Savage Bumper Plates from Fringe Sport
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Savage Bumper Plates from Fringe Sport

Are you doing the Oly lifts? Then you need proper bumper plates. These new Savage Bumper Plates from Fringe Sport are robust and affordable. (And they look good!) Bumper plates are advised for beginners (and experts), and even if you would not lift as much in the beginning, they are still advised just in case one drops the bar. What makes them better than iron plates is their durability, that despite the abuse you give them, you don’t have to worry about them getting cuts and cracks. They are highly recommended during any workout where you’ll need to lift and move fast, like in CrossFit. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: Savage Bumper Plates – Overview Savage Bumper Plates are easy to recognize because they have tiger stripe colors throughout them. The colors are attractive as they are also helpful. If you are in a hurry, you can easily spot the plates that you need to get a brief workout without double-checking the plates you are loading. Bumper plates are made of 100% virgin rubber, [Read more …]

Nike Metcon 7 Mat Fraser
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Nike Metcon 7 Mat Fraser

Here’s the new Nike Metcon 7 Mat Fraser. It’s available now – but selling out FAST! Mat Fraser, the first and only person to win five CrossFit Games titles, now comes with his fourth Personal Edition release of Metcon 7. It is limited in quantities, though, so make sure to sign up now to be informed of the release and get the chance to get your elusive pair in the drop. Here’s some of the styles that will be available soon: Nike Metcon 7 Mat Fraser – Overview The Nike Metcon 7 MF is the gold standard for weight training and is worn by the “Fittest Man on Earth” and 5X CrossFit Games Champion, Mat Fraser. This version is more stable and more durable than the previous ones. It has a wide, flat heel that becomes more stable with an inner plate dispersing weight from side to side. It also flexes to make it easy for cardio intervals. What’s new with the Metcon 7 is the React foam that elevates comfort to keep you ready for high-intensity cardio. There is [Read more …]

Nike Metcon 7 First Look
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Nike Metcon 7 First Look

It’s here! This is the new Nike Metcon 7. You can now buy the Nike Metcon 7 Mat Fraser PE (Personal Edition) or the Nike Metcon 7 X. Nike just recently launched the latest version of the Metcon family with Metcon 7. It still has a wide, flat heel and an inner plate that intensifies stability like its predecessors, but let us take a look at the improvements and what makes it different from them. Here are some of the styles that will be available soon: Nike Metcon 7 – Overview Like its forerunners, the Metcon 7 also has a plate that flexes with movement so you can execute your reps and intervals with convenience. The tooling pairs with a wide, flat heel layout comprise an inner plate intended to divide the weight from edge to edge. If Metcon 6 focuses on breathability, Metcon 7’s most significant feature is React foam. This gives a comfortable, cushioned base that feels lightweight and flexible when you kick it into high gear for sprints and cardio. The rubber is also revamped, and it [Read more …]

Nano X1 Adventure: The Ultimate Training Shoe Designed for Outdoor Fitness
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Nano X1 Adventure: The Ultimate Training Shoe Designed for Outdoor Fitness

The Reebok Nano X1 is a great CrossFit shoe – and here’s the newest member of the family – the Reebok Nano X1 Adventure. If you are an outdoorsy person and loves adventure, the new shoe offering from Nano will bring enthusiasm to you. Reebok’s Official Shoe of Fitness, Nano X1, has an outdoor upgrade having supreme versatility and durability. Now you can workout outside the bounds of the gym or the box and savor the awe-inspiring outdoors with the all-new Reebok Nano X1 Adventure. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Nano X1 Adventure – Overview The Reebok Nano X1 Adventure is ready to take you wherever you want to go – whether it’s outdoor workouts, rooftop boot camp classes, or a weekend escapade. The Nano X1 has exceptional traits making it the Official Shoe of Fitness. The Nano X1 Adventure then updated these features to support outdoor fitness and expedition. The Floatride Energy Drop-in gives you added responsiveness in the forefoot for an excellent run, while the speed chassis gives you enhanced heel [Read more …]

Slam Balls
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Slam Balls

What is a Slam Ball? From the name itself, you can tell that slam balls are meant for slamming. They are weighted, rubber-coated balls that can be used in various exercises to tone and condition your muscles. They have thicker exteriors, making them perfect for high-impact throwing/slamming exercises. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Slam Balls – Overview Aside from slamming them, you can also throw, toss, hold, carry, and rotate them. They are a fantastic tool for training explosive power and enhancing conditioning. Slam balls are made from thick rubber, packed with sand, and have an air valve that discharges pressure to stop bursting. They’re intended to be slammed thousands of times without tearing and generally have a soft, shifting feel. Practically anyone can do slams with a slam ball. They are a very easy movement to execute that can be done with minimal skill yet still performed correctly under high levels of exhaustion and stress. The main target of slam dials is your core strength. While lifting the ball over your head [Read more …]

Torque Fitness Tanks Push Sleds
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Torque Fitness Tanks Push Sleds

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 …]

Wall Balls
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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 …]

Reebok Nanoflex TR Men’s Training Shoe
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Reebok Nanoflex TR Men’s Training Shoe

Here’s the new Nanoflex TR Men’s Training Shoe from Reebok. This shoe might not be for everybody, but if you are someone who does recreational lifting or occasional HIIT workouts, the Reebok Nanoflex TR Men’s Training Shoe will fit your fitness style perfectly. It comes as a budget-friendly Reebok Nano and stresses the right combination of stability and versatility. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: Nanoflex TR Men’s Training Shoe – Overview The Nanoflex TR Men’s Training Shoe is probably the cheapest among all the Nano counterparts. And though it comes more affordable, the shoe still offers good features for its price. It is lightweight and extends flexibility and breathability with its upper made with a durable and breathable net mesh. This gives a movable and light feeling for any activity you plan to execute. The rubber outsole has flex grooves helping you find a full range of motion when lunging. This shoe works reasonably fine and comfortably for shorter runs and gives you good stability on recreational lifting. The shoe has a TPU heel [Read more …]

Color Medicine Balls from Rogue
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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 …]

Rogue Echo Bike is the Official Air Bike of CrossFit
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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 …]