Ironman announces Military Division qualifying process for 2015 Ironman Worlds
TAMPA, Fla. – IRONMAN is pleased to announce the introduction of a qualifying process for Military athletes from around the world who wish to compete in the IRONMAN® World Championship which takes place in Kailua-Kona, Hawai’i each year. Active duty…
12 Days of Marathons
The enthusiast runner’s epic holiday, wouldn’t be the 12 days of Christmas, but this – the 12 days of marathons. It is time to start planning your trip, starting in Marrakech in January, then off to Tokyo, and ending your…
Tough stray dog treks and swims miles in Amazon Race
In the unlikeliest place in the middle of the Amazon, a stray dog proves to be man’s best friend indeed. A Swedish team of extreme athletes, Team Peak Performance was in the midst of participating in a grueling race when…
What Running Shoes Should I Buy?
When you think controversial issues, you would think of euthanasia, abortion, gay marriage, but, certainly not shoes. In the running world, shoes have caused such a stir, who would have thought that. The Barefoot debate has been an ongoing battle…
Crossfit Techniques for that V-Shaped Back
If you walk into any gym, you’ll see easily 80% of guys working out their chest or biceps. While these are definitely the “show muscles”, if you want to cut an impressive figure in a suit and tie, you’ll need…
Toning Your Glutes with Crossfit
Everyone wants a tighter, perkier butt, unfortunately your buttocks, or gluteus maximus, tends to be a very stubborn muscle when it comes to growth and development. It’s a large, strong muscle that’s used in a wide variety of daily activities including…
Exclusive Interview with Benjamin Goh from The Vanguard Strength & Conditioning
“ I used to be a complete introvert, reserved and rather much kept to myself. One day, my Coach suggested that I participate competitively at an event organized by the gym. I balked at the idea, strongly declaring that I…
Rocket-powered bicycle outrun Ferrari 430 Scuderia at 207 mph (333kmh)
Frenchmen Arnold Nearcher and François Gissy have developed and raced a rocket-powered bike that just broke a world speed record for the vehicle class, hitting a brisk 207MPH (333 km per hour). It’s not the fastest two-wheeler of any kind, but the…
Maximising Intensity in Crossfit – Drop Sets, Super Sets and More
Is your goal to become fitter, stronger and healthier, or to become leaner and more muscular? Well, this is something of a trick question – with Crossfit, you don’t have to choose. In terms of fitness goals, the cardiovascular and…
Viper Challenge 2014 – 20 reasons why you should do obstacle challenges
Forget Fear, Worry About Addiction. Viper Challenge is an obstacle-based challenge, the 1st of its kind in South-East Asia! In this second edition of the Viper Challenge, 20,000 participants were put to the test in 20 man-made obstacles over the…
