Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
I completed the Concept2 Rowing Half Marathon in the Global Marathon and Century Challenge after a simple progressive training plan. Here is my rowing journey, recovery strategy and experience completing the 21,097 meter challenge.
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Discover two popular Concept2 rowing challenges in May 2026 — the Mindful May Meters Challenge and the Global Marathon & Century Challenge. Improve fitness, support mental wellbeing, and test your endurance with indoor rowing.
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Intro – Hanging L Sit – How to and Benefits Hanging L-sit benefits include strengthening the core, abs and hip flexors while also building grip strength, shoulder stability and overall body control. It is an excellent isometric exercise that improves core endurance and serves as a great foundation for more advanced bodyweight exercises like the front
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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
Bodybuilders should consume 2.3 to 3.1 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day. For example, a 200-pound (91 kg) bodybuilder should consume around 225 grams of protein per day. I weigh 75 kg (165 pounds) so I should consume 187,5 g of protein should I be interested in building mass. High Protein
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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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Cardio may be good for your health in the long run — but it may not be the best method to burn fat and build muscle. A study has found that those who did strength training lost more fat and had better blood sugar maintenance than those who did cardio or a combination of both.
Lift to Lose – Strength Training Burns Fat and Builds Muscle more than Cardio | Snippet Read More »
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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