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5 Tips Athletes Should Know Before Their First Triathlon
Triathlons have an enticing allure for athletes who like taking on challenges. Three different sports thrown into one event virtually guarantees to take you out of your comfort zone. As with many new ventures, preparation is key and figuring out...
3 Ways To Build Conditioning Exercises Into Everyday Life
There is evidence that training in small amounts at high frequencies can be beneficial for building lean muscle and strength in some athletes.Those athletes who struggle with persistent niggles and have imbalances could benefit the most from conditioning work. The...
Self-Transcendence 3,100 Mile Race: The Most Gruelling Road Race On Earth
So long you’ll need to book two months off work to complete it, it takes a unique type of character to take on the Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3,100-mile race. Ultra marathons have transitioned almost into the mainstream, but even some...
American Sets New Deadlift Record Of 428kg At 140kg Bodyweight
Chris Weist, 25, has set an unofficial world record by deadlifting 428kg in the 140kg weight division. Competitions in powerlifting are few and far between at present but the American took advantage of the Northeast Power Bowl in Allentown, Pennsylvania. ...
How To Do A Pistol Squat With Perfect Form
Bodyweight exercises have become more common since the closing of gyms and pistol squats are an excellent way of maintaining or building leg strength if you don’t have access to weights. They target the glutes, quads and hamstrings while also...
A Third Of New Lockdown Runners Report Feeling Calmer
Regular runners will remember the waves of new footfall on their usual routes at the start of the first lockdown last spring. Although there might have been some bitterness about having to share the roads and trails, it was cause...
How To Qualify For The 2021 CrossFit Games
CrossFit have announced a big shakeup to the Games calendar this year. With all the changes, it’s become pretty confusing how you actually get to the big event next summer.To clear things up, here’s a rundown of the qualifying process...
Mobility vs Flexibility: Which Should Athletes Focus On?
The terms mobility and flexibility are often promoted as key areas for improving injury resistance and range of movement. Many people use the two words interchangeably, often unaware that they mean two very different things. That leaves us with the...
5 Ways To Stay Motivated During Lockdown
If your motivation is slipping during lockdown, know that you aren’t alone.A lot of athletes have reported feeling less excited about their training. It’s easy for workouts to get repetitive and each day to feel the same. That’s why it’s...