Hours before the biggest competition in bodybuilding — the 2023 Mr. Olympia, which runs from Nov. 3-5 in Orlando, FL — eight-time Mr. Olympia Lee Haney gave some prescient advice to defending Men's Open ... Continue Reading
The 6 Best Treadmills for Bad Knees in 2025
Running on a treadmill can be taxing on your joints, and if you’re dealing with knee discomfort, odds are you’re going to be hesitant to hop onto one of these cardio machines for a worthwhile session. ... Continue Reading
Hadi Choopan & Derek Lunsford’s Final Workout Before the 2023 Mr. Olympia
Reigning Mr. Olympia Hadi Choopan and 2022 Mr. Olympia runner-up Derek Lunsford met individually with their coach Hany Rambod for a chest workout two days before Olympia 2023. “The Persian Wolf” ... Continue Reading
2023 212 Olympia Prejudging Results
Defending 212 Olympia champion Shaun Clarida has been to the top of the 212 Olympia division twice but has never defended his title successfully. He hoped to change that at the 2023 ... Continue Reading
Demystifying Your Fat-Burning Heart Rate Zone
If you’re aiming to create a caloric deficit to drive some fat loss, you may rely on cardiovascular training to give that deficit a boost. In your search for the most efficient cardio workouts to help you ... Continue Reading
2023 Amateur Olympia Results
The 2023 Olympia weekend is underway. On Nov. 1-2, 2023, the 2023 Amateur Olympia took centerstage in Orlando, FL, with competitors vying to win their IFBB pro cards. Such a distinction would enable them ... Continue Reading
Nathan De Asha Denied Entry to the USA; Will Not Compete at the 2023 Mr. Olympia
IFBB Pro League Men's Open bodybuilder Nathan De Asha will not compete in the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest, slated for Nov. 2-5, 2023, in Orlando, FL, due to traveling issues beyond his control — he ... Continue Reading
How Exercise Affects How the Body Uses Sugar
Sugar plays a significant role in fueling the global obesity epidemic, as it makes it easy to enter a caloric surplus. However, sugar can play a nuanced and even helpful role in one's diet when not ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Kettlebell Halo for a Stronger Core and Better Shoulder Mobility
It might not be the halo Beyoncé was talking about, but it’ll still give you a glow in the gym. The kettlebell halo may look a little unconventional, but this highly functional kettlebell exercise will be ... Continue Reading
Jesus Olivares (+120KG) Squats 463 Kilograms (1,020 Pounds) Raw in Training for 2024 Sheffield Championships
Elite super heavyweight powerlifter Jesus Olivares has the all-time heaviest raw total at a whopping 1,152.5 kilograms (2,541 pounds); set this historic total at the 2023 Sheffield Powerlifting ... Continue Reading
The Mike O’Hearn Show — Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Explains Online Fitness Misinformation
The internet is a wellspring of knowledge. The vast majority with access to it turn to Google and social media for answers to any questions they may have about anything. That is typically the case for ... Continue Reading
Balancing Life As an Athlete and Coach (w/Zachary Huse)
Today I'm talking to weightlifter and coach Zachary Huse. Zack is in an interesting position: he's an active weightlifter in the superheavyweight category, and he's also a coach with an increasingly ... Continue Reading
Lee Haney — Bodybuilding Career, Competition History, and Workouts
More than a dozen men have held the Mr. Olympia title, but only two of them sit at the top of the heap with eight consecutive wins. One is Ronnie Coleman, who had an unbeaten streak from 1998 through 2005. ... Continue Reading
Ryan Terry & Sadik Hadzovik’s Back Day Less Than One Week from the 2023 Olympia
To prepare for the 2023 Olympia, Men’s Physique competitors Ryan Terry and Sadik Hadzovik met at an East Coast gym to train back less than one week from the big stage. While ... Continue Reading
Best Cyber Monday Supplement Deals of 2024
Cyber Monday season is a much anticipated time of the year for holiday shoppers looking to score some sweet deals on their favorite products. For fitness enthusiasts, Cyber Monday fitness deals can give ... Continue Reading
Best Black Cyber Monday Exercise Bike Sales of 2024
Maybe the best treadmills aren't your thing. Or, maybe you want to bring your spin studio to your living room? If you’re looking for a new exercise bike, you’ve come to the right place — at the right time: ... Continue Reading
Cyber Monday Squat Rack Sales of 2024
A squat rack is the cornerstone of any serious weightlifter’s home gym. Besides squatting, the best squat racks can double as a bench press rack and a pull-up station, and they can serve as the foundation ... Continue Reading
The Best Cyber Monday Treadmill Deals of 2024
Spending hundreds (or thousands) of dollars on a treadmill can be totally worth it. But finding the courage to take the plunge and swipe your card is easier said than done. Well, if a new ... Continue Reading
Best Cyber Monday Weight Bench Sales in 2024
The best weight benches allow lifters to add a host of movements to their home gym routines. Adding a weight bench allows users to get off the floor to perform lifts like bench presses, dumbbell rows, ... Continue Reading
2023 World’s Strongest Nation Preview — Rosters and Events
The 2023 World's Strongest Nation (WSN) contest will take place on Oct. 18, 2023, at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England. Two teams will clash again: the USA versus the UK. The two strongmen ... Continue Reading
Best Cyber Monday Fitness Deals of 2024
Stocking up on the best home gym equipment is not a cheap endeavor. Even just buying a new piece of fitness gear can cost quite a chunk of change. Shopping strategically is crucial — enter Cyber ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Withdraws From the 2023 Mr. Olympia Due to Hamstring Tear
The 2021 Arnold Classic champion and 2022 Mr. Olympia third-place finisher, Nick Walker, has withdrawn from the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest, set for Nov. 3-4 in Orlando, FL. Walker says his decision was ... Continue Reading
Amélie Mierger (+84KG) Raw Benches Presses 3 Kilograms Over IPF World Record
Bench press specialist Amélie Mierger is no stranger to world records. She broke the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) bench press world record in the +84KG class three times before losing it to ... Continue Reading
The Only Bulking Workout Plan You Need to Build Muscle ASAP
Bulking is a two-step process. Step one; eat more. Exactly how much more varies, of course, and perfecting your bodybuilding meal prep is a science worth exacting to the letter. But once you’ve ... Continue Reading