Contrary to what many think, we don’t actually put sand in our Sandbags, and neither should you. In this VIDEO Coach Jake Saenz talks about the types of Sandbags they use, and how they fill them. If you have one of these training tools at home and it’s
One of the primary goals of the Forge is to learn to be self sufficient in the back country. With this in mind we suggest coming with the same kit that you would if you were doing a solo trip. This allows you to become familiar with your specific
Training in a Weight Vest When it’s appropriate and when you’re just trying too hard Everyone loves to look cool. If you want to look really fucking cool go to the local track, strap on a plate carrier, and hit some sick combination of dips, burpees, sprints and
The Truth Behind The Masks During our training escapades, I am sure most of us have witnessed someone running or exercising with one of these high altitude or elevation training masks. My hopes are, you yourself were not the one donning this embarrassing facial apparatus. Regardless, we’ve almost all
Suspension training is a great way to use your bodyweight to improve strength and strength endurance while also engaging your core. There are a number of benefits from using a TRX training system, but TRX systems can cost anywhere from $100-$200. Not all of us have the luxury of going
The tire and drag harness is probably the cheapest and most effective training tool in our arsenal. Its simple design and execution allows athletes of all levels to train 3 distinct types of fitness and is a great substitution exercise for injured athletes. Unlike barbells which are expensive and
