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Protein Shakers - Everything you need to know about Whey Protein Shakes - ICON Nutrition

Protein Shakes - Everything you need to know about Whey Protein Shakes

Whey Protein shakes are a very popular way to get protein into your everyday diet and are used by athletes, recreational gym-goers, slimmers and yummy mummies. Whey protein shakes help your muscles grow and recover after exercise.If you’re new to protein shakes then choosing the right one can be very tricky. There’s a plethora of different ones out there on the market. However, don’t worry. We’ve put this ultimate guide to protein shakes together to make life easier for you.In this guide to whey protein shakes you will learn how protein works, why you need it, how some differ to...

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12 Things You May Not Know About CrossFit - ICON Nutrition

12 Things You May Not Know About CrossFit

CrossFit is seen by many to be one of the most revolutionary forms of aerobic and strength training routines in these modern times. Consisting of a mix of plyometrics, gymnastics, powerlifting and high-intensity cardiovascular activities, it is one of the few whole-body programmes which can quickly tone, add strength and burn calories. While many of us have heard of CrossFit, there are actually some interesting lesser-known facts which are as colourful as the WODs themselves. Let's take a closer look. 1. THE MAN WHO FOUNDED CROSSFIT CrossFit was founded by a man called Greg Glassman, a former gymnast and personal...

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Benchmark WOD's The CrossFit Girls Workouts

The CrossFit Girls Benchmark Workouts: Here are the official WOD's from CrossFit: CrossFit AngieFor Time:100 pull-ups100 push-ups100 sit-ups100 squats  CrossFit BarbaraFor Time:5 RoundsRest precisely 3 minutes between each round.20 pull-ups30 push-ups40 sit-ups50 squats CrossFit Chelsea30 Minutes EMOM5 pull-ups10 push-ups15 squats CrossFit CindyAMRAP 20 Minutes:5 pull-ups 10 push-ups15 squats CrossFit DianeFor Time:225-lb. deadliftsHandstand push-ups21-15-9 reps for time  CrossFit Elizabeth For Time:135-lb. cleansRing dips21-15-9 reps for time  CrossFit Fran For Time:21-15-9Thrusters (95-lb)Pull-ups  CrossFit Grace For Time:135-lb. clean and jerks30 reps for time  CrossFit Helen 3 Rounds For Time:Run 400 meters1.5-pood kettlebell swings, 21 reps12 pull-ups  CrossFit Isabel30 reps for timeSnatches (135-lb) CrossFit...

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Remember The Fallen - 11 CrossFit Hero Workouts you should try at least once - ICON Nutrition

Remember The Fallen - 11 CrossFit Hero Workouts you should try at least once

What is a CrossFit Hero WOD? Good question. Fellow CrossFitters name a number of WODs after fallen service personnel. One of the best known is ‘Murphy,’ named after a 29 year old U.S. Navy Lieutenant called Michael Murphy who died in Afghanistan in 2005. A Hero WOD is therefore about honoring a fallen hero. Be warned, however; some of them (in fact all of them) are designed to put you in a world of hurt and make you question why you’re doing them. This brings the entire Hero WOD into perspective.  Hero WODs are not supposed to be a daily...

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