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"The bodyweight exercises are king. We look to overcomplicate things and always gravitate towards machines. At the end of the day the most simple ...
Jan 28, 2016 01 read article

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performance | By Maximus Sweat of the Week | Jan 28, 2016

Bo

"The bodyweight exercises are king. We look to overcomplicate things and always gravitate towards machines. At the end of the day the most simple exercises are the most effective exercises." 5x Pull-up 10x Dip 5x Pull-up 10x Push-up Max Rounds in 30 minutes
progress | By Ben Checketts | Jan 28, 2016

How to Save a Life

I have lived my entire life wishing and hoping to be in better shape. As melodramatic as it sounds, I can remember looking at G.I. Joes and Batman cartoons and thinking, "One day, I am going to look exactly like that." As a teen I fought to control my weight and generally fell flat on my face. S...
performance | By Paul Roberts | Jan 24, 2016

Kettlebell Finisher

Kettlebells are not meant to be your primary training tool, but they can be a valuable supplemental tool, and deliver unparalleled results in terms of balance, strength, and endurance. But be warned, if this is your first go with Kettlebells, take some time to learn good form and go light before...
wellness | By Scott Stohler | Jan 23, 2016

Travel Time Flies When You're Fasting

After 7+ months on the road, I've discovered it's very difficult to eat healthily. With a limited choice between a paltry carb­loaded sandwich or a malnourished pre­packaged salad, staying healthy and keeping weight on is difficult. One trick I've learned while on the road is to fast. Many of yo...
performance | By Philip HM Levi | Jan 23, 2016

Foresthill Uphill Challenge F.U.C.1K

Auburn, CA is a quiet little town. One that played host to some of the original '49ers back in the gold rush days of the 19th century. It also accommodates the annual "Western States 100", a foot race consisting of 100 long and grueling miles. Now it is home to some of the best ultra runners and...
performance | By The Rhone Team | Dec 21, 2015

Sweat of the Week - The 12 Rounds of Christmas

On the first round of Christmas your punishment will be... ...1 100 m Row On the second round of Christmas your punishment will be... ...2 Manmakers (25 lb. Dumbbells) and 1 100 m Row On the third round of Christmas your punishment will be... ...3 pull-ups, 2 Manmakers (25 lb. Dumbbells) and 1 ...
wellness | By The Rhone Team | Dec 21, 2015

There Is No Such Thing as Overtraining

There is no such thing as overtraining. There is only under-recovery. Most people don’t put in enough time, effort, or intensity to put themselves into a state of overtraining. Most people simply don’t recover well enough. What Is Overtraining? Genuine overtraining refers to a long-term pattern ...
performance | By Rob Macdonald | Dec 11, 2015

Those Burpees Suck

This week's Sweat of the Week is about to real with one of our favorite circuits called "Those Burpees Suck." This is a workout for time, so we encourage you to move through the progression as quickly as you can with one giant caveat - every rep must be perfect. The second you sacrifice form for...
progress | By Jeff Rizzo | Dec 11, 2015

The Best Fitness Tech Out There

THE BEST IN FITNESS TECHNOLOGY You've got the best athletic apparel around (I think we all know that), but it's time to up your fit-tech game. Here are three items that you should splurge on this holiday season.   Garmin Fenix 3 This here is the absolute best GPS watch on the market and has h...
progress | By Dale Sutherland | Nov 22, 2015

The Nuts and Bolts of Testicular Cancer

Ever have that feeling that someone has got you by the balls? Well that may be truer than you think. If you are reading this you know that Rhone Apparel has sponsored “Rovember” to raise awareness and funds for testicular cancer research. Here are some simple facts. Testicular cancer is the most...
wellness | By Ed Napper | Nov 15, 2015

A Sermon on Focus

We all possess unique qualities that separate us from others. There is something about every one of us that is distinct; our own talent and purpose, which is the nucleus of our ultimate contribution to the world.  In order to cultivate and master our talents, some believe that more than 10,000 h...
progress | By The Rhone Team | Nov 15, 2015

Time Is Not An Excuse

Time Isn’t an Excuse Training can have a remarkable effect on all aspects of your life. Improving physical fitness will make you healthier and better able to cope with stress. You will look better and feel more confident. Your psychological being will be far better off. Training can help make yo...
performance | By Rhone | Nov 10, 2015

Gotham Collection: Fabric Harvested From Seaweed

Have you ever wanted to harness your inner Vinny Chase by becoming Aqua Man, but don't know where to start? How about with Rhone's new Gotham Collection, which harnesses the power of the ocean within its fibers. The knowledge that the sea contains health promoting substances is not new.  What is...
performance | By The Rhone Team | Nov 08, 2015

Row, Row, Row Your Butt Off

Row, Row, Row Your Butt Off 3 Blocks of 6 Rounds (18 Rounds Total) of: :30 Work/:30 Rest Row at least 150 M per round Rest 4:00 between blocks This is one of the most basic workouts that we do to improve rowing. Intervals are really beneficial to building cardiovascular capacity while increas...
performance | By Tim Skwiat | Nov 08, 2015

A Primer on Joint Health

We’re active guys. We push ourselves to the limit. We chase excellence, and we strive for greatness. Our endeavors require a sharp, focused mind, and we expect peak physical performance from our bodies as well. This article is all about how you can use supernutrients from whole foods and certain...
progress | By Joe Marshall | Nov 08, 2015

A Travel Guide to Patagonia

During my senior year of college, I saw the movie 180 Degrees South for the first time. A friend recommended it to me, so on a drizzly, gray winter day my roommates and I sat down to watch. “The film emulates the 1968 trip made by Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins to Patagonia, but rather than b...
performance | By Ben Checketts | Nov 03, 2015

The Problem With Cotton

Any girl will tell you that guys are creatures of habit. We like to be comfortable. Head to a gym and you will see a perfect example of it: men working out in their old cotton college t-shirts. What most men haven't discovered yet is that wearing performance fabrics can greatly increase the enjo...
performance | By The Rhone Team | Oct 21, 2015

Overhead Squat + Ring Push-Up

Overhead Squat at 35% of bodyweight + Ring Pushup (feet higher than hands) 3 Rounds 30-20-10 reps of each Instructions:  Complete 30 reps of Overhead Squat and then complete 30 reps of Ring Push-ups  Then complete 20 reps of Overhead Squat and then complete 20 reps of Ring Push-ups  Then complet...
wellness | By Ed Napper | Oct 21, 2015

Just Believe: A Sermon on Self-Confidence

"For as a man thinks in his heart, so is he." Proverbs 23:7 (NKJV) Believe you are great when things aren't going well – when your world is upside down and everyone is telling you that you can't win. You must develop habits that will embolden you to face your Goliath and continue forward. Rush f...
wellness | By Viet Pham | Oct 20, 2015

Making The Perfect Burger

When it comes to preparing and eating food the most important aspect is always quality. It is extremely important to fuel your body with the most nutritious and wholesome foods. Often times after I workout, have a long day, or a busy weekend I crave a good burger and nothing is better to help yo...
wellness | By Serena Marie RD | Oct 14, 2015

Food is Fuel. How to Prepare for a Marathon

Its marathon season at long last; and for all my runners rockin’ Rhone apparel while pursuing a half or full marathon this season, you may be strategizing a nutrition plan. As a registered dietitian and three times Boston Qualifier, I value nutrition not only as a means to maintain a lean, stron...
performance | By The Rhone Team | Oct 14, 2015

Bench Press + Burpee Pull-Up

Bench Press @ Bodyweight + Burpee/Pull-up  10/1. 9/2, 8/3, 7/4, 6/5, 5/6, 4/7, 3/8, 2/9, 1/10 reps of each Instructions: Complete 10 reps of Bench Press and 1 rep of Burpee/Pull-up Then complete 9 reps of Bench Press and 2 rep of Burpee/Pull-up Follow the pattern until you have completed 1 rep o...
progress | By Nate Checketts | Oct 14, 2015

We Are Stronger Together

“Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men`s blood...Make big plans; aim high in hope and work, remembering that a noble, logical diagram once recorded will never die, but long after we are gone will be a living thing, asserting itself with ever- growing insistency. Remember that our ...
performance | By Eric Van Arsdale | Sep 17, 2015

Fuel and Fire

“I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it.” - Pablo Picasso Very powerful words from one of the greatest and most influential artists of the 20th century. These words have stuck with me and become my ‘True North’ for as long as I can remember. They have dr...
progress | By Joe Marshall | Sep 17, 2015

How to Plan the Trip of a Lifetime

Joe Marshall is a seasoned world traveller. Follow @joe_marshall36 In the back of our minds, we all have that dream destination in mind. The ‘Bucket List’ adventure. The trip of a lifetime. Hiking to Machu Picchu. Exploring Patagonia. Surfing remote waves in Southeast Asia. Backpacking through E...
wellness | By Red Sullivan | Sep 17, 2015

Need

For the vast majority of people, this fitness stuff is just picking stuff up and setting it down.  Then, it is picking stuff up moving it around, and putting it down. Then, it is doing it faster or carrying a heavier load. It’s a formality. At the end of the day though, this is low stakes. Sure,...
performance | By Ammon Woods | Sep 17, 2015

A Bigger Bench

Do you want to bench 400lbs in just 4 weeks? When I was much younger and in college I was pretty good at bench press. In fact one day at the gym with most of Gold's gym watching I benched 420lbs for 2 reps and nearly shut the place down. As I get older I find myself trying to do things I used to...
performance | By Rob Macdonald | Sep 17, 2015

Self-Imposed Limitations

At Gym Jones the most important aspect of our overall training philosophy is that the mind is primary. While incredible changes may occur in a person's body, we are most concerned with the changes that occur within a person's mind. At the end of the day working out is simply a process of picking ...
performance — By maximus sweat of the week

bo

"The bodyweight exercises are king. We look to overcomplicate things and always gravitate towards machines. At the end of the day the most simple ...
Jan 28, 2016 01 read article
progress — By ben checketts

how to save a life

I have lived my entire life wishing and hoping to be in better shape. As melodramatic as it sounds, I can remember looking at G.I. Joes and Batman...
Jan 28, 2016 02 read article
performance — By paul roberts

kettlebell finisher

Kettlebells are not meant to be your primary training tool, but they can be a valuable supplemental tool, and deliver unparalleled results in term...
Jan 24, 2016 03 read article
wellness — By scott stohler

travel time flies when you're fasting

After 7+ months on the road, I've discovered it's very difficult to eat healthily. With a limited choice between a paltry carb­loaded sandwich or ...
Jan 23, 2016 04 read article
performance | By philip hm levi | Jan 23, 2016

foresthill uphill challenge f.u.c.1k

Auburn, CA is a quiet little town. One that played host to some of the original '49ers back in the gold rush days of the 19th century. It also accommodates the annual "Western States 100", a foot race consisting of 100 long and grueling miles. Now it is home to some of the best ultra runners and...
performance | By The Rhone Team | Dec 21, 2015

Sweat of the Week - The 12 Rounds of Christmas

On the first round of Christmas your punishment will be... ...1 100 m Row On the second round of Christmas your punishment will be... ...2 Manmakers (25 lb. Dumbbells) and 1 100 m Row On the third round of Christmas your punishment will be... ...3 pull-ups, 2 Manmakers (25 lb. Dumbbells) and 1 ...
wellness | By The Rhone Team | Dec 21, 2015

There Is No Such Thing as Overtraining

There is no such thing as overtraining. There is only under-recovery. Most people don’t put in enough time, effort, or intensity to put themselves into a state of overtraining. Most people simply don’t recover well enough. What Is Overtraining? Genuine overtraining refers to a long-term pattern ...
performance | By rob macdonald | Dec 11, 2015

those burpees suck

This week's Sweat of the Week is about to real with one of our favorite circuits called "Those Burpees Suck." This is a workout for time, so we encourage you to move through the progression as quickly as you can with one giant caveat - every rep must be perfect. The second you sacrifice form for...
progress | By jeff rizzo | Dec 11, 2015

the best fitness tech out there

THE BEST IN FITNESS TECHNOLOGY You've got the best athletic apparel around (I think we all know that), but it's time to up your fit-tech game. Here are three items that you should splurge on this holiday season.   Garmin Fenix 3 This here is the absolute best GPS watch on the market and has h...
progress | By dale sutherland | Nov 22, 2015

the nuts and bolts of testicular cancer

Ever have that feeling that someone has got you by the balls? Well that may be truer than you think. If you are reading this you know that Rhone Apparel has sponsored “Rovember” to raise awareness and funds for testicular cancer research. Here are some simple facts. Testicular cancer is the most...
wellness | By ed napper | Nov 15, 2015

a sermon on focus

We all possess unique qualities that separate us from others. There is something about every one of us that is distinct; our own talent and purpose, which is the nucleus of our ultimate contribution to the world.  In order to cultivate and master our talents, some believe that more than 10,000 h...
progress | By The Rhone Team | Nov 15, 2015

Time Is Not An Excuse

Time Isn’t an Excuse Training can have a remarkable effect on all aspects of your life. Improving physical fitness will make you healthier and better able to cope with stress. You will look better and feel more confident. Your psychological being will be far better off. Training can help make yo...
performance | By rhone | Nov 10, 2015

gotham collection: fabric harvested from seaweed

Have you ever wanted to harness your inner Vinny Chase by becoming Aqua Man, but don't know where to start? How about with Rhone's new Gotham Collection, which harnesses the power of the ocean within its fibers. The knowledge that the sea contains health promoting substances is not new.  What is...
performance | By The Rhone Team | Nov 08, 2015

Row, Row, Row Your Butt Off

Row, Row, Row Your Butt Off 3 Blocks of 6 Rounds (18 Rounds Total) of: :30 Work/:30 Rest Row at least 150 M per round Rest 4:00 between blocks This is one of the most basic workouts that we do to improve rowing. Intervals are really beneficial to building cardiovascular capacity while increas...
performance | By tim skwiat | Nov 08, 2015

a primer on joint health

We’re active guys. We push ourselves to the limit. We chase excellence, and we strive for greatness. Our endeavors require a sharp, focused mind, and we expect peak physical performance from our bodies as well. This article is all about how you can use supernutrients from whole foods and certain...
progress | By joe marshall | Nov 08, 2015

a travel guide to patagonia

During my senior year of college, I saw the movie 180 Degrees South for the first time. A friend recommended it to me, so on a drizzly, gray winter day my roommates and I sat down to watch. “The film emulates the 1968 trip made by Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins to Patagonia, but rather than b...
performance | By ben checketts | Nov 03, 2015

the problem with cotton

Any girl will tell you that guys are creatures of habit. We like to be comfortable. Head to a gym and you will see a perfect example of it: men working out in their old cotton college t-shirts. What most men haven't discovered yet is that wearing performance fabrics can greatly increase the enjo...
performance | By The Rhone Team | Oct 21, 2015

Overhead Squat + Ring Push-Up

Overhead Squat at 35% of bodyweight + Ring Pushup (feet higher than hands) 3 Rounds 30-20-10 reps of each Instructions:  Complete 30 reps of Overhead Squat and then complete 30 reps of Ring Push-ups  Then complete 20 reps of Overhead Squat and then complete 20 reps of Ring Push-ups  Then complet...
wellness | By ed napper | Oct 21, 2015

just believe: a sermon on self-confidence

"For as a man thinks in his heart, so is he." Proverbs 23:7 (NKJV) Believe you are great when things aren't going well – when your world is upside down and everyone is telling you that you can't win. You must develop habits that will embolden you to face your Goliath and continue forward. Rush f...
wellness | By viet pham | Oct 20, 2015

making the perfect burger

When it comes to preparing and eating food the most important aspect is always quality. It is extremely important to fuel your body with the most nutritious and wholesome foods. Often times after I workout, have a long day, or a busy weekend I crave a good burger and nothing is better to help yo...
wellness | By serena marie rd | Oct 14, 2015

food is fuel. how to prepare for a marathon

Its marathon season at long last; and for all my runners rockin’ Rhone apparel while pursuing a half or full marathon this season, you may be strategizing a nutrition plan. As a registered dietitian and three times Boston Qualifier, I value nutrition not only as a means to maintain a lean, stron...
performance | By The Rhone Team | Oct 14, 2015

Bench Press + Burpee Pull-Up

Bench Press @ Bodyweight + Burpee/Pull-up  10/1. 9/2, 8/3, 7/4, 6/5, 5/6, 4/7, 3/8, 2/9, 1/10 reps of each Instructions: Complete 10 reps of Bench Press and 1 rep of Burpee/Pull-up Then complete 9 reps of Bench Press and 2 rep of Burpee/Pull-up Follow the pattern until you have completed 1 rep o...
progress | By nate checketts | Oct 14, 2015

we are stronger together

“Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men`s blood...Make big plans; aim high in hope and work, remembering that a noble, logical diagram once recorded will never die, but long after we are gone will be a living thing, asserting itself with ever- growing insistency. Remember that our ...
performance | By eric van arsdale | Sep 17, 2015

fuel and fire

“I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it.” - Pablo Picasso Very powerful words from one of the greatest and most influential artists of the 20th century. These words have stuck with me and become my ‘True North’ for as long as I can remember. They have dr...
progress | By joe marshall | Sep 17, 2015

how to plan the trip of a lifetime

Joe Marshall is a seasoned world traveller. Follow @joe_marshall36 In the back of our minds, we all have that dream destination in mind. The ‘Bucket List’ adventure. The trip of a lifetime. Hiking to Machu Picchu. Exploring Patagonia. Surfing remote waves in Southeast Asia. Backpacking through E...
wellness | By red sullivan | Sep 17, 2015

need

For the vast majority of people, this fitness stuff is just picking stuff up and setting it down.  Then, it is picking stuff up moving it around, and putting it down. Then, it is doing it faster or carrying a heavier load. It’s a formality. At the end of the day though, this is low stakes. Sure,...
performance | By ammon woods | Sep 17, 2015

a bigger bench

Do you want to bench 400lbs in just 4 weeks? When I was much younger and in college I was pretty good at bench press. In fact one day at the gym with most of Gold's gym watching I benched 420lbs for 2 reps and nearly shut the place down. As I get older I find myself trying to do things I used to...
performance | By rob macdonald | Sep 17, 2015

self-imposed limitations

At Gym Jones the most important aspect of our overall training philosophy is that the mind is primary. While incredible changes may occur in a person's body, we are most concerned with the changes that occur within a person's mind. At the end of the day working out is simply a process of picking ...
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