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Scotsman
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
BFT launches game-changing aerobic conditioning testing across UK studios
Glasgow-based BFT is launching a new science-backed Maximal Aerobic Speed (MAS) Conditioning Testing program across UK studios to enhance cardio performance tracking and deliver more personalised, data-driven training experiences. Sign up to our Scotsman Money newsletter, covering all you need to know to help manage your money. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Body Fit Training (BFT), the fastest-growing global fitness franchise known for its science-backed strength and conditioning workouts, is about to take performance tracking to the next level. On August 11, BFT is rolling out its brand new global Maximal Aerobic Speed (MAS) Conditioning Testing programme – kicking things off for the UK network with a testing session at BFT East Croydon. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad This innovative testing protocol isn't just another fitness trend – it's a structured, research-driven way to help members see exactly where their cardio fitness stands and how they can improve over time. Whether they're an experienced athlete or just getting started, the new MAS test will give them clear, measurable insights into their endurance, alongside the strength benchmarks BFT is already known for. BFT Glasgow With the launch of MAS testing, BFT is expanding its long-standing Benchmark programme to now include a smarter way to measure cardio performance. Members will complete structured tests using the Ski Erg, Keiser Bike and Rowing Machine, with all results tracked in the BFT performance app. This gives every member a complete fitness profile – for both strength and cardio. It's exactly the kind of detailed, science-driven progress tracking BFT is known for. But what does it mean for members? More personalised training based on the individual's aerobic capacity – so they're working at the right intensity every time they train. Moreover, it's easier for members to stay motivated when they can see improvements week to week. And by combining cardio and strength training in a structured way, BFT continues to lead the way in delivering results-driven, well-rounded fitness. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Studio owners are just as excited. Chris Pook, who runs BFT East Croydon, described the upcoming MAS launch as a 'game-changer' that's taking everyday fitness to a whole new level at BFT. 'This kind of structured cardio testing is something you'd usually only see in elite sport, so to be able to offer it to our members will be such a standout. 'It'll give our members real insight into their fitness and, with that, actual, measurable data they can track over time. It'll be incredibly motivating for members and it'll help our coaches deliver tailored sessions – everyone will benefit!' Charlie Hendrie of BFT Battersea shares the same enthusiasm, calling the new testing protocol a perfect reflection of BFT's forward-thinking approach. 'At BFT, we're never standing still – we're always looking at how we can deliver more value to our members and MAS testing is a brilliant example of that.' BFT's momentum isn't slowing after the introduction of MAS either. The franchise continues to grow rapidly on the international stage, especially in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad With more than 50 studios planned across Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the UAE, BFT is well on the way to becoming a leading force in the region's fitness industry. The flagship site in Doha is already thriving, attracting a vibrant community of members who are enthusiastically responding to BFT's unique combination of science, structure and group support. The introduction of MAS testing in these new markets will only strengthen that offering – reinforcing BFT's mission to deliver next-level, results-focused training experiences around the world. Whether members are in Croydon, Kuwait or Dubai, BFT is committed to raising the standards for what group fitness can be.
Business Wire
a day ago
- Business
- Business Wire
BFT Adds Conditioning Testing to Performance Benchmark
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Body Fit Training (BFT), a leading global boutique fitness brand that offers 50-minute group strength and conditioning sessions led by multiple highly accredited coaches, is expanding its rebranded Performance Benchmark with the rollout of conditioning testing, launching across all 325+ studios worldwide starting August 11, 2025. The new testing protocol marks a major milestone in BFT's commitment to continuous innovation through the brand's science-backed, results-driven progressive programming. Adding MAS testing to our programming vastly improves the precision of our performance tracking and ensures our members are training smarter, not just harder. Share Formerly known as The Benchmark, BFT's rebranded Performance Benchmark has long offered structured strength testing training blocks twice a year. Now, the integration of conditioning testing introduces an added element that gives members a more comprehensive and holistic understanding of their aerobic capacity, unlike anything experienced in the market. Conditioning Testing Measured Through Maximum Aerobic Speed Testing was developed bespoke to BFT using the principles of MAS (Maximum Aerobic Speed) Testing. A globally recognized measure of aerobic capacity and endurance, MAS testing is a well-researched assessment used by elite athletes around the world to measure their maximum speed, providing insights into their cardiovascular fitness and endurance capacity. BFT's new testing protocol will assess performance across three cardio modalities: the Ski Erg, Keiser Bike, and Rower. Individual results are then logged, tracked, and applied to help members and coaches personalize future cardio sessions within the training block to help improve performance. 'Adding MAS testing to our programming vastly improves the precision of our performance tracking and ensures our members are training smarter, not just harder,' said Sarah Nehme, BFT's Head of Global Programming. 'Training should be both individualized and measurable, and this new conditioning testing delivers on that.' Conditioning Testing Benefits Enhanced Training Personalization: Member data will be used to calculate personalized targets during cardio sessions to help improve performance. Member data will be used to calculate personalized targets during cardio sessions to help improve performance. Comprehensive Performance Tracking: Combining cardiovascular conditioning tracking with strength testing via the BFT Performance App will provide clearer insights into members' overall fitness. tracking with strength testing via the BFT Performance App will provide clearer insights into members' overall fitness. Optimized Goal Setting: Data-driven goal setting will create more achievable goals and help members stay motivated throughout training. In addition to the in-studio testing experience, members can benefit from improved training guidance throughout the training block. Suggested intensities for cardio-based exercises will now be informed by individual MAS scores, ensuring those sessions drive meaningful progress. 'MAS testing has long been used in elite sports science to measure and improve conditioning for elite level athletes,' said Steve Stonehouse, VP of Education at BFT. 'By integrating this conditioning testing into our programming, we're giving members access to performance benchmarks used at the highest levels of athletics to achieve their fitness goals.' With the addition of conditioning testing, BFT's Performance Benchmark becomes one of the most comprehensive fitness assessments available in the group training category today, giving members unmatched visibility into their progress and a world-class athlete-style training experience. For more information about BFT's new conditioning testing and how to participate in the next Performance Benchmark, contact your local studio, visit or follow @bft_studios on Instagram. BFT Founded in 2017 in Melbourne, Australia by fitness industry veteran Cameron Falloon, BFT offers science-backed and tested progressive programs built to deliver results for all fitness levels. With multiple highly accredited coaches in every session, members receive a personal training experience in a motivating group environment. Proprietary heart rate monitor technology ensures that members are training at the intended intensity level and recovering properly each session. By combining strength and conditioning progressive programs, members benefit from training all three muscle fibers, planes of movement, and energy systems that aim to reduce fat and create lean muscle. BFT is headquartered in Irvine, CA and part of the Xponential Fitness family of brands, one of the leading global franchisors of boutique health and wellness brands. To learn more about BFT, visit
Malaysia Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- Malaysia Sun
Indian spinner Ravi Bishnoi expresses admiration for Virat Kohli's fitness, says,
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): Indian spinner Ravi Bishnoi admired Indian veteran batter Virat Kohli's fitness and said he idolises him in that aspect of the sport. Bishnoi was talking to ANI at a HYROX event in New Delhi on Saturday. He felt fitness is a source of energy and said you get an extra boost in performance. He's inspired by Kohli's dedication and tries to emulate it in his fitness journey. While speaking to ANI, Ravi Bishnoi said, 'I look up to Virat Bhai [Virat Kohli], he is very fit. You can see his aggression on the field and off the field. When he bats or fields, you can see that energy, which fitness brings to your game, you get an extra push from it. I idolise him in fitness. I can't go to his level, but I try to get close to him.' Bishnoi made his T20I debut for India in February 2022. In the same year, he made his ODI debut as well. In 42 T20 for India, Bishnoi has grabbed 61 wickets at an average of 19.37 and an economy of 7.35. In 2022 new franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), signed him for Rs 4 crore as one of their pre-auction picks along with KL Rahul. Bishnoi took 13 wickets in his first season for LSG, playing a big part as they made the playoffs. In his second season with LSG, when the IPL went back to the home-away format, Bishnoi became a key player on the spin-friendly surfaces in Lucknow - he picked up 16 wickets as LSG made it to the playoffs again. In 2020, Bishnoi went to South Africa for the Under-19 World Cup, where he finished as the leading wicket-taker and helped India reach the final. In the same year, he was picked by Kings XI Punjab for Rs 2 crore at the IPL auction. Bishnoi also praised the event for promoting fitness culture in India. he said, 'I feel it is a very good event because apart from normal fitness, HYROX is bringing fitness culture to India. It is very famous worldwide. It is growing in India as well, and it is a good thing for fitness culture as well here in India.' During the event, participants from all around the world competed. The event started with a 1 km run, followed by 1 functional movement, which repeats 8 times. HYROX is the ultimate fitness race format that uniquely blends 8 x 1 km runs with 8 functional workouts like SkiErg, Sled Push, Sled Pull, Burpee Broad Jumps, Rowing, Farmers Carry, Sandbag Lunges, and Wall Balls. Bishnoi emphasises the importance of fitness for a longer and more successful career. He highlighted that fitness is crucial for both physical and mental awareness, which is essential in the modern, fast-paced game. 'My focus is on fitness. The more I focus on fitness, the longer my career will be. Fitness helps me to grow further. As you can see, fitness culture has changed over the years. As the game has become faster, the demand for fitness has also increased. It is very important to focus on fitness because you need to maintain mental and physical awareness in everything. That's why fitness is very important,' he added. (ANI)
Wales Online
22-06-2025
- Climate
- Wales Online
New Wales training is even more brutal than Gatland's infamous bootcamps
New Wales training is even more brutal than Gatland's infamous bootcamps Josh Adams and his team-mates have been pushed to their limits ahead of the trip to Japan The Welsh Rugby team during extreme heat training, where the air temperature was 38.8 degrees celsius and 85.7 humidity - Josh Adams during training (Image: Huw Evans Picture Agency Ltd ) Josh Adams says the gruelling preparations ahead of the upcoming tour of Japan outrank anything he and his Wales team-mates have experienced before. Temperatures in Japan are expected to soar close to 40°C when Wales head out there next month for the opening match of their two-Test tour, with the opening match pencilled in for July 5 at Mikuni World Stadium in Kitakyushu. In a bid to cope with the expected heat, Wales have gone through a series of stomach-turning training sessions at their Vale Resort base. The squad has been doing gym work in a special chamber recently, where the heating has been turned up to over 38°C, leaving players exhausted and drenched in their own sweat. Adams says many of the players have already been left close to breaking point, and says it's even tougher than the two-week training camp under Warren Gatland in Fiesch, which aimed to get the players up to speed with the increase in altitude ahead of the 2023 World Cup. "I came out of the chamber on Friday and some boys were like, that's the hardest thing I've ever done and then I was like, it's got to be in the top three worst I've felt after a session," Adams said. "It was really bad, genuine, because it's really stuffy as you go. So you're on a bike, salt bike, rower, SkiErg, and there's certain times and calories you've got to do. Article continues below Content cannot be displayed without consent "But you're all crammed in there so it's really uncomfortable like when you're knackered and you want a bit of space just to breathe, you can't because it's so hot and stuffy and everyone's rubbing against each other. "You're trying to not agitate each other because it's so cramped. But the boys have managed pretty well, no one's tapped out yet so we're doing alright. "That chamber is good because we have used it for altitude in the past and now we've got the heat and humidity up. "I don't how much it cost, must be a few quid but it's unbelievable sort of facility to use. "I think it was 35/36 degrees and then like 87% humidity. It's brutal, horrible," To make matters even more gruelling, the amount of water made available to players is limited for the session. "We're weighing in before and after," he added. "We take one bottle of water, you ration it for the whole session. "Not because they want to be horrible, but it gives them a better gauge of how much fluids we lose. "Some boys are losing between probably three and five kilos, the bigger boys. The most I was down was three kilos. so it's a considerable amount of weight. "There's a lot of fluid then you've got to re-drink to get your body back to some sort of base level. The worst part is cooling down. You let your body regulate the cold temperature, that's the worst part. "They don't want us hopping in ice baths and everything. You can't in the game well, maybe you could half-time, but boys wouldn't. "So it's trying to get your body to regulate this body temperature, cold temperature, back to normal." Footage posted on social media showed some of the Wales players relaxing in a hot-tub in another attempt to acclimatise, while the predicted sweaty conditions are also being recreated in some of the ball work on the training ground. To try and replicate what the players might face on the pitch in Japan, they've been using rugby balls dipped in soapy water in a bid to get to grips with the handling challenges that may arise. "Yeah we have [been doing that]," Adams confirmed. "Not for your proper big rugby session but when we're doing small bits of skills, we've had a ball in a bit of water. "Also we've been doing skills straight out of the heat chamber, so the heat's wrapped right up in there. "I think it was 37 degrees and 88% humidity the other day when we did a sort of off-field conditioning session and then came straight down and got into some skills. Article continues below "So trying to copy what the climate would be like out there as best we can and try and make it as comfortable as it can for us, so we're in a good space to cope with anything."
Irish Independent
03-06-2025
- Health
- Irish Independent
Mayo garda completes gruelling 10 hour challenge to raise funds for Down Syndrome Mayo
And that wasn't all of the physical exertion which James Carty did at the week-end. For five kilometres he also yanked two pulleys on a SkiErg, undertook five kilometres of rowing, 400 metres of burpee broad jumps, half a kilometre of lunges, one kilometre carrying two 24kg kettlebells, half a kilometre lunging with a 20kg sandbag and a 6kg ball walloped off a ten-foot-high target 500 times and all in just over eleven hours. That is how far James went to fundraise over €17,000 for Down Syndrome Mayo over the weekend. James is chairperson of the organisation, which provides services and support to over 100 families of people with Down Syndrome throughout Mayo. The Knock native was inspired to undertake the challenge by his youngest daughter Iris, who was born with the condition in on May 11, 2021. 'It's just surreal, is the word,' James told the Irish Independent after completing the gruelling challenge. In the surrounds of Crossmolina's North West Fitness Academy, cheered on by dozens of friends, family members, locals and flanked by fellow fitness fanatics, the 46-year-old Garda sergeant tested his physical and mental fortitude with five back-to-back Hyrox simulations. The concept of Hyrox originated in Hamburg, Germany, and involves a series of physical challenges broken up by solo runs. For James, this meant five eight-kilometre laps of Crossmolina followed by an array of pushing, pulling, carrying and jumping. He began at 7.40am on Saturday morning. By 6pm that evening, he had burned over 8,000 calories. 'It was an unbelievable day, an unbelievable experience. The support from everybody is just amazing,' said Mr Carty, still suffering from mild Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness and slight brain fog. ADVERTISEMENT Learn more Though the task of completing this gargantuan test of endurance rested on his shoulders alone, Mr Carty was joined in body and spirit by hundreds of people throughout the day. This included over 100 fellow Hyrox athletes, members of Down Syndrome Mayo and their families, members of North West Fitness Academy, and gangs from M Fitness in Belmullet, Evolve Fitness in Donegal, Crossmolina GAA and Killala GAA. Working under his coach, Jack Curtis, James spent months preparing for the challenge. However, expectation and reality were still quite different. 'I got to the third one and I thought that was enough, but I just kept going,' James laughed. 'It was tough, it was. I look back on it and I did a lot of hard training, so I did. It prepared me very well, it really did.' The statistics back it up. In October 2023, Mr Carty completed his first ever Hyrox in one hour and 44 minutes. On Sunday, he completed his fifth and final Hyrox in 12 hours in one and 48 minutes. 'It was kind of crazy to think that the training had brought me to that level,' said James. The nauseating physical challenge alone made it an unforgettable weekend. But one moment will always stand out for James. 'I had said it to [my wife] Ciara a couple of days beforehand, I said 'When I get to the last run, have the push chair, the buggy read, Iris is going in it, and I am going to push her. She is going to do the last bit with me'.' At the very last kilometre, there she was. Iris hopped straight into the buggy to join her father on the home stretch, waving her hands to an adoring, cheering, applauding crowd of supporters. 'That's a memory for life,' said James. 'My other children, Ivy and Emlyn, they came out running with me, a few of their friends, came out.' So too did Noel Ryan, a member of Killala GAA Club, who compared it to a scene from a Rocky movie. 'Just seeing my own family being so happy in the moment and just having that picture in my mind from the start that I get to push Iris up the end, that was a real driving force behind it,' said James. When the last 6kg ball hit the ten-foot target after six o'clock, the exhausted garda embraced his family before sinking his shattered, weary glutes onto the nearest object. 'I still had an energy to keep going, but not to do another Hyrox,' he said. The money raised for Down Syndrome Mayo will help subsidise various therapies and counselling sessions for families who often struggle to access them. 'Having that money there to help subsidise that is immense. We do get a lot of people fundraising and that, but a lot of work goes into getting grants to make sure there is stuff there for our members,' explained James. Days like the one he had last Saturday are not all about fundraising either. 'We get to talk about Down Syndrome and make it a normal thing,' James said. 'People start talking about it and normalising it. It becomes a part of everybody's daily life that they don't see any differences…we have come an awful long way in such a short period of time in this country with it. But there is still a lot of work to go on. 'By being able to spread that awareness just gives us a stronger platform for going forward.'
