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Swing when you’re winning – Mastering the kettlebell swing

Kettlebells have been around for a long, long time. It’s unclear who can lay claim to their invention – the Russians have used them for hundreds of years and the wrestlers of ancient India used similar training devices too. Whoever…

10 Basic Principles of Strength Training

Weight lifting can be for three different goals: Strength training, which is to increase muscle strength- the amount of weight that can be moved- and muscle endurance- the number of times the weight can be moved. Strength training is used…

How to deadlift safely

Of all the CrossFit exercises, the deadlift is the truest tester and developer of pure strength – strength being your ability to develop maximal force. The weights that can be lifted in the deadlift are staggering; at the time of…

Benefits of Cross Fit for Women

Cross fit is a new craze that is hitting gyms across the world and it’s great for both men and women. Are you a woman who thinks that cross fit is just for men? Well think again because taking part…

Exclusive Interview: Revelation Republic Independent Home Gym

A spacious garage, fresh green lawn, rows of dumb bells, barbells, a lifting bench, squat rack, row machines, pull up bars, prowlers, medicine balls, etc ; don’t you wish you could work from home AND workout from home? While some…

Top 8 reasons why men procrastinate when it comes to working out

Yes, no point denying the fact that all men procrastinate. While some dads procrastinate on building that treehouse, fixing the ceiling or changing bulbs, most men procrastinate when it comes to working out. This especially applies to men who actually…

Garmin Vivofit BFF Stay Fit Contest: Ends 26 August 2014

Garmin Malaysia launches yet another contest to offer you a chance to win the fitness band keeping you on the move! Help your friends stay fit by embracing him/her with the Garmin Vivofit Fitness Band worth MYR499/- each. All you need…

Exclusive Interview: Colin Robin the Superbiker who trains with cycling

Colin Robin, one of the many students of RIDE School, is no ordinary man whose sole mission here is to learn how to cycle. He is a a professional superbike racer who is taking up cycling as part of his…

Introducing fēnix™ 2: The Ultimate Multisport Adventure Watch from Garmin

The new Garmin Fēnix 2, updating the popular outdoor GPS watch with new training options, and updated easier-to-use interface and expanded smartphone connectivity. The original fēnix focused on navigation and tracking functionality, and the second generation, fēnix 2, continues to…

Garmin® vívofit™ — A Fitness Band That Moves at the Pace of Life

Garmin presents vívofit (veevo-fit) — a stylish, lightweight fitness band designed to turn good intentions into lifelong habits. Vívofit is the only fitness band that automatically greets users with a personalized daily goal, tracks their progress and reminds them when…