Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Intro Rayno Nel is the first person from Africa to win the World’s Strongest Man (WSM) competition. This is an annual international strongman event that determines the world’s strongest individual by testing competitors’ physical strength, agility and mental toughness through various challenging events. The competition was held in Sacramento, California and it has become the premier
Intro – HYROX – The Fitness Competition for Every Body HYROX is a global fitness race format that combines running with functional workouts, held in large indoor venues. The race consists of eight 1km runs interspersed with eight different functional fitness stations. Athletes compete for time, and the race format is consistent globally, allowing for a global
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“This lifestyle has helped keep me strong, not only physically but mentally as well. It lets me connect with like-minded individuals and, as it is my workplace, I have been able to help change many lives through the gym”. Desiree trains 6 days a week and she also includes promenade walks as often as possible
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Because of the intensity required for sprint workouts, efforts tend to be short (and powerful) with longer rest periods in between sets than other types of workout. To build power, sprint for 5 to 10 seconds with 20 to 30 seconds of rest in between sets. If you’re new to sprinting, consider starting out with
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Training with heavy weights won’t make you bulky and endless cardio won’t get you the physique you’re after… every successful body transformation starts in the kitchen – it’s 70% diet and 30% training. Ruan du Preez @ruandupreez_fit
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Read the article and you will know why you should also ruck/ yomp… Weighted pull-ups left me with a huge sense of achievement and a set of sore back muscles that I can feel even now, a few days later. As for press ups, lunges and squats, I’m doing so much more work in the
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Intro – Health Benefits of Rucking Yomping Humans have been walking with weights since time immemorial… Rucking benefits include improved strength, weight loss, endurance, heart health and mental health. Rucking is a full body workout that torches calories, and it’s easy and free to get started. Rucking is Active Resistance Training™, meaning it’s strength and cardio
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Intro Gardening keeps you fit and in a good mood. It combines physical activity with social interaction and exposure to nature and sunlight. Anyone can benefit from the calming effects of weeding, planting and watering. It reconnects us to nature and it gives us feelings of peace and wellness and it is scientifically proven that
Intro Carrying a weighted pack transforms your walking into cardio as well as strength exercise. Practically every muscle from your shoulders to your feet gets involved. Men and women benefit from rucking. What Is Rucking? Rucking is simply walking or hiking while carrying a weighted rucksack or backpack. You can also wear a weighted vest and wristed
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Day 10-152 Km The day started with a 13 mile climb in the chill morning air. Once over the top and down through the Italian border we descended into the famous Italian apple Groves which stretch for possibly 25 to 30 miles as we wound our way through the cycle parts continuing to head south.
Cycling 1600 Km UK to Italy in 10 days – Kieran and Mike Read More »