A three-hour commute is more than worth its weight in fuel to train with a legend. Dutch IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Wesley Vissers recently formed a training coalition with Olympia veteran and fellow ... Continue Reading
Pre-Bedtime Protein Does Not Preserve Muscle Mass, Suggests New Study
Bodybuilders are a ritualistic bunch. For the muscle-minded, weighing food, drinking water from a gallon jug, or chugging a protein shake right before bed are cultural norms. But a Nov. 2023 study ... Continue Reading
Austin Perkins (74KG) Totals 37.5 Kilograms Over IPF Raw World Record in Training
74KG competitor Austin Perkins is the highest-ranked tested powerlifter in the world using the DOTs formula. He recently returned to the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) fold and is ... Continue Reading
Exercise Scientist Critiques Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Leg Training
Pro wrestler-turned-actor-turned-tequila-entrepeneur Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has one of the most imposing physiques in Hollywood. He frequently posts glimpses of his grueling workouts on social media, ... Continue Reading
Is the Green Mediterranean Diet Worth the Hype? A PhD Weighs In
“So, what’s the best diet for gut health?” I’ve been asked this question countless times, and although I do my best to avoid diet dogma, the Mediterranean diet is my top recommendation across the board. ... Continue Reading
The 12 Best Treadmill Running Shoes of 2026, Tested by Experts
For running enthusiasts, the best treadmills can be great pieces of fitness equipment for training at your leisure in the comfort of your home or training space. Like other running disciplines, ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Stability Running Shoes, Tested and Trialed by Our Team
Running can be an excellent form of cardio partly because of its easy to get into a routine — a pair of the best running shoes (and a good route) is basically all you need to get going. However, your ... Continue Reading
2024 World’s Strongest Man Finals Event 6 “Atlas Stones” Results
On May 1, 2024, 30 strongmen entered the Qualifying Stage of the 2024 World’s Strongest Man (WSM). After six events, the field narrowed to the top 10. Following a rest day, those 10 athletes faced off ... Continue Reading
Echelon Row Review (2026): Is This Mid-Range Rower Too Mid or Just Right?
If the idea of bringing one of the best rowing machines into your cramped apartment or home gym has you experiencing claustrophobia, rest assured that folding rowers are a thing. The foldable sliding rail ... Continue Reading
2024 World’s Strongest Man Results & Leaderboard
Since 1977, some of the strongest men on the planet have gathered to lift unfathomably heavy objects for a simple, singular purpose: Find out who the World's Strongest Man is. This year, 30 contestants ... Continue Reading
Tom Stoltman Wins 2024 World’s Strongest Man
The return of the king: Scottish strongman Tom Stoltman is the official winner of the 2024 World's Strongest Man (WSM) competition. Stoltman reclaimed the title from 2023 WSM winner Mitchell Hooper on ... Continue Reading
Sole E35 Elliptical Review (2026): Mirror, Mirror on the Screen
With so many app-connected cardio machines out there, many of the best ellipticals are now equipped with built-in HD touchscreens. Until 2023, the Sole E35 Elliptical didn’t even offer a touchscreen, but ... Continue Reading
The 6 Best Ellipticals for Heavy People of 2026, Tested and Handpicked by Our Team
Finding an elliptical designed for larger body types can sometimes be tougher than the actual workouts. The best ellipticals for heavy people offer accessible, low-impact cardio training with frames sturdy ... Continue Reading
The Best Low-Impact Cardio Workout, Plus Bonus Exercises From a Certified Coach
I’m always looking for ways to break a sweat while having fun. Whether you’re a barbell devotee or a hardcore runner, there’s joy to be found — and joints to be soothed — in low-impact cardio ... Continue Reading
The 6 Best Treadmills at Best Buy 2026 (Tried and Tested)
Best Buy is your one-stop shop for electronics, whether you’re looking for a camera, a washing machine, or one of the best treadmills on the market. Once inside the retailer’s sliding doors, a rush of cool ... Continue Reading
7 Recumbent Bike Benefits to Get You Back in the Cardio Game, Plus a Sample Workout
Most commercial gyms are stacked with treadmills, rowing machines, and exercise bikes galore. And though they’re often stationed off in a corner, far from their cousin the upright stationary bike, the ... Continue Reading
3 Strongmen Break Keg Toss World Record at 2024 World’s Strongest Man
The first day of the 2024 World's Strongest Man (WSM) Final occurred on May 4, 2024. It was loaded with high-octane feats of strength, including a medley of yoke walks and frame carries, titanically heavy ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Björnsson and Graham Hicks Train for the 2024 Strongest Man on Earth Contest
Hafthor Björnsson is back in the swing of competitive strongman. After a fourth-place performance at the 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic, Björnsson knows his next three strongman contests in 2024. One of ... Continue Reading
6 Tips for How to Prevent Shin Splints, Direct From a Physical Therapist
Go running, they said. It’ll be good for you, they said. Your whole body will feel better, they said. Well, it did feel good. You love your new running shoes and the wind in your face is pretty different — ... Continue Reading
2024 World’s Strongest Man Finals Event 1 “KNAACK Giants’ Medley” Results
After two days of Qualifying Stage competition under the hot Myrtle Beach, SC, sun and a day of recovery, the top 10 strongmen gathered to determine who will be the 2024 World’s Strongest Man. Thirty ... Continue Reading
Elliptical Vs. Stair Climber — Your Guide to the Great Cardio Machine Debate
For dedicated deadlifters and serious squatters, cardio may just…not be your thing. But you’ve heard tell it’s “good for you,” and honestly, the rumors are true. But what’s the best cardio machine for you ... Continue Reading
The 6 Best Ellipticals for Low Ceilings of 2026 (Expert Tested)
The best ellipticals offer total-body workouts that strengthen your legs, arms, and heart while putting less impact on your joints than running on a treadmill. (1) However, some of these machines are ... Continue Reading
7 Protein Powder Benefits That’ll Convince You to Restock That Tub, From an RD
If you want to get stronger, you lift heavy weights. If you want to get bigger, you…also lift heavy weights. And eat a whole lot of strength training’s most hyped macronutrient: protein. Don’t get ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford Uses FST-7 Training For Leg Hypertrophy and Definition
The reigning Mr. Olympia, Derek Lunsford, is training intensely in his off-season. That includes hypertrophy-focused leg training using the FST-7 training methodology designed by Lunsford's coach, Hany ... Continue Reading