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HYROX vs CrossFit [2025] What’s the difference
tldr; If you are knew to fitness, personally I would try HYROX, rather than crossfit. Crossfit is known for causing injuries, when doing plyometrics and Olympic lifts for high reps. I’m 44, with crap recovery, so I’d definitely opt for HYROX. the only exercises that would make me sore or flare up old injuries are…
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Best Collagen Supplement [2025]
By Drew Griffiths (BSc, MSc) Collagen is found in – our hair, skin, nails and joints. A study in 2019, showed that in regards to improvements in skin elasticity and appearance, it took 90 days to see results. Results don’t occur overnight, but they should occur. Most studies look at the results at around 9…
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Best Form of Magnesium (UK) 2025
Written by Nutritionist Drew Griffiths The best forms of magnesium? Magnesium oxide 4/10Magnesium oxide is not very good (in general!). It is poorly absorbed and can compete with other nutrients like zinc in terms of absorption in the gut. Magnesium oxide can also give you diarrhoea if you have any more than a couple of…
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Sport Science Equipment List [2024]
Tracking systems GPS tracking devices such as the Viper pods used by STATSports will track player movements, distance travelled, speed, and heart rate during training and matches. Football players aren’t actually wearing bras (well, most male ones don’t), they’re part of a GPS tracking tool – Heart Rate Monitors – These are wearable sensors that…
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MMA Conjugate Method Program .pdf [2025]
The MMA Conjugate Method seems complicated, but remember it consists of 3 main components: This is great for MMA, because you are stressing, and therefore forcing adaptation that builds power, as well as strength. Rather than a periodised conditioning program, you are able to train all aspects of conditioning all year round. Day 1: Max…
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Shadow Boxing Combinations pdf [2025]
If you’re looking to train boxing or mma at home, then shadow boxing drills and shadow boxing combinations are a great idea. You can work on footwork, angles (keeping your head of centre line) and throwing feints. The Bas rutten boxing workouts are a great way to get started. when you are listening to the…
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Red Light Therapy for IBS [Photobiomodulation]
Also known as photobiomodulation (PBM), red light therapy uses specific wavelengths of red light to pentrate the skin – specific red light, instead of hitting the skins surface, can have an effect on underlying tissue. It can help with GI disorders like IBS, through several mechanisms: Quotes from Studies – Red Light Therapy & IBS…
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Hydrogen Water Bottles & Tablets Tested [Best Hydrogen Water Bottle]
So, I bought a £30 hydrogen water bottle from amazon.co.uk, and another one for £80 off ebay. I already had a few bottles of dr mercola molecular hydrogen tablets. I bought these from USA based website iherb.com, but you can also get them off amazon. I bought this hydrogen water tester from ebay. The bottles…
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Is Hydrogen Water a Scam? [2024]
No, I don’t think it is a scam. I’ll be honest, I don’t fully understand how it works, but there are studies showing it can help with a range of ailments including IBS, and it can also enhance athletic performance. There is so much research supporting the health benefits, it surely isn’t a scam. See…
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Can you Take Collagen and Magnesium Together? [2025]
written by Drew Griffiths (BSc, MSc). In short, yes, you can take collagen and magnesium supplements at the same time. Unless taken in extremely high doses, magnesium should not impact the body’s ability to digest and use collagen, and vice versa. Both magnesium and collagen have benefits for skin health and exercise adaptation and recovery.…