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Protein Powder: Healthy or Just Expensive Milk Dust?
By Dan Thorpe – Thorpe Performance Alright, let’s cut through the noise. You’ve seen the over hyped manufacturing. You’ve seen the...

Dan Thorpe
6 days ago
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STRONGLIFE
Ready to Level Up? Introducing STRONGLIFE – Semi-Private Personal Training Sessions! the personal attention of 1-on-1 training with the...

Dan Thorpe
Oct 21, 2024
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Maximize Your Gains: Why Full Range of Motion Is Your Secret Weapon
Unlocking Maximum Gains: The Power of Full Range Training Not all training is created equal. There’s a big difference between going...

Dan Thorpe
Aug 15, 2024
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The real power couple; VO2 Max and Muscle Mass.
Don't Be All Show and No Go The Comprehensive Benefits of VO2 Max and Muscle Mass on Health and Well-Being VO2 max, or maximal oxygen...

Dan Thorpe
Aug 1, 2024
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The Key to Muscular Development: Embrace the Power of Tension
The Power of Tension When it comes to building muscle, there's one variable that stands head and shoulders above the rest: tension. This...

Dan Thorpe
Jul 31, 2024
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Unveiling The Power of Strategic Training Cycles.
Strength and conditioning is the art and science of enhancing an athlete's physical performance through tailored training programs. It...

Dan Thorpe
Jul 24, 2024
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What is HYROX? A Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Fitness Competition
In the ever-evolving world of fitness competitions, a new challenge has emerged, captivating the attention of athletes and fitness...

Dan Thorpe
Jul 12, 2024
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Give yourself a fighting chance
How you feel is a lie. How you feel and how you perform are 2 different things. Your body is more resilient than you realise. Just...

Dan Thorpe
Jul 24, 2023
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Rule of 3rds
1/3rd of the time your training can really suck 1/3rd of the time you can feel great. 1/3rd of the time it'll feel okay. And that's...

Dan Thorpe
Jul 23, 2023
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Disturbance in the force
Disturbance in the force The goal of training is to cause disruption, a disturbance to homeostasis, whether that's to muscles or entire...

Dan Thorpe
Jul 23, 2023
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20 winters of weights
I started lifting training & weights nearly 20 winters ago. Here's a few thoughts. 1. Consistent effort is the most important variable,...

Dan Thorpe
Jul 23, 2023
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Space for silence
I think one of the most important things I do as a coach is.... Shut up. People don't need motivators, I think most people are motivated....

Dan Thorpe
Jul 23, 2023
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What are you training for?
Why do I train the way I do. My training enables me to do all the stuff I want to do. I'm like a kid in a sweet shop. I'm uber focused,...

Dan Thorpe
Jul 17, 2023
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Some call it manifestation
Stack the universe in your favour Law of averages - if I show up in a positive environment/attitude/outlook/demeanor more often than not,...

Dan Thorpe
Jul 17, 2023
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Back to "fat burning"
Decided to lose some body fat, here's how I'm going about it. There is only 1 core principle to fat loss. Energy balance, ie consume less...

Dan Thorpe
Jul 17, 2023
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PUSH YOUR PROGRESS - PROWLER TRAINING 101
SANKA YA DEAD? NO MAN! Firstly, what is the prowler? The prowler is a tool used in many private training and strength & conditioning...

Dan Thorpe
Nov 22, 2021
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Total Daily Energy Expenditure
"what is TDEE? and why is NEAT important" If you are unfamiliar with these acronyms (.fitness is full of them) dont worry we shall...

Dan Thorpe
Apr 29, 2021
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Beat the cravings!!
Food Cravings – What They Really Mean… Predominantly a product of hunger – our body and our brain are constantly communicating about the...

Dan Thorpe
Dec 9, 2019
59 views


Hypertrophy in a hurry.
Gaining Muscle: A Universal Fitness Foundation You might initially read that and think, "Nope, muscle? That's not for me," which is, of...

Dan Thorpe
Dec 9, 2019
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