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Why Every Athlete Should Practice Yoga
Yoga is one of those supplemental training techniques that we all know we should be doing but so frequently gets forgotten about.Either a lack of motivation or another commitment in life seems to get in the way.But with thousands of...
The Training Camp Behind Anthony Joshua’s ‘Masterclass’ Win Over Andy Ruiz
Anthony Joshua reclaimed his heavyweight world titles last Saturday with a points win over Andy Ruiz Jr that’s been labeled as a boxing masterclass.The Briton had lost his belts in New York last June when his Mexican opponent pulled off...
Rowing workouts can be a gruelling test of cardio but it’s all too easy to get bored of hammering away until reaching a calorie count or a time goal.There are various innovative ways of making a stint on the machine...
Top Four Tips For Improving Your Snatch
The snatch is one of the most complicated and difficult movements a weightlifter performs. While there are almost countless potential pitfalls, it’s a crucial exercise that engages a wide range of major muscle groups. Here, Built for Athletes has compiled...
CrossFit Filthy 150 Report: Sara Sigmundsdottir Blows Away Field
Sara Sigmundsdottir took first place at the CrossFit Filthy 150, backing up her Open win with an emphatic showing in Dublin. The first Sanctional of the season was held from November 22-24, kicking off the biggest Sanctional season yet. Sigmundsdottir...
5 Tips For How To Do More Pull-Ups
Back routines regularly incorporate pull-ups and it’s an exercise athletes like to build up as a matter of pride.But getting started can be tricky for those relatively new to the technique and it takes time to build up the endurance...
CrossFit 20.5 Review: Patrick Vellner & Sara Sigmundsdottir Top Rankings
Patrick Vellner and Sara Sigmundsdottir took the CrossFit Open 2020 crowns following a dramatic final workout in the men’s division.The task was 40 ring muscle-ups, an 80-calorie row and 120 wall ball shots (20lbs for men and 14lbs for women)...
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...