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Ronnie Coleman is considered one of the best bodybuilders of all time, having won eight Mr Olympia titles. Coleman was known as an incredible trainer who was willing to push harder in the gym than any of his competitors. A...
Brad Pitt’s Fight Club Workout & Diet Routine
The cult film Fight Club has not only a gripping plot, but also some scenes that get you pumped up to hit the gym. A big reason for that is the incredible shape of Brad Pitt who went on an...
How Does Sub-2hr Marathon Runner Eliud Kipchoge Train?
Eliud Kipchoge is widely regarded as the best marathon runner of all time. He’s the current Olympic champion and has won 11 of the 12 marathons he’s raced in. Last year, the 35-year-old made history by breaking the two-hour barrier...
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...
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...
What Fitness Training Do F1 Drivers Do?
Unfortunately, Formula 1 is one of the many sports to have been affected by the Coronavirus outbreak, with the start of the season being postponed. Not only has this caused major upset for fans all over the world, but it’s...
There’s a surprisingly large amount of literature on CrossFit considering it’s only a 20-year-old sport. With so much out there, it’s tricky to know what to pick up first. So here, Built for Athletes has broken down seven of our...
A Day In The Life of a Competitive CrossFitter
Meet Libby Bearman, the newest member of the Built For Athletes family. She trains hard, and she writes harder - here we get to know her and her training. I’ve always led an ‘active lifestyle’ and enjoyed hockey, cross country,...
Annie Thorisdottir Declines CrossFit Games Invite
Two-time fittest woman on earth Annie Thorisdottir has declined her invitation to the 2020 CrossFit Games because she is expecting a baby in August. Thorisdottir announced at the beginning of February that she and her partner - Danish CrossFitter Frederik...