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Beginners Guide to Functional Training - Workouts
CrossFit and functional training all consist of movements and workouts which engage the whole body. By training in this type of way, the stimulus enables the body to build muscle and lose weight. This is the physique seen by many...
Why Are Icelanders So Good At CrossFit?
The number of Icelandic names topping CrossFit leaderboards is completely disproportionate when you consider the country has a population of just 360,000. But the island consistently churns out world-class athletes such as Sara Sigmundsdottir, Bjorgvin Karl Gudmundsson, Annie Thorisdottir and...
The world of mixed martial arts is one of the most brutal in global sport. When fighters step into the octagon at the top level - the UFC - they know they’re putting themselves in considerable danger. To prepare for...
Kettlebells vs Dumbbells: Which Are More Effective For What?
Many exercises, such as shoulder presses or bench presses, can be performed with either dumbbells or kettlebells. But have you ever stopped to consider which best suits your needs and goals? Here, Built for Athletes discusses the strengths and weaknesses...
Our eyes have been drawn to screens even more frequently than usual in the last few weeks. If you’re starting to look around for new ideas of things to watch, why not get yourself inspired and pumped up by watching...
Through training programs power is overlooked. However, power is a critical component to all training. When force is generated power is generated. All exercises must be performed with force or the weight will not be moved. The shortest movements i.e....
What Is Functional Threshold Power?
Functional threshold power is a common training term used by cyclists. It’s a tool that can help you track your progression and chart your way through levels of fitness. But what actually is functional threshold power and how can you...
How To Train To Heart Rate Effectively
Heart rate training is a subject which splits opinion. Some coaches swear by it and encourage their athletes to make the most of technology while others see it as a dangerous over complication. In decades gone by, athletes managed to...
5 Ways To Measure If You’re Overtraining
Athletes often run a tight line between trying to get the best out of themselves and overtraining the body. Overtraining is one of the most frustrating things in sport - it’s a bit of a sick irony that by trying...