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Malaysian favourite Nasi Lemak now declared as healthy breakfast

Commonly known as the National dish of Malaysia, consumed daily for breakfast, lunch, tea, dinner AND supper – the Nasi Lemak is ingrained into each and every Malaysian. It is only fitting that TIME Magazine has been recognised the Nasi Lemak as…

Solidarity counts #prayforBrussels

Image from WHNT.com It’s a time for solidarity and even we can stand up and fight against terrorism. But before that, let’s extend our hands in prayer for the people of Brussels and our cycling comrades who have arrived or…

Tim O’Donnell and Tine Deckers notch strong wins at IRONMAN 70.3 Puerto Rico

O’Donnell too hot to handle Tim O’Donnell (USA) and Cameron Dye (USA) emerged from the waters of Condado Lagoon together. Seconds behind was Frederik Van Lierde (BEL), followed by Andrew Starykowicz (USA), Romain Guillaume (FRA), and Leon Griffin (AUS). Predictably, Starykowicz…

The CrossFit Workout Runners Should Actually Try

Devotees of the training regimen say you don’t need long runs to train for distance running While you may not think CrossFit can benefit you as a runner, Brian MacKenzie, a power lifter turned ultraendurance athlete based in southern California,…

Learning the Basics of Lifting at Honey Badgers

Yes, I’m a girl who likes to lift weights. Walk into a gym, and the first thing I will notice is the weights / free weights section and not even give the treadmills and cardio machines a second glance. Although…

CrossFit Open 16.4 Workout tests your durability and strength

CrossFit Open 16.4 Workout The weight maniacs will have a field day with this one. If you can survive through the deadlifts and wall balls, the rest is a test of durability. Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in…

What to wear on Spartan Race Day?

Every newcomer to Spartan Races often asks, “what do I wear on race day?” Do I wear clothing that I don’t want to keep anymore in case it gets stained by mud, do I wear good shoes or shoes I’m looking…

An IRONMAN Hot Spot in Malaysia

IRONMAN Malaysia has returned in record numbers and offers a unique experience. Last November, around 1500 triathletes from over 40 nations thronged to the stunning island of Langkawi off the coast of Malaysia for IRONMAN Malaysia. After returning to the IRONMAN…

CrossFit Open 16.3 uncovers new talent beating Sam Briggs and Josh Bridges

We love CrossFit as it enables the everyday Guys and Girls Next Door to compete with Elite athletes such as Camille Leblanc-Bazinet, Annie Thorisdottir, Mat Fraser, Ben Smith, and Rich Froning. It also gives you the chance to beat them at…

Lindsay Hilton inspiring CrossFit athletes without limbs

If you are still thinking about taking up CrossFit, this video might just get you off your sofa and into a CrossFit box today. Lindsay Hilton was born without arms and legs, and has accidentally gotten 6 million views to…