Trainer – Video Review on our YouTube Channel Why read when you can watch? Check out this video from our YouTube channel: NOBULL High Top Trainer – Sizing These are true to size, but run slightly long and wide. This is an excellent shoe if a normal 11 is a tight fit on you – this will probably work perfect. It has more width up in the toe area as compared to some of the other shoes on the market. I do feel like it is ALMOST slightly too long – there’s a lot of room up in the toe area lengthwise. But, overall I’m pleased with these in my normal size of US Men’s 11. NOBULL High Top Trainer – Overview Let’s review the NOBULL High Top Trainer. First of [Read more …]

Best CrossFit Shoes for 2022

July 6, 2022 clothesadmin Comments Off

Let’s review the best CrossFit shoes for 2022. We’ve compared all the major cross training shoes that have released in 2021 (and now in 2022) to see which is the best for functional fitness, and CrossFit style WOD workouts. Based on our in-depth testing, we believe the Nike Metcon 6 is the best CrossFit shoe for 2022. But, as with many things, whether or not it is the right shoe for you depends on a few factors. In this article, we’ll give you all the pros and cons of the best shoes – and help you decide which is perfect for you. What are the contenders? We’ve extensively tested all of these major brands, and we’re ready to speak on this topic. Here are the top CrossFit shoes for the year 2022, ranked in order: Want to deep-dive on each shoe? Continue reading, and we’ll talk about how we tested – and what we found out. Best CrossFit Shoes for 2022 – Criteria What’s a CrossFit shoe? To be clear, nobody can market a “CrossFit” shoe without approval from CrossFit [Read more …]

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