Forget counting calories and make getting lean second nature with these simple too-easy fat loss hacks every man can use. Make your own meals If you don’t prepare your own food then you can only guess at what you’re actually eating in terms of calories, macronutrients (carbs, fats and […]
Fitness
Fitness isn’t just about a ripped rig or a PB. Fitness is your ability to handle whatever throws at you, from a 42km run to defending yourself from an attacker to giving your child an aeroplane swing. Fitness is personal and emblematic of how you are prepared for life, physically foremost, but also mental and spiritual. Learn how to be your best here.
There seem to be hundreds of different approaches to becoming a ripped guy through diet and/or exercise. And while getting shredded is certainly not a one-size-fits-all endeavour, there are a few universal eating and fitness rules that do apply to everyone, no matter what your goal. First, get your diet […]
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Read this before you lace up your Nikes because every man needs to know how to run the right way for increased performance and faster times. A strict regimen of treadmill running won’t sustain the endurance you built up in summer. You can’t help but lose a step—literally. When you’re running on a treadmill, the belt pulls your legs […]
CrossFit prides itself on creating well-rounded athletes who are powerful, fast, agile, and, of course, strong. And it makes sense that by throwing around all those heavy weights, you’re bound to put on some muscle.
Make your next run a workout as well. Running is great exercise, and arguably one of the most “functional” things you can do. After all, humans can often be in situations when they either need to catch up to or flee from things, like the bus or the zombie apocalypse. […]
These morning workouts are short, quick, simple, and just enough to get the blood flowing and boost your energy levels. Just the thought of working out first thing in the morning sounds like drudgery. And to makes matters work, you typically work late, wake up late, and don’t get enough […]
If you’ve noticed, the vegan trend has particularly taken off in the past 3-5 years and appears to be accelerating, with the Euromonitor International predicting that by 2020 Australia’s packaged vegan food market would be worth $215 million. Valued so highly, the health food industry has had to rethink […]
Sydney-based personal trainer, performance and lifestyle coach, OptiVite ambassador, author and founder of 6W2S (Six Weeks to Shredded) Blake Worrall Thompson has 13,200 followers to whom he’ll post every day. He’s worked with most of the major fitness-wear brands on short campaigns. He can’t remember the last time he bought a […]
Can you prepare for a marathon in 12 weeks, get stronger and add muscle… all at the same time?