Rogue Bandit Challenge
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Rogue Bandit Challenge

Rogue’s Bandit Challenge is here to challenge you physically and mentally while amazing prizes await you. The Bandit Challenge is consists of three events organized in a 12-hour duration. 1 Mile (1600M) Run – The athlete with the fastest 1 Mile run time will earn the most points. 1 Rep Max Front Squat – The athlete with the heaviest 1 Rep Max Front Squat will earn the most points. Max Repetition Chin-Up – The athlete with the most, unbroken, strict chin-ups will earn the most points. This challenge will run from August 27 at 9 AM EST to August 30 at 8 PM EST. Rogue Bandit Challenge – Overview All athletes who want to join this challenge should register at www.roguefitness.com/challenges and follow all workout and video flows as outlined. Anyone can participate from ages 14 and above. You will need to submit workouts via the Beyond the Whiteboard (BTWB) App to be qualified. During the registration process, Rogue will link your Rogue Fitness account with your BTWB account. If you do not have a BTWB account, one will be [Read more …]

Bonehead Ruck Weight Plate Review
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Bonehead Ruck Weight Plate Review

Let’s review the Bonehead Ruck Weight Plates from Fringe Sport. What’s a Ruck Weight Plate? It’s a heavy weight that you put in your rucksack (aka backpack) to add resistance and therefore burn more calories when you walk, hike, or “ruck” (as it’s known in the military). Can’t you just use a barbell plate or a dumbbell? Ruck weight plates are a better option because they are a shape and size that will actually fit into your backpack. And leave you enough room to pack other important stuff. DISCLAIMER: Fringe Sport provided the equipment in this article for review. Here’s the complete set of Ruck Weight Plates that Fringe Sport has to offer: Bonehead Ruck Weight Plates – Overview The Bonehead Ruck Weight Plates are made from solid cast iron, and receive a black powdercoat finish. The most important thing about these is the weight. After all, we use plates to add resistance to work harder and grow stronger. All of these weigh in at or over the advertised weight. That’s good because if you are participating in a GORUCK [Read more …]

Nike Trail Running Shoes for 2021
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Nike Trail Running Shoes for 2021

Here’s the latest Nike Trail Running Shoes for 2021. When running on rugged terrain and nature trails, trail running shoes are ideal as they provide more traction and stability. If you choose to run on a road or pavement, a road shoe is a better choice as it has a more breathable upper, flexible soles, and is lighter than trail running shoes. (Pssst. Want to see what’s new for 2022? Check out the Nike Trail Running Shoes 2022) Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Nike Trail Running Shoes for 2021 – Overview When running on rocky, muddy, and rugged surfaces, a trail shoe will deliver protective features. It has a bulky design that helps to keep your ankles solid, your feet guarded, and your body supported from falls on trails. There are some instances when trail running shoes can also be used on the pavement, especially when running in snowy or rainy conditions. The traction of trail running shoes will be a big help to avoid slipping and getting injured. They are also more [Read more …]

9/11 Never Forget Charity Collection
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9/11 Never Forget Charity Collection

GORUCK just launched the 9/11 Never Forget Collection – It’s limited edition gear with proceeds to benefit charity. GORUCK is bringing to remembrance what occurred on 9/11 with its Never Forget Collection. More than remembrance, this collection also strives to help two foundations that honor the people who sacrificed their lives to save others on 9/11. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: 9/11 Never Forget Collection – Overview Remembering is part of national history, and it is necessary to remember that in just one day, three thousand people died. First responders – the firefighters, police officers, port authority officers, and military personnel rushed to the scene to mobilize and protect the people and battle against a common enemy. This is worth remembering and essential in keeping the U.S. alert, sharp, and protected. “These acts of mass murder were intended to frighten our nation into chaos and retreat. But they have failed. Our country is strong. A great people has been moved to defend a great nation.” — President George W. Bush Rucker 26L – [Read more …]

Women’s Nike Metcon 7 Latest Styles
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Women’s Nike Metcon 7 Latest Styles

Let’s look at the new Nike Metcon 7 Women’s training shoe. The new Nike Metcon 7 is stronger and more stable than earlier versions and is considered the gold standard for weight training. It is created to deliver stability under any circumstance. The shoe is also stylish and comes in different colorways for women. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Nike Metcon 7 Women’s – Overview What’s new? Metcon 7 has an updated flat and wide base with a plate that disperses pressure under the heel to the border of the shoe to keep you firmly planted while you lift any weight. Together with an open spring air unit, this new design feature enables the heel to tighten without constricting the foot. Another update is the addition of Nike React foam cushioning in the midsole. This brings more support and bounce to your step, making it a huge upgrade for running and HIIT workouts. It provides grip at every angle. The triangular rope wrap has been revised and reaches the top of the medial [Read more …]

Ballistic Trainer – Mid Pre-Order
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Ballistic Trainer – Mid Pre-Order

Like the Ballistic Trainer shoe from GORUCK? There’s a mid-top version coming, but you have to pre-order it. Just in case you don’t know, we have three arches in our foot – the medial longitudinal arch, the lateral longitudinal arch, and the anterior transverse arch. The Ballistic Trainer – Mid provides 3x support and 3x stability for all three of your arches, so you know your foot is fully protected when lifting, running, or squatting. What’s more? Keep on reading. Here’s some of the styles that you can pre-order now: Ballistic Trainer – Mid (PRE-ORDER) – Overview Using an engineered warp-knit technology, the forefoot of the Ballistic Trainer renders a seamless one-piece vamp and toe cap while giving areas of augmented strength and other areas of breathability and versatility. The lace area, midfoot, and heel is constructed from two panels of 1680D CORDURA® Ballistic Nylon to offer the most potent Special Forces grade abrasion resistance against the strains of rope climbs. Dynamic movements are also sustained by the shoe’s midfoot and heel support. It has an anatomically molded TPU heel [Read more …]

Meal Prep on the Go
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Meal Prep on the Go

Serious about your nutrition? Then you probably prep all your meals beforehand. But how do you transport a whole day’s worth of meals – to work, to the gym, or anywhere else? King Kong Apparel has some innovative solutions for Meal Prep on the go. Let’s take a look. Excellent meal prep bags are an easy solution if you keep trying to get fresh and clean food ready and be on time in your busy schedule. Meal prep bags are carry-case insulated lunch bags made to carry your homemade food without spoiling. King Kong Apparel made bags for this purpose, and these bags are also functional as they are durable. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Meal Prep on the Go – Overview King Kong Apparel started in 2011 and ever since was making the best quality and most functional gym bags. Their bags use heavy-duty buckles for ultimate security, rip-proof lining to protect what’s inside your bag, and other durable materials to provide your gear with the best protection. King Kong bags are [Read more …]

Rogue Boneyard Bars
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Rogue Boneyard Bars

What’s the best Oly barbell deal on the Internet? The Rogue Boneyard Bars. A Boneyard Bar is a brand new, seconds quality barbell off of Rogue’s standard production line. These bars have minor cosmetic issues such as finish blemishes or inconsistencies with the knurl, but they are still remarkable as other companies’ best products. The bottom line is you can get hundreds of dollars off of a perfectly fine barbell. One that works – even if it doesn’t look pretty. (Who cares? It’s going to be going into your grimy box or garage gym anyways!) Here are some of the options available now (NOTE: Rogue’s inventory of Boneyard bars varies greatly throughout the year – check back often for the best deals!) Boneyard Bars – Overview Considered as “quality seconds”, the Boneyard Bars were designed to still be used in the gym. They have a minor flaw in fit and finish, but they are all new components and come in various finish blends, including Black/Bright Zinc, Black Oxide, Olive Drab Zinc, Raw Steel, and Polished Chrome. Double-tracked knurling is one [Read more …]

GORUCK Brick Bag Pre-Order
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GORUCK Brick Bag Pre-Order

GORUCK is coming out with another innovative solution to ease the burden of moving your gear – the GORUCK Brick Bag is now available to PRE-ORDER. Brick Bag is not totally a brick bag. Bricks are incredibly rough, and it is normal for them to rip holes even in the 1000D Cordura, especially when used after a long time. Brick Bag is actually a stuff sack you can use daily. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: GORUCK Brick Bag – Overview Brick Bag is versatile and can be used in many ways every day. It is used in the GORUCK Challenge. You can also use it to separate dirty clothes from your clean stuff in your GR1. If you are a photographer, the Brick Bag will work great for you and can keep your camera and accessories safe. GORUCK takes inspiration from military gear, assuring you of the durability of all their gears. The Brick Bag was used and tested at the GORUCK Challenge to guarantee that the functionality and construction are solid and [Read more …]

Endless Rope Trainer from Torque Fitness
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Endless Rope Trainer from Torque Fitness

Rope climbing? It’s tough to train for this – unless you have somewhere tall to mount a climbing rope. There’s safety issues too. Here’s a great commercial-quality training apparatus that simulates the upper body work of the rope climb – the Endless Rope Trainer from Torque USA. If your goal is upper body strength and you enjoy doing one motion repeatedly, the Endless Rope Trainer is the equipment suitable for you. An Endless Rope Trainer allows you to pull or simulate climbing, and this repeated movement can get you into serious shape. The process seems easy and simple but surprisingly difficult at once. By doing different positions, grips, and pulling techniques, you’ll be able to hit your triceps, biceps, back muscles, shoulders, and core. Get it only at Torque USA – makers of innovative functional fitness equipment: Endless Rope Trainer – Overview The same technology that you love from Torque’s TANK All-Surface Sled line is the same technology used in the Endless Rope Trainer. This magnetic, bi-directional resistance mechanism naturally increases with pulling speed and provides four levels of resistance [Read more …]