The Fittux Journal for Fitness & Outdoor Performance

What Is a Medicine Ball Good For? - Fittux

What Is a Medicine Ball Good For?

Discover what a medicine ball is good for, including core training, power development and full-body workouts that actually transfer to real performance.

What Is a Medicine Ball Good For?

Discover what a medicine ball is good for, including core training, power development and full-body workouts that actually transfer to real performance.

Incline Bench Press vs Flat: Which Is Better for Chest Growth? - Fittux

Incline Bench Press vs Flat: Which Is Better fo...

Incline bench press vs flat explained. Discover which builds more chest, which is better for strength, and how to use both for maximum results.

Incline Bench Press vs Flat: Which Is Better fo...

Incline bench press vs flat explained. Discover which builds more chest, which is better for strength, and how to use both for maximum results.

Is Comrades Harder Than Ironman? - Fittux

Is Comrades Harder Than Ironman?

Compare Comrades and Ironman properly, from race structure and pacing to fatigue, training, and what makes each endurance challenge so difficult.

Is Comrades Harder Than Ironman?

Compare Comrades and Ironman properly, from race structure and pacing to fatigue, training, and what makes each endurance challenge so difficult.

What Is an Ultra Marathon? Distance, Training and Beginner Guide - Fittux

What Is an Ultra Marathon? Distance, Training a...

Discover what an ultra marathon is, how far it goes, how to train and what to expect from ultra running in the UK.

What Is an Ultra Marathon? Distance, Training a...

Discover what an ultra marathon is, how far it goes, how to train and what to expect from ultra running in the UK.

What Are Micro Walks? - Fittux

What Are Micro Walks?

Micro walks are short bursts of walking done throughout the day to reduce sitting and increase movement. Learn how to micro walk, how long they should last, and how they...

What Are Micro Walks?

Micro walks are short bursts of walking done throughout the day to reduce sitting and increase movement. Learn how to micro walk, how long they should last, and how they...

Where Does the London Marathon Start and Finish? Full Route Explained - Fittux

Where Does the London Marathon Start and Finish...

The London Marathon starts in Greenwich and Blackheath and finishes on The Mall by Buckingham Palace. Here’s the route, timings, distance and what the start and finish really mean on...

Where Does the London Marathon Start and Finish...

The London Marathon starts in Greenwich and Blackheath and finishes on The Mall by Buckingham Palace. Here’s the route, timings, distance and what the start and finish really mean on...

Performance Standards, Training & Exploration

The Fittux Journal is your structured resource for fitness, sport and performance. We cover strength standards, race benchmarks, endurance pacing, hybrid competition formats and practical nutrition guidance that supports real-world training.


Whether you’re building toward a faster 5K, lowering your half marathon time, improving strength under fatigue or preparing for sport events such as HYROX, Tough Mudder or structured hybrid races, you’ll find clear, measurable guidance here.


Our articles break down practical performance questions — from defining a good half marathon time to fuelling properly for endurance efforts. We provide race pace calculators, strength reference points and structured training frameworks designed to replace guesswork with progression.


For outdoor athletes, we explore conditioning strategies for hiking and unpredictable terrain. For those focused on nutrition, we examine recovery, protein intake and sustainable fuelling habits that support long-term development rather than short-term hype.


Performance extends beyond numbers. We also share practical gear insights — breathable training apparel, durable outer layers and everyday essentials that support consistent output across training and sport.


Whether you’re chasing a new personal best, building aerobic depth, refining your nutrition or developing strength that translates beyond the gym floor, the Fittux Journal delivers disciplined guidance without noise.