TuffWraps Athlete Julius Maddox Gets 3rd In The WORLD!

TuffWraps Athlete Julius Maddox Gets 3rd In The WORLD!

If there was ever something to celebrate, then this is a valid subject... 

When your previous best bench press in a meet was 705 lbs the thought of opening with 716 lbs is quite a daunting task, but that's clearly what our man Julius Maddox did at the record breakers meet last night.  

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Why Powerlifters Should Make Yoga Part of Their Program

Why Powerlifters Should Make Yoga Part of Their Program

Yoga for powerlifters may be a new concept for some, but for those powerlifters who have made yoga part of their programming, it has become an essential part of their success.  Understanding why powerlifters should consider incorporating yoga into their programming, it's important to look at the benefits of yoga and the needs of powerlifters.
Jaysen Sudnykovych
Tagged: Powerlifting Yoga
Static Monsters World Qualifier Went Down!

Static Monsters World Qualifier Went Down!

This past weekend our TUFF UK team witnessed the UK leg of the Static Monsters World Qualifier, held in central London at the Commando Temple Gym in Deptford.  TuffWraps UK headed along to support some of our athletes that were battling it out for an invite to the finals next year on Australia's Gold Coast!
TuffWraps Staff
Tagged: Strongman
Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

In October we entered the last quarter of 2018 and so begins the season of excessive carbs and calories. AHHH! Good times! But October is also Breast cancer awareness month.
TuffWraps Staff
Mental Health and Fitness

Mental Health and Fitness

So, lets talk for a minute about mental health… Every single person will go through an experience in their lifetime when their mental health will be challenged. In today’s society...
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Need a Boost in Your Performance?

Need a Boost in Your Performance?

Check out Nootropics; the buzz worthy supplement which is said to improve brain function and athletic performance.
TuffWraps Staff
Injury Prevention and Recovery Recommendations for Modern Powerlifters

Injury Prevention and Recovery Recommendations for Modern Powerlifters

Injury prevention and recovery are two topics that powerlifters rarely want to think about. However, developing workouts based on injury prevention techniques can extend powerlifting years and quality. As a...
TuffWraps Staff
Athletic Competition Anxiety

Athletic Competition Anxiety

Trembling fingers, sweating, shortness of breath, quickened pulse. Sounds like the symptoms one might experience if they were running for their life. In truth, these symptoms are typical among athletes that experience competition anxiety. 
TuffWraps Staff
Tagged: Athletes Training
Intermittent Fasting for Athletes

Intermittent Fasting for Athletes

Intermittent fasting (IF) is a pattern of eating that focuses on the timing of meals and alternates between periods of eating and periods of short-term fasting. Fasting periods may last for several hours up to several days. Instead of focusing on which foods to eat, you’ll focus on when to eat if you try intermittent fasting.
TuffWraps Staff
Resistance Training: Where to begin

Resistance Training: Where to begin

So, you think you might want to get started with a resistance-training program? Great! Now where exactly do you start? What does this machine do? What type of gear do...
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TUFF Ambassador of the Month: Michael Prigmore

TUFF Ambassador of the Month: Michael Prigmore

 

It was equivalent to an IED blast injury in the military, and I ended up with three surgeries, the last being plastic surgery.  In fact, the surgery was done and will be tracked for 18 months by the US Dept of Defense;  that’s the rare uniqueness of the injury. 

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5 Pieces of Weightlifting Gear That Can Improve Performance and Prevent Injury

5 Pieces of Weightlifting Gear That Can Improve Performance and Prevent Injury

Weightlifting gear was designed to improve performance and prevent injuries. But, with so much gear on the market, it can be challenging to determine which gear really works and what improvements to expect.
TuffWraps Staff