Joe Warner

Joe Warner is the Editor-in-Chief of Unfiltered. He is an award-winning journalist, best-selling author and one of the UK's most-respected health and fitness writers. Joe is the former editorial director of Men’s Fitness magazine and has written many popular books on health, fitness, wellbeing and performance. He has worked in publishing and media for more than 20 years, and is a regular guest expert on national and international TV, radio and podcasts.

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Empower your kids with “ambitious resilience” so they can rise to any challenge

Jaz Ampaw-Farr Jaz Ampaw-Farr is an award-winning motivational speaker and leadership, resilience, wellbeing and diversity coach. She is a former literacy advisor and stand-up comedian, and appeared as a candidate in series nine of the BBC’s The Apprentice. Her book Because of You, This is Me, which celebrates the vital role educators have in instilling…

ByJoe WarnerJune 26, 20240Comments

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What are electrolytes and are you getting enough to perform at your best?

Imagine a long-distance run or ride on a scorching summer day. As the miles tick by, you start feeling unusually fatigued, lightheaded and crampy. No matter how much water you drink, you can’t shake off the overwhelming sense of exhaustion. This scenario underscores the critical role of electrolytes - minerals that keep your body's systems…

ByJoe WarnerJune 25, 20240Comments

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Can a rowing machine make you fitter and faster?

Want a fast and effective workout that hits all your major muscle groups, trains your heart and lungs, and torches calories? Look no further than the rowing machine. This versatile piece of equipment has become a staple in gyms and home workout spaces alike, thanks to its comprehensive benefits. Imagine yourself gliding over water, your…

ByJoe WarnerJune 24, 20240Comments

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Can the prowler push build a strong and athletic physique?

Do you want bigger, stronger, and more defined muscles? What about enhanced speed and stamina? And rapid fat loss to reveal a strong, lean, and athletic body? The prowler push might just be the exercise you're looking for. This high-intensity training drill involves pushing a weighted sled across a surface, engaging multiple muscle groups…

ByJoe WarnerJune 24, 20240Comments

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Brian Carroll: You can’t get to the top without major sacrifices

Brian Carroll Brian Carroll is a retired world-class powerlifter and one of the most accomplished lifters in the sport’s history. In 2020 he recorded the heaviest squat of all time; 1306lbs at a bodyweight of 303lbs. He totaled 2600lbs more than 20 times in two different weight classes and his 60 squats of more than…

ByJoe WarnerJune 23, 20240Comments

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Dr Stacy Sims: What women get wrong when training around their period

Dr Stacy Sims, PhD Dr Stacy Sims, PhD, is an exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionise exercise nutrition and performance for women. She has published more than 70 peer-reviewed papers, and authored female-focused performance optimisation books, Roar, and Next Level, which challenge the existing dogma around exercise, nutrition, and health for women.…

ByJoe WarnerJune 23, 20240Comments

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The hybrid training program that builds speed, strength and stamina

Hybrid training, which combines elements of strength training and cardio, has gained global popularity, largely due to the success of CrossFit and the recent Hyrox event craze. This hybrid approach to fitness offers numerous health and performance benefits, including improved cardiovascular endurance, increased muscle strength, and enhanced overall athletic performance. By integrating different types…

ByJoe WarnerJune 19, 20240Comments

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What is hybrid training and should you do it?

Hybrid training is rapidly gaining global popularity, emerging as the next great fitness craze. This dynamic approach first gained traction with CrossFit and has recently surged with the Hyrox event phenomenon. The appeal lies in its ability to combine the cardiovascular challenge of endurance workouts with the muscle-building power of strength training, offering a comprehensive…

ByJoe WarnerJune 16, 20240Comments

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The ultimate guide to Hyrox training: get fitter, stronger and faster in six weeks

You’re standing at the start line. The air around you crackles with adrenaline and anticipation. Thumping music blares out of every speaker. The crowd are going wild with deafening screams of encouragement. The lights flash on and off as the final countdown begins. It’s time. But are you ready? Hyrox events have taken the fitness…

ByJoe WarnerJune 16, 20240Comments

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The free four-week Hyrox training program to get stronger, faster and fitter

Hyrox events are taking the fitness world by storm, combining speed, strength, endurance and functional training in a competitive and inspiration format. To help you prepare perfectly for your next Hyrox competition, use our free four-week Hyrox training program to build the pace and power and other athletic abilities you need to set…

ByJoe WarnerJune 16, 20240Comments

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