A week after Annie Thorisdottir shared she would not register for the 2025 CrossFit Open, Elisa Fuliano has announced that she also not be competing this year. Fuliano, a three-time CrossFit Games veteran, explained her decision on Instagram this morning. Fuliano withdrew from the 2024 CrossFit Games following the death of Lazar Đukić during Event…
During the pandemic, many people turned to online workouts to help them stay in shape, and, frankly, avoid insanity. I found these sessions invaluable, but I didn’t stick with them when the world returned to what we consider normal, so when I was challenged to try an online workout, I was keen to dive back…
A PERSONAL trainer has warned of the dangers of a common gym mistake after she snapped her right hip bone – leaving her “crying with every single step” due to the pain. Kristina Schmidt, 24, started incorporating barbell hip thrusts into her gym routine in an attempt to grow her glutes, after seeing her favourite…
If you work at a desk, you’ll likely catch yourself hunching over your work at some point in the day. This rounded position can lead to stiffness and discomfort in the shoulder muscles and neck, which can be difficult to shake, especially if you have to sit at a desk again tomorrow. I spoke to…
Some 553 fitness centers shut down in the country last year, up 26.8% from 2023 to the highest annual figure since data collection began in 1990, with at least 36 more closures recorded so far this year. Data from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety shows that gym closures are exceeding those seen during…
I wonder if you’ve read Atomic Habits. It’s a worldwide bestseller that has sold over 20 million copies and appears to have captured the hearts and minds of people from all walks of life. Not sure what I’m talking about? Let me catch you up. The premise of the book is that good habits are…
A longevity expert has revealed the simple exercise that may predict how healthy you age. Dr Peter Attia, a physician who specializes in longevity medicine, said in a TikTok that men and women in their 40s and 50s should be able to carry a certain percentage of their body weight in each hand for one…
THE word ‘jeffing’ might have you raising your eyebrows. But it could actually dramatically improve your fitness, prevent injury and help you lose weight. 3 Jeffing is a great way to improve fitness and help prevent injuriesCredit: Getty 3 The concept is named after the US Olympian Jeff GallowayCredit: Wikipedia Named after US Olympian and…
There’s no denying that common bodyweight exercises, like planks, crunches and sit-ups can help you carve out a stronger core — but these fiery moves aren’t the only way to help you strengthen your torso. Just take this powerful 30-minute Pilates workout from instructor Mira Hassan, who uses just body weight to help build core…
Rory Knight has run thousands of miles and crossed dozens of finish lines but there’s one quick pre-run routine that he’s stuck with over the years. He recommends everyone adopt it before a run, and in fact, he tells me, even non-runners should add it to their pre-workout warm-up. It targets the hips—an area that…
