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Burn Maximum Calories With HIPT
The Crossfit training unit "HIPT" is the new calorie miracle - this is even confirmed by a study. Endurance sport has so far been considered the calorie burner but running the same route over and over again gets boring at some point. Time for a change - and preferably one that burns as many calories. Here comes the best alternative: HIPT. With "High-Intensity Power Training" - The training method is mainly used in Crossfit - you burn calories much faster and benefit from the afterburn effect. However, appropriate workouts are not suitable for everyone. Calorie Consumption With HIPT HIPT -...
5 Tips When Starting Weightlifting and CrossFit
When you first start Weightlifting or CrossFit, it is the best thing in the world. You instantly fall in love with the rapid progress that you make week in week out. You're on cloud 9 and can't believe you didn't start sooner. However, as anybody who has made it past this first 6-12 week period knows, the mad gains begin to slow drastically. Those weekly PBs grind to a halt and it's very easy to become disheartened. Tip number 1 for anybody who is about to embark on their Weightlifting or CrossFit journey is to "Be Hungry, But Patient". The...
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...