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Bill & Becky Strahan, Founders of Armored Fitness Honor a CrossFit Legend
Bill and Becky Strahan, founders of Armored Fitness, reflect on the impact Dr. Kelly & Juliet Starrett have had on the success of the XPO Trainer as they say good-bye to the legendary San Francisco CrossFit. SFCF is closing its doors on November 15, 2020 after 15 years.
Armored Fitness Push Sled Workout - SPARTACUS
This WOD is from @provinggrounds (give them a follow, they post so many great workouts)! This push sled workout is named Spartacus. Who thinks they can finish in under 13 minutes? Ready. Set. GO! 5 ROUNDS FOR TIME: 20M Handstand Walk...
ARMORED FITNESS EQUIPMENT UPDATE - MAY 2020
Due to Amazon shipping delays, we worked hard to get our inventory accessible for us to be able to SHIP DIRECTLY TO YOU, FOR FREE if you order on our website! This is the most reliable and fastest way to get your order! Most shipments...
XPO TRAINER AVAILABILITY UPDATE - MARCH 2020
We know the last days/weeks have been difficult for all of us. As we adjust to working AND working out from home, we've seen an increase in the number of XPO Trainers we are selling! We are so thankful that...
Armored Fitness Equipment Athlete's Perspective - UFC Fighter Raging Panda
It's amazing to us how versatile the XPO is for all types of athletes. We genuinely love seeing it utilized by so many people from all walks of life. From a high school football team to a physician and a...
Armored Fitness Push Sled Workout - Mobility + XPO Sprints
Here's a WOD courtesy of @kettlebellkimfox! 5 Rounds Each Exercise 40+ Banded Squats20+ Hip Raises20+ Sumo Squats40 yard XPO Sprint
Armored Fitness Push Sled Workout - Kettlebell Thrusters
Here is a workout repost from @pr.trainingsystems! 30 Minute AMRAP 20 YARD XPO PUSH20 KETTLEBELL THRUSTERS "Moving this much weight eats up your energy reserves very quickly, so at an AMRAP pace, you hit energy deficit in no time. Even if...
Armored Fitness Push Sled Workout - 25 Minute EMOM
EMOM 25:00 Minute 1 - XPO Push Down & BackMinute 2 - 15/12 Calorie SkiMinute 3 - 1 Gun Walk Down & BackMinute 4 - 10 Alternating Reverse Lunge 95/65Minute 5 - 10 Evil Wheels 96/65 WOD courtesy of @westerlycrossfit
Armored Fitness Equipment Update - December 2019
The friction motor means you don't need additional weight plates—the harder and faster you push it…the harder and more resistance the XPO Trainer 2 will smack you back with!"- Bruce Pechman, The Muscleman of Technology The Muscleman of Technology recently shared...
THE XPO TRAINER & SPORTS MEDICINE: HOW ONE DOCTOR DECIDED THE XPO IS THE BEST PUSH SLED ON THE MARKET FOR HIM AND HIS PATIENTS
Robert Strell, MD stumbled upon the XPO Trainer online after months of searching for the perfect at-home sled. An avid CrossFitter and Sports Medicine physician in New Jersey, Dr. Strell likes to get in workouts at his summer home in...
Armored Fitness Push Sled Workout - All the Moves
FOR TIME: 5-4-3-2-1 Deadlift 30m XPO Push 5-4-3-2-1 Front Squat 30m XPO push 3-minute rest 10-8-6-4-2 DB snatch 30m XPO push 10-8-6-4-2  DB Step Ups 30m XPO Push
Armored Fitness Equipment Update - August 2019
COACH'S PERSPECTIVE FROM MIND BODY SYMMETRY   The XPO gives all of our clients exactly what they need! From a 7-year-old to a grown athlete – it works for everyone!"We loved talking with Walter Crockett, CPT with Mind Body Symmetry this month and learning even...
XPO Trainer featured in Rock the Ages CrossFit Competition at CrossFit Templum
Last weekend many athletes were introduced to the XPO Trainer at CrossFit Templum's Rock the Ages CrossFit competition in Carrollton, Texas!  CrossFit Richardson, our home gym, had a team that included AFE owner Bill Strahan, Jordan Maxwell, and Jon Devlin....
Armored Fitness Push Sled Workout - Chaos WOD
We named this one Chaos because that's what it feels like! Lots of movements but such a great workout!  2 ROUNDS FOR TIME: 20 cal SkiErg40 Single-Arm Overhead Dumbbell Lunges20 cal Assault bike 40 Kettlebell swings50m XPO Push
FAQ - Can the XPO Trainer Be Pulled or Dragged?
One of the questions we get most often is "Can the XPO Trainer can be used for pulling and dragging?" We thought we would take a minute and explain our thoughts on this popular topic.  Update: Our super creative customers have...
The Resistance Motor and the XPO Trainer
"Your sled has wheels! How hard can it really be?!"We hear this a lot, but there's A LOT to be said for that little resistance motor on the front of the XPO Trainer. Don't discount it - the motor makes...
We've Gone ROGUE! The XPO Trainer 2 is Now Available for Purchase at Rogue Fitness!
Yep, we're big time now! We've signed an agreement with Rogue Fitness, and they are now our exclusive US distributor! You can still purchase your XPO 2 on our website and Amazon with free Prime shipping, but we're excited to...
Armored Fitness Equipment Update - May 2019
Did you know? The XPO Trainer 2 is on Amazon with Prime shipping! You can get your XPO sled push on by this weekend if you order today!Take the plunge - our customers say the XPO is one of the best pieces...
Armored Fitness Push Sled Workout - Shoulder + Cardio Burn
5 Rounds for Time 10 hang cleans10 push press50m XPO push1 min rest between rounds