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Some of the best cliff dives I’ve found recently:

1. @gio_masters
2. @kenstornes
3. @declutteringspaces
4. @ellietsmart
5. @romain_dsch
6. @nico.ibst
7. @gio_masters by @wins

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Some of the cleanest lines in various sports:

1. Skiing @mitchellbrower
2. Parkour @fuju_honjo
3. Skimboarding @lucasfink
4. Skateboarding @marksuciu
5. Rock climbing @ethenwe by @wins

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In 1986, Francis Ngannou was born in a small village in Cameroon and began working in sand mines at just 10 years old to help support his family. Inspired by Mike Tyson, he eventually left home to chase boxing, spending 14 months crossing Africa and surviving the Sahara Desert, human traffickers, and a dangerous journey across the Mediterranean before reaching Europe.

After arriving in Paris broke and homeless, he slept in parking garages until a local gym gave him a chance. Just a few years later, he was signed by the UFC, became heavyweight champion, fought Tyson Fury in one of boxing’s biggest events, and built a career few people would have thought possible. by @wins

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a month ago

The Art of the Stare

One thing I’ve always noticed in sports is how the most focused people rarely look busy. While everyone else is looking around, they’re usually staring at one thing. The barbell. The finish line. The ball. The task.

There’s actually science behind it. When we’re nervous, our eyes make rapid movements called saccades, constantly jumping between different things. Elite athletes often train themselves to lock onto a single point, cutting out distractions and staying present.

I think that’s why you see that stare so often before a big moment. It’s less about looking intimidating and more about shutting everything else out for a second. by @wins

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2 months ago

The Art of Repetition

Repetition is probably one of the most underrated parts of getting good at anything. Most people want the exciting part, the result, the breakthrough, the recognition, but the reality is that almost everything impressive is built off doing the same thing over and over again until it finally becomes second nature. Scientists studying neuroplasticity found that repetition actually strengthens connections in the brain, meaning the more consistently you practice something, the easier and more natural it becomes over time.

That’s why athletes repeat the same movements thousands of times, musicians replay the same sections of songs for hours, and photographers take hundreds of bad photos before getting one they love. A lot of improvement honestly just comes from staying around long enough to keep repeating the process when other people stop.

The strange thing about repetition is that it rarely feels important while you’re doing it. Most of the time it feels boring, repetitive, frustrating even. But when you look back later, you realize those small repeated moments were quietly building everything. by @wins

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2 months ago

Bruce Lee’s Workout Routine in the 1960’s:

Squat 3 × 10 x 95lb
French Press 4 x 6 × 64lb
Incline Curls 4 × 6 × 35lb
French Press (again) 4 x 6 × 64lb
Con Curl 3 × 10 × 70-80lbs
Two Handed Curl 3 × 8 × 70-80lb
Tricep Stretch 3 × 8
Dumbbell Curl 4 x Failure × 18lb
Reverse Curl 4 x 6 × 64lb
Wrist Curl 4 x Failure × 64lb
Wrist Curl 4 x Failure × 10lb by @wins

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3 months ago

In the early 2000s, Mark Gonzales skated at Alcatraz Island, turning one of the most controlled and isolated places in America into something completely different. The same concrete that once confined prisoners became a surface for movement and expression, shifting the meaning of the space entirely.

It was never really about the tricks. It was about presence. Gonz has always approached skating with a kind of freedom that ignores structure, treating every place like it has its own hidden potential. Seeing him move through Alcatraz feels like a reflection of that philosophy, where restriction meets creativity and something new is created out of it.

Photos by Bryce Kanights by @wins

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4 months ago

the art of finishing what you started

the art of finishing what you started isn’t really about motivation, it’s about what happens after it fades. most people begin things with energy, with a clear idea of how it will feel to complete it… but somewhere in the middle, that feeling disappears. the work becomes repetitive, quiet, sometimes invisible. finishing is choosing to continue in that space, when there is no excitement left, just the decision to keep going. research has shown that nearly half of people quit long term goals because they lose interest or get distracted, not because they lack ability. that’s what makes finishing different. it’s less about talent and more about staying when it stops feeling rewarding, seeing something through simply because you said you would. by @wins

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4 months ago

The ‘runner’s high’ isn’t just a myth, it’s caused by endocannabinoids like anandamide, a “bliss molecule” that crosses into the brain and creates a natural sense of euphoria similar to THC. Studies show it usually kicks in after 20-30 minutes of running, though only around 40-50% of runners report fully feeling it. by @wins

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4 months ago

Before acting, Jason Lee was a professional skateboarder in the early 1990s, starring in the influential skate film Video Days directed by Spike Jonze and helping popularize the 360 flip (tre flip) in street skating.

After appearing in the 1992 100% music video directed by Jonze, director Kevin Smith noticed him and cast him in Mallrats, launching his acting career; he later became widely known for roles including Dave in the Alvin and the Chipmunks movies. by @wins

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4 months ago

Close Calls in Various Sports:

1.BMX @itamar_180
2.Skateboarding @martinforbes
3.BMX @sergeynogaev & @agarkovartemyaha
4.Surfing @arashimurata
5. Rock-climbing @nikolai_atkinson by @wins

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4 months ago

i asked you to send me the best photo of you getting active, your name & occupation…

narrowing this down to just 20 photos was so hard, every single submission was insane. i love getting to see all of you out there getting active.

MOVE TOGETHER, WIN TOGETHER! by @wins

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