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How Do I Get Better at Kipping Pull-Ups? Calisthenics Expert Explains

How Do I Get Better at Kipping Pull-Ups? Calisthenics Expert Explains

Kipping pull-ups get a bad wrap. Calisthenics expert and master of functional anatomy Tim Stevenson gives us his top tips for getting those kipping pull-ups RIGHT.
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Cold Showers, Ice Baths and Sea Dips: What’s the Deal with Cold Exposure?

Cold Showers, Ice Baths and Sea Dips: What’s the Deal with Cold Exposure?

There’s a growing body of evidence to suggest that spending time exposing yourself to the extreme the cold, has a huge list of benefits that fly in the face of traditional wisdom. We take a look at a handful of the espoused benefits and the science that backs up the claims, before digging into four ways you can experience them for yourself.

— Andrew Tracey
Am I Too Heavy to Start Calisthenics? No! Lucy Lismore Explains

Am I Too Heavy to Start Calisthenics? No! Lucy Lismore Explains

Can I do Calisthenics if I'm overweight? OF COURSE YOU CAN! Starting any new sport can be daunting for anyone, but the world of Calisthenics is far more accessible than you may think. Personal Trainer and Online Coach Lucy Lismore shares her advice.
— Team Bulldog
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Georgina Gabriel’s Top Mobility Tips: Tip Two- How and Where to Start?

Georgina Gabriel’s Top Mobility Tips: Tip Two- How and Where to Start?

Short on time and not sure where to start with your mobility? Yoga instructor, Crossfit coach and movement specialist Georgina Gabriel shares the second in a series of her top tips when working to improve your range of motion
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How Does the Menstrual Cycle Affect My Training? Lucy Lismore Explains

How Does the Menstrual Cycle Affect My Training? Lucy Lismore Explains

How does the menstrual cycle affect your training? And should you alter your training around it? Personal Trainer and Online Coach Lucy Lismore explains.
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Is Food Really Just Fuel?

Is Food Really Just Fuel?

Food is just fuel, right? Well, yes. And, no. In this short essay Andrew Tracey explores the idea that 'food will fuel you, but it's so much more than just food.'
— Andrew Tracey
Georgina Gabriel’s Top Mobility Tips: Tip One- Fit It In to Your Training

Georgina Gabriel’s Top Mobility Tips: Tip One- Fit It In to Your Training

Short on time and not sure where to start with your mobility? Yoga instructor, Crossfit coach and movement specialist Georgina Gabriel shares her top tips when working to improve your range of motion

— Team Bulldog
Oxygen Advantage vs. Wim Hof: Is There a Better Way To Breathe?

Oxygen Advantage vs. Wim Hof: Is There a Better Way To Breathe?

In this article Oxygen Advantage Master Coach David Jackson breaks down the the fundamental differences between Oxygen Advantage and The Wim Hof Method, as well as the principles and practices of the two organisations, helping you to decide which best suits your lifestyle and goals.
— Andrew Tracey
Every Day is Sports Day: Three Workouts for the Whole Family (that Actually Work)

Every Day is Sports Day: Three Workouts for the Whole Family (that Actually Work)

People always cite ‘staying fit to play with my kids’, as a major motivation for training. But the truth is, you can do a lot to stay fit by playing with your kids. We’ve got 3 GPP workouts that will ensure that every day is sports day (for the whole family).

— Andrew Tracey
Old School Lifts- The Hack Squat

Old School Lifts- The Hack Squat

‘The Hack Squat’, named after early-20th century strongman, author and philosopher George Hackenschmidt, shares more in common with the barbell deadlift than any traditional squat varieties. Could it be the missing link in your training?
— Andrew Tracey
Why Your Knees Should Go Over Your Toes: And Three Ways To Get Them There

Why Your Knees Should Go Over Your Toes: And Three Ways To Get Them There

You may have heard protests that it's 'completely unsafe' for your knees to travel over your toes during exercise. But how true is this? Not very, it turns out. Here's why, and three movements you can incorporate to start building up those knees.
— Andrew Tracey
Bad Back? Hang in There: The Secret Benefits of Simply Hanging

Bad Back? Hang in There: The Secret Benefits of Simply Hanging

There are an absolute abundance of benefits to taking sometime each week (or even every day) to simply hang from a bar. In this article we explore how you can implement hanging to relieve back pain, bulletproof your shoulders and increase your grip strength.
— Andrew Tracey