The 2024 Sheru Classic Pro is scheduled for the weekend of June 7-9, 2024, in Delhi, India. Four IFBB Pro League shows are set for this event: 212 Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and ... Continue Reading
2024 Adela Garcia Pro Fitness Division Show Preview
The 2024 Adela Garcia Pro Fitness division show is scheduled for Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Bastrop, TX. Eight-time Figure Olympia champion Adela Garcia promotes this show. The winner of this contest ... Continue Reading
2024 Mile High Pro Show Preview
The 2024 Mile High Pro bodybuilding show will take place on Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Denver, CO. This IFBB Pro League event features Men’s Physique and Bikini division contests. Twenty-six ... Continue Reading
2024 Toronto Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Toronto Pro Supershow is slated to take place on the weekend of June 8-9, 2024, in Toronto, ON, Canada. Ten of the IFBB Pro League’s 11 divisions are featured in this show. The Fitness division ... Continue Reading
How To Choose Running Shoes: Details You Need To Know
If you’ve ever been to a running store, you probably found yourself paralyzed by all the options (we certainly were). Wall-to-wall displays of different types of running shoes; low-arch, high-arch, ... Continue Reading
How Many Miles Is a 5K? A Running Coach Teaches You How to Stay Efficient During All of Them
Of all the running races you’re likely to be reading about online, the 5K is one of the least demanding—and least intimidating. Sure, it’s tough, but it’s for good reason that there are plenty of ... Continue Reading
World Record? 125-Pound Woman Performs Weighted Triceps Dip With +176 Pounds Added
Nadine Hettinga might just be the strongest woman you’ve never heard of. She’s a streetlifter — a burgeoning strength sport focused mainly around 1-rep max weighted calisthenics. On Jun. 4, 2024, ... Continue Reading
The 9 Best Cycling Apps of 2025
There seem to be near-infinite ways to work out virtually these days. Set out on a mission to find the best fitness apps, and you may feel like you’ve stepped inside a labyrinth. Narrowing down the ... Continue Reading
2024 IPF World Bench Press Championships Results
The International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) held the 2024 World Classic and Equipped Bench Press Championships (WBC) in Austin, TX, from May 22 through June 1, 2024. The Japanese team ... Continue Reading
Tips for Getting Your Home Treadmill Repaired: Don’t Let Your Broken Treadmill Slow You Down
Weird burning smells, error codes, strange noises, and workout interruptions aren’t something you want to deal with in the middle of your cardio. But let’s be real, fitness equipment is not immune to ... Continue Reading
Are Hemp Seeds Worth the Hype? Here Are 3 Science-Backed Benefits of Hemp Seeds
Nutrient-dense seeds, like flax seeds and chia seeds, aren’t just the latest hype in the “superfood” aisle. While they’re certainly not a cure-all, they are a great addition to a healthy diet—particularly ... Continue Reading
Kosei Yokoyama (74KG) Sets IPF Raw Bench Press World Record of 225.5 Kilograms
Of all the records that fell at the 2024 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Bench Press Championships in Austin, TX, one of the most striking is Kosei Yokoyama's new all-time IPF world ... Continue Reading
7-Time Figure Olympia Champion Cydney Gillon’s Calf Workout for Beginners
Calves can be notoriously tricky to grow, yet they are crucial for athletic performance and an aesthetic physique. Seven-time and reigning Figure Olympia champion Cydney Gillon acknowledges the struggle of ... Continue Reading
Strength Coach Kelly Matthews on How To Gain Muscle and Lose Fat
If you ask most gym goers about their goals, many will likely say to lose fat and gain muscle. However, knowing how to accomplish these goals simultaneously can be challenging. Fortunately, fitness experts ... Continue Reading
“Normal People Shouldn’t Do This”: Pro Bodybuilding Coach Critiques Dorian Yates’ Workout Routine
The “Shadow” of Dorian Yates looms large over the world of bodybuilding, long after Yates himself retired from competing at the 1998 Mr. Olympia. Flash forward a quarter of a century and Yates’ ... Continue Reading
Volume Cycling: How Fewer Sets Can Help You Build More Muscle
How many sets are necessary for muscle hypertrophy? Does it suffice to perform just two sets, or is there a need to increase to three, four, or even five sets to maximize gains? Dr. Mike ... Continue Reading
Zuzanna Kula (57KG) Breaks IPF Equipped World Record Bench Press With 168 Kilograms
Lightweight lifter Zuzanna Kula of Poland has written her name in the record books for the third time in 2024. Competing at the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Bench Press ... Continue Reading
HYROX Europe’s New Official Backpack & Luggage Supplier: Built For Athletes
On Jun. 5, 2024, HYROX Europe announced the fitness brand Built For Athletes (BFA) as their "Official Backpack and Luggage Supplier." BFA produces backpacks and luggage built with performance in ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler’s 3 Favorite Dumbbell Biceps Exercises
Well-developed biceps offer more than just an aesthetic boost; they enhance functionality and upper body strength. Building jacked arms doesn’t require high-tech training equipment. Four-time Mr. Olympia ... Continue Reading
“I Want To Be Michael Jordan” & More: Chris Bumstead on 2024 Olympia Prep
"My mind's been in a different place this year now that I have a child," bodybuilder Chris Bumstead says. On Jun. 3, 2024, Bumstead got candid with the camera for a YouTube interview about his mindset ... Continue Reading
An Elite Ultra-Marathoner & Powerlifter Explains How To Stay Fit While Traveling
Do you struggle to stay on top of your workout routine or diet while you travel? Don’t fret — you’re in good company. Even elite athletes need to make accommodations when they're on the move, including ... Continue Reading
These 3 Exercises Can Boost Back and Shoulder Hypertrophy For Competition
Dr. Mike Israetel, Ph.D. in sports physiology, is training for a bodybuilding competition. On May 27, 2024, Dr. Israetel offered a glimpse into his rigorous back and shoulder training regimen. ... Continue Reading
How to Move an Elliptical: 7 Easy Steps To Moving Your Machine
Moving an elliptical can be tricky because, as BarBend expert reviewer Amanda Capritto, CPT, CES, CNC, CF-L1, CSNC notes, many of the best ellipticals are heavy and hard to move by yourself: “Ellipticals ... Continue Reading
Report: 18 Weightlifters Caught Violating Anti-Doping Policy in 2023
The 2024 Olympics begin in about two months. Paris will host 120 weightlifters — the fewest in decades — as a downstream consequence of the International Weightlifting Federation’s (IWF) years-long ... Continue Reading