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Contrary to the popular belief of some, the core is made up of more than just your abs – it goes much deeper. The core’s primary job is to stabilise and protect the spine from excessive and unnatural movement. Building...
Bodyweight Strength Exercises To Do On Holiday
Maintaining the consistency of your strength training while away on a summer holiday is always a challenge. Not only are you thrown out of your normal routine, but access to gym equipment and free weights is often restricted. It can...
The 4 benefits of incorporating battle ropes into your cardio workout It’s somewhat unsurprising to learn the inventor of battle ropes holds a number of crazy grip-strength world records, including tearing 100 decks of poker cards in 2 minutes and...
6 Essential Tips For Running A Marathon
Running a marathon is one of the most iconic sporting challenges on earth. More and more people are putting themselves to the test over the 26.2-mile distance, with 1.1million people having done so in 2018. There are some simple, common-sense...
5 Tips For Improving Your Deadlift
The deadlift is a fundamental exercise for any gym-goer as it engages so many muscle groups. However, it can be a complicated move to master. When performed properly, deadlifting increases both lower and upper-body strength but if your form isn’t...
If you take your training seriously, the same should apply to your post workout nutrition - anything less means you’ll be missing opportunities. Understanding the importance of post exercise nutrition requires knowledge of how resistance training impacts your muscles. Essentially,...
CrossFit French Throwdown 2019 Round-Up
CrossFit French Throwdown 2019 Round-Up The French Throwdown at the end of June gave Athletes their last chance to qualify for the 2019 CrossFit Games. Built for Athletes takes a look at the best of the action from the final...
Feeling lethargic & tired going into a workout can massively impact your performance and ultimately mean you end up wasting your time. Here are Built for Athletes’ fundamental tips on what to eat before a workout.
Feeling lethargic & tired going into a workout can massively impact your performance and ultimately mean you end up wasting your time. Here are Built for Athletes’ fundamental tips on what to eat before a workout.