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Can You Gain Strength using the Kettlebell? - BLK BOX
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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The Guide To Purchasing Picsil Azor Grips - BLK BOX
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 - BLK BOX
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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Let's Create Your Dream Home Gym - BLK BOX
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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Ten Reasons Why You Should Be Using The Kettlebell - BLK BOX
Ten Reasons Why You Should Be Using The Kettlebell
  TEN REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD BE USING THE KETTLEBELL If you have not been training with kettlebells, where have you been? Kettlebells have been around for hundreds of years. We hear from Fionnbhárr Toolan on the Top 10 reasons...
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The Effectiveness of Sports Supplements – Part 1 - BLK BOX
The Effectiveness of Sports Supplements – Part 1
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...
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GAA Star's Road To Recovery - How to Overcome A Knee Injury - BLK BOX
GAA Star's Road To Recovery - How to Overcome A Knee Injury
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...
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Performance Nutrition: Getting the basics right! - BLK BOX
Performance Nutrition: Getting the basics right!
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...
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The Key To Running Faster In CrossFit - BLK BOX
The Key To Running Faster In CrossFit
  This week, we hear from JST Compete's Head Coach Steven Fawcett on the key to running faster. In CrossFit, we are rarely tested in single modality running - it happens but not as often as running in workouts and...
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5 Tips for Designing Your Dream Gym - BLK BOX
5 Tips for Designing Your Dream Gym
Contrary to common belief, designing a gym takes more than just deciding how to lay out equipment. We hear from Gregory Bradley, founder of BLK BOX as he shares some tips and advice for anyone starting out on their journey...
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Should I Repeat Open Workouts? - BLK BOX
Should I Repeat Open Workouts?
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...
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Running A Successful Independent Facility - BLK BOX
Running A Successful Independent Facility
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...
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