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Jason Khalipa: Work ethic always trumps talent

Jason Khalipa Jason Khalipa is a CrossFit Games champion, winning the 2008 title, and a three-time Team USA CrossFit member. He is the founder and CEO of NCFIT gyms and TRAIN HARD online training, and a paediatric cancer advocate after his daughter was diagnosed with leukemia in 2016. He hosts the Jason Khalipa Podcast, is the…

September 7, 20240Comments

ByDr Jonny Rees

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HEALTH Explainer

6 ways to men can protect sexual health during intense training

Endurance cyclists are known for their peak fitness, yet scientific research reveals that many male cyclists face surprisingly low sperm counts. Similarly, ultra-fit marathon runners are experiencing declines in reproductive health. Studies indicate that super-fit professional athletes often have lower sperm counts compared to "ordinary" men. Why are these ultra-fit individuals facing fertility issues, and…

July 29, 20240Comments

ByMark Bailey

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TRAINING Explainer

What is Hyrox and should you try it?

Picture an arena in which endurance meets strength, speed intersects with strategy, and mental fortitude is as crucial as physical prowess. Welcome to the world of Hyrox, the fitness competition designed for everyone - athletes and amateurs alike - looking to push their limits and set new benchmarks for their physical prowess and mental toughness.…

July 22, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

TRAINING Explainer

Are you doing enough Zone 2 cardio to optimise your health and fitness?

Thanks to Instagram, it’s easy to assume that the entire world is training all-out, all the time, and that if you don’t give your max every time you lace up your trainers then what’s the point of even bothering. In this high-intensity world, with everyone posting their latest and toughest CrossFit, Peloton or Hyrox workout,…

June 30, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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TRAINING Explainer

The eight-week Hyrox training plan to get fitter, faster and stronger

A new type of athletic competition that merges the intensity of functional fitness with the endurance demands of a marathon has taken the training world by storm. Welcome to Hyrox, the ultimate test of strength, stamina, and grit. As more fitness enthusiasts seek new ways to challenge themselves, Hyrox has emerged as a popular event…

June 16, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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NUTRITION Explainer

What are energy gels and do you need them?

Elite endurance athletes and passionate amateurs will leave no stone unturned in pursuit of shaving a few previous seconds from their personal best. Spending a small fortune on the latest equipment, clothes and shoes is the inevitable cost of chasing quicker times, but all the money in the world spent on cutting-edge kit will be…

June 1, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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