Doug ‘Censor’ Martin, a former esports competitor and Call of Duty world champion, has achieved a monumental goal that he spent a year preparing for: breaking the world record for the most pull-ups in 24 hours. By completing an astonishing 9250 pull-ups, he not only...
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Want bigger muscles? Study says push to failure
GO HARD OR go home is gym-floor lore but it looks like the maxim has solid scientific backing if you’re looking to increase muscle size – and who isn’t. But if you’re looking to increase strength, failure is not an option, or at least, not an overly effective one....
Why you need zone 2 training in your workout plan
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How long should it take for my workouts to produce results?
NO MATTER WHERE you are on your fitness journey, it can be tough to stay patient. Yes, you might wish you could fast-track your goals so you can cross that finish line (literally or figuratively) ASAP. The sense of accomplishment that comes with tangible progress and...
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A gamer has shattered the pull-up world record by performing 9250 reps in 24 hours
The ‘Call of Duty’ world champion smashed the Guinness World Record with 5 hours to spare
Checking your phone before the gym actually makes you weaker, new research shows
Scrolling social media before training led to a 15% decrease in performance
Want bigger muscles? Study says push to failure
For biceps that burst out of your sleeves, leave it all on the floor
Why you need zone 2 training in your workout plan
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How long should it take for my workouts to produce results?
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AFL star Max Gawn on training, family and getting angry at the right time
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Study shows that just one training session a week can prevent loss of muscle mass and strength
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The Grand Slam winner, Paralympic gold medallist and 2022 Australian of the Year wanted to get back in shape for his own physical and mental health. More importantly, though, he wanted to challenge perceptions of what an ideal body looks like
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