Meditation, once seen as a practice reserved for monks and spiritual seekers, has made a profound leap into the realms of science, wellness, and high-performance sports. For athletes, meditation is not only a mere tool for relaxation as it evolved into a critical component of training that can unlock new levels of performance, mental toughness, and overall well-being. That’s why many runners, especially those competing in marathons, can benefit from meditation.  Incorporating meditation into your running routine can transform not just how you run, but also how you live, breathe, and perce ..read more

Strength training, also known by many as resistance or weight training, is an essential part of every athlete’s workout program. It’s embedded in every type of training which aims to empower and strengthen. But why is it important and what is its difference from other types of training? Sports Events Egypt will introduce you to strength training and its benefits and importance for athletes, fitness professionals, and even regular individuals with fitness goals. What Is Strength Training? Strength training is any type of workout or a combination of exercises that requires body weight or equipme ..read more

Following the achievements and struggles of your favorite athletes can teach you valuable lessons in life. Whether you need the motivation to achieve your fitness goals or the right words to help you make the right decision that can change the trajectory of your life, the greatest athletes in the world and their view of sports and life can definitely offer a helping hand. Let’s learn a thing or two about life and sports from Eliud Kipchoge, the world’s greatest marathoner. Who Is Eliud Kipchoge? Eliud Kipchoge is a long-distance runner from Kenya. He’s one of the most decorated runners in the ..read more

Featured athletes: Steve Prefontaine Deena Kastor Jacqueline Joyner-Kersee Nathan Adrian Summer Sanders Georgia Taylor-Brown Stephen Roche Greg LeMond Matthew Fraser Annie Thorisdottir Mo Farah Eliud Kipchoge Sports require hard work and dedication. That’s why people, especially athletes and sports fans, usually see successes and failures in the game as a metaphor for things we face in life. Sports are packed with life lessons—realizations before, during, and after competitions. Athletes learn so much from their mistakes and achievements, and they carry what they’ve learned to move forward ..read more

Contents: The limits of the human body How to test your body’s limits How to listen to body signals The BORG RPE scale When to continue, when to stop The challenge of knowing your body’s limits and listening to body signals How to Know Your Limits and Listen to Body Signals Sports training and competitions are rewarding. But most of the time, they’re exhausting and painful. The time and effort you put into all your physical and mental activities always take a toll, which is represented by body pain. And although they’re necessary for you to become a better athlete, these training and competi ..read more

Contents: 8 warning signs of overtraining How to prevent overtraining How to recover from overtraining Warning Signs of Overtraining Professional athletes are born competitive. After all, they won’t win competitions without this trait. Competitiveness, however, can be their Achilles’ heel as it often leads to overtraining. Many athletes go overboard and forget to pay attention to their bodies when training and competing. If you’re an athlete determined to effectively train at a higher level and succeed, train right and smart—eliminate overtraining from your routine by knowing the signs: Appe ..read more

Trail running is one of the fastest growing outdoor sports in Egypt, and Wadi Ibex, the first trail running community in the country, is the biggest platform promoting it. Given the popularity of the sport, Sports Events Egypt grabbed the opportunity to speak with Raїd Gamal-Eldin, the founder of Wadi Ibex and an avid trail runner, to know more about trail running in general and how the sport is growing in Egypt through Wadi Ibex and dedicated trail runners. Discover the beauty and opportunity of trail running in Egypt with Raïd, and see why this endurance sport is worth a try. Everything Trai ..read more

If you worry that a vegan diet may lack the needed nutrients, especially protein, to help a person healthily function, worry not. Vegan food is not limited to bland non-animal or non-dairy products; there are vegan food choices that are complex, delicious, and healthy—those that come with high amounts of protein that can replace animal and dairy products. To prove this point, this blog will help vegans, vegetarians, and other curious individuals understand the importance of protein in our daily life and explore the various vegan protein sources that can diversify a vegan diet. What Exactly Is ..read more

Talent and skills are not the only characteristics that separate athletes from the rest—there’s also the mindset. A positive mindset is one of the biggest contributors to an excellent sports performance. Athletes’ mental outlook enhances their natural and technical abilities, helping them focus on the competition and achieve their goals. Athletes with a next-level positive mindset, however, don’t magically appear during competitions. They need to be honed—constantly. With that, let’s talk about the athlete’s mindset, along with its benefits and development, to help you improve your mental game ..read more

Contents: Why train with heart rate monitors Types of heart rate monitors How accurate are heart monitors? How to train with a heart rate monitor How to identify your maximum heart rate (MHR) When should a heart rate concern you? Training With A Heart Rate Monitor: The Best Way to Increase Your Aerobic Capacity Technology can alter the way you exercise, train, and compete. With the right devices, you can ultimately fine-tune your training and improve your athletic performance. And one device you can accurately rely on is a heart rate monitor. Heart rate training is one of the best methods th ..read more