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BLK BOX Small group training pod- socially distanced
Small Group Training, Socially Distanced
With lockdown restrictions easing and some gyms getting the 'go ahead' to open, it’s important to stay vigilant and be aware of the ways in which you can stay safe in the gym. This can be achieved in a number...
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Gym with turf floor
Kitting Out Your New Gym Facility
Blog post written by Firas Iskandarani So, you’ve just taken on a new space for your gym or you’re looking to renew a tired facility. Regardless of the method you choose to do so, your primary interest should be on...
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The BLK BOX Resistance Band Training
Resistance Band Training Guide & Workout Tips | BLK BOX
The BLK BOX Resistance Band Training Guide Created in collaboration with Luke Worthington, the BLK BOX Resistance Band Training Guide is the ultimate companion when it comes to upgrading your fitness routine. It’s been carefully designed to elevate and enhance...
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BLK BOX Milo Bar
The Inspiration Behind Our New Barbell
Croton(e) is a small town in Southern Italy. The town was known for producing excellent athletes who dominated the Olympiad. In Ancient Greece, few athletes were as renowned as the great Milo of Croton. Milo won many prestigious athletic titles...
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The First Step Towards Breaking Mental Habits
Blog Post Written By Annika McGivern, Sport and Exercise Psychology Consultant There is one foundational concept in performance psychology that influences absolutely everything in your life. It determines quality of life. It is deeply related to self-esteem and confidence. It...
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BLK BOX Barbell with Bumper Plates
Top 5 Habits For Successful Athletes
Athlete Habit #1: Resetting on your lifts… It’s important to understand when you’re training Olympic Weightlifting and when you’re training CrossFit. If you are doing complexes, double or triples in Olympic weightlifting, then you are doing that so it transfers...
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Athletic & Pregnant
I'm Athletic, I'm Pregnant - 5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Got Pregnant
Written by Kat Suchet - Owner of Hatch Athletic When my mum's generation fell pregnant the female athlete was a different species. An athletic female was quite a rare commodity, someone who had perhaps fostered a unique skill or talent...
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Crossfit Games
Top 3 Strategies To Help With Motivation
With another lockdown comes the challenge of maintaining your motivation. Training at home may not be ideal for everyone, but here are a few ways to help you stay motivated. 1. Create groups with your training buddies Use your training...
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BLK BOX Kettlebell
Can You Gain Strength using the Kettlebell?
Written by Firas Iskandarani I’ve probably been asked this question more times than I can remember in the past few months. So could the average gym-goer temporarily replace their normal set-up with a few kettlebells and still get stronger? Here...
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2 Hole Picsil Azor Grips
The Guide To Purchasing Picsil Azor Grips
What’s my grip size? To measure your hand size, you will need a ruler. The measurement is taken from the wrist to the fingers. The next step is to choose between Size 1 (protect your hand) and Size 2 (protect...
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Cycling A Moderate To Light Power Snatch
Cycling A Moderate To Light Power Snatch
Do you have a sore back from doing 80 or fewer power snatches at 42.5/35kg? If you are well-conditioned and train competitively in CrossFit then arguably, you shouldn't.So, who am I to tell you how to cycle snatches? Well, I...
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BLK BOX Home Gym Fit Out!
Let's Create Your Dream Home Gym
Let's be honest, who wouldn't want a home gym? It has never been easier to create your dream home gym fit out, customised to your space and needs. Whether you're a professional athlete, an everyday athlete, CrossFitter, fitness enthusiast or...
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