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Power Clean » Power Clean Lift Explained
The Power Clean is a full-body explosive weight lifting exercise popular with weightlifters, athletes and also CrossFitters. It has positive results when performed properly that athletes from all sports can benefit from. As with all Olympic lifts the Power Clean lift is technical and needs to be learned and performed with precision and care to…
Read MoreCrossFit Exercises & Workouts For Your Entire Body
CrossFit Gyms referred to as boxes are popping up globally as it becomes a popular way for all kinds of people to work out. CrossFit workouts are not just for people who are already athletic and fit. It is a great option for anyone wanting to get the benefits CrossFit exercises offer. For anyone unable…
Read MoreWhat is Hypertrophy? Hypertrophy Training Explained
When exercising, especially with real goals of achieving a decidedly muscular physique capable of competing athletically, you have to have a solid understanding of physiology and biology. You don’t have to have the expertise that someone working in these fields would have, but still, you need to understand your body to properly wield it and…
Read MoreCrossFit vs Gym: Which One Is Right for You?
In the CrossFit vs regular gym debate, heated discussions usually ensue, with strong words sometimes erupting among fitness experts and enthusiasts everywhere. But which one is better? What are the differences between the two? Should you have a WOD (workout of the day) or a workout routine? Which is better for weight loss: CrossFit or…
Read MoreSquat Clean CrossFit: What You Need to Know
Your CrossFit Squat Clean Guide We can now employ some amazing pieces of technology in our reach for better health, better strength and fitness. Modern gyms full of machinery, equipment and innovation are amazing things. But sometimes the fact still applies that going back to the classic moves is also a great way to meet…
Read MoreCrossFit Snatch: Ultimate How-To Guide
Your Guide to Master the CrossFit Snatch Here is a look at Snatch CrossFit exercises, how to do them, their benefits and so on. There are several different types including the use of kettlebells, power snatches, barbells, squat snatches and kettlebells. Besides the Deadlift exercise, Thruster and Air Squat workout, one of the most epic…
Read MoreWhat is CrossFit Training
What Exactly is CrossFit? When you are looking into your exercise options and you are wondering what is CrossFit Training, you may have come across the basic definition that it is constant varied and functional movements at a high intensity. But that does not really tell you much about what exactly is CrossFit and the…
Read More5 Things You can Do Right Now To Improve Your Sleep
OUR TOP 5 TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR SLEEP Having trouble getting to sleep? Having trouble getting at least 7-8 hours a night? Waking up from your sleep and still being tired? Everybody knows the pain of trying to go to sleep but just un able to switch off and when you finally get to sleep…
Read MoreMember Series 001 – Featuring Eugene Van Der Westhuizen
Up first in our Member Series is the amazing Eugene Van Der Westhuizen. You can find him in most evening classes taking on the young guns and showing them how its done. What better way to get to know our amazing members than in their own words! “I have always enjoyed sport and particularly running…
Read MoreMacronutrients (Macros) vs Micronutrients: What’s the Difference?
Understanding Macros Macronutrients are the nutrients we need an abundance of every single day. They are categorized as proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Each of these play major roles in fuelling and constructing the human body. As we start to understand which foods fall under which category, it’s important to know the classification is based on…
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