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Why Are Icelanders So Good At CrossFit?
The number of Icelandic names topping CrossFit leaderboards is completely disproportionate when you consider the country has a population of just 360,000. But the island consistently churns out world-class athletes such as Sara Sigmundsdottir, Bjorgvin Karl Gudmundsson, Annie Thorisdottir and...
The world of mixed martial arts is one of the most brutal in global sport. When fighters step into the octagon at the top level - the UFC - they know they’re putting themselves in considerable danger. To prepare for...
Kettlebells vs Dumbbells: Which Are More Effective For What?
Many exercises, such as shoulder presses or bench presses, can be performed with either dumbbells or kettlebells. But have you ever stopped to consider which best suits your needs and goals? Here, Built for Athletes discusses the strengths and weaknesses...
5 Supplements That Can Improve Brain Function
While supplements are typically taken to enhance physical adaptations and health, there is evidence that some products can improve brain functioning. So here, Built for Athletes has compiled a list of five of them with a little explanation of what...
Our eyes have been drawn to screens even more frequently than usual in the last few weeks. If you’re starting to look around for new ideas of things to watch, why not get yourself inspired and pumped up by watching...
Through training programs power is overlooked. However, power is a critical component to all training. When force is generated power is generated. All exercises must be performed with force or the weight will not be moved. The shortest movements i.e....
5 Ways To Manage Your Mental Health During Isolation
There’s an acute level of uncertainty for all of us at the moment and it’s led to a big increase in the numbers of people feeling anxiety or depression according to researchers at the universities of Sheffield and Ulster. Some...
What Is Functional Threshold Power?
Functional threshold power is a common training term used by cyclists. It’s a tool that can help you track your progression and chart your way through levels of fitness. But what actually is functional threshold power and how can you...
How To Train To Heart Rate Effectively
Heart rate training is a subject which splits opinion. Some coaches swear by it and encourage their athletes to make the most of technology while others see it as a dangerous over complication. In decades gone by, athletes managed to...