by Mens Health | Nov 13, 2018 | Fitness
Interval training is one of the fastest ways to get fit, says Ryan Sandes, pro trail runner. Here’s how to slash your times. One Minute Hard, One Minute Easy “You run as fast as you can and you do it as many times as you can,” says AJ Calitz, a competitive trail...
by Mens Health | Oct 25, 2018 | Fitness
Knowing how hard you can push yourself has benefits way beyond the finish line. By working at different percentages of your maximum effort, you can tailor cardio sessions specifically to your goals. That’s where your VO2 max comes in. Related: How To Better Your...
by Mens Health | Oct 2, 2018 | Fitness
In 2006, while studying in Port Elizabeth, James Cunnama borrowed a friend’s bike and completed his first duathlon and then his first triathlon three weeks later. In 2007, he completed his first ironman, where he came 21st, 10th the next year, and turned pro in 2009....
by Mens Health | Sep 12, 2018 | Fitness
Hendrick Ramaala is a marathon runner who has represented South Africa at the Olympics four times. He started running in his twenties and has never had a coach in his life. Two years after winning the New York Marathon, he set his fastest marathon time at the London...
by Mens Health | Aug 2, 2018 | Fitness
When you are sprinting, every second counts. Here are some tips on how to shave seconds off and get to the running goal you have been chasing: Stabilise Your Stride Sprinters, triathletes and shoplifters know the merits of hardworking hamstrings. “They are fundamental...
