Author: Athalie Redwood-Brown, Senior Lecturer in Performance Analysis of Sport, Nottingham Trent University

PeopleImages/ Shutterstock You finish a workout feeling pleased with yourself. But an hour later, your legs feel heavy, climbing the stairs seems impossible and all you want to do is sit down. The feeling of being drained after a tough working is often described as “post-workout fatigue”. You might feel low on energy, while your […]

Hyrox combines cardio and strength exercise. Sandra Sev Jarocka/ Shutterstock Once a niche challenge for hardcore athletes, Hyrox has become one of the fastest-growing fitness trends worldwide. It blends elements of endurance running with functional strength work in a way that appeals to both strength and cardio enthusiasts. Hyrox is a fitness race designed around […]