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The New Study That Says Running Makes You Live Longer
Runners everywhere received good news this month in the form of a new study which suggests taking to the streets, even for short amounts of time, can make you live longer. Australian research published by the British Journal of Sports...
CrossFit Open 20.4 Review: Theofanidis & Sigmundsdottir One Week From Title
Lefteris Theofanidis all but sealed The CrossFit Open title at 20.4 with one workout still to go while Sara Sigmundsdottir also put herself in a strong position going into the last week. Last weekend saw athletes complete the following for...
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,...
4 Athletes To Watch At The Doha 2019 World Championships
The best athletes in the world have convened in Doha, Qatar for the 2019 WorldChampionships. Nearly all have built their season, and in many cases the last two years, around peaking for this week. Here, Built for Athletes takes a...
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...