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We're now almost half way through the year, and it's time to review the goals you set at the start of 2016. Are you on track?

If not, there could be a few reasons why the first half of the year hasn't gone to plan. The key to moving forward with your fitness goals is to understand why - and review your goals so you can end the year in a better place.

You've probably heard of Rowing WOD by now. Developed by Olympic rower and doctor, Cameron Nichol, it's the rowing program taking the community by storm. Cam's coaching appeals to CrossFit Games athletes and regular gym-goers alike. Find out why in Stuart Trees' review of Cam's recent seminar at Form Leeds.

Sleep is one of the most underestimated contributors to our performance in the box. This is when your body dedicates most of its resources to recharging and recovering. 

The quality of your sleep matters. This isn't just about how long you spend in bed, but how you use your sleep to facilitate recovery. Good quality sleep improves muscle recovery, balances hormones and boosts energy. Keep reading to find out our essential tips to maximise these benefits.

Here's a quick guide to some of the most popular diets for functional fitness.

Raising the Bar is one of the most popular events in the UK. This year's 180 spots sold out within 5 minutes of registration opening. It's not hard to see why. The team behind the event have worked hard to make this a fun and inclusive Masters event - which hasn't lost its community vibe, despite its success.

Today, we're catching up with one of the founders, Jane Holgate, to find out more.

By now, you should know how you perform in the box comes down to more than just training and nutrition. 

Your mindset, which is made up of your thoughts and attitudes, plays a huge role. If you want to make the biggest gains, you need to take this into consideration and remove any mental blocks getting between you and your goals.

At Kitbox, we bring you the best clothing and equipment for functional fitness. It's what we do, and we think we're pretty good at it. We source products from across the globe, handpicking brands that stand out from the traditional world of fitness.

So, our decision to add this month's Brand of the Month to our product range was a no-brainer. For functional fitness, Hurley is one of the biggest success stories of the 21st century. If you've tried their products, you'll understand why! If you haven't, here's everything you need to know...

This weekend, we're descending on Madrid to watch the best of Team UK compete at this year's Meridian regional. Like last year, the weekend will feature the top 80 individuals (40 men and 40 women) and 30 teams from Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Here's everything you need to know about the first day of competition in the Spanish capital.

 The need for a deload week s heavily debated within the fitness industry. Some experts claim it's a huge waste of time, whilst others suggest it's essential.

In reality, it all depends on the individual. Take a look at this post to find out why you should consider giving it a try.

Summer's just around the corner and, if last weekend's to go by, it's gonna be a good one! 

Here are 8 things that happen in our box every summer - how many of them happen in yours?

We all know the hard work doesn't stop when we leave the box. If we want to WOD faster and stronger, what we do in the kitchen matters too. 

Elite athletes have their nutrition dialled in. They have to, otherwise their performance would suffer. Find out their secrets in this post.