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  The CrossFit fitness regime is an effective way of getting fit in a comparatively less amount of time. That’s why it’s preferred by a lot of people who have busy schedules. Furthermore, it can also be done at home if you can’t take the time out to go to a gym. There’s no need for heavy machinery either. CrossFit Fitness Regime A CrossFit workout makes use of a mixture of different exercises in a limited amount of time. You'll be encouraged to go through rounds that include jumping, squats, weightlifting, jogging pushups and more to increase your strength and...

  An ultra-triathlon, as the name suggests, is a very long distance triathlon. The term ultra-triathlon refers to the three events that have a distance greater than the events of the ironman triathlon. Therefore, this insinuates the fact that each ultra-triathlon should have more than 2.4 miles of swimming, a whole marathon which means 26.2 miles of running, and 112 miles of cycling for it to be classified as an ultra-triathlon.  A standard triathlon involves the three components; running, cycling, and swimming in a particular consecutive order. However, this isn't the case in an ultra-triathlon. The three disciplines can be...

  A lot of people think that running is easy as all you have to do is get out there and run. However, using good technique is very important when it comes to preventing injury and improving performance in this particular sport. What is good running technique? It involves these 10 components: Head up. Of course, you want to pay attention to the ground in front of you, but do so in a way that enables you to keep your head up, reducing the stress on your spine. Engaged core. Though your legs will be doing most of the work,...

  It’s often said that if you want to be like the best, you need to study the best. Learn what they do and don’t do and mimic their actions. Follow their same strategies by creating similar plans. So what if your goal is to be the best (or one of the best) in CrossFit? Who should you be paying attention to in order to achieve mastery in this area? Here are seven of the most influential CrossFitters in fitness today: Mathew Fraser. Mat came in second at the 2014 Reebok CrossFit Games, and that’s after training just a year....

    A lot of people don’t give using a treadmill a second thought. They simply hop on, walk or run their desired length of time, and hop off…satisfied that their workout is done. However, taking this approach to your treadmill regimen can negatively impact your workout results. Therefore, here are five of the most essential tips you want to follow when using a treadmill if your goal is to see improvements in your body and health: Start slow. While you may be tempted to skip your warmup because you’re “just on the treadmill,” doing so can increase your risk...