Rucking is a great, natural way to get (and stay) in shape with a minimum of gear, especially if you live in the outdoors and adventurously. All you need is a good backpack, a little weight, and a good pair of rucking boots. Find the best boots for rucking that fit your needs and purpose … Read more
Rucking is one of the simplest, cheapest, and most effective ways to stay fit and adventure-ready, and all you need to get started is a good rucking backpack, a little weight for your ruck, and a good pair of shoes. But with so many options, it can be tough deciding to wear boots or wear … Read more
Getting a workout on the road with just your body weight is possible and very easy, but having the best travel workout equipment steps things up – allowing you to train for strength, muscle, and performance anywhere, in a way that you can’t with just bodyweight exercises. However, sifting through the thousands of trendy (and … Read more
With all of the benefits of rucking, it has quickly become a mainstream fitness trend worth repeating. A rucking workout is cardio for the man that hates cardio, while building strength and injury proofing the body – that’s hard to beat considering it’s a free workout. Unfortunately, as millions of veterans can tell you, walking … Read more
When it comes to building durable, practical fitness and stamina, Crossfit Chipper WODs are a worthwhile staple. Simple, straight forward, and effective, Chipper WODs consist of a stream of exercises that we “chip” through with as little rest and as much intensity as possible. The results are not only amazing stamina and enduring strength, but … Read more
Every athlete and anyone who goes to the gym will shoulder pain at some point. However, the best insurance policy against shoulder pain and injury is a good stretching and mobility routine that aims to maintain and extend the range of motion in the shoulder while building strength throughout that range – especially at the … Read more
This kettlebell workout is one of my favorites and a complete smoker. No matter who you are, this workout will smoke you – hence the name “kettlehell”. Traveling? Either improvise and use your backpack as a kettlbell, or pick up a sandbell and fill it with either water or sand. CONTENTS Note: This article may … Read more
The Tabata workout is one of the easiest, most effective workouts for travelers as it can be done with no equipment, takes as little as 4 minutes, and provides a very effective cardio workout. Tabata isn’t actually a single workout, but instead a format of workout in which you can plug in any “high intensity” … Read more
My lower body travel gym that’s small enough for carryon travel: A compact suspension trainer + heavy resistance bands with handles The travel gym that I always keep with me, consisting of a compact, travel ready suspension trainer and heavy resistance bands with handles (such as the Rogue Fitness Shorty Monster Bands I reviewed) allows … Read more
When working out at home, on the road, or outdoors, getting in a good workout without weights and with minimal equipment can be tough. Luckily, these Crossfit Bodyweight WODs make the perfect workouts to burn fat, and build strength, muscle, and performance, all with no equipment. Whether you’re trying to get a quick, intense, and … Read more
