The 33Fuel Blog

How to keep fit in the city
Keeping fit in a city can be tough. We tend to gravitate to the nearest gym, attend a windowless sweat-box of a yoga class or jog well-trodden routes around small green spaces. But it doesn't have to be this way. Here's how to maximise your training options (Hint: just think like Rocky)Combining work and fitness [...]
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Visualisation - four effective techniques
We’re all aware of the power of the mind when it comes to athletic performance. Alongside goal setting, visualisation is the most-practiced method among top athletes. In this article, mental toughness sports psychologist Dr Rob Bell shares four effective visualisation techniquesAs race season approaches, make sure you’re giving your body everything it needs to recover from [...]
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How To Use Marginal Gains For Major Long-Term Benefits
Marginal gains theory means making multiple simple small changes that compound to deliver huge long-term benefits. Popularised by Sir Dave Brailsford via great success at GB Cycling, Team Sky and Team Ineos, marginal gains are not just for elite athletes - we can all use them to increase performance in all areas of life
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Decaf Coffee: Good or Bad?
Decaf coffee is a popular option for those who love the taste but don’t want the caffeine side effects. But how is caffeine removed from coffee? We set out to uncover the process behind decaffeination and, armed with this information, ask whether decaf coffee is good or bad
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Music To Enhance Cycling Performance
While many of our favourite cycling routes are shrouded in fog, pelted with hail, doused with drizzle or layered with ice, we find ourselves all too often on the turbo trainer. It may be painfully dull but, as you’ll discover, science shows the right music can really enhance cycling performance 👉
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