Athletes at the February 24 HYROX competition in Fort Lauderdale, FL, may have noticed some shiny new equipment lining the event space. This was thanks to a new collaboration between the popular fitness ... Continue Reading
How Figure Bodybuilder Ashley Lakomowski Trains Back 2 Months Before a Pro Show
In the Figure division, athletes are judged heavily on balance and shape, specifically in the back, shoulders, hamstrings, and glutes. Figure bodybuilders train their backs to build the coveted ... Continue Reading
From Best to Worst, Jeff Nippard Ranks Chest Exercises for Hypertrophy
There's a continuous debate in bodybuilding about which exercises are the most effective for building muscle. On March 11, 2024, bodybuilding coach and fitness content creator Jeff Nippard published a ... Continue Reading
Lucy Underdown Wins 2024 Arnold Strongwoman Classic UK
The 2024 Arnold Strongwoman UK contest occurred on March 16-17, 2024, in Birmingham, England. Nine of the world's top strongwomen competed across five events for the coveted title — American ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Wins 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic UK
The 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) UK, held from March 16-17, 2024, in Birmingham, England, saw the reigning two-time Arnold Strongman Classic US and 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion hoist ... Continue Reading
How to Do Cross-Training For Marathons, With a Strength Workout Plan for Runners
A marathon is a grueling event. They last for hours and take a strong mental and physical toll. The repeated impacts from your strides inevitably add up and the next day you’ll be sore like nothing else. ... Continue Reading
Corey Morris Wins 2024 Arnold Classic UK Men’s Physique
Corey Morris is the 2024 Arnold Classic UK Men’s Physique champion. On Saturday, March 16, 2024, Morris made his Arnold Classic UK debut as a part of the 2024 Arnold Sports Festival UK in Birmingham, ... Continue Reading
Vania Auguste Wins 2024 Bikini International UK
Vania Auguste of the United States scored the biggest win of her IFBB Pro League career at the 2024 Bikini International UK in Birmingham, England, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Auguste defeated 12 ... Continue Reading
Hadi Choopan Wins 2024 Arnold Classic UK
Hadi Choopan is the 2024 Arnold Classic UK Men’s Open champion. The competition was held on the weekend of March 15-16, 2024, at the NEC in Birmingham, England. Choopan beat six other Men's ... Continue Reading
Leonida Ciobu Wins 2024 Wellness International UK
Five IFBB Pro League Wellness athletes ventured to the NEC in Birmingham, England, to participate in the 2024 Wellness International UK competition, one of seven shows at the 2024 Arnold Classic ... Continue Reading
Jaclyn Baker Wins 2024 Fitness International UK
Jaclyn Baker is the winner of the 2024 Fitness International UK contest, held as part of the 2024 Arnold Classic UK weekend in Birmingham, England. The American was one of nine athletes who ... Continue Reading
Wesley Vissers Wins 2024 Arnold Classic Physique UK
Wesley Vissers is the 2024 Arnold Classic Physique UK champion. Vissers was the last man standing out of seven contestants at the NEC in Birmingham, England, during the opening night of the 2024 ... Continue Reading
Are Exercise Bikes Good For Weight Loss? (+ Workout From a Personal Trainer)
Body composition is often top of mind for new gymgoers and weight room veterans alike. One of the most encouraging parts of starting (or continuing) a training program is the slow reveal of new muscle. In ... Continue Reading
Do Your Supplements Have the Right Stuff? 9 Ingredients You Need to Look For
Even when you eat enough, sleep plenty of hours, and recover well, sometimes you still need an extra boost to perform your best at the gym. You may find yourself in the supplement aisle looking for a ... Continue Reading
Can You Train for a Marathon On a Treadmill? An Expert Running Coach Teaches You How
Almost by its very definition, a marathon is an exhibition of outdoor running endurance. The very first marathon — run by Pheidippides — was a 26-mile jaunt across the hilly Grecian terrain from Marathon ... Continue Reading
Regan Grimes’ Push Day with 2023 Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford In Front of a Live Audience
Watching elite bodybuilders train can motivate and give insights for improving workouts. In a video published on YouTube on March 12, 2024, Men’s Open bodybuilder Regan Grimes teamed with reigning Mr. ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler and Milos Sarcev Review the 2024 Arnold Classic
Three-time Arnold Classic champ Jay Cutler, bodybuilding coach Milos Sarcev, and Matt Daniels convened on the Cutler Cast podcast to analyze the 2024 Arnold ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford Explains How to Achieve a Huge Back
The 2023 Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford embarked on his inaugural journey to South Korea, where he teamed up with fellow Men’s Open bodybuilder Regan Grimes and several Korean bodybuilders ... Continue Reading
The Best Oblique Workouts for Every Experience Level (+ Personal Trainer Tips on Ab Exercises)
Building a strong core goes beyond your six-pack — you’ve got to train your side abs, too. To sculpt and strengthen your oblique muscles, you’ll want to incorporate the best oblique exercises that teach ... Continue Reading
The 4 Pillars of Bracing for Deadlifts
Canadian powerlifter Bryce Krawczyk is one of only 23 athletes who have deadlifted 400 kilograms in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF), so he knows his way around a deadlift. He ... Continue Reading
2024 Arnold Classic UK Bodybuilding Show Preview
Less than two weeks after the historic Arnold Classic US contest was held in Columbus, OH, another Arnold event will take place across the Atlantic. The 2024 Arnold Classic UK weekend will be ... Continue Reading
Learn How to Make a Homemade Electrolyte Drink from a Certified Nutrition Coach
There’s a lot to remember when it comes to eating and drinking enough to support your training. You’re counting macros, calories, ounces of water, tubs of creatine, and scoops of protein powder. Do you ... Continue Reading
How Hadi Choopan Trains Back After Winning the 2024 Arnold Classic
2022 Mr. Olympia Hadi Choopan further etched his name in the annals of professional bodybuilding by becoming the fifth bodybuilder to win both Mr. Olympia and Arnold Classic titles after defeating 2023 ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper on the Value of Body Composition in Strongman
Fresh off his second consecutive win at the 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic, 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Mitchell Hooper dove into the intricacies of body composition in ... Continue Reading