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    Salomon Is Having An Epic 50 Percent Off Winter Sale Right Now

    Get ready to take your trail running game to the next level: Right now, Salomon is offering up to 50 percent off select shoes and apparel. I’ll let that sink in for a moment. Salomon needs no introduction to the trail running community. From the iconic Speedcross shoes you bought when you first decided to […] More

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    I Asked A Trainer How To Build Muscle The Right Way And She Blew My Mind

    You’re logging regular workouts, lifting weights, but not seeing any. flippin. results. Okay, what the heck gives? Here, the truth about how to build muscle… If it’s any comfort, you’re not the only one riding this struggle bus – certified strength and conditioning specialist Hannah Davis, creator of Body By Hannah, says she sees this […] More

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    5 Common Causes Of Chest Pain While Running

    So there you are, settling into your stride about halfway through a run, when a sudden pain punches you square in the chest. As the feeling tightens, you clutch your collar in a panic. Is it a totally random heart attack? Well, don’t race to conclusions just yet. Although experiencing chest pain while running is downright frightening, they could […] More

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    Here’s Why You HAVE To Warm Up For Bouldering

    Bouldering. A word that usually just makes me think of Donkey from Shrek. But I’m getting to know this word on a whole new level with my #WHGetsFit winter fitness challenge. This year we stepped up the game. Our chosen training needs to scare us a little (or a lot). I decided that bouldering would […] More

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    Is Training On An Empty Stomach Ever Worth It?

    Is training on an empty stomach ever worth it? We answer that pertinent question, plus everything else you need to know about how to eat when you’re training… Is training on an empty stomach ever worth it? Sorry, but there’s no consensus on this one. “The theory is that by not eating, and not stocking […] More

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    How To Do Calf Raises The Correct Way

    Real talk: Improving ankle stability ranks about as high as changing the air filter or cleaning the inside of your oven on most people’s to-do lists. But it’s actually super important for daily movements like, ugh, walking: “Strong calf muscles create strong and stable ankles, which is what helps you stabilise when your foot lands,” says Jacquelyn […] More

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    5 Winter Trail Running Essentials You Need In Your Life

    So, you LOVE running but hitting the tarmac is getting a little… monotonous. You’ve ticked the 10, 12 and 21km race box already and now you’re after something a bit more challenging. Enter trail running. I, like you, got a bit bored with pounding the pavement and was looking for a new challenge. I was […] More