ToughASIA

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Aquathlon newbie on a budget at Penang Coast Triathlon 2016

You don’t have to be experienced nor have a high budget to be able to participate in various sporting events. Unexpectedly, I was given the chance to participate in Aquathlon at the Penang Coast Triathlon and I snapped it up, although…

Asia Championships Qualifiers starts 08-12.04.2016

A new season is upon Asia’s premier Fitness Championships League. Stretching from Korea in the North, Philippines & Guam in the East all the way through South East Asian countries and Russia & Kazakhstan, everyone can compete for the Championships title. For the…

9 year old blazes BattleFrog Xtreme Obstacle Race fit for NAVY Seals

She might be tiny, but she has a kick and punch stronger than any Jalapeno peppers or chillies you can find. 9-year-old Milla Bizzotto inspired children and adults around the world when she completed a 24-hour obstacle course designed for Navy…

Charis Chan suspended from CrossFit competitions after doping allegations

  Sadly even the world of CrossFit is not spared from doping allegations. CrossFit has inspired coach potatoes to move it up and get healthy and fitter the world over. According to the website, CrossFit, Inc. has been informed and believes…

Crowie Alexander and Radka Vodickova beat the heat in Ironman 70.3 Putrajaya Malaysia

Amidst the scorching heat, multiple world champions Craig ‘Crowie’ Alexander and Radka Vodickova raised the bar with a sizzling performance at the IRONMAN 70.3 Putrajaya in Malaysia. Two-time IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion Craig Alexander (AUS) worked his way into a threatening…

[Video] Alistair vs Jonny rivalry inspires Triathlon’s Brownlee brothers

The world needs heroes and in the Triathlon world, two brothers were born to bring the swim-bike-run routine into the limelight. Alistair and Jonny Brownlee are world champions in their own right, with sibling rivalry inspiring each other to greater heights….

Triathlon Race Day: What to pack, How to prepare?

For a person that has been through 5 triathlons and going for my second Ironman 70.3 this coming weekend, one would think I would have perfected the art of packing. And yet, I still made amateurish mistakes in the most recent triathlon…

#SpartanUp from your office chair

Do you want to be more Spartan even when you’re sitting in an office chair? Office rats are often plagued by ankle, hip, upper back (thoracic spine) and shoulders problems and you can do a bit more to #SpartanUp. If…

Sue Teoh: Top Strategies to Beat the Heat in triathlon

One of the biggest challenges triathletes will be facing on race day is the environment. With the current weather pattern with heat waves, you need to have a well planned strategy to manage the heat! Here are some pointers to help you out:…

Sam Briggs and Josh Bridges aces repeat wins in CrossFit Workout 16.5

Sam Briggs and Josh Bridges powered up the thrusters and jumped over the bar for the burpees to notch the world’s fastest times in CrossFit Games Open Workout 16.5. Is there no stopping Josh Bridges? He’s really on the roll after…