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Running To Music Helps You Run Faster, New Study Says
One of the first things people talk about when discussing their running preferences is whether or not they run to music. It’s a topic that splits opinion, with some people claiming they struggle too much if they don’t have tunes...
How To Watch The 2021 Crossfit Games In Europe
The 2021 CrossFit Games, the biggest event in the functional fitness calendar, has almost arrived.This year’s competition is scheduled to take place between July 27 and August 1 back in its long-term home Madison, Wisconsin having moved to the CrossFit...
5 Best Evening Snacks To Enhance Sleep
Sleep is one of the most important parts of an athlete’s lifestyle.Your body can’t recover from the demands of heavy training if you don’t regularly get a night of quality sleep.Failing to get enough rest elevates your risk of injury...
5 Health Benefits Of Adding Kefir To Your Diet
Kefir is a thin yoghurt that’s extremely popular amongst the health community. It can boost your nutrition programme in a number of ways and is considered by many to be more nutritious than normal yoghurt. Originating from the mountainous border...
Try Rich Froning's Favorite 10-Minute CrossFit Workout
If you’re after a CrossFit workout that’s short, sharp and brutal, Rich Froning has one for you. Froning is a CrossFit legend, having been crowned Fittest Man on Earth four years in a row between 2011 and 2014. During the...
Six Unilateral Dumbbell Leg Exercises To Build Lower Body Strength
Unilateral exercises are a great tool to add to your sessions aimed at building leg strength. A unilateral lift is a lift using just one limb, and they work as a great complement to heavier lifts like barbell squats or...
Scientists Find Electrolyte Drinks Are Better Than Water For Easing Muscle Cramps
All athletes are familiar with that cramping feeling after a tough session. It can strike particularly ferociously after a workout in hot summer conditions. That’s because excessive sweating can make muscle cramps much worse, so elite athletes make it a...
Sam Briggs Gets CrossFit Games Spot After Emma Tall Slapped With Penalty
Sam Briggs has been given a spot for the CrossFit Games after her Swedish opponent Emma Tall was penalised.The Brit originally finished sixth in the European Semifinal at the German Throwdown, meaning she missed out on automatic qualification.But her rank...
Exercise Boosts Cognitive Function In Older Adults, New Study Confirms
You might have noticed you feel mentally sharper and find it easier to focus if you’re working out regularly. There’s already lots of evidence to support the link between exercise and brain functioning. We know it increases your volume of...