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“All gas, no brakes” - CrossFit Games finalist Sam Kwant on his Stage 1 mindset
At just 24 years of age, Sam Kwant is one of the most promising athletes on the CrossFit scene and he proved his class in Stage 1 of this year’s Games by coming fourth to qualify for the finals in...
Tommy Hughes: Alcoholic To Over-60 Half Marathon World Record Holder
Looking at former Olympian Tommy Hughes’ regular diet of 120 miles a week in the build-up to breaking the over-60 half-marathon world record, you wouldn’t think he used to go on drinking binges that lasted for weeks. The Irishman’s appetite...
4 Small Ways To Improve Wellbeing
Mental health referrals have increased dramatically since the pandemic broke out, perhaps partly due to the uncertainty that’s so hard to ignore at the moment.Although it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or helpless when times are tough, we are capable of...
How To Prevent Hand & Wrist Injuries In The Gym
Hand and wrist injuries are extremely common when you get into weightlifting. Fortunately, there are a number of steps you can take to help cut such problems out at the source.Here, Built for Athletes takes a look at some proven...
Salads are a great way of getting a boost of important vitamins and antioxidants into your diet, but it can be difficult to find recipes that pack enough protein for an athlete looking to sustain a high level of performance.They...
How Does Kinesiology Tape Work & What Is It?
You’ll often see athletes wearing bright-coloured tape on their skin. If you’re not aware, it’s called kinesiology tape - although it’s sometimes referred to as kinesio tape or KT tape.The reasons it’s used, though, can be a mystery if it’s...
Should You Eat Raw Eggs To Build Muscle?
Some bodybuilders try and replicate Rocky Balboa by guzzling down a big glass or raw eggs, but is it good for you?Eggs certainly come with a number of health benefits and are extremely high in protein, but a lot of...
6 Of The Best Calorie Tracking Apps
Getting your nutritional intake right can not only improve sporting performance, but also give you more energy and put you in a better mood throughout the day.Apps have been used to help with tracking calories and nutrition for many years...
Fraser & Toomey Dominate CrossFit Games Stage 1
Current champions Mat Fraser and Tia-Clair Toomey led for the entirety of Stage 1 of the 2020 CrossFit Games. Behind them, the battle to qualify for Stage 2 was tightly fought, though. The men’s top five was filled by four...