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4 Ways Being Fit Improves Your Mental Health
Mental Health Awareness Week last week had a lot of us thinking about how we manage our wellbeing. As athletes, we come under high amounts of stress and pressure as we juggle sport with other areas of our lives, and...
6 Brutal Air Bike Workouts That Get You Fit
An air bike or an assault bike feels almost like a torture machine. They’re widely used, particularly by rugby teams and CrossFit gyms, because they are seriously good at making you work hard and improve aerobic fitness. If you haven’t...
6 Ways To Build Aerobic Strength That Aren’t Running
Running is an extremely effective way of building your aerobic fitness, partially because it’s such a draining and difficult exercise. But because it’s so challenging, not everyone enjoys facing it for long periods and some who do need a break...
Top 6 Energy Drinks To Fuel A Workout
You can’t always feel energised and ready to go for a workout. We’ve all turned up to the gym thinking “I can’t be bothered with this” at some point. Well, a classic way to get yourself in the mood to work...
We’ve all been through a frustrating period of stagnation with our squat load. You can keep getting stronger for a long time with the right training, but it’s an exercise that requires persistence. Increasing squat strength is a common goal...
4 Tips For Improving Your 5k PB
The 5km run has become a benchmark of fitness for athletes. It’s a tricky distance to negotiate because it blends speed with endurance, and can take quite a few attempts to master. More athletes than ever before are now interested...
6 Ways To Increase Cycling Power
Power is arguably the best way of measuring cycling ability. The more power you have, the easier you will find it to cover distances quickly. Increasing power is not always as easy as it sounds, and you want to be...
5 Tips For Improving Your Deadlift
The deadlift is a fundamental exercise for anyone looking to get stronger as it engages so many muscle groups. However, it can be a complicated move to master. When performed properly, deadlifting increases both lower and upper-body strength but if...
“I’m Ready To Lose A Finger” - Mat Fraser Reveals How He Deals With Pain
Mat Fraser’s relentless ability to push harder than other athletes was one of the trademarks of his career and the envy of many of his competitors. Time and again, the five-time CrossFit Games champion found ways to dig deep through...