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The History of Marathons: From Ancient Legends to Modern Races

Posted on November 28, 2023 by John Murray Leave a comment

The marathon, tracing back to ancient Greece and the legendary run of Pheidippides, is deeply rooted in human history and endurance. This iconic 26.2-mile race, officially standardized at the 1908 London Olympics, was first included in the modern Olympics by founder Baron Pierre de Coubertin in 1896. The growing popularity of this gruelling athletic competition continues to inspire athletes worldwide, testament to its fascinating origins and links to key historical events.

5 Jaw-Dropping Fitness Hacks to Supercharge Your Motivation and Crush Your Goals!

Posted on November 13, 2023 by John Murray Leave a comment

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Staying motivated in fitness can be challenging, but sustaining the motivation is achievable with five strategies. Set realistic goals, find an accountability partner, mix up your routine, track your progress, and reward yourself for achieving milestones. As motivation fluctuates, remember your reasons for maintaining a fitness routine, and focus on long-term benefits.

Wow: Build a superhero like chest today!

Posted on October 25, 2023 by John Murray

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The text provides a chest strengthening workout routine, which primarily relies on calisthenics and doesn’t require equipment. The workout includes six exercises: push-ups, diamond push-ups, decline push-ups, chest dips, plank to push-ups and superman push-ups. Each exercise should be performed in 3 sets of 8-12 reps. The complexity can be adjusted to one’s fitness level and a 30-60 second recovery period should be maintained between sets.

Traveling in and out of New York City for training on a Budget

Posted on October 22, 2023 by John Murray

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Recently, I embarked on a new journey of training at a second gym in the bustling city of New York. This gym, known as 10th Planet, holds a special place in the hearts of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enthusiasts due to its unique approach, focusing on techniques such as the leg lock game, rubber guard, and moves that require a higher level

Wow: working out our running!

Posted on October 18, 2023 by John Murray

The content provides a flexible 5k workout plan, designed for beginners and experienced runners. It includes a warm-up with light jogging and dynamic stretches, running intervals with running/walking for beginners and varying speeds for more advanced runners, and strength training featuring squats, push-ups, and planks. The workout culminates with a cool down phase including static stretches. The guide stresses gradual intensity increase and consistent hydration.

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