The Top 3 Supplements for Triathlon

A triathlon is a demanding multi-disciplinary sport that requires a lot of dedication and effort. Great skill in swimming, cycling and pacing the run need to be combined to make one beast of an athlete to compete in this sport. Considering the varied demands placed upon your body it just makes sense to get on top of your supplement game and ensure that your body has the correct fuel to bring out the best performance possible. Let me give you the best bang for your buck supplements that you should consume for the best results: High-Quality Whey Protein Contrary to...

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Weightlifting and CrossFit - The reason you might hate the snatch

When you first start CrossFit, it is an extremely exciting time. For most people, there are upwards of 50 plus new movements to learn. Some of them are simple and easy to pick up, others can feel impossible. The important thing to remember is that not all movements are created equally.  To start with, let’s take the Push Press. This is a barbell movement that is performed by taking a bar from your shoulders, and driving it overhead. The movement begins with a dip of the legs, then the bar is launched off the shoulders with a powerful leg drive....

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CrossFit Without Equipment: Workouts You Can Do At Home

Sometimes, making it to the gym every day for your CrossFit workout might seem an unachievable feat. However, this unwillingness is no excuse to miss your WOD. While a typical CrossFit workout involves lots of equipment, performing these exercises at home is easier than you think. On top of that, you won’t miss the fast-paced, calorie-burning impact of your WOD at home, given you do everything right. This article provides a brief overview of some CrossFit exercises that you can do at home. *Disclaimer - Please note ICON Nutrition is in not affiliated to or endorsed by CrossFit Inc. Views...

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Mum’s the word - CrossFit during and after pregnancy

Becoming a parent changes you, whether you are a Mum or a Dad, and it changes all of your relationships. You begin a new relationship with your partner as you start to navigate your new role of raising a child, the relationship you have with your parents changes as you perhaps start to understand them through the eyes of a parent instead of that of a daughter or a son and your relationships with your friends and work colleagues’ changes. But perhaps most dramatically of all, your relationship with yourself changes; your habits, priorities, confidence and self-esteem are all effected...

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