If noise-sensitive housemates or neighbors are keeping one of the best treadmills out of your home, fear not. While no cardio machine will be absolutely silent, cushioned decks, sturdy builds, and soft ... Continue Reading
Martins Licis Will Take Eight Months Off From Competition to Recover From Sciatica
Following a competition hiatus through 2023, the 2019 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Martins Licis made his pro strongman comeback at the 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) to an underwhelming ... Continue Reading
Want to Learn How to Run a Mile Without Stopping? 8 Tips From an Elite Coach
Contrary to what your high school gym teacher might have thought, it’s certainly not easy to simply lace up your running shoes, toe the starting line, and run an entire mile. That’s over 1,600 meters or ... Continue Reading
Strongman Mitchell Hooper Dissects 9 Strategies for High-Quality Sleep
2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) and 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic champion Mitchell Hooper is prepping for his first WSM title defense at the 2024 WSM on May 1-5, 2024. Among all aspects of his prep, the ... Continue Reading
Quick Look: Is Stevia the Most Gut-Healthy Non-Nutritive Sweetener?
Stevia, a natural sweetener derived from the leaves of the stevia rebaudiana plant (also known as Candyleaf), offers a calorie-free alternative to sugar. Its popularity is driven by a growing awareness of ... Continue Reading
The Continuous Flux of the 2024 World’s Strongest Man Roster
The 2024 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest is scheduled for May 1-5, 2024, in Myrtle Beach, SC. It is the second consecutive year the sport's most prestigious contest is featured in the sunny south of ... Continue Reading
ICYMI: 3X Bodyweight Squat by Weightlifter Miranda Ulrey — 396 Pounds at 130 Pounds
If you aren’t aware, weightlifters have some seriously-strong legs. 20-year-old Olivia Reeves recently shocked social media with a triple-bodyweight squat. She’s in good company. On April 1, 2024, Team ... Continue Reading
Home Treadmill Dangers and How To Prevent Them
At-home treadmills provide users with a wealth of benefits, from weight loss and cardiovascular health to bone density and muscle building. (1) They also offer greater convenience than going to the gym, ... Continue Reading
Oleksii Novikov Withdraws From 2024 World’s Strongest Man
2020 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Oleksii Novikov is officially out of the 2024 edition of the competition, scheduled for May 1-5, 2024, in Myrtle Beach, SC, WSM promoters have announced. The ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Dispels 10 of the Biggest Fitness Myths
2023 was the year of “The Moose” Mitchell Hooper, and 2024 appears to be on a similar path for the 28-year-old Strongman. Hooper defended his title at the 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic, won the ... Continue Reading
Why Do My Knees Hurt When I Run? A Physical Therapist Explains
If you’re a treadmill or track aficionado, you may stumble into some aches and pains at a certain point. While running injuries aren't a guarantee, overuse or underuse of certain muscles might eventually ... Continue Reading
Cydney Gillon Demonstrates How Beginners Should Train Glutes
The gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in the body, so its development is critical for creating a powerful, aesthetic physique. Seven-time Figure Olympia champion Cydney ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Björnsson Shares His 2024 Competition Schedule
The 2018 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion Hafthor Björnsson returned to the pro strongman circuit at the 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) Ohio, placing fourth after a four-year hiatus. Two weeks ... Continue Reading
The 5 Best Running Workouts to Level Up Your Conditioning
Running and strength training are different beasts, to be sure. For one thing, running is about variety. Yes, there’s some variety in lifting weights, too. But for the most part, your resistance training ... Continue Reading
The Best CrossFit Equipment For Home Gyms (2025)
There is no shortage of CrossFit-style WODs you can do without any equipment. To mention a few miserable metcons: 400 meters of walking lunges, a 5K run, and death by burpees. But purchase a piece ... Continue Reading
The 15 Best Bodyweight Exercises, + Workouts and Tips From a CPT
Don’t worry, we get it — you love lifting weights, and the idea of parting with your favorite barbell or dumbbell exercises might make your skin crawl. But a good bodyweight workout can come in handy in ... Continue Reading
Treadmill Motors: What You Need to Know
If you’re the average gymgoer, you probably haven’t spent too much time thinking about how a treadmill operates from the inside. But if you’re in the market for a big-ticket item like fitness equipment, ... Continue Reading
Sarah Rainbow (+90KG) Hits Biggest Female Raw w/Wraps Total Ever of 775 Kilograms
At the 2024 World Raw Powerlifting Federation Australia (WRPFA) Launceston Toyota Showdown (LTS), Australian powerlifter Sarah Rainbow hit the heaviest raw total ever by a woman at an incredible 775 ... Continue Reading
Luke Stoltman Wins 2024 Europe’s Strongest Man
The 2024 Europe’s Strongest Man (ESM) occurred on April 13, 2024. Twelve of the top strongmen in Europe vied for dominance in front of a sold-out crowd at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, ... Continue Reading
2024 Tri-City Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
Columbus, GA, served as host to the 2024 Tri-City Classic Pro bodybuilding show on the weekend of Apr. 13-14, 2024, and three IFBB Pro League divisions were featured - Classic Physique, Men’s ... Continue Reading
Edvan Palmeira Wins 2024 Musclecontest Nordeste Pro Men’s Physique Show
The 2024 Musclecontest Nordeste Pro Men’s Physique show was held on April 13, 2024, in Recife, Brazil, and Edvan Palmeira was crowned champion. He defeated seven other contenders to take the ... Continue Reading
Jeremiah Willies Wins 2024 Fitworld Pro Classic Physique Show
Jeremiah Willies won the 2024 Fitworld Pro. The Classic Physique show was held on Apr. 13, 2024, in Los Angeles, CA, and it featured 11 IFBB Pro League athletes facing fans and judges. Willies left the ... Continue Reading
Martin Fitzwater Wins 2024 Detroit Pro Bodybuilding Show
Martin Fitzwater is the inaugural Detroit Pro Men’s Open champion. Fitzwater was one of six athletes who competed in the 2024 Detroit Pro show in Dearborn, MI, on April 14, 2024, and he was the last to ... Continue Reading
What Men’s Open Bodybuilder Michal “Krizo” Križánek Eats to Bulk
Where one bulking season ends, a dieting phase begins. Slovakian Pro bodybuilder Michal “Krizo” Križánek recently described his mass-building eating regime with viewers of his YouTube channel. After a ... Continue Reading