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The Man Who Ran A 5-minute Mile & Squatted 500lbs In The Same Day
The body shape of an Olympic lifter couldn’t be much further from that of an elite middle-distance runner. They’re two disciplines that really don’t go hand in hand, but athletes have been pursuing an extraordinary double ever since CrossFit CEO...
What Strength Training Do NBA Players Do In Preseason?
The NBA’s long-awaited restart will come on July 30th, so players have been putting in the hard yards to get into shape over the last few weeks. Specific and demanding strength and cardiovascular fitness programmes are set for the athletes...
The Royal Navy Fitness Programme
There’s a high demand of fitness in any branch of the military and the Royal Navy is no exception. Before beginning their basic training, new recruits must prove they are capable swimmers and pass a 2.4km running test. The Navy...
Preparing balanced meals takes time, which is something not all athletes have after their workouts. Cooking in bulk can make it much easier to stick to a nutrition plan and avoid convenient cheat meals.Here are seven tips to make bulk...
What Is The Best Type Of Protein Powder For Building Muscle?
There’s a lot of choice in the market for protein and it can be difficult to understand the key differences between options. To cut through some of the noise, here is the rundown on a few of the most popular...
Will Barotti Broke Bench Press World Record On 3 Days’ Training A Week
To break a world record in any sport takes sacrifice and dedication - two things Will Barotti can certainly boast. But the 35-year-old powerlifter’s greatest strength is training smart after he broke the bench press world record off of just...
Does Beetroot Juice Really Aid Athletic Performance?
Beet shots and beetroot juice have become extremely popular among endurance athletes in recent years. There’s a lot of information around about how it works and what it does to the body.Here, Built for Athletes takes a look at whether...
Is Exercising With A Face Mask Dangerous?
Face masks have become commonplace in countries across the world as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended the use of face masks in order to limit the spread of the virus so they...
CrossFit: Mayhem Madness Postponed
The Mayhem Madness has been hotly anticipated this summer but it’s been postponed until the end of August. Rich Froning’s CrossFit Mayhem announced they would be hosting the team competition back in May after the team division was dropped from...