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The Conscious Gift Guide for Athletes

The festive season is upon us, and with it comes the delightful yet daunting task of finding the perfect Christmas gifts for our favourite people. The challenge lies in selecting presents that not only resonate with your loved ones, but that also stand the test of time and won’t be reduced to landfill matter within weeks.

We guide you through the mystery of sustainable gifts (and essential CrossFit presents!), and offer insights and inspiration to ensure your presents are infused with love and thoughtfulness.

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Fitness Training Jo Robinson Fitness Training Jo Robinson

Active fitness escapes a one hour train ride from London

Team MLA is becoming increasingly spread out in different cities around the world , however we still consider London the place we know best. This article is for those of you wanting to escape London for a brief moment .. We share some of our hot tips on where you can go within an hour’s train journey from London to keep you moving throughout the winter.

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Adventure Travel, Fitness Training Tyla Sullivan Adventure Travel, Fitness Training Tyla Sullivan

The joy of small group travel

Group travel used to be intimidating for me. I was accustomed to traveling with friends, family, and people I knew. I was also comfortable with solo travel, enjoying my own company and managing my expectations. Since both of these experiences were within my comfort zone, I never considered joining group trips. However, my perspective changed when I joined in on a More Life Adventures trip for the first time.

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Post-Open Recovery: How to Bounce Back

Is your body feeling sore, stiff, or inflamed after the CrossFit Open? Focusing on recovery is crucial to ensure you can return to training refreshed and ready to go. We spoke with two experts in the field, Danny Sayandan from The Livewell Clinic and Hattie Hewitt from MAP Online, to get their advice on recovery after the CrossFit Open.

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Fitness Training Rosie Wareham Fitness Training Rosie Wareham

The true value of weightlifting

Jess Vincent tells us about her first experience of weightlifting - on our recent three-day weightlifting weekend in Devon.

Throughout the weekend Jess discovers that rather than being a niche sport for elite athletes, the true value of Weightlifting – a deeper understanding of what your body is capable of and the opportunity to meet like-minded people – is accessible to all.

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Allow yourself the space and time to progress in Weightlifting: Interview with Mike Cerbus

Mike Cerbus, Weightlifting Coach at Power Monkey Fitness and former Team USA weightlifter, has been teaching in CrossFit gyms around the world for over 10 years. During our Weightlifting Weekend in Devon, we asked Mike what often holds people back, and why weightlifting holidays, whether you’re competing or just starting out, give us the space and time we need to progress in the sport.

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