by Russ Swanepoel | Jun 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Only this past weekend I was fortunate enough to take part in the inaugural “Durban WODWars” competition. A race-based functional fitness test that drew participants from a variety of backgrounds. Each race was unique and offered a set of challenges to address all...
by Russ Swanepoel | Jun 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
Mental Toughness is that elusive X-factor that’s spoken about whenever we witness a great performance, an effort that transcends skill and circumstance. It’s what people want but don’t know how to get. People ask if Mental Toughness (MT) can be taught. My belief is...
by Russ Swanepoel | May 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
PED’s (Performance Enhancing Drugs). Steroids. SARM’s (Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators). Drugs. Cheating. Testosterone. EPO. WADA. USADA. The list of catch-phrases and trigger-words goes on and on. It’s almost as long as the debate over their place in sport has...
by Russ Swanepoel | May 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
Let’s get it out the way, and in doing so, potentially offend many die-hard CrossFit fanatics: DO NOT DO CROSSFIT TO DO CROSSFIT! I love CrossFit training. But we need to understand the simple truths here; if you’re doing CrossFit to compete in CrossFit, or you...
by Russ Swanepoel | May 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
From the get-go, let’s establish a few things. First, I am not claiming to be an expert on addiction(s) and recovery, nor do I wish for this piece in any way to undermine the very real struggles the disease of addiction places on people. Second, because you may be...
by Russ Swanepoel | Apr 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
I’ve been in the “fitness industry” for 12 years now. I’ve heard almost every imaginable reason people have come up with to join a gym. I’ve also heard pretty much all the excuses people have come up with as to why they’re quitting the gym/training/whatever, but most...
