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5 ways to improve your running form to prevent injury

Every runner has two things in common: they want to improve running form and are eager to prevent injury. Here are five easy tips that will help you do both: 1. Cadence One of the best ways to enhance running…

Rise and Shine: How to make a Morning Workout work for you

There’s long been debate about what time of day is best to work out: mornings, midday or evenings. The Benefits of a Morning Working Out Avoid the crowd: The earlier you start your day, the fewer people will likely be out…

Earn Your Armour Challenge 6 (Malaysia) – 12th and 19th Dec 2016

Get armoured for the Earn Your Armour: Sky Warrior Challenge happening on 20th December 2015. Join the team of your choice and participate in free training sessions at our respective partner gyms. Throughout the challenge, you will gain encouragement and…

Improve your run to be a better Spartan

The Long Trail Run “That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the task itself has become easier, but that our ability to perform it has improved.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Go for a run – 20 minutes…

Spartan Up with Army Unit Level Physical Training

Warriors, rise up and take on the challenge. Pretend you’re a soldier for the hour, and take on this training. CSM ( R ) Frank Grippe shares a workout with you all in honour of all veterans in the Army. This is…

The Science of Sleep: Why it Matters for Triathlon

Want to go faster, get stronger and stay healthier? Don’t underestimate the healing power of shut-eye. The age group triathlete, not unlike a circus juggler, balances a number of demands on their time: work, family, community activities and trying to…

Spartan Up with Medusa’s Challenge

“Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe The harder the workout, the harder you will become. Be warned, this is a wicked bout of exercise, but it will…

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Strengthen your hips to combat injuries and boost performance

When you increase glute and hip strength, the stability of the pelvis improves, which is the main mover when it comes to propulsion and power. If you’re looking to combat injuries and improve performance, increasing your hip strength will give you…

How to train for Open Water swimming in the pool

Train up the specific skills you need for racing with limited time As a triathlete, you are an open-water swimmer. Preparing for ocean or lake swimming is requisite, but good news: it’s something that can be practiced in the pool. Even…

Jonathan Wong and Anna-Rina breaks records at Strength Alliance Meet Powerlifting competition

Malaysia Powerlifting Alliance (MPA) organised their second household powerlifting competition – the Strength Assembly Meet 2015, open to both local and international competitors in A.P.W Bangsar recently. MPA is a not-for-profit organization formed in 2015 for powerlifters by powerlifters, is the official…