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5 days ago | 
boxlifemagazine.com | Julien Raby
If you’re trying to lose weight and keep it off, you’ve probably been told to focus on grilled chicken, steamed broccoli, and grinding it out with hours of cardio. But if you’ve tried that before, you know it’s not sustainable – especially with a demanding job or busy life. Dr. John Go, an ophthalmologist based in Los Angeles, lost 75 pounds, stays under 12% body fat year-round, and does it all while working 80-hour weeks.
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5 days ago | 
boxlifemagazine.com | Julien Raby
At 53, Jeff isn’t just stronger than he was two decades ago — he’s sharper, more confident, and living proof that you can transform your life at any age. His one-year fitness journey started with a decision: quit drinking, eat better, move daily. What followed wasn’t magic or a trendy plan, but consistent application of the basics — and the results speak volumes. His inspiring story reminds us why simplicity, commitment, and mindset are everything, especially as we age.
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5 days ago | 
boxlifemagazine.com | Julien Raby
In the demanding world of ultrarunning, where grit and mental toughness are everything, one name stands out in quiet defiance of stereotypes: Sumie Inagaki. The 5’1” Japanese ultramarathoner shocked the endurance world in 2005 when she ran 137 miles at the San Diego “One Day” 24-hour race—outdistancing none other than U.S. Navy SEAL and endurance icon David Goggins, who finished with 101 miles.
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5 days ago | 
boxlifemagazine.com | Julien Raby
In the latest episode of The Sevan Podcast, the conversation took a serious turn: Where has Don Faul been—and what does his absence mean for the future of CrossFit? Since taking the reins as CEO in 2022, Don Faul, a former tech executive and military veteran, laid out bold initiatives promising unity, efficiency, and massive growth. But two years in, affiliates and insiders are asking harder questions.
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5 days ago | 
boxlifemagazine.com | Julien Raby
For anyone short on time but big on ambition, Arnold Schwarzenegger has a new formula for fitness success—one that ditches long hours in the gym for a fast-paced, results-driven full-body circuit. Revealed in his recent Arnold’s Pump Club newsletter, this 20-minute workout hits all the key movement patterns and delivers maximum muscle activation with minimal equipment.
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5 days ago | 
boxlifemagazine.com | Julien Raby
Running a single marathon is a daunting challenge. Running 366 in a row? That sounds nearly impossible—yet one man did it. Hugo Farias, a 45-year-old from Brazil, ran a full marathon every day for an entire calendar year (and one extra day for leap year). But what did that do to his heart? Surprisingly, science reveals his journey didn’t just defy limits—it redefined what our hearts and bodies are capable of under extreme, but controlled, conditions.
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5 days ago | 
boxlifemagazine.com | Julien Raby
Tia-Clair Toomey, one of the most decorated athletes in CrossFit and now a rising force in HYROX, recently shared a deeply personal recap of her turbulent lead-up to the 2024 HYROX World Championships. In her latest YouTube video, she detailed a promising training cycle derailed by illness, her difficult decision to withdraw from a key event, and the emotional toll of not being able to perform at her best.
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6 days ago | 
boxlifemagazine.com | Julien Raby
For much of the 20th century, the military press was the gold standard of strength. Ask any aspiring weightlifter in the early days, and the first question they heard wasn’t about their squat or bench—it was, “How much can you press?” . But by 1972, this once-revered Olympic lift had vanished from competition. So what went wrong? How did one of the most iconic measures of human strength become so controversial that it was erased from the sport?
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1 week ago | 
boxlifemagazine.com | Julien Raby
At 73, most people are thinking about slowing down. But not Idomeneas Avramakis. This Cretan native just completed his 18th Athens Authentic Marathon—barefoot, clad in ancient hoplite armor, and with a metal rod in his leg. His finish time of 8 hours and 47 minutes was never the point. His message? Human willpower knows no age or obstacle. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or simply seeking motivation, Avramakis’s story is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to chase what moves you.
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1 week ago | 
boxlifemagazine.com | Julien Raby
Stephanie Case didn’t just run a 100-kilometer race six months postpartum—she won it. But she wants everyone to know that her story isn’t about superhuman strength. It’s about choice, support, and breaking down stereotypes of what motherhood should look like. When Case crossed the finish line of the Ultra-Trail Snowdonia by UTMB in North Wales, she had no idea she’d just won the women’s division.
