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According to the Nutritional Business Journal1, it is estimated that by 2022, the global sports nutrition market will be worth over 32 billion pounds. Protein powders, amino acids, creatine, essential fatty acids, probiotics, caffeine, multivitamins, fat loss and weight loss...

BACKGROUND My name is Arron Graffin – I am a 31-year-old hurler from Cushendall. I have been a keen sportsman all my life, representing both my club and county at all levels, Cushendall Ruairí Óg and Antrim. I come from...

It should be noted these are guidelines and should form a starting point. Individual athletes require individual plans, therefore plan, execute and then make adjustments based on how you respond. Nutrition is an area with an abundance of information, but...

The Open is now underway. With the opportunity to qualify for sanctioned events and see where you stack up against your fellow countrymen & women, we can't see much reason why you wouldn’t be taking part. A question that a...

/prʌɪm/ verb Make (something) ready for use or action. Introduction Getting an edge on gameday is what every team and athlete aims to achieve and the gameday primer can be a powerful addition to a sports performance program to help...

The fitness industry is undergoing one of the biggest changes since it began, and the equipment you use could make or break your business as you head into a newly competitive fitness landscape. Gregory, the Managing Director of BLK BOX...

The fitness industry is experiencing a renaissance. The machines have gone, the floor has been freed, and people are turning to functional training for an effective, modern workout. One of the most influential fitness trends in the past decade, functional...

At BLK BOX, we believe gym flooring is the most crucial piece of equipment for every facility to get right. If your athlete matters, the surface they use matters, and that’s why we offer a range of different surfaces to...

“It’s been said that a properly executed kettlebell swing is better than 99% of all strength and conditioning exercises. I respectfully disagree. I believe it is better than 100% of all strength and conditioning exercises. I challenge someone to find...