Ever wondered how the best CrossFit athletes consistently win events, why the best strikers always seem to score and win the match, or how the SAS elite make it through their gruelling selection process? Even though they all share similar skill sets (and sometimes less so) with their peers, it is, ...

Anxiety is defined as a feeling of nervousness or unease about something with an uncertain outcome. Whilst within a sporting setting it’s known as ‘choking’ and refers to a decrease in athletic performance due to too much perceived stress. Everyone experiences anxiety, but why do some, such as ...

Weight training at home is much more than just about losing weight and gaining muscle. For years, we have believed in the myth that you should do weight training only if you want to lose or gain weight. However, now it's time to broaden our horizons regarding weight training. Not only does it help ...

One of the most effective fat burning workouts, you will have seen them performed by military personnel, (it has been used by the US military since the early 1940's as a way to gauge fitness) participants of Spartan Races, bootcamps, fitness classes, crossfitters and many others. That’s right, ...

When you hear the word 'dance', the first thing that comes to mind is invariably freedom and music. When you're dancing, you enter into a magical, fantasy world where all your thoughts, fears, anxieties, and desires are made, played and woven in with the tapestry of the music. Essentially, all ...

Give yourself an endorphin-boosting, heart pumping workout. Spinning is the perfect way to challenge yourself, increase cardiovascular fitness and perspire with your pals. Typically lasting 40-45 minutes, these classes will get you fit, active and leave you sweaty and smiley, signing up for more! ...

This article serves to provide a general overview of the nutrition involved in martial arts highlighting the essential nutrients that contribute to a vigorous athlete's healthy diet. The aim is to understand how your body utilises food in order to perform to its maximum capacity and ultimately give ...

We’ve had bodybuilding films and strongman films reviewed here at Keep Fit Kingdom, but “The Redeemed and the Dominant: Fittest On Earth” is the first Crossfit-centric one we’ve featured. Directed by Heber Cannon, Mariah Moore and Marston Sawyers, the film was released in earlier this year. Read ...

Conventional weight-lifting, jogging, sprinting, and basic callisthenics are all foundational for fitness enthusiasts everywhere. They're staples for a reason, they work! But let's be real, working out (for the most part) isn't exciting or stimulating, especially if you've cemented yourself into a ...

Rope climbing isn't an activity reserved only for...well, climbers. It's also considered a staple, multi-faceted training tool for athletes, the military, martial artists and fitness enthusiasts of all kinds (ie. Crossfitters etc). In this article, 5 Top Reasons You Need to Start Rope Climbing, ...