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Jess Billitz

23 Best Weightlifting Belts for Gym Workouts This Year

February 12, 2020 By Jess Billitz

If you’ve ever stepped foot in a gym or fitness facility, you’ve probably seen serious-looking bodybuilders wearing weightlifting belts around their midsection. Weightlifting belts are usually worn to protect the lower back from excess strain during heavy weightlifting exercises.

While not everyone needs to wear a weightlifting belt every time they go to the gym, they are a useful tool for preventing abdominal and lower back injuries while providing stability during your workout. Here are 23 of the best weightlifting belts you can buy for your gym workouts this year.

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13 Best CrossFit Shoes for Narrow Feet in 2020

January 30, 2020 By Jess Billitz

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The CrossFit footwear market is booming and nearly every notable shoe brand has at least one model designed specifically for CrossFit athletes. While some of these shoes are highly-regarded and strategically developed to improve performance, these shoes may not live up to your expectations if you have relatively narrow feet.

However, there are CrossFit shoe options available if you have narrow feet and it’s important that you find a pair that fits well. Here are our top 13 picks for best CrossFit shoes for narrow feet in 2020.

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Nike Metcon vs Reebok Nano: CrossFit Shoe Faceoff

January 17, 2020 By Jess Billitz

When it comes to practical CrossFit footwear, the Nike Metcon and Reebok Nano are two of the most highly regarded shoes available on the market. Through frequent re-releases of each model, both Nike and Reebok are focused on improving WOD performance and providing the much sought after comfort, stability, and durability of the ideal CrossFit shoe.

But which shoe is best for maximizing your CrossFit performance? Let’s take a look!

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Reebok CrossFit Sprint TR Training Shoes 2020 Review

January 17, 2020 By Jess Billitz

The Reebok CrossFit Sprint TR training shoe, first released by Reebok in 2014, was designed specifically for CrossFit and short-distance endurance athletes looking to maximize their performance during their WOD. Since its release nearly six years ago, the Sprint TR has received mostly positive reviews from its growing customer base, with a majority having a generally positive experience with this shoe model.

Take a look at how the Reebok CrossFit Sprint TR training shoe may help you and your WOD performance.

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Nike Metcon CrossFit Training Shoes Review [2020]

January 13, 2020 By Jess Billitz

If you are looking for a shoe to enhance both your CrossFit and weightlifting abilities while also providing multi-directional stability and CrossFit-inspired grip, the Nike Metcon may be the ideal shoe for you.

After its initial release in 2015, Nike has successfully adapted and modified the Metcon to provide athletes with greater power, agility, and stability with each new model.

Nike’s consistent yearly development of the Metcon, highlighting the various needs of CrossFit athletes, makes the Metcon one of the top shoe options for those serious about CrossFit.

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