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13/10/2019

Safety is always a concern when exercising, but most people stray away from the deadlift specifically because it is known to “cause” injury to the low back.
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Deadlifting often gets the blame for causing back pain and low back injuries, but this also comes with a lack of understanding of the movement.
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When setting up properly, for your given height, limb length, Q-angle, and pre-existing conditions, deadlifts can strengthen the low back and hip complex to a point never dreamed of.
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💪Mix it up to find the right movement for you 💪

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Changing up the Stance
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1️⃣Conventional
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2️⃣Sumo
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Changing up the Bar
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1️⃣Standard straight bar
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2️⃣Trap Bar
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12/10/2019

We had the absolute pleasure of attending a phenomenal seminar led by the great of covering the essentials of injury prevention and maintenance tailored around CrossFit, but also regular athletes.👩🏼‍⚕️💪
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Brilliant interview with the future star (who came 4th in the 2019 Fittest Teen On Earth) Watch this space! 🏋🏼‍♂️
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We learned in-depth about and . Hugely insightful and gives us plenty to go back to the drawing board with to work on.
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Special shouts out to for demonstrating the elite equipment they have in store. And for the suspension equipment - both are game-changers!

Cannot wait for the next session!

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12/10/2019

Volunteering for the Royal Navy as a Rating, an Officer, or as a Diver is a very brave decision🎖️💪⚓
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It requires a level of mental and physical fortitude that most average individuals cannot even begin to fathom.
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But preparing for a career of uniformed service is just as much of a daily grind as actually serving within the ranks of the Royal Navy.
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During the application process, you should expect to undergo a series of physical and mental tests that will determine if you are qualified for life in the Royal Navy.
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The first of these tests is the Pre-Joining Fitness Test or PJFT which evaluates your physical capabilities as well as your mental perseverance
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During this event, you will run 2.4KM on a treadmill and be expected to not only meet the minimum time requirement but display an honest effort to exceed the standards. ⠀
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Rating, Men 25-29 years (2.4km treadmill)
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1️⃣Competitive - 10:09
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2️⃣Satisfactory 11:25
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3️⃣Minimum 12:42
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Rating, Women 25-29 years (2.4km treadmill)
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1️⃣Competitive - 11:59
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2️⃣Satisfactory 13:29
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3️⃣Minimum 14:58
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11/10/2019

Are you the type of person who spends their nights lost in thought and staring at the clock? 🕛🛏️
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It can be hard going from a busy and rough day to putting in the effort needed to maintain a healthy and consistent sleep schedule.
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For combat athletes particularly, improving your sleep hygiene can be one of the best steps towards improving your recovery times and achieving those gains you’ve wanted.
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5 Tips To Get Started
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1️⃣ Set Your Room Temperature Before Sleep
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Recent studies show that 17 Celsius is the optimum room temperature.
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2️⃣ Bedroom Clothing
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At 17°C, wool is better sleepwear generally compared to cotton
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3️⃣ Sleep and Exercise
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Morning exercises not only help you get to sleep faster that evening, but it also helps focus improvement on sleep quality in later parts of the night
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4️⃣ Incorporate Fitness Outside the Gym
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The odds of better quality sleep are higher with the food items like soybeans, whole grains and other carbohydrates like lima beans
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5️⃣ Your Stress Levels and Sleep
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Activities like yoga, deep breathing, and working on getting in touch with your body and emotions through meditation are some of the better tips for reducing stress.
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10/10/2019

Look around and you’ll see strong, empowered women in nearly every sport now. ♀️🥊
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The rise of women in athletics over the last decade has been astounding, and it doesn’t just pertain to the world of sports anymore
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3 Tips To Get Started
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1️⃣HIIT
For those women getting started in MMA, your workouts are going to be comprised of quick intense bursts of energy followed by periods of rest. This is referred to as high-intensity interval training.
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2️⃣Resistance Training
MMA requires strength in the upper body, lower body, and of course the core. The easiest way to increase strength is through weight training and a concept that is referred to as progressive overload
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3️⃣Plyometrics
Plyometrics are any form of explosive and repetitive movements. Common plyometric drills include box jumps, jump rope, speed ladder drills, single-leg hops, and lateral work
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30/09/2019

Volunteering for military service is one of the most selfless and noble things a person can do in their lifetime 🏵️🥇🏋👌️
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Contrary to what Hollywood depicts, the military lifestyle isn’t that glamorous, and while it may be a life for some, the military isn’t for everyone.
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💪⭐The Military Mentality ⭐💪
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1️⃣ Service members are mentally tough. Although a career in the military will require a higher level of fitness than most, an aspect often overlooked by those pursuing a job in the military is the mental toughness that it requires to complete these physical tasks.
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2️⃣ Service Members are team players. Besides being mentally resilient those serving in the armed forces need to have a “Team First” mentality at all times.
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3️⃣ Service members are self-driven. In addition to working well as part of a team, all members must be capable of working on their own too. In the military, you will be faced with a lot of responsibility including managing training evolutions or equipment that, if not handled improperly, could have fatal consequences.
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29/09/2019

As a combat athlete, you need to be among the best-conditioned athletes in the world for you to edge towards the championship. Fights tend to intensify, and one simple mistake can cost you the round or more. 🥊👊
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⭐What Is A Metabolic Conditioning Workout? ⭐
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These are workouts that use exercises aimed at burning a lot of calories during your workout session. After the workout ends, these exercises make your body to continue burning calories. They engage the entire body.
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⭐Why Is Metabolic Conditioning Important? ⭐
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These exercises involve the entire body compound movements. More than cardio, or strength training alone, adding these exercises to your routine helps you to be more efficient at losing fat and building muscle. ⠀
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You’re also able to train your body on how to utilize various energy systems with more efficiency. These systems of energy include:
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1️⃣ Aerobic fitness: how well your body transports and uses oxygen, measured as VO2max. Aerobic respiration is the main source of energy for our steady-state activities.
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2️⃣Phosphagen system: creatine phosphate is stored in muscles and provides the necessary phosphate to ADP to form additional ATP. This energy is used for short bursts of exercise like sprinting, powerlifting and striking.
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3️⃣ Anaerobic glycolytic system: glucose provides energy via the anaerobic pathway. As a result of this immediate need and slightly longer duration, lactate accumulates in the muscles, inhibiting their contractility.
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29/09/2019

This Is How McDonald's Fries Are Made 🍟🍟🍟 ⠀
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In the UK, McDonald’s source British potatoes that go by the snazzy names “Pentland Deli, Shepody, Innovator, Russet Burbank, and Ivory Russet”. 🥔
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These special potatoes are picked for their ability to produce long fries. All potatoes are washed, peeled, and cut up before they’re prepared.⠀
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Fun fact, the washed potatoes are shot through a tube at over 60 MPH through razor-sharp cutters for ultimate efficiency and precision. ⚡🏎️
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The preparation involves partial frying to get that incredible crispy finish. After prep, they are frozen and shipped to the franchise restaurants.
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Frozen in bags initially, they’re then placed into a machine that will automatically weigh and sort the right amount of fries into a frying basket. 🍟
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It then takes just 3 minutes in a blend of sunflower and rapeseed oil, plus a pre-configured amount of salt so they’re consistently golden and tasty.
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28/09/2019

How to Start Training Mixed Martial Arts at 30 🤼‍♂️🥊🥋
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The rise of promotions like the UFC, Bellator MMA, Invicta FC, ONE FC onto mainstream sports outlets such as ESPN have everyone from children to grandparents watching the hair-raising knockouts and often bloody matches on television and even training themselves in their local gym.
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So, what do you need to do if you find yourself in a position like “DC”, where you think you may be a little too old to learn something new, but you’re intrigued by the idea of throwing on a pair of 4-ounce gloves and step into the cage?
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The 5 Best Tips If You're Starting MMA At 30:

1️⃣ Know Your Strengths and Your Weaknesses
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2️⃣ Try Out Different Gyms
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3️⃣ Be Consistent
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4️⃣ Incorporate Fitness Outside the Gym
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5️⃣ Have Fun

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27/09/2019

12 Week Training Program For Wrestlers 🤼‍♂️🏋️🚴
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1️⃣ Get Strong First
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One thing that all wrestlers should know is that power is a time derivative of work. It is the product of force and velocity. Simply put, the stronger and faster you become, the more power you can generate within your weight class.
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2️⃣ Train Your Neck
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Gary Calcagno, Oklahoma State wrestling strength and conditioning coach, takes a wrestler through the "Neck Series" in this short video you can find on YouTube. You'll see a simple exercise that can be used to increase the strength and flexibility of any wrestler's neck, which will benefit them on the mat.

3️⃣ Beginner Strength Routine
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The beginner workout is simple, we respect Mark Rippetoe’s knowledge and experience far too much to not recommend his Starting Strength routine. This method focuses on compound lifts and developing maximal force with some strength speed
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26/09/2019

Weight Training For Muay Thai Fighters And Kickboxers 🥊🥇🏋️‍♂️
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Traditionally, Muay Thai fighters and Kickboxers tend to shy away from weightlifting. Don’t be that guy. There is one big-time misconception that weightlifting will make your body bulky, hence impacting negatively of your speed.
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🔥Top Weight Training Exercises For Muay Thai + Kickboxing 🔥
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1️⃣ Burpees:
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They aid in developing anaerobic endurance and explosive power. They can help you get in shape while at the same time, improving your power and endurance.

2️⃣ Squats:
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They help to work out and tone the lower body. They work on the butt, hip, and thigh muscles. You need strong legs. Ultimately power will come from the ground.

3️⃣ Lunges:
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To improve your balance and coordination, you need to exercise with lunges. They work on your core muscles, glutes, hamstrings, quads, and calves.

4️⃣ Deadlifts:
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It is an excellent strength-building exercise that helps you build your posterior chain. Including deadlifts in your workouts can help you maximize your performance.

5️⃣ Push-ups:
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They help in strengthening arms, shoulders, and chest. They also help to condition your upper body for dynamic movements by stabilizing the muscles that surround the rotator cuff joint.

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25/09/2019

You head to the gym, and just as you are beginning to start a weight lifting set, you squat down and feel the usual tightness in your hips. 😫😭😭
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This feeling, while very common, can often get in the way of performing at your best. can often mean the difference between crushing your workouts, quitting halfway and never making it to the rack.
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Modern life has become a bear trap for our hips. Many people work day jobs that require a lot of sitting, have long commutes in cars, and end their day on the couch watching reruns of Friends or the Office.
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5 Tips To Improve Hip Mobility

1️⃣ Walk 30 Minutes Every Day
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2️⃣ Sit Down Less Often
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3️⃣ Butterfly Stretch
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4️⃣ Foam Roll
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5️⃣ Gradual Progress > Quick Fix
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