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Fulvic Minerals: Nature’s Ultimate Trace Mineral Supplement
If you’re looking to support your health at the cellular level, few supplements are as fascinating and potentially powerful as fulvic minerals . Derived from ancient, nutrient-rich soils, fulvic minerals offer a complex mixture of trace elements, organic acids, and bioactive compounds that can enhance nutrient absorption, support detoxification, and improve overall wellness. What Are Fulvic Minerals? Fulvic minerals, also known as fulvic acids , are naturally occurring compou

Coach Rich
Nov 24, 20253 min read


Coffee and Your Health: Boost Performance, Avoid the Pitfalls
There’s something almost magical about making a fresh cup of coffee. The sound of beans grinding in a burr grinder, the rich aroma that fills the kitchen, the steam curling from a freshly brewed cup, it’s a sensory experience that wakes up your mind before the caffeine even hits your bloodstream. That moment of anticipation, the ritual of measuring, grinding, and brewing, can be addictive in its own right. For many of us, it’s a comforting daily routine, a small, deliberate p

Coach Rich
Nov 23, 20253 min read


Exceeding Expectations: Going Above & Beyond For My Clients.
At VLCN, personal training isn’t just about workouts and macros. It’s about creating an experience that keeps you motivated, accountable, and excited to show up for yourself. Even before my clients set foot in the gym, I’m already thinking about how to make their journey feel supported, celebrated, and personalised . Here’s a peek into the ways I go above and beyond for my clients, the little touches that turn progress into confidence, energy, and long-term results . 1. Cele

Coach Rich
Nov 23, 20252 min read


Magnesium: The Missing Mineral in Modern Health
When people talk about transformative supplements, magnesium rarely gets the attention it deserves. It isn’t flashy. It isn’t marketed as a miracle cure. Yet for a huge number of people, magnesium becomes the turning point, the thing that finally unlocks quality sleep, calms the nervous system, reduces anxiety, eases muscle tension, and restores energy. Magnesium deficiency is extremely common, deeply underestimated, and closely connected to stress, cardiovascular health, inf

Coach Rich
Nov 23, 20254 min read


Why Progress Isn’t Linear, and How to Train Smarter.
If you've spent any time training, whether you're new to the gym or a seasoned athlete, you may have noticed that progress often isn't linear. Some days you feel unstoppable then other days you might feel heavy, slow, tired, or off-your-game for no clear reason. There are the potential setbacks, injuries, stress, work, illness, kids, lack of sleep, loss of momentum, and people often interpret these dips as a failure, the truth is, most people, on the way to achieving their g

Coach Rich
Nov 16, 20252 min read


How to Reduce Fat and Keep Muscle: The Smart Way to Transform Your Body
Often people intending to reduce weight are chasing one goal, a smaller number on the scale, but real transformation isn’t about just losing weight, it’s about reducing body fat % while retaining lean mass, and the result of this approach is that your body will look stronger, leaner, and more athletic. Fad diets and excessive cardio can make the scale drop fast, but often at the cost of muscle, energy, and long-term progress. When you lose muscle, your metabolism slows, your

Coach Rich
Nov 8, 20254 min read


HMB and Creatine: The Science-Backed Duo for Strength, Recovery, and Performance
In the ever-evolving world of sports nutrition, few supplements have the scientific credibility and proven effectiveness of HMB and Creatine. Whether you’re a powerlifter, endurance athlete, or weekend warrior, understanding how these compounds work can help you unlock new levels of performance and recovery. What Is HMB? HMB (β-Hydroxy β-Methylbutyrate) is a naturally occurring compound derived from the essential amino acid leucine , one of the key building blocks of muscle p

Coach Rich
Nov 8, 20253 min read


How to Train for HYROX Running: The Art of Moving Well Under Fatigue
HYROX isn’t just about how far you can run, it’s about how well you can keep running when your body feels like it’s ready to quit. Between the sled pushes, wall balls, and burpees, your running legs are constantly under attack. Traditional endurance training won’t cut it here. You need a different recipe, one that blends power, skill, and fatigue tolerance. Let’s break down how to train smarter for the running portion of HYROX. The Real Goal: Efficiency Under Fatigue In most

Coach Rich
Nov 6, 20253 min read


Unlocking Your HYROX Potential: The Power of Threshold Training
If you want to improve your HYROX performance, one of the most effective tools at your disposal is threshold training. HYROX isn’t just about strength or sprinting, it’s a high-endurance challenge where your ability to sustain near-max effort across running and functional movements makes all the difference. Threshold training is the bridge between endurance and high-intensity performance. By mastering it, you can push harder for longer, recover faster, and see measurable gain

Coach Rich
Oct 27, 20253 min read


Mastering HYROX: How to Train Smarter, Not Harder
HYROX is more than a race, it’s a full-body endurance and strength challenge. Success comes not just from working hard, but from training smart. How you structure your workouts can make all the difference on race day. Train in the Right Zone Most of the race happens around your anaerobic threshold, or what feels like an 8/10 effort. Spending time training in this zone improves endurance, running efficiency, and your ability to maintain a high pace across all stations. Randoml

Coach Rich
Oct 27, 20252 min read


Why You’re Not Getting Lean Despite Training Hard
Hey everyone, welcome back to Vulcan Fitness! Are you training hard, crushing your workouts, but not seeing the lean results you want? Today, I’m breaking down the top reasons your hard work isn’t paying off, and what you can actually do about it. Let’s get into it! Recovery and Stress: Your Silent Fat-Loss Killer Even the best training plan can be sabotaged if your recovery is off. Lack of sleep and high stress raise cortisol, which can spike appetite, reduce your daily move

Coach Rich
Oct 27, 20252 min read


HMB + Creatine: The Underrated Combo for Performance, Recovery & Muscle Protection
If you’ve spent any time in the gym, you’ve probably heard about creatine, the gold standard for strength and power.But there’s another...

Coach Rich
Oct 8, 20254 min read


Building Mental Resilience
By Coach Rich — Vulcan Fitness: Some people seem to train hard, keep going and take it all in their stride, others, train hard but feel...

Coach Rich
Oct 8, 20252 min read


Fueling For Hybrid Athletes: Nutrition for Performance and Recovery
Being a hybrid athlete isn’t only about choosing between strength or endurance, it’s about mastering both. That blend of power and...

Coach Rich
Oct 8, 20253 min read


Embrace the Suck (The Right Way): How to Use Discomfort for Growth. Without Burning Out. The Fine Line Between Growth and Self-Destruction
The Fine Line Between Growth and Self-Destruction If you’re the type of person drawn to challenges, Races, Crossfit, Hyrox etc…you may...

Coach Rich
Jul 27, 20254 min read
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