Australia is the land of plenty, but when it comes to stylish watch brands, even a seasoned horologist would have some trouble naming more than a few.

Today that changes, as we forego the typical litany of Swiss, Japanese and German brands to show you some fine Australian watches from brands who are doing horology right.

Most Australian watch brands feature pieces that are designed in Australia with movements from Japan or Switzerland. Right in line with Australian watch tastes, they’re typically sporty yet classy, and also exceptionally good value for money.

Melbourne Watch Company

Melbourne Watch Company hails from, you guessed it, Melbourne. They’re all about providing premium-grade watches that are accessible to both watch enthusiasts and casual collectors alike.

The Australian brand arrived on the international watch scene in 2013 after launching their first-ever timepiece (the Flinders) via crowdfunding. It was a new way of doing things in an old game, but the gamble paid off quickly with the brand’s elegantly designed timepieces garnering a strong contingent of backers.

The rest, as they say, is history – with Melbourne Watch Company adding three additional models to their line by 2014 and another two in 2015 in order to meet demand. Every timepiece from the brand is named after a defining aspect of Melbourne – think Hawthorn, Parkville, Portsea, Avalon and Carlton – and are all crafted with quality materials that balance aesthetics and affordability. Think surgical-grade 316L stainless steel, DLC coating, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and precision Japanese movements.

Melbourne Watch Company founder Sujain Krishnan says that being one of only a few Australian watch brands in the world is truly something special.

“We’ve certainly enjoyed a great ‘home court’ advantage in terms of our local sales, with many people telling us that they’re keen to support local businesses,” Krishnan explains.

Erroyl

The only reason most will travel to Australia’s capital city of Canberra is to become a politician, look at flowers with nan, or go have a vodka cranberry (or seven) at Mooseheads. Thankfully the sleepy city has one saving grace: independent watch brand Erroyl.

The local name, which began life in 2014 with the goal of bringing affordable luxury automatic watches to the discerning masses, has a robust focus on designing elegantly crafted pieces with precision.

This design ethos is reflected in their classic-looking watches which feature simple aesthetics on the surface but a lot more detail upon closer inspection. Their most popular watches to date include their Heritage and Regent models which have reached customers in over 50 countries from around the world. Not bhed.

Bausele

One local watch brand that is embracing ‘Swiss Made’ is Bausele. The watch company, the first to marry Swiss quality construction with a distinct Australian design, comes from the mind of founder Christophe Hoppe’s passion for watches and love affair with Australia.

As a brand, Bausele timepieces are inherently Australian and defined by a signature hollow crown. That’s not all though: every Bausele timepiece embeds an actual element of Australia into it, including red earth from the Outback, sand from one of the country’s finest beaches, or ‘Aussie diamond’: opal.

This unique approach to watch design has allowed Bausele to stand out amongst a sea of competitive Swiss and local brands. They even have a boutique in The Rocks, Sydney – an appropriate place for such a great Aussie brand.

Haigh & Hastings

Haigh & Hastings is a watch brand built on the dream of distilling the quintessential Australian spirit of sun, sand, sea and sport into timepieces.

As such, their range is extensive and includes active-inspired watches designed by Swiss watch designer Emmanuel Gueit. Punters can also expect automatic divers watches with a host of interchangeable straps, a city-inspired model and limited edition pieces inspired by Australia’s flight, military and racing heritage.

Creux Automatiq

One of the newcomers to the local watch game is backed by Dane Rumble, a recording artist-turned-jeweller-turned-watch aficionado who now calls Australia home. It’s called Creux Automatiq and it’s a fresh brand that borrows heavily from some of the world’s finest skeletonised designs.

The Ghost is the brand’s flagship timepiece, inspired by modern architecture and luxury vehicle design. A Swiss-made movement shows off a skeletonised date wheel which reveals all of the intricate moving parts that make up the automatic timepiece.

Rumble told DMARGE that being an Australian brand in the current market definitely has its advantages.

“This is due to our reputation for being an easy-going and friendly nation, plus we are known for being hardworking and forward-thinking. I’ve personally found people from the international watch community to be very welcoming and open to forming business relationships.”

Panzera

Panzera, a Sydney-based watch company, was founded in 2009 with a mission to “bring classically designed watches from yesteryear alive with modern interpretations.” Not only does the company produce watches with familiar silhouettes, but it sells them for a fraction of the cost of the models that they’ve been inspired by.

As with most watch companies, Panzera has collections covering land, sea and air, with a comprehensive of strap options for each. Much of the production for every watch is taken care of in either Sydney or Lugano, Switzerland, with many models being certifiably Swiss Made.

Nicholas Hacko

We’ve saved the best till last. Nicholas Hacko, a legendary name among Aussie watch fans, is Australia’s only true master watchmaker and the creator of the most ‘Australian’ watch on the planet.

After being denied spare parts by major Swiss watch brands, Hacko was spurred to create his own watch. Now, in 2022, Hacko’s watches remain the first and only watches designed, assembled, adjusted and manufactured in Australia – a truly impressive feat.

Not only that, Hacko has broken new ground in many fields of watchmaking, becoming the first watchmaker to ever work with Timascus – an exotic titanium alloy famed for its vibrant colours – as well as pioneering guilloched titanium dials.

Impeccably crafted, imposing and impressive, Nicholas Hacko watches are the crème de la crème of Australian watchmaking. Short production runs mean that the watches tend to be snapped up pretty quickly, but if you can get your hands on one, you won’t just have a cool watch – you’ll be supporting the future of Australian manufacturing.

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Formula 1 is becoming increasingly popular in Australia – the 2022 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne drew a record crowd attendance – so knowing where to watch F1 in Australia is becoming an ever-popular question to ask.

Fortunately, it is possible to watch every single race of the 2022 Formula 1 season in Australia thanks to Fox Sports and its various streaming channels. Fox Sports/Foxtel owns the broadcasting rights, which includes the race, qualifying session and the three practice sessions on Friday and Saturday, leading up to the race on Sunday.

What this means is that you do need to pay a fee in order to watch F1 in Australia. The only race that can be viewed for free is the Australian Grand Prix, which is broadcast live on Channel 10. Channel 10 also has a free highlights show after every other race, which includes analysis and write-ups, so you don’t have to miss out on all the action.

Australians can watch F1 live in Australia via the streaming channels Foxtel iQ, Foxtel Now and Kayo Sports. For more information on Foxtel Now, check out our complete streaming services round-up.

And, once you’ve found out how to watch F1 in Australia, be sure to find out all you need to know about the upcoming French Grand Prix, here.

Watch Formula 1 on Kayo Sports

Kayo Sports offers the most comprehensive streaming options for Australian F1 fans. Kayo Sports provides access to every single F1 race on the racing calendar, including qualifying and practice sessions, and even offers coverage of F2 and F3 for the true motorsport fanatics.

Kayo Sports is an app that you can install on your smartphone, tablet or streaming device – you can also view it in a web browser on a Mac or PC – and offers a bucket load of features. These include Interactive Stats, a picture-in-picture mode and a Key Moments timeline, so you can easily jump back to a crash or an overtake if you missed it.

It’s not just racing action provided by Kayo Sports either, as the service also has regular news updates, including interviews and features, along with classic races from yesteryear. Kayo Minis lets you view the best moments of previous races too, without having to watch the entire thing all over again.

Put simply, Kayo Sports is the complete F1 package.

How much is Kayo Sports?

Kayo Sports has three monthly subscription plans to choose from: One, Basic and Premium.

• One costs $25 a month and lets you watch Kayo content on 1 screen at a time.
• Basic costs $27.50 a month and allows users to watch Kayo content on up to 2 screens at a time.
• Premium costs $35 a month but lets users watch Kayo content on up to three screens at a time.

You can sign-up for a 14-day free trial if you’re a new user, so if there’s one race you particularly want to watch, it could present the best opportunity to try the service out before you commit to a full subscription.

With a Kayo Sports subscription, you obviously also get access to a complete world of sporting content, including other motor racing series, golf, AFL, NRL and over 50 other sports. You can find out more about Kayo Sports and what it offers in our complete guide.

What devices can I watch Kayo on?

Kayo can be accessed on a wide range of devices, including:

• Smartphones
• Tablets
• Web browser
• PlayStation
• Smart TVs
• Apple TV
• Chromecast

A full list of supported devices can be found on the Kayo website.

Watch Formula 1 on Foxtel Now

Foxtel Now combines sport with a range of other everyday entertainment channels – including Foxtel Originals and HBO programming – to provide an all-in-one service for all your television needs. Formula 1 is accessed on Foxtel Now via the Fox Sports channel, which comes as part of a $29/month sports package add-on.

However, what this actually is, is a live stream of Sky Sports’ F1 coverage in the UK, so commentary during the race comes from Sky Sports’ commentators. Australian commentators are on hand to discuss the race and drivers, before and after the live event.

How much is Foxtel Now?

Foxtel Now is split into various packs, allowing you to customise your ideal package with just the content you know you’re going to watch. However, this can work out to be quite expensive, at least compared to a Binge or Kayo Sports subscription. 

Foxtel Now’s pricing is as follows:

• Essentials: The Essentials pack is required to kick off any Foxtel Now subscription and costs $25 per month. It gives you access to Foxtel Original programming, HBO and other channels across lifestyle, drama and comedy.
• Sport: The Sport pack can be added for an additional $29 per month. It brings with it 12 24/7 sports channels, with access to over 50 live sports including AFL, NRL and Formula 1.
• Movies: The Movies pack costs an additional $20 per month on top of the Essentials pack and brings with it access to over 1,000 movies on demand, alongside 11 dedicated movie channels.
• Drama Extra: Drama Extra costs an additional $10 per month and gives access to 7 dedicated channels for drama programming, including those on BBC First, UKTV and Universal.
• Ultimate Bundle: The Ultimate Bundle is currently available for $49 per month for 12 months at the time of publishing. It combines Essentials, Sport, Movies, Drama Extra and Kids & Docos into one monthly subscription. For the price, it makes it the best value Foxtel Now subscription option. 

What devices can I watch Foxtel Now on?

Foxtel Now is supported on a wide range of devices. These include:

• Foxtel Now boxes
• Smart TVs
• Smartphones and tablets via the Foxtel Go app
• PCs
• Macs
• Media streaming devices
• Telstra TVs
• PlayStation 4

A full list of supported devices can be found on the Foxtel Now website.

Watch Formula 1 on Foxtel iQ

The other way to get Formula 1 racing into your front room is via Foxtel iQ, Foxtel’s satellite-based TV service. Foxtel iQ works in much the same way as Foxtel Now, in that you need to choose various packs for the channels you want to watch, including sports.

However, the big draw for Foxtel iQ is the ability to stream Formula 1 in 4K definition. Foxtel uses the Sky Sports F1 stream from the UK, and this is shot in 4K. If you have a 4K TV, then you’ll be able to watch F1 in all its glory, provided you have a Foxtel iQ box and the relevant subscription.

Foxtel iQ vs Foxtel Now

The difference between Foxtel iQ and Foxtel Now is that the former requires a satellite and cable connection to work, along with a set-top box you connect to your tv. Foxtel Now, meanwhile, is a streaming service you can install on your TV as an application, and so only requires an internet connection (and a paid subsciption) to work.

How much does Foxtel iQ cost?

As with Foxtel Now, your monthly subscription can get quite expensive, especially when you consider Foxtel offers a Movies pack for $55. If you already have subscriptions to the likes of Netflix, Stan or Disney+, then the Movies bundle becomes practically redundant.

However, to watch F1 on Foxtel iQ you can currently sign-up for a special offer of $59.20/month for 12 months (offer live at the time of publishing) which gets you Foxtel Plus, the Sports package and a 4K-compatible iQ4 set-top box.

2022 Formula One Season

The 2022 Formula One season consists of 22 race weekends, which includes the Miami Grand Prix for the first time. The 22 races of the 2022 season are:

• Bahrain Grand Prix – 18-20 March
• Saudi Arabian Grand Prix – 25-27 March
• Australian Grand Prix – 8-10 April
• Emilia Romagna Grand Prix – 22-24 April
• Miami Grand Prix – 6-8 May
• Spanish Grand Prix – 20-22 May
• Monaco Grand Prix – 27-29 May
• Azerbaijan Grand Prix – 10-12 June
• Canadian Grand Prix – 17-19 June
• British Grand Prix – 1-3 July
• Austrian Grand Prix – 8-10 July
• French Grand Prix – 22-24 July
• Hungarian Grand Prix – 29-31 July
• Belgian Grand Prix – 26-28 August
• Dutch Grand Prix – 2-4 September
• Italian Grand Prix – 9-11 September
• Singapore Grand Prix – 30 September – 2 October
• Japanese Grand Prix – 7-9 October
• United States Grand Prix – 21-23 October
• Mexico City Grand Prix – 28-30 October
• Sāo Paulo Grand Prix – 11-13 November
• Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – 18-20 November

The Qatar Grand Prix didn’t feature in the 2022 Formula One race calendar, despite making its debut in 2021. This is so the country can focus on hosting the FIFA World Cup. The Russian Grand Prix was removed from the race calendar in direct response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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A video of a dirty hotel room has left TikTok divided, with some people disgusted beyond words, and others seeing the positives, having been made to feel better about their own lazy check-out habits.

A hotel room scene reminiscent of a murder (with the victims being fast food, hygiene and check-out etiquette) is doing the rounds on TikTok after UK-based user @syma.h posted a video of the worst-looking hotel room we’ve ever seen. The room is claimed to have been left in this state by a Travelodge guest, and the TikTok user @syma.h claims she is a Travelodge worker. She captioned the video: “some people are actually gross.”

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While leaving a room in this awful state when you check out was universally condemned in the comments, the video sparked debate over how clean exactly you are obliged to leave your room when you check out of a hotel if you want to be considered a good person.

Some scoundrels tagged their friends and wrote comments like “just as bad as the state you two left our room.” Others (many others) suggested a surcharge be levelled at the guest (to which the author told them they were charged, but only for smoking in the room).

Others made remarks like: “once I didn’t make the bed before leaving and I still feel guilty, these people are not okay” and “I try to leave my hotel rooms like I haven’t been in them!”

Further comments included: “there’s me shitting myself if I leave a crisp packet on the TV stand or something” and “here I am wondering if I should fold the used towels or just leave them in the bath tub.”

Oh, and there were a couple of people who pointed out the limited window of time in which a hotel worker might be expected to clean up such a scene (“what’s worse is the line manager will expect it done in 20 minutes”), perhaps leading to the next sentiment; “I always buy my own bleach and bathroom cleaning spray so I can clean it my self every day rather then cleaners cleaning.”

Previously we’d have said that’s overkill, but after seeing the above video, maybe it’s not as far-fetched as we thought…

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There are 14 different model variants in the current Porsche 911 range, and even for a motoring journalist, it can be tricky figuring out the difference between them all. Well, let’s make things simple: the Porsche 911 GTS is the one to get. Let me explain why.

We’re sure you’re familiar with the Porsche 911 by now. It’s one of the most iconic nameplates of all time. It’s a simple but effective formula, one that’s barely changed since 1964: two doors, rear-engined, rear-wheel-drive, high luxury, high power, no-nonsense.

The 911 is now in its eighth generation, which is internally designated the 992. Wider and more angular than ever before, the 992 is widely acclaimed. It’s uncontroversially good – and uncontroversially fast. That’s especially true for the pointy end of the range, especially the range-topping the 911 GT3, which we drove earlier this year. Read our review here.

The ‘problem’ with the GT3 or the next rung down from it on the ladder, the 911 Turbo, is that they’re almost too fast; too mental. The 911 used to have a reputation for being a bit of a widowmaker and while the 992-generation car with all of its safety tech is a much less dangerous proposition, both the 911 Turbo and 911 GT3 are a bit much for the everyday driver.

That’s why the 911 GTS is, in our humble opinion, the pick of the litter.

So, some history. GTS stands for ‘Gran Turismo Sport’ and was first used by Porsche back in 1963 on the 904 race car (which was also known as the Carrera GTS). The nomenclature then reappeared in the 80s and 90s with the 924 GTS and 928 GTS, which were the fastest road-going versions of those cars.

These days, GTS typically denotes the highest specification for many of Porsche’s model ranges, such as the 718 and (currently) the Macan – although not for the 911 and the Taycan, for example. Still, GTS is a badge with a long history and still means that you’re getting something a bit wilder than your average Porsche.

Indeed, that’s exactly what you get with the current 911 GTS, which sits right smack bang in the middle of the 911 line-up.

Somewhat confusingly, all current 911s are turbocharged, not just the 911 Turbo – and actually, the top-spec GT3 is naturally aspirated. Anyway… The 911 GTS boasts a 3.0L twin-turbocharged flat-six that makes 353kW/570Nm, has a top speed of 312km/h and does 0-100km/h in 3.4 seconds (4.1 in manual guise).

Yeah, the manual’s slower. You can get the 911 GTS with either a 7-speed manual box or an 8-speed PDK dual-clutch. The manual is a gem, but the PDK is truly effortless and unlocks the car’s true potential… Isn’t it weird that picking the manual is actually a performance downgrade these days?

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Even 4.1 seconds is monstrously fast, especially for what’s really quite a small car. I had the chance to drive the new Porsche 911 GTS in and around Queensland’s beautiful Gold Coast (including some track time at the Norwell Motorplex) and the sensation of speed you feel in this car is quite unlike anything else.

It’s a total heat-seeking missile. Having that engine and all that weight behind you, you feel powerful. The 992-generation vehicle’s wider stance really adds to that sensation, with sticky stanced Pirelli rubber keeping you planted and sharp-as-a-tack handling keeping you straight.

On the track, it’s a reliable weapon with an exceptionally linear power band, heaps of torque and shrieks like a banshee. It also helps that the GTS removes some of the sound insulation you get on lower models, meaning you can really hear that amazing engine note sing out. This is one of the best-sounding cars on the planet, especially if you do opt for the manual and let it get nice and high into the rev range.

That said, it’s very well-mannered when not on the track. Drive it off the circuit and onto the freeway and you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how soft and supple the suspension can be when you dial it down off Sport+ mode. Passengers will be impressed, as will passers-by. It exudes a unique combination of class and ferocity that’s intoxicating whether you’re inside or out of the car.

The GTS spec also by default blacks out all the trim and the rims, which makes the already rather handsome 992 look even better. You know how we hate peasant trim…

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In short, there’s plenty in the 911 GTS that lets you know you’ve got something a cut above the average 911 (and miles ahead of 99% of cars on the road) but it’s not so impenetrably fast or flashy that you’d feel intimidated by it.

That’s kind of the thesis of the GTS. It’s a car you could very easily take to the track on Saturday, but you’re not going to be stressed about taking to the shops on Sunday. In that sense, it’s rather gentlemanly. It’s an exercise in restraint… But not too much restraint. It’s a Goldilocks of a car.

Of course, the standard 911 is still a highly capable and luxurious car, and the 911 GT3 is a proper supercar that you’d be privileged to own. But for our money, the 911 GTS is the smart buy. It’s easily the most enjoyable car I’ve ever driven and an absolute masterclass in clever packaging by Porsche.

Discover the Porsche 911 GTS range at Porsche’s online showroom here.

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David Beckham is rarely seen without a Tudor watch – but it seems he ditched his ‘people’s Rolex’ for the real deal on a recent holiday…

The stylish football legend was recently spotted taking his wife Victoria as well as his mum and dad on a family holiday to Venice – the second trip he’s made there this year, having taken his daughter Harper on a quick little dad and daughter trip to the stunning Italian tourist hotspot earlier in June.

Whilst on a gondola ride, ‘Golden Balls could be seen rocking a brand-new Rolex Day-Date 40 (ref. 228345RBR-0011) – an unusually opulent piece for a gent that tends to prefer stainless steel sports or tool watches.

First introduced in 2016 and created especially for the 60th anniversary of the Day-Date, this rendition of the iconic dress watch features a green dial with Roman numerals, a bezel set with brilliant-cut diamonds and is mounted on a ‘President’ bracelet.

Rolex doesn’t publically list the price of this model, but you can pick one up for somewhere between AU$50,000 and AU$100,000, depending on condition.

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Of course, Becks is actually a Tudor ambassador, so he’s contractually obligated to wear Tudor watches… Tudor is owned by Rolex, though, so we doubt he’s going to ruffle too many feathers with this tasty timepiece.

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A new study has revealed that Sydney is one of the least friendly places in the world… In fact, we’re the third-worst city in the world to make friends, apparently.

Sydney is what most people think of when they hear ‘Australia’ as most people tend to picture either the Sydney Harbour Bridge or the Sydney Opera House. But I’m sorry to say fellow Sydneysiders, that while our city is pretty iconic, we are officially unfriendly bastards.

According to Time Out’s 2022 Index study, Sydney was ranked as the third-worst city in the world when it comes to making new friends. Almost 75% of respondents agreed that “making new friends was either hard or impossible in Sydney”. And I have to say, I agree.

I grew up on the South Coast and only moved to Sydney six years ago and boy, oh boy was it hard to make new friends. I don’t want to generalise but most Sydneyites seem to make friends in high school or in the early years of university, and then cling to them; meaning they are uninterested in letting new people into their inner circle.

It took me at least two to three years to find Sydneysiders that genuinely wanted to be friends with me; not just acquaintances or ‘drinking buddies’ that I’d see once or twice a month.

Sydney is also apparently terrible for single people wanting to get down and dirty. Time Out’s study found that 71% of people think “Sydney [is] a hard place to hook up”. I wouldn’t know, as I got pretty lucky in the love department years ago on a Contiki tour…

I do know, however, that our nightlife is terrible; Sydney is second-worst in the world when it comes to nightlife. Of course, extreme lockout laws (that were only repealed in February last year) are to blame for killing Sydney’s nightlife and COVID restrictions stopped our nightlife from a potential revival.

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It’s not all doom and gloom though; the majority of people agree Sydney is a beautiful city and only 11% of people think it’s “dirty”. But overall our city ranks 53rd in the world while Melbourne ranks 15th; I bet Melbournians are feeling pretty smug right now.

So, fellow Sydneysiders, let’s mop the floor with them next year and all try our best to be nicer and friendlier to strangers, okay? Oh, and if you’re wondering which city ranked number one, it was Edinburgh for being progressive, welcoming, beautiful and walkable and for having a buzzing nightlight complete with “forward-thinking bars and eateries”.

In all honesty, Sydney seems to have a long way to go if we ever want to be the best city in the world. But let’s be hopeful and get started on some self-improvement, shall we?

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Gianluca Vacchi continues to defy the ageing process with an intense sprint workout that will truly separate the men from the boys.

Gianluca Vacchi, the 54-year-old multi-millionaire, is a man who loves to keep himself in tip-top shape. Whether he’s using some space-age equipment or just smashing out a brutal workout in the gym, the man is all about pushing his body to its limits.

And now, Gianluca is back at it again, this time performing sprints with a parachute tied around his waist. But, before you think, “what the hell is he doing now?” Gianluca is actually performing what is known as resisted sprint training.

Posting a video to his Instagram account, Gianluca can be sprinting down a field so fast that the parachute attached to his waist is able to fully deploy. Whoever is filming him actually seems to have a tough time keeping up with him in their motorised cart. It’s an impressive sprinting drill for sure (just as impressive as Gianluca’s insanely ripped rig).

So, what is resisted sprint training? Well, according to VeryWellFit, resisted sprint training can “help athletes build functional power to generate faster accelerations and attain higher maximum speed.”

“Resisted training helps athletes increase their speed-to-strength ratio which improves their ability to generate greater force during sprint starts, or during any quick accelerations while running.”

With advances in technology and understanding of the benefits of running against resistance, there are now multiple methods to choose from, with Gianluca’s example of parachute sprint training being one of those. The other main two methods are sled resisted training and hill, or incline sprints.

Parachute training, as demonstrated by Mr Vacchi, was “one of the most popular forms of resisted sprint training in the early 2000s,” according to CoachUp.com. There are multiple benefits to using parachutes for resisted sprint training, chief among which is their accessibility. They’re affordable and can be easily packed into a bag to take with you wherever you want to go.

However, as CoachUp further explains, “the biggest issue with the parachutes is getting them to inflate completely. Too often, I’ve seen athletes take off into their acceleration to find that it took the parachute the first 10-20 meters to inflate. By that time, the athlete is out of their acceleration phase.”

While Gianluca may be using his parachute for some casual training, top-level athletes use them (and other forms of resisted sprint training) to help them improve their sprinting speed and technique. Athletes using this form of training do so to track and measure their kinematics.

“Kinematics include measures of stride length, stride frequency, range of motion measurements at each joint, and ground contact time to name a few,” CoachUp relates.

There have been studies performed using all three resisted sprint methods, but one study in particular examined the effects a large parachute had on a group of experienced athletes. “After 4 weeks, the resisted sprint group improved their 0-20 meter speed by 3.3%compared to the unresisted group who improved by 1.8%.”

Another study that examined the effects of parachute training, along with weighted sled and weighted belt training, said “The desired outcome when performing a resisted sprint training exercise is a reduction in running velocity without inducing substantial changes in the athlete’s sprinting technique.”

“In our study, all 3 devices produced a reduction in running velocity and so these devices are appropriate for training the maximum velocity phase of sprinting.”

The study also found, “The reduction in velocity was greatest for the weighted sled, and suggests that this device may be the most effective in improving maximum sprint speed.”

It’s clear then, that resisted sprint training can have a monumental effect on your sprinting ability. If you’re looking to improve yours, its’ well worth a shot.

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Post Malone has been a massive name in music over the last couple of years, gaining a large following and consistently charting when he releases. 

Aside from his music, Post is known for his face tattoos and love for beer and cigarettes, but there’s more to him than that. Read on to find out more about Post Malone.

Post Malone Quick Facts

Name: Austin Richard Post
Age: 27 years old
DoB: 4^th July 1995
Nationality: American
Height: 6 feet 2 inches / 1.84m
Net worth: $45 million (estimated)
Instagram: @postmalone – 22.5m followers
TikTok: @postmalone – 11.6m followers
Twitter: @PostMalone – 6.5m followers

Who is Post Malone?

Austin Post, better known as Post Malone, is an American singer and rapper who is known for his versatile ability and blending of genres such as pop, hip-hop and R&B. He found his first recognition from his debut single, White Iverson, which he wrote in just two days. The single made it to #14 on the US Billboard charts and hit 1 million streams on SoundCloud within a month of release.

While his music may not be to everyone’s taste, Post Malone is undoubtedly a talented singer who can make music in a range of different genres. Below you can see him covering Bob Dylan’s Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right back in 2013, a couple of years before he became famous.

Post Malone Music

Post Malone first found an interest in music when he started playing the guitar at 14, after being inspired by Guitar Hero. He released his first mixtape Young and After Them Riches, when he was 16, showing classmates who eventually voted him the “Most Likely to Become Famous” in his senior year.

He moved to LA after dropping out of college and started collaborating with artists until his single White Iverson blew up. The single received praise from Mac Miller and Wiz Khalifa and saw him get attention from record labels which allowed him to start working with acclaimed musicians like 50 Cent, Kanye West and Young Thug.  

Post achieved his first big commercial success with his track ‘rockstar’ featuring 21 Savage. The song hit #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and broke the single-week streaming record on Apple Music with over 25 million streams. It was also Post Malone and 21 Savage’s first #1 song.

From there, he’s seen continued success, with his debut album Stoney going triple platinum and topping Michael Jackson’s record for most weeks on top of the top 10 of Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart when it hit 77 weeks (MJ’s Thriller held the top spot for 76 weeks). He’s also continued to collaborate with a variety of musicians, including Travis Scott, Future and Ozzy Osbourne.  

Interestingly, when it comes to inspiration, Posty has a bit of a different strategy than most musicians, claiming he writes 60% of his lyrics on the toilet.

Post Malone Tattoos

It’s pretty obvious Post has a lot of tattoos – he’s reportedly got 79 tattoos currently on his body – from celebrity portraits (including Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan and Kurt Cobain) to face tattoos and everything in between. The majority of Post Malone’s tattoos, he has done himself or had friends ink onto him.

His remarkable tattoo transformation throughout his career can be seen here.

Post Malone Net Worth

Post Malone’s hits have earnt him quite a bit of money, with his net worth estimated at $45m, according to CelebrityNetWorth.

Apart from music, he’s also collaborated with brands such as Crocs and Arnette, run his own festival (Posty Fest), and has launched his own line of French rosé wine Maison No. 9 (which sold over 50,000 bottles in just two days of pre-sale.

He also has a partnership with Bud Light, appearing in some of their TV ads and on a limited run of cans.

This money has allowed him to buy some pretty impressive stuff, including a $3 mansion (which doubles as a bunker), a $4m+ car collection and a $1.1m Richard Millie.

Post Malone Family

Post Malone recently revealed he is engaged and has a daughter, although he has mostly kept his life private and wants his child to be able to “make her own decisions”.

His current girlfriend/fiancé hasn’t been revealed publicly, but her name is believed to be Jamie. His previous girlfriends include Korean rapper MLMA and mode Kano Shimpo.

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Three of the world’s best football players have to maintain a strict diet and training schedule to remain at the top of their game, but you might not know that their diet includes one unlikely superfood.

Think of superfoods and you may think of the likes of liver or even goji berries (the less attention given to bull testicles, the better), but had you ever considered seaweed as being an abundant source of nutrients?

Well, according to The Sun, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Karim Benzema – three of the finest football (soccer) players that have ever played the beautiful game – ensure their diet is simply swimming with seaweed.

The humble ingredient may not be much to look at, and there is probably a good proportion of people who can’t stand the sight of it when they enter the ocean – but seaweed is packed with essential nutrients. These nutrients, naturally, have a string of benefits which could well explain how Ronaldo, Messi & Benzema are still able to perform at the highest level, despite being over 30-years-old.

The Sun’s source, Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo, technically says the soccer-playing trio make sure algae is present in their diet. But seaweed is a form of algae, so potato potato.

Alberto Mastromatteo, a Spanish chef for a string of celebrities, explains the benefits, “They contain great nutritional value because with a small amount you get a lot of vegetable protein, which the body synthesizes even better than an animal protein,”

“I am a fervent believer in the extraordinary nutritional power of microalgae, unparalleled sources of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids – and other healthy lipids -, vitamins, carotenoids, antioxidants, etc. That’s why I usually put spirulina and chlorella in all my dishes,”

Indeed, Healthline agrees, adding spirulina “gram for gram, may be the single most nutritious food on the planet.” A single tablespoon of spirulina (7 grams) contains 4g of protein and “a small amount of fat — around 1 gram — including both omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in an approximately 1.5–1.0 ratio.”

You may think 4g of protein isn’t much, but it’s the quality of the protein that makes all the difference. In the case of the protein in spirulina, it “gives all the essential amino acids that you need.”

Chlorella, too, is incredibly nutritious, with Healthline claiming it to be “50–60% protein.” And, like spirulina, it is a complete protein source, so contains all of the essential amino acids. Other purported benefits of chlorella include being able to improve aerobic endurance and promoting heart and kidney health.

The very fact Ronaldo, Messi and Benzema are able to sprint around the soccer pitch for nigh-on 90-minutes week in, week out, could potentially be attributed to their seaweed diet. Strict training plans are, of course, also a factor, and as we’ve seen from Ronaldo in particular, his workouts can be especially brutal.

Seaweed, spirulina and chlorella come in various forms. Seaweed, for example, can be had as a quick snack. Spirulina and chlorella, meanwhile, are available as a supplement in powder, capsule, tablet or extract form.

Try it and sea (lol) for yourself.

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