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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...
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...
How Athletes Can Get Micronutrients From Oregano
Connor McGregor’s nutritionist, Tristin Kennedy, revealed some insight into the Irishman’s diet ahead of his fight with Dustin Poirier last month, and one key ingredient may have surprised some fight fans. While McGregor has all the important whole foods to...
How To Qualify For The 2021 CrossFit Games
CrossFit have announced a big shakeup to the Games calendar this year. With all the changes, it’s become pretty confusing how you actually get to the big event next summer.To clear things up, here’s a rundown of the qualifying process...
Mobility vs Flexibility: Which Should Athletes Focus On?
The terms mobility and flexibility are often promoted as key areas for improving injury resistance and range of movement. Many people use the two words interchangeably, often unaware that they mean two very different things. That leaves us with the...