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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...
What is the new CrossFit Scholarship Program?
After a challenging couple of months for CrossFit which have seen Greg Glassman step down as CEO, the organisation and the sport are seeking to take positive action to reframe its reputation. A number of initiatives have been set up...
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...