Survival guide

Travel
by  on June 13, 2018

You might be thinking: a survival guide for what? Let's just say you are out on a hike or adventure in the wilderness and your luck runs out. You find yourself stranded and lost in the middle of nowhere... Do you know what to do next? This blog post will …

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Comrades Marathon 2018

Sport
by  on May 11, 2018

On a fine and mild to warm Tuesday in 1921, outside the Pietermaritzburg City Hall, 34 runners began what was to become the largest ultra marathon in the world. Mention the word “Comrades” to any runner to see human emotion in its most raw form. From …

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The right exercise for the right muscle: Abs

Sport
by  on May 10, 2018

Everywhere I go people want washboard abs. Male or female, if you take a look at your standard action hero or model they have abs. Abs, abs, abs. It would be awesome if exercise alone could lead to a washboard stomach, but diet is the key for building a …

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The right exercise for the right muscle: Arms

General
by  on April 24, 2018

Suns out! Guns out! Nothing says "Badass mofo" like huge arms. Bulging biceps are a requirement for heroes in bad novels, and large arms impart the idea that a person can hurt you... badly. Indeed, arm development is one of the chief aims for gym rats. …

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The right exercise for the right muscle: Chest

Sport
by  on April 19, 2018

Ever met a gym bro? They are surprisingly simple to identify; How much you bench? is the classic gym-bro giveaway. And the answer reveals a lot about a lifter in general, including strength level and training history. The bench press is also an excellent …

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The right exercise for the right muscle: Legs

Sport
by  on April 10, 2018

Blessed is he that skippeth not the day of legs. - Random Internet Personality. Leg day. If there is a day feared by gym-goers, it is this day. A man cannot hide from the squat rack, and the deadlift threatens to expose you for the puny weakling you …

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The right exercise for the right muscle: Shoulders

Sport
by  on March 26, 2018

The human body is a well-oiled machine, able to adapt to a range of movement patterns. One look at the modern sporting scene reveals the diversity in body types and musculature - all the result of a quest for physical efficiency. Using modern technology …

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Picnic essentials

Entertainment
by  on March 1, 2018

Picnicking is a great outdoorsy activity suitable for people of all ages. It is an opportunity to get out of the house, soak up the sun and just relax. You can have a picnic just because you want to, for birthdays, with kids or without kids...it's up to …

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Smile to boost your workout

Sport
by  on February 1, 2018

“...and smile!” That’s what our yoga instructor would say to us as we gritted our teeth while trying to get into a particularly challenging pose. Smile?! Who can even think of something like that at the time like this, I used to think. However, it …

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Premier League: The race for second?

Football, Sport
by  on January 18, 2018

A record breaking 18-game winning streak came to an end as Liverpool edged Manchester City 4-3 in an iconic game for all who appreciate attacking football. Now that all the Arsenal fans can breathe easily because their “Invincibles” record will …

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