Qualifying for the Mr. Olympia — the most exclusive bodybuilding show on the planet — just got harder. On Oct. 23, 2023, the Olympia Qualifying System rules were announced; they’re nearly identical to ... Continue Reading
Olivia Reeves (81KG) Wins Gold Medal, Sets New Records at 2023 Pan American Games
With weightlifting officially confirmed for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, keen eyes are turning towards the sport's rising stars. And 20-year-old Olivia Reeves' star is absolutely soaring. At the ... Continue Reading
2023 Wellness Olympia Preview
The Wellness division is the youngest out of the 11 Olympia divisions, but its popularity is immense. The pre-judging rounds for the 2021 and 2022 Olympia contests had numerous fans standing behind ... Continue Reading
2024 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships Roster Revealed
The first edition of the 2023 Sheffield Championships brought all kinds of records: the attendance, the huge prize pot, and world records in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF). The contest is ... Continue Reading
2023 FFF Girl Power Tournament Results
The third edition of the Fédération Française de Force (FFF) 2023 Girl Power Tournament was held on Oct. 22, 2023, and the standard was higher than ever. Ten female athletes representing seven nations from ... Continue Reading
How to Lose Weight Fast, According to Science
What do a bride-to-be, a couple booking a long-overdue cruise, and a career powerlifter with an upcoming competition have in common? Oftentimes, they all want (or need) to lose weight — fast. If you’re ... Continue Reading
Cheick “Iron Biby” Sanou Sets New Log Lift World Record of 230 Kilograms
Cheick "Iron Biby" Sanou of Burkina Faso is in a battle with himself to propel the log lift world records to greater heights. Since claiming the all-time log lift world record at the 229-kilogram mark in ... Continue Reading
Meredith Alwine (71KG) Wins Bronze Medal for USA at 2023 Pan American Games
If you're a fan of Olympic lifting, you've been downright spoiled in the back half of 2023, as many of the most important weightlifting competitions of the year are being held between September and ... Continue Reading
7 Magnesium Benefits That Strength Athletes Should Know About
A strong heart, solid bones, developed muscles, and plenty of energy — four things strength athletes need to be at the top of their game. You may notice trends coming and going in the fitness space and ... Continue Reading
Should CrossFitters Switch to Strongman? (with Hanna Coldiron)
Today we're wrapping up our mini-series with elite strongwoman athletes. Hanna Coldiron is the 2021 world's 7th strongest woman under 64kg, and she's looking to better that result later in 2022. Hanna ... Continue Reading
2023 Women’s Physique Olympia Preview
Of 11 contests to be held at the 2023 Olympia in Orlando, FL, on Nov. 2-5, 2023, none may be as intense as the Women’s Physique Olympia. Nineteen athletes qualified to compete. The reigning champion, ... Continue Reading
2023 Moe’s Muscle New Zealand Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2023 Moe’s Muscle New Zealand Pro took place on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Auckland, New Zealand. Fifteen athletes representing eight nations competed in Classic Physique and Men’s Physique contests. ... Continue Reading
2023 Hurricane Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 23rd edition of the Hurricane Pro was held on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in St. Petersburg, FL. Of the seven IFBB Pro League shows held this weekend, the Hurricane Pro event was the largest, with four ... Continue Reading
2023 Iogenix Spain Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The weekend of Oct. 21-22, 2023, was one of the busiest of the calendar year for the IFBB Pro League. There were seven shows in six different countries. One was the 2023 Iogenix Spain Pro show in Alicante, ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Cesar Flores Credits Beltless Squats for Helping Him Hit This 320KG (705LB) Paused 2-Rep Max
Despite not competing in the back squat like their powerlifting counterparts, Olympic lifters possess some of the strongest squats in the strength training game. Case in point: On Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, ... Continue Reading
2023 Fitness Authority Poland Muscle Fest Pro Results
The 2023 Fitness Authority Poland Muscle Fest Pro took place on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Warsaw, Poland. It featured two IFBB Pro League contests for the Men’s Physique and Bikini divisions. Emile Walker ... Continue Reading
2023 Kim Junho Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2023 Kim Junho Pro bodybuilding show was held on Oct. 21-22, 2023, in Seoul, South Korea. It featured 17 IFBB Pro League competitors across Classic Physique and Bikini division contests. The winners ... Continue Reading
HOP WTR Lime Brings Sparkling Vibes to Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Whether you’re testing out Sober October or you avoid alcohol all year round, the search for non-alcoholic bevs — that aren’t orange juice — has become a lot easier in recent years. From that non-alcoholic ... Continue Reading
How Do You Stack Up? Here Are the Average Marathon Times for Different Types of Runners
Every year, marathon runners across the globe sign up to participate in races. On any given year, any of these distance athletes will be lining up to run the very first marathons of their lives. If you are ... Continue Reading
Joven Sagabain Victorious at the 2023 Musclecontest International Philippines Pro Men’s Physique Show
The 2023 Musclecontest International Philippines Pro was held on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Subic Bay, Philippines. Of the six IFBB Pro League athletes competing, Joven Sagabain emerged ... Continue Reading
Amy Hamilton Wins 2023 Chattanooga Night of Champions Pro Fitness Show
Amy Hamilton is the 2023 Chattanooga Night of Champions Pro Fitness division show champion. The contest was held on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Chattanooga, TN. It featured 13 IFBB Pro League ... Continue Reading
2023 Giants Live World Tour Finals Results — Tom Stoltman Ascends the Throne
Don't sleep on the Scotsman! Two-time World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion Tom Stoltman emerged victorious at the 2023 Giants Live World Tour Finals in Glasgow, Scotland, on Oct. 21, 2023. The ... Continue Reading
Should You Take Creatine Before or After a Workout?
Creatine is one of the most researched and widely used dietary supplements in the strength sports world, credited with boosting strength, power output, and muscle growth. However, there's ongoing debate ... Continue Reading
Does Rowing Build Muscle? How to Get Ripped on a Rowing Machine
Chances are, if you’re settling down onto a rowing machine, you’re seeking all the cardio gains it has to offer. You’ll improve your endurance, build your work capacity, and pursue stronger heart health — ... Continue Reading