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Lefteris Theofanidis cemented his place at the top of The Open leaderboard with the third best performance in workout number two.Last weekend’s challenge was as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of four dumbbell thrusters (50lbs for men and...
Britain’s Samantha Briggs showed impressive form with a second-place overall finish in the first week of the 2020 open. The five-week series, which allows athletes of all abilities to compete against the world’s best, got underway last weekend. A gruelling...
Training Guide For 10km: How To Get A PB
The 10km distance is one of the most popular to race among endurance runners.Athletes of all abilities flock to big-city races or small-village fun runs, often with the hope of beating their personal best time, whether it be closer to...
5 Brutal Hill Sessions For Runners
Running up hills has its place in the training schedule of any top endurance runner.Putting in hard efforts on a gradient makes for stronger legs as well as getting your heart rate up into its top zones. Here, Built for...
IWF World Championships Review: Lasha Talakhadze Breaks 3 World Records
Georgian Super heavyweight lasha Talakhadze broke three world records at the IWFWorld Championships in Thailand. Talakhadze was the star of the show as the best weightlifters on the planet convened in Pattaya last month, claiming three gold medals. The 26-year-old,...
What Fitness Tests Are Done At The NFL Combine?
The NFL is back in full swing with some of the best athletes in the USA on show.Every spring, ahead of the draft, around 300 players participate in the Combine to showcase their attributes.Here, Built for Athletes takes a focused...
6 Core Exercises To Give You Shredded Abs
Well-defined abs are sought after by gym-goers far and wide.Having a rigorous and varied ab routine in your workout is crucial as core muscles are engaged across a number of exercises that target other body parts. The good news is...
The Importance Of Progressive Overload: How To Implement The Principal Into Your Training Regime
A term frequently spoken about by personal trainers and strength and conditioning coaches, progressive overload is a central concept to many types of physiological training programmes. Those who fail to properly install it into their fitness regimes will usually find...
8 Inspirational Fitness Accounts To Follow On Instagram
Instagram is home to a number of fitness accounts that post inspiring messages, workout ideas and diet tips. Following them is a great way to maintain motivation for living an active and healthy lifestyle. Each Intagramer has their own unique...