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How Taking Probiotic Supplements Can Improve Your Mental Health
Scientists have found the gut and the mind are linked, and that we can become more focused, less anxious and happier by taking probiotic supplements. That seems pretty surprising on the surface, but if you understand why looking after the...
Top 6 Home Gym Flooring Surfaces
Demand for home gym equipment has gone through the roof with many athletes deciding to set up their own workout areas for the short and long-term future. Having a dedicated space for training certainly motivates you to get sessions in,...
Self-Transcendence 3,100 Mile Race: The Most Gruelling Road Race On Earth
So long you’ll need to book two months off work to complete it, it takes a unique type of character to take on the Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3,100-mile race. Ultra marathons have transitioned almost into the mainstream, but even some...
5 Foods You Can Eat To Reduce Inflammation
Stressing the body with frequent bouts of intense exercise can lead to a build-up of inflammation. Inflammation is part of the body’s protective response to injury or infection, but high levels of it can occur if excessive stress is not...
Top 6 Podcasts For Building Mental Strength
A tough mentality is crucial for success as an athlete. It enables you to reach your best levels of performance and also to stay consistent with training for long-term development. When you can get more out of your fitness and...
American Sets New Deadlift Record Of 428kg At 140kg Bodyweight
Chris Weist, 25, has set an unofficial world record by deadlifting 428kg in the 140kg weight division. Competitions in powerlifting are few and far between at present but the American took advantage of the Northeast Power Bowl in Allentown, Pennsylvania. ...
How To Do A Pistol Squat With Perfect Form
Bodyweight exercises have become more common since the closing of gyms and pistol squats are an excellent way of maintaining or building leg strength if you don’t have access to weights. They target the glutes, quads and hamstrings while also...
7 Foods To Boost Your Immune System
Keeping your immune system fighting fit is crucial as an athlete as it keeps you training at the top of your game. Letting your performance suffer or taking a forced break from training due to illness can lead to stagnation...
A Third Of New Lockdown Runners Report Feeling Calmer
Regular runners will remember the waves of new footfall on their usual routes at the start of the first lockdown last spring. Although there might have been some bitterness about having to share the roads and trails, it was cause...