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The Benefits of Push-Ups: Why This Simple Exercise Still Works
Introduction The benefits of push-ups are easy to overlook because the exercise itself is so simple. Get on the floor. Push yourself up. Lower yourself back down. Repeat. There are no machines to learn, no complicated technique and no equipment to buy. And yet, despite being one of the oldest exercises around, push-ups are still…
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How to Prepare Mentally for Any Physical Challenge
Introduction Learning how to prepare mentally for any physical challenge begins long before the challenge itself. Whether you’re preparing for your first 5K, stepping onto a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu mat, entering a boxing ring, taking on an obstacle course, climbing a mountain, or attempting your first endurance event, one thing is certain: your body won’t be…
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How to Build a Home Workout Routine That Actually Works
Introduction Home workouts have never been more popular. Whether you’re trying to lose weight, build strength, improve your fitness or simply become more active, training at home can be every bit as effective as joining a gym. The problem isn’t a lack of equipment—it’s a lack of structure. Many people start with good intentions, following…
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Pull-Ups for Obstacle Racing: Why They Matter & How to Get Your First One
Pull-ups for obstacle racing are one of the most valuable skills you can develop if you want to conquer monkey bars, rope climbs, rigs and other hanging obstacles with confidence. Introduction If you’re training for your first obstacle race, there’s a good chance you’re focusing on running. That makes sense. After all, races like Spartan,…
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How to Train for an Obstacle Course Race (Even If You Don’t Have an Obstacle Course)
Introduction Learning how to train for an obstacle course race doesn’t require access to ropes, mud pits or monkey bars. The truth is, those obstacles are only a small part of the challenge. What usually determines whether you finish strong—or end up exhausted halfway through—is your overall fitness. Obstacle course races demand endurance, strength, grip,…
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How to Stay Motivated to Exercise (Even When You Don’t Feel Like It)
Introduction You told yourself this time would be different.This time you’d stick with it.This time you wouldn’t quit after a few weeks.This time exercise would become part of your life.Maybe it was New Year’s Day. Maybe it was your birthday. Maybe your doctor suggested you become more active, or perhaps you simply caught your reflection…