My buddy Matt stopped over the other day to ask me what we were doing here. At first I didn’t know what to tell them then I thought about it and came up with what I thought best explains Rogue Fitness.

I told Matt to go back and ask his dad what his favorite tools were, you know the ones that were fifty years old and held a permanent spot in his tool box. Matt’s dad is a retired Iron Worker, he drove past my house in an old Chevy step side every day for 35 years. He built just about every building in Columbus Ohio which is something to be very proud of.

What I am trying to say is that the guy knows tools and I am certain does not need a fancy hammer to pound a nail in or a crazy wrench to tighten a bolt. I told Matt we have gone back and made that wrench and that simple hammer.  We are not reinventing the wheel we are building it the same way that has worked for hundreds of years.

There was a time when we made things in the United States and we were damn proud of them. We designed, cast, forged, machined and polished steel. When I started this business I couldn’t understand why we could not cast American Made Kettlebells, how is this possible. Well apparently it is possible because the fine people in Rhode Island are making them by the hundreds for us.

It is high time for all of us to begin building and inventing again, time to make things with your hands. I am tired of the excuses, look at the talented people around you and figure out how to make things happen. It is time for a second Industrial Revolution. Is there a factory in your home town that used to make something, where did all those skilled folks go? These people can sew shoes or build skyscrapers but for now they are doing nothing.

Time to be entrepreneurial and make something, go find a journeyman.

Bill Henniger
Proud Owner, Rogue Fitness

The All New Rogue Sled:

1) Heavy Duty Deck made with 1/4″ Steel

2) 13″ Post for steel or bumper plates

3) 2″ X 16′ Strap with 18″ Openings on both ends

4) Drag or Pull this sled, it is ready for work!

We have been busy packing out orders and the 50% bar shipping was so popular we decided to keep it for a while longer!

When your order is placed we begin packing it out, we are shipping all parcel orders within 24 hours for the items we stock. What do we stock, just about everything:

1) Rogue Bumpers – American Made heavy duty Bumper Plates

2) Rogue Exclusive Bars – Everything from 5KG Alumilite to 20KG Men’s Training Bars – We have them all in stock and have knocked the shipping down by 50%. All bars will ship within 24 hours

3) Rogue Rings – The only rings that are guaranteed for life against failure, you can pull your mom’s car out of the ditch with these. Our straps are stronger than any other on the market, guaranteed!

4) Rogue Pullup Systems – All Rogue Pullup Systems to include the P-3 through the USMC Pullup Rigs are all here and will ship out within 24 Hours

5) Sorinex BaseFit Units – We have them in stock and they will ship out within 24 Hours

Med Balls, Bands, Kettleblells, Collars, Climbing Ropes, Shoes and a whole bunch more!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WE DO OUR BEST TO STOCK EVERYTHING, THAT IS THE STANDARD

FREE Shipping on all Kinds of Gear:

1) CrossFit Equipment Packages – The best gear all shipping together allows us to ship for Free!

2) Dynamax Medicine Balls – The best med ball on the market, ships for free and within 24 hours for standard colors

3) New HG Collars – Shipping For Free – The latest in Collar technology

Rogue Staff & History

The organizational structure at Rogue Fitness is very unorthodox which follows our “off the beaten path” mission.This company was founded to break the bureaucratic norm of large corporations to build creative thought and revolutionary equipment solutions.

Bill Henniger – “The Boss”

Bill worked for seven years in the automotive industry prior to starting Rogue Fitness with Troy Taylor. Both Bill and Troy were in the same Air Force military unit for 8 years together. This business started with an email asking Troy if he was interested in starting a training facility in Columbus, Ohio. We held workouts in the park for 8 months prior to opening our current location.

Bill has an engineering degree and is nearly finished with his MBA from The University of Michigan. On the training side of the house, he holds the following certifications:

• CrossFit Level 2 Coach
• RKC Instructor
• AKC Instructor

Troy Taylor – “The other Boss”

Troy is an Air Force Raven as well as a flight Chief at his Security Forces unit. Troy is also a veteran with very respectable military career. Our clients think Troy is out of his mind with his enthusiastic approach to coaching. Troy holds the following certifications:

• CrossFit Level 1 Coach
• RKC Instructor
• Army Combatives Instructor
• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belt under Jorge Gurgel
• Raven Instructor for the 121^st Security Forces

John Bailey – “Toledo Boss”

John had a successful career in the commercial construction industry for almost twenty years after receiving a degree in architecture from Texas A & M University. After traveling and living throughout the U.S. family obligations have brought him to Toledo, Ohio.

John previously stumbled onto Crossfit while searching for a means to increase fitness for his lifelong pursuit of the martial arts. The purchase of equipment from the Rogue store led to meeting Bill and the rest is history.

Certifications include:

• CrossFit Level 1 Coach
• CrossFit Barbell Coach
• Currently studying for NSCA CSCS
• American Council on Exercise (ACE)

Kevin Mueller – “The Consigliore”

Kevin is a vital advisor to Rogue Fitness and one of our strongest athletes. Kevin is a former collegiate rower at Ohio State University and Highland Games competitor. He is a sharp attorney and dedicated family man that still makes time to train at the highest level.

Eric Jones – “The Captain”

Eric was commissioned in the US Air Force in June of 2008, he will begin his pilot training in December of 2008. There would be no Rogue Fitness without the dedication and loyalty from this young man. He was our first athlete and has since become a man of many trades. He single handedly populated our new store and is our go to guy for sweet equipment ideas.

Eric is Rogue Fitness and will be missed upon his departure. Eric’s accomplishments are as follows:

• BS Exercise Science
• Commissioned USAF – 2^nd LT Eric Jones
• AKC Instructor
• CrossFit Level 1 Coach
• Officially donned with Rogue’s first Hitman title

Eddie Clark – “Operator”

Eddie is a 9 year Army vet who served with the 3/75th Ranger Regiment and the 1st Special Forces Group. After leaving the Army in 2001 Eddie took up Marathon running. He has run 5 Marathons. In 2003 Eddie qualified for the Boston Marathon with time of 3 hours and 10 minutes as a Clydesdale. Eddie has spent 2 of the last 4 years in and out of Iraq providing diplomatic security for the State Department. Currently Eddie is studying to obtain the NSCA’s CSCS credential. Eddie’s passion for Olympic Weightlifting carries over into his coaching at Rogue.

Eddie’s accomplishments:

• CrossFit Level 1 Coach
• CrossFit Olympic Weightlifting Coach
• USAW Sports Performance Coach

“J” Thomas – “Soldier”

J is a great motivator and model Rogue athlete. J was Rogue’s first member and has been with us since the beginning. Now he has crossed over as a Rogue trainer. J has experience working with kids and the patience he has developed transfers directly to his coaching style.

J’s accomplishments:

• CrossFit Level 1 Coach
• CrossFit Games Competitor
• All around good guy