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  • Single Set Resistance Training & Plyometrics: The Science of Minimum Effective Dose

    Single Set Resistance Training & Plyometrics: The Science of Minimum Effective Dose A 12-week evidence-based guide to building strength and power with minimal volume TL;DR Single set training is effective. It is great for working parents or anyone lacking motivation to go to the gym for 1 hour+. It’s also great for athletes who want…

  • Creatine HCL vs Creatine Mono & Micronized Creatine – Evidence and Studies Show Creatine HCl is Legit and Effective

    Creatine HCl vs Other Creatine Creatine At a Glance If you want to improve athletic performance or build muscle, you’ve likely heard of creatine. Creatine is one of the most researched supplements in sports nutrition. While creatine monohydrate remains the gold standard, creatine hydrochloride (creatine HCl) has gained popularity for its better solubility and absorption.…

  • HYROX Combat Circuit (Low Impact, No Running)

    Foe ex fighters, who have bad hips and don’t want more head trauma… Warm-up (6–8 min) – Not part of timed workout The Circuit (1 round for time) Station 1 — Heavy Bag Combo (boxing volume) 10 rounds of: Jab–Cross–Hook–Cross Low-impact rule: feet planted or small steps only (no bouncing).Scale (shoulder/hand pain): 6 rounds (24…

  • Boxing Training at Home Alone [2025] Warning! (read before training)

    Training for boxing at home can be very effective when you have the right tools around you. You do not need a gym or a coach in your ear every second. What you do need is a simple plan and a few things that keep you moving. Strength. Endurance. Speed. Coordination. It all matters. And…

  • Bodybuilding & Boxing .pdf – Combining the two (Warning!) [2025]

    Bodybuilding And BoxingA Practical Guide To Training Both You can train for bodybuilding and boxing at the same time, and when you set things up well you gain strength, speed and the ability to keep going when the pace picks up. These two sports pull your body in different directions though. Bodybuilding leans toward slow…

  • How Much Does HYROX Cost? (A Financially Painful Investigation)

    Let’s talk about HYROX. You know, that thing where you pay money to run 8km while periodically stopping to do exercises that make you question your life choices. It’s fitness meets masochism meets your credit card crying softly in the corner. I’m a bit bitter about HYROX. I would love to do it, but my…

  • 8 Week Beginner’s HYROX Program .pdf [2025]

    Spelt “programme” in the UK – got told off for spelling it the USA-way – “program” in uni. The alarm rings at 6am. You roll over. Hit snooze. Again. But something’s different this time. You’ve signed up for HYROX. That means eight grueling workout stations. Plus you’re paying a sht-tonne of money for gym membership…

  • Aim for the middle – contentment vs pleasure [Jocko Ted Talk]

    Just some random shit I was thinking about… People who seek pleasure, tend to be very up and down. Not that I’m judging – but boxers and MMA fighters for example, you get a massive dopamine hit and euphoria when fighting (and winning) in front of a crowd, but the downs are massive. I thought…

  • Plyometrics Exercises for MMA [2025] .pdf

    Plyometrics are explosive, jump-based movements. They use the stretch-shortening cycle to boost power. This is perfect for MMA’s fast strikes and takedowns (source). *Exercise at Your Own Risk – Plyometrics require a relatively high risk of injury – always warm up and ensure proper technique* PDF – is near the bottom Why Plyometrics Matter for…

  • Dexter Halloween Pre Workout Review [2025]

    Why I Keep Coming Back to CrossTheLimits.co.uk I’ve placed over 30 orders—and only one was delayed. Even then, the team immediately sent a replacement. They were very responsive and professional throughout. Trustpilot reviews echo this reliability: one customer said they “only ever had 1 problem…and they went above and beyond to sort it” (Trustpilot). I…