UA Pride Collection
Workout Apparel

UA Pride Collection

Show off your Pride with this new collection from Under Armour. Initially known for their moisture-wicking shirts, Under Armour has expanded to producing performance solutions you never knew you needed and can’t imagine living without. Under Armour’s got different apparel for different sports—from baseball, basketball, hockey, and hunting to golf, yoga, fishing, military and tactical, etc. Here are some of the styles you can get now from UA: UA Pride Collection – Overview The UA Pride collection supports the Unmatched Athlete, The Pride Center of Maryland, and UA Pride Grants to deliver safe places for LGBTQ+ athletes and supporters to play and compete. The $10k will be awarded to organizations that support access to sports or provide health and fitness options to the LGBTQ+ community through the UA Pride Grants. The Unmatched Athlete is a non-profit organization that aims to help kids ages 5-18 who identify as LGBTQ+ and allies to join in sports and fitness to become excellent student-athletes. The Pride Center of Maryland is dedicated to serving and being a safe space for Maryland’s sexual and gender minorities. [Read more …]

Better Ways to Squat
Gym Equipment

Better Ways to Squat

We all know the squat is the king of exercises. But let’s face it – not everyone is cut out to do a deep squat. Here’s some ideas for Better Ways to Squat. Squats are functional training that benefits your joints, muscles, and posture and helps you run faster with the proper form. Doing squats can be more powerful if you know how to do it properly and have some equipment to help you do it easily. Get that squat up there with these helpful things: Better Ways to Squat – Overview Proper form is necessary to avoid injuries and fully get the benefits of the exercises you are doing. You can achieve the correct form for squats by keeping your feet roughly shoulder-width apart and turning them out slightly, between 5 and 30 degrees. Tighten your feet to the floor to engage your lower muscles and build stability. Doing squats is not just all about the lower body as your upper body, specifically your chest, is involved by keeping it up to avoid rounding your upper back and shoulders. [Read more …]

Reebok Nano X2 – New Styles for Women
CrossFit Shoes

Reebok Nano X2 – New Styles for Women

Here’s the latest Women’s styles of the new Reebok Nano X2 – a great shoe for CrossFit style workouts. Get wild and crazy with these styles. From pistol squats to burpees, reach the next level of your training with the 2022 Women’s Health Sneaker Awards winner—the Reebok Nano X2. The changes and improvements it brings also comes with new styles and colors for a fun workout. From Reebok: Reebok Nano X2 – New Styles for Women – Overview The Nano X2 is part of the Nano cross-training shoe series with a mixture of stability and versatility and works nicely in a variety of training settings. It performs well in workouts like occasional CrossFit training, HIIT workouts, recreational lifting, short runs, and everyday wear for running errands or walking at the park. What do we think about the Nano X2? It’s an evolution from the X1 – check out our Nano X2 Review. One of the improvements made in this version is the upper that highlights a Flexweave knit around its forefoot and midfoot and a Flexweave woven textile upper over [Read more …]

Floatride Energy X Running Shoe from Reebok
CrossFit Shoes

Floatride Energy X Running Shoe from Reebok

Here’s the newest running shoe from Reebok. The Floatride Energy X Running Shoe is a shoe for serious runners – it features a carbon fiber plate for increased efficiency. The Floatride Energy X is Reebok’s latest high-performance running shoe offered at a very affordable price. The shoe is the continuation of Reebok’s mission to make running and superior running products more convenient for all. Get it now, only from Reebok: Floatride Energy X Running Shoe – Overview Designed for marathon racing and long-distance training, the Floatride Energy X Running Shoe is made with at least 30% recycled or repurposed materials and is inspired by Reebok Boston Track Club athletes. The Flexweave® upper is durable, breathable, and provides strategic support. The Floatride Energy Foam provides lightweight, buoyant, and ultra-responsive cushioning and has a roller shape for a smooth ride. The carbon plate in the forefoot improves propulsion and performance, while the asymmetrical lacing locks down the fit. It provides tough stretch and targeted support at pivotal performance zones. The shoe has a regular fit with a 6mm midsole drop weighing 9.1 [Read more …]

Nike Metcon 7 Mat Fraser – Restock
CrossFit Shoes

Nike Metcon 7 Mat Fraser – Restock

Good news for collectors of limited edition Nike shoes. Road Runner Sports looks to have a full re-stock of the Nike Metcon 7 Mat Fraser. Nike Metcon 7 returns with Mat Fraser special edition shoe. You may have missed it the first time it launched but it is back with the same power and might. Want it? This is probably your LAST CHANCE to get this shoe: Nike Metcon 7 Mat Fraser – Our Review To test this product, we got hands-on and in-depth. Here’s what we found: The Metcon 7 Mat Fraser edition is designed to celebrate Fraser’s fifth-time recognition as the “Fittest Man on Earth”. This shoe is limited in quantities, so sign up now to be notified of the release and get the chance to get your elusive pair in the drop. Metcon 7 MF has a lightweight mesh with textured overlays in high-wear zones to keep your foot relaxed without losing its durability. The handstand clip at the heel decreases drag during wall exercises, and the Flywire cables conform with the laces to tighten your midfoot. [Read more …]

Reebok Nano X2 Launch Date
CrossFit Shoes

Reebok Nano X2 Launch Date

Here’s the new Reebok Nano X2. You can get it April 1st (in a special colorway) and get even more styles on April 5th. The latest iteration of the award-winning Nano franchise has finally arrived and was launched last March 18th. The Nano X2 is created to be the most wearable Nano training shoe ever, emphasizing durability and style. It is developed to meet the demands of the ever-evolving athletes and fitness aficionados, putting performance as a priority. Here is what’s coming – get it right from REEBOK: Reebok Nano X2 Release Date – Overview The Nano X2 infuses a range of lifestyle features for versatility and convenience whether you’re at the gym for a hardcore workout or taking on your day-to-day. The Nano X2 concentrates on speed, comfort, and control while delivering design and style enhancements to appeal to a variety of athletes and active lifestyles. Reebok enlisted a roster of elite athletes and trainers to bring Nano X2’s “Official Shoe of You” campaign and mantra to life. Julie Ertz, international soccer star; Christian Harris, athlete and training coach; [Read more …]

Under Armour TriBase Reign 4
CrossFit Shoes

Under Armour TriBase Reign 4

UA’s cross training shoe – the UA TriBase Reign 4 has just been launched. The Under Armour TriBase Reign is recognized because of its stability and versatility that works great for the CrossFit WOD. The line is now on its fourth iteration and with all the revisions and improvements, check out why it is making a name in the fitness world. Here are some of the styles you can get now, from UA: UA TriBase Reign 4 – Overview The UA TriBase™ boosts ground contact, promotes natural motion, and provides flexibility to grip during lifts. With the low, stable triangular base of the UA TriBase™ tech, you get better contact with the floor during your workouts, which results in better training. Furthermore, the low to the ground build enables a greater feel and power transfer to help you through every rep, set, and WOD. The shoe has a knit bootie collar design for a light and secured fit for minimal distractions and an external midfoot cage and heel counter that deliver maximum lockdown and stability. The full-length Micro G® foam [Read more …]

Reebok x Victoria Beckham Drop Six
Workout Apparel

Reebok x Victoria Beckham Drop Six

Here’s some dope styles from the Reebok x Victoria Beckham Drop Six gear. Reebok and Victoria Beckham have released their sixth collection called Drop Six. The collection reveals a deliberately examined array of elegant activewear. It also has Victoria’s signature feminine silhouettes and figure-flattering shapes. Here are some of the styles you can get now: Reebok x Victoria Beckham Drop Six – Overview Reebok x Victoria Beckham Drop Six offers an essential wardrobe of high-performance activewear that does not abandon style. The key themes for Drop Six are ease and adaptability. The collection is more subdued and more sophisticated, performed in its purest form, and closely connected to the sporting and fashion worlds. Yarns in the seamless series are knitted securely for a more compact texture, twisting to allow for body movement while sculpting and giving support. Reminiscent of the year of staycations in the British Isles and punctuated with solar yellow, the new colors are grounded in earthy tones of clay and seaspray green seen in the embroidery of the iconic VB Cowl Neck Jumper and stunning vector taping. [Read more …]

Shorty Rackable Barbells from Rogue
Gym Equipment

Shorty Rackable Barbells from Rogue

Some people have unlimited space in their home or garage gym – but most do not. If you are in a tight space, a big long barbell can sometimes be a pain. Let’s look at shortened barbells – these barbells sacrifice some sleeve length so that they take up less room. Here’s an example – the brand-new Rogue 29mm Stump Bar – it’s a shortened Ohio bar. It’s shorter, lighter, but still fits in a standard width rack or bench. A shorter bar has many advantages, especially if you have a small space in your house or garage. And even if your barbell is small, an excellent compact barbell can still provide you with the same benefits typical barbells offer. You can also do different lifts with shorter barbells, like powerlifting, Olympic lifting, and more. Rogue has several options, including a women’s bar: Rogue 29mm Stump Bar – Overview Rogue also offers shorter barbells. These barbells are manufactured in the USA and are the shorter versions of the stainless steel Ohio Power Bar. These barbells allow you to train exactly [Read more …]

Nike Metcon 7 FlyEase
CrossFit Shoes

Nike Metcon 7 FlyEase

Let’s look at the the new Nike Metcon 7 FlyEase from Nike (and now available from Rogue.) The MetCon 7 FlyEase offers a secure and supportive footwear option to all gym-goers with a low-profile approach and some performance-oriented updates. The Nike React cushioning, together with the new detachable heel and lockdown strap across the midfoot, are some of these significant updates. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Nike Metcon 7 FlyEase – Overview The Nike Metcon 7 FlyEase perfects stability and durability to rise to the push and pull of severe strength training. The lightweight, responsive cushioning increases support and comfort during different workouts like lifting, high-intensity intervals, sprints, and short runs. The training shoe has a detachable heel made with FlyEase technology that allows you to step in without using your hands; then, it returns quickly to protect your foot. Metcon 7 FlyEase uses Nike React foam providing a comfortable, cushioned base that is lightweight and flexible when you kick it into high gear for cardio and sprints. The inner plate spreads weight [Read more …]