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Top Fitness tips
U ltraman World Champion Richard Thompson sets out simple strategies for boosting your fitness. Richard Thompson is an Ultraman World Champion and - as the fastest man ever over the Ultraman distance and the world record holder - his fitness levels are definitely next level! That said, his helpful and effective tips for enhancing your fitness and stamina, boosting your metabolism, protecting yourself from injury and supporting your body’s natural recovery and muscle-building processes, are all easy to incorporate in even the busiest schedule. Having won the Ultraman title in Hawaii in 2018, Thompson is now on a
mission to beat his personal best and the world record in 2021. Whether you add all of his tips to your fitness regime, or select one or two that best fit your lifestyle, or just sample a few occasionally, you’ll be helping your body to reduce fat, gain muscle and increase energy - and you’ll keep it that way for life. 1 Stretch it out According to a study in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports , regular stretching can improve your overall strength - which is good news for anyone who is trying to build muscle mass. Stretching helps each component of a muscle relate smoothly to other nearby muscles, and enhances overall exercise performance. It is especially beneficial for older people who want to retain and build muscle mass.
3 The electrolyte difference to help him stay hydrated during his training and racing activities. Speaking about the three-day Ultraman World Championships inHawaii (which included a double marathon on the final day), he says: “I relied heavily on electrolytes and did not once cramp or have any gut or dehydration issues - and it was 35 degrees!” Thompson relies on a low-sugar, non-GMO electrolyte supplement
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ISSUE 56 • 2019
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