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Tom Evans: Army Captain Turned Professional Runner
For most people, becoming a professional athlete marks the fulfillment of a life long dream rather than a high-risk career move after the age of 25. But Tom Evans falls into a unique category of sportspeople, having given up his...
What To Eat During A Weightlifting Workout
Mid-workout nutrition is not a topic that gets a lot of attention. For most athletes, eating during a weightlifting workout probably isn’t essential if they’ve eaten a well-balanced meal in the hours beforehand. In fact, if the body is spending...
Study Suggests Mental Strength More Important Than Physical Strength In Military Training
Much is made of physical fitness for those wanting to go into the military. Before even getting onto highly demanding training programmes, assessments of fitness levels such as running time trials and body-weight relative strength tests often need to be...
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Diet & Training Routine
Dwayne Johnson, also known as “The Rock”, is renowned for his mind-blowing physique. It takes a monumental amount of training and a phenomenal amount of calories to maintain Johnson’s huge frame. Here’s a look at how he does it. Dwayne...
New Research Shows 60 Minutes Of Exercise Shifts Body Clock In Mice
A study published in June found that one 60-minute exercise session shifted the body clock of mice by an hour either way. Just like exposure to light and eating meals at set times can affect internal clocks, so do the...
5 Desserts Packed With Protein
Nutritionists generally recommend that those who train regularly should consume between 1.2-1.7 grams of protein per kg of body weight. Reaching those amounts on a daily basis can be challenging for some and desserts can be a good opportunity to...
5 Exercises To Build Shoulder Strength
The shoulder is one of the most sensitive joints in the body and can be easily injured, but a number of exercises can be used to strengthen the muscles around it. Proper form and a balanced approach to your programme...
How Do Astronauts Workout In Space?
NASA astronauts went into space using an agency rocket made by Elon Musk’s SpaceX for the first time at the end of May. The crew are now onboard the International Space Station and maintaining their conditioning will be a big...
New Study Shows More People Are Running For Mental Health Benefits
The hoards of joggers have been hard to ignore during the coronavirus lockdown. When social distancing restrictions were at their strictest, people jumped at the chance to take their one allotted bout of daily exercise. With so few opportunities to...