How many movements can you think of which simultaneously improve speed, coordination, endurance and strength? Clean and jerk? Rowing and burpees? Alright, but what if all you’ve got to work with is a jump rope, a few hundred grams, and maybe access to a bike every now and then?We all saw weighted jump ropes at […]
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Most athletes know that protein is important for muscle recovery, and that hydration is important for absolutely everything, but how do the two relate when it comes to optimizing your performance as an endurance athlete? How much protein should you be getting each day? And from where? For all the shakes and powders on the […]
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The 2017 CrossFit Games kicks off in typically atypical style this weekend, with a run-swim-run combination, followed by a three-lap cyclocourse race. Once again, Games organizer Dave Castro has delivered four days of events that are sure to excite, entertain and stir plenty of debate — ‘Help! We didn’t train for this!’ As always Velites […]
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Whatever your idea of your ideal bikini body is, for a lot of people, getting summer and beach-ready means shedding a little excess fat and really turning the focus onto those features which make you feel best about yourself. At Velites, we’re all about helping regular people and athletes to feel awesome and look awesome, […]
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During the summer, exercising may sound more appealing but, at the same time, you may feel lazy and even worried about doing it.We tend to have more free time during this season and, since the cold is giving us a break, it seems like our enthusiasm for exercising increases. Even more when we realize that […]
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