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UK's Best Whey Protein 2021
When you are looking for the best whey protein powder you need to consider a few things as the best whey protein powder for you can vary depending on your goal and budget. At ICON Nutrition we keep things simple. No crazy amount of different proteins to choose from, just 3 simple versions which offer different benefits based on your goal and timing. To help you choose the best whey protein for your goal we’ve created this short guide to help you. So let’s discuss the 3 best protein options: Best Whey Protein Powder 2021 The best Whey Protein Powder...
What Is a Deload Week And Do You Need It?
On a scale from one to ten, how important would you say recovery is? Maybe four or five? Six or seven if you feel generous, right? But do you know what? Recovery scores an easy ten in the importance category. Without it, no amount of good training or eating well will help you see the results you hope for. Training is what stimulates your body and leads to breakdown. You leave every workout in a weaker state, and your recovery is what then allows you to go back to normal and see positive adaptations. Deload weeks are a significant aspect...
The CrossFit Girls 2021 - 7 New CrossFit Girls Benchmark Workouts
If you have tried and loved the original CrossFit Girl benchmark workouts... Fran, Grace, Angie etc then you will be as excited as we are to hear CrossFit have added 7 new official CrossFit Girl benchmark workouts to the ranks. New CrossFit Girls Workouts, what's the big deal? Well the original CrossFit Girls workouts was introduced back in 2003 and this is the first time in over a decade they've added any new ones! What do the names mean? CrossFit have said the new workouts, unlike the original “Girls” were not named after anyone in particular, but are “cousins” of...
14 CrossFit Workouts That You Have To Try At Least Once
CrossFit workouts typically combine olympic lifting and gymnastic movements, sprints, and bodyweight exercises such as push-ups and burpees. The sport is growing rapidly, with people from all walks of life pursuing CrossFit workouts to get fit, healthy and strong!CrossFit workouts are fun but physically demanding. They require you to be strong at high heart rate whilst still maintaining good form and technique. When you’re feeling fatigued it’s often your technique that will go first but if you want to be a good crossfitter then this is something you’re going to have to work on. In today’s post we’re going to...