Chop Fit

[ganesha]

Obviously massively overpriced and you could get a cheap hammer to do these things, but I like the idea of functional fitness and the possibilities of a simple tool to be used for strength training and cardio at the same time.

chopfit.com/

I remember seeing an article somewhere that was originally written in 1918 or so about a guy who worked out with one too, a sledgehammer, and showed the moves that he did with it, which did not include whacking a tire with it.

[Deuce Gunner]

This is interesting, easier to do for less, and the website works:


shovelglove.com/

[ganesha]

Apr 17, 2020 20:51:43 GMT Deuce Gunner said:

This is interesting, easier to do for less, and the website works:


shovelglove.com/

Yes.  I have seen that before and it is compelling.  I like when people take a simple implement and turn it into a fitness regimen that might be useful to a certain extent for weight training and cardio.

[mrdave100]

Apr 17, 2020 19:05:04 GMT ganesha said:

Obviously massively overpriced and you could get a cheap hammer to do these things, but I like the idea of functional fitness and the possibilities of a simple tool to be used for strength training and cardio at the same time.
chopfit.com/

I’d put this in the same class as battle ropes, something to do for a nice change of pace.  For $145 I think money would be better spent on a couple of kettlebells.

[Michael]

I would say if You enjoy doing a certain kind of exercise You should do what You like. No matter what anyone says. When I do my exercise I do not want to use anything that simulates any of my work. I enjoy my KBs, DBs, and of course The Hook.

[Dave Reslo]

[Magnus]

Good find, Ganesha !

The similar 'RMT Club' has already been out awhile and comes in either 4 or 8 pound weights for around $110...

I don't own an RMT Club, just a bunch of 'regular' steel clubs from 5 to 45 pounds, and the workouts with them are BRUTAL and very effective. An additional benefit to using weighted clubs is the grip workout that they provide, as a matter of fact your grip will probably be the limiting factor at the beginning, so stick with it !!!  

[mrdave100]

Apr 17, 2020 23:57:08 GMT Michael said:

I would say if You enjoy doing a certain kind of exercise You should do what You like. No matter what anyone says.

Agreed!!  Anytime someone asks for exercise routine recommendations I always suggest beginning with the method they like whether it be bodyweight, weights, kettlebells, isometrics, the HOOK, or whatever. The exercise methodology a person enjoys doing is what they will stick with.

[Bruce Tackett]

What a great way to train for mass murder!

[Magnus]

Apr 18, 2020 13:23:38 GMT Bruce Tackett said:

What a great way to train for mass murder!

...or to possibly prevent one !  

[Dave Reslo]

Apr 18, 2020 19:16:09 GMT Magnus said:

Apr 18, 2020 13:23:38 GMT Bruce Tackett said:

What a great way to train for mass murder!

...or to possibly prevent one !  

You're looking at the only thing that can stop a badguy with an axe:

[Deuce Gunner]

Apr 18, 2020 22:39:32 GMT Dave Reslo said:

Apr 18, 2020 19:16:09 GMT Magnus said:

...or to possibly prevent one !  

You're looking at the only thing that can stop a badguy with an axe:

I normally have something on me that can, but it's certainly not one of those.

[mr potatohead]

[ganesha]

When you think of soldiers of the past, I would guess the drilling they did with their weapons was the main fitness routine they did and it would have been completely applicable to what they needed to do in combat.

[ganesha]

I don't have any rmt clubd but have a few clubbells and like them a lot.