PROSKINS GAMES 2016: Heptathalon

PROSKINS GAMES 2016: Heptathalon

So Spring may have been slow to arrive and taking it's very steady time to leave, but as the days fly by, there's only one thing on our minds here at Proskins HQ... the Rio De Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games! With only a few months left untill the opening ceremony, we thought what better way to celebrate the start of this electrifying event, than to hold our very own 'Proskins Heptathalon' to get us all warmed up! With our very own hand-picked seven sports, we've spoken with our professional athletes and personal trainers, to devise you the ultimate pre-Olympic challenges. If you think you've got what it takes, let us help kick-start your Summer journey here...

PROSKINS GAMES HEPTATHALON: 7 SPORTS, 7 CHALLENGES Complete all 7 challenges, share your results & photos on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter tagging @ProskinsLTD & using hashtag #ProskinsHeptathalon to receive £20 Gift Voucher to use on www.proskins.co


HEPTATHALON EVENT 5: WEIGHTLIFTING

Read our article on the Cybex British Weight Lifting Championships, and why weightlifting is good for you and your body!

Take our Weightlifting challenge and share your results, photos and experience with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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  • Event 5: Cybex British Weight Lifting Championships & 7 Weightlifting Facts  

    Event 5: Cybex British Weight Lifting Championships & 7 Weightlifting Facts

    Friday, June 10 2016

    The Weight is Over... With just 7 weeks to go until the Rio 2016 Olympic Games and just 4 days until the British Weightlifting selection team meeting, last weekends Cybex British Weight Lifting Championships, saw all eyes on our British stars...

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  • Event 5: Weightlifting - Steve's Tips  

    Event 5: Weightlifting - Steve's Tips

    Friday, June 10 2016

    THE BIG 3 LIFTS The dead lift is simply one of the most effective exercises for developing overall strength and muscle. A full body exercise that recruits a lot of muscle, and other benefits of the dead lift is improvement of posture, if...

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  • Event 5: Weightlifting - The Challenge  

    Event 5: Weightlifting - The Challenge

    Friday, June 10 2016

    Deadlift Challenge The fifth of our Proskins Heptathlon challenges is a fundamental part of weightlifting, the deadlift. We would like you to load up a barbell with 50% of your bodyweight. (For example if you way 80KG please load the bar...

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  • Event 5: Weightlifting - Post Protein Stirfry!  

    Event 5: Weightlifting - Post Protein Stirfry!

    Friday, June 10 2016

    The perfect source of protein after a strength workout, to help restore the muscle tissues you’ve stressed during that workout! Recipe Courtesy of Personal Trainer Steve Sheppard from his new eBook. The Nutri...

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  • Event 4: Cycling - The Benefits of Cycling & 7 Giro d'Italia Facts  

    Event 4: Cycling - The Benefits of Cycling & 7 Giro d'Italia Facts

    Friday, May 27 2016

    The Giro d'Italia 2016 This bank holiday weekend will see the grand finale of the Giro d'Italia 2016 take place in the picturesque city of Turin, northern Italy. With ever increasing popularity, this annual long distance race, is primarily...

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  • Event 4: Cycling - The Challenge  

    Event 4: Cycling - The Challenge

    Friday, May 27 2016

    1000m Cycling Challenge The fourth of our Proskins Heptathlon challenges is a toughie, cycle a 1000m for time. This sprint is an excellent fat burner to add in at the end of your workout and will only take you about 2 mins but you will feel...

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  • Event 4: Cycling - What to Eat Before, During and After a Long Cycle Ride  

    Event 4: Cycling - What to Eat Before, During and After a Long Cycle Ride

    Friday, May 27 2016

    Pre Ride: If you are planning on going out cycling for the day, planning what and when to eat is essential. The night before carb up on pasta, rice or potatoes for dinner. These stores of carbohydrate will be called upon during your cycle...

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    Event 4: Cycling - Pre Epic Bike Ride Breakfast

    Friday, May 27 2016

    The perfect breakfast before heading out on a long bike ride. Recipe Courtesy of Personal Trainer Steve Sheppard from his new eBook. The Nutri Blueprint, available to buy at...

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  • Event 3: Swimming - European Aquatics Championships 2016 & 7 Swimming Facts  

    Event 3: Swimming - European Aquatics Championships 2016 & 7 Swimming Facts

    Thursday, May 12 2016

    European Aquatics Championships 2016 Monday morning saw the opening of the doors of the London Aquatics Centre in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Built for the 2012 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, this iconic venue has housed the...

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  • Event 3: Swimming - The Challenge  

    Event 3: Swimming - The Challenge

    Thursday, May 12 2016

    Swimming: 3 x 100m Medley This weeks challenge is a test of your overall swimming skills. You must swim a total of 300m made up of 100m of each Front Crawl, Back Stroke, Breast Stroke. You must swim the stroke Les in the order as above...

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