As an endurance athlete and strength-sport dabblers, I’ve tried just about every gym surface known to man. I’ve trained on concrete, old-school gymnasium wood, plywood, Whether you’re training at home, or looking to outfit a commercial space, gym flooring is a crucial component to a successful gym. However, out of the five Gym Flooring that... Read more →
Foldable weight benches allow you to perform the vast majority of exercises you would typically perform at the gym, but can be stored behind a bookshelf, or under your bed. Below you will find the top 5 foldable weight benches currently on the market, each of which has a unique quality that might make it... Read more →
Back extensions are a great exercise to work out your lower back area, helping to ease lower back pain and prevent it in the future. Back extensions are also an exercise that allows for a range of different levels of difficulty, suitable for beginner to advanced trainers alike. The more basic back extensions can be... Read more →
Weight Sleds and Prowlers are beast-mode pieces of equipment you’ve probably seen some of the most intense gym rats going hard on. But they work just as well for your average gym user and are a great addition to an at-home routine. You can easily use them in your driveway or garage. A sled’s power,... Read more →
While peg boards could be found in select fitness circles and climbing gyms for many years, they’ve more recently found a home in CrossFit gyms around the world. Climbing up a peg board is an advanced exercise that increases arm and back strength, as well as stability. If your grip strength is lacking, adding a... Read more →
When it comes to weight lifting belts, CrossFit is in a category of its own. Leather weight lifting belts are generally considered the best for powerlifting and are normally better than nylon belts. But for the more dynamic Olympic lifts performed in CrossFit training, nylon belts are preferred. We found the best overall belt for... Read more →
Often overshadowed by other pieces of cardio equipment, the skierg for CrossFit offers many unique benefits to those who choose to train with it. Athletes of all levels can do killer low-impact cardio workouts on this device. It’s also a helpful tool for strengthening your core and building upper body endurance. However, some avoid it... Read more →
You’ve got the perfect shorts, you found the best training shoes, you’ve got your weightlifting belt, but you need something reliable to transport all your gear to the gym everyday. Sure, you can get away with using an old backpack, but eventually, you’re going to want a dedicated gym bag. Having your sweaty gym clothes... Read more →
As a CrossFit and endurance athlete, I know how helpful a good quality fitness tracker can be. Not long ago, fitness watches were bulky, extremely expensive, and weren’t all that accurate. I’d go for an open water swim and the watch would tell me I’d somehow swam over land! Fitness trackers have become very affordable,... Read more →
The king of all strength exercises is the deadlift. It’s a full body exercise that tests not only your physical strength, but your grit. Simple enough, pick something up, put it down, but anyone who’s trained the deadlift knows it is so much more than that. But you can’t just deadlift on your regular flooring,... Read more →