The world of strength sports combines diverse training methods, from old-school bodybuilding wisdom to cutting-edge, science-backed, ever-evolving approaches. Most elite athletes agree that willingness to ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilders Unite — Wesley Vissers Gets A Leg Day Schooling From William Bonac
A three-hour commute is more than worth its weight in fuel to train with a legend. Dutch IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Wesley Vissers recently formed a training coalition with Olympia veteran and fellow ... Continue Reading
Pre-Bedtime Protein Does Not Preserve Muscle Mass, Suggests New Study
Bodybuilders are a ritualistic bunch. For the muscle-minded, weighing food, drinking water from a gallon jug, or chugging a protein shake right before bed are cultural norms. But a Nov. 2023 study ... Continue Reading
Brianny Terry Deadlifted 293 Kilograms (645.9 Pounds) For a New All-Time World Record
Powerlifter Brianny Terry has set another all-time world record in the deadlift in the 90KG Raw category. Terry competed at the 2024 WRPF FQ Classic IV meet in Las Vegas, NV, on Sunday, May 5, 2024, ... Continue Reading
Austin Perkins (74KG) Totals 37.5 Kilograms Over IPF Raw World Record in Training
74KG competitor Austin Perkins is the highest-ranked tested powerlifter in the world using the DOTs formula. He recently returned to the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) fold and is ... Continue Reading
Exercise Scientist Critiques Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Leg Training
Pro wrestler-turned-actor-turned-tequila-entrepeneur Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has one of the most imposing physiques in Hollywood. He frequently posts glimpses of his grueling workouts on social media, ... Continue Reading
2016 Olympian Oleksandr Pielieshenko Dies in Ukraine-Russia War
According to multiple sources, weightlifter Oleksandr Pielieshenko, who won two continental titles for Ukraine and finished fourth in his weight class at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, has died ... Continue Reading
Is the Green Mediterranean Diet Worth the Hype? A PhD Weighs In
“So, what’s the best diet for gut health?” I’ve been asked this question countless times, and although I do my best to avoid diet dogma, the Mediterranean diet is my top recommendation across the board. ... Continue Reading
Vinicius Mateus Viera Lima Wins 2024 Musclecontest Brasilia Pro Men’s Physique Show
Vinicius Mateus Viera Lima is the 2024 Musclecontest Brasilia Pro Men’s Physique show champion. The IFBB Pro League show was held in Brasilia, Brazil, on Saturday, May 5, 2024. It featured nine ... Continue Reading
2024 AGP Pro Bikini Division Show Results — Dahye Jeon Wins
While much of the strength sports world focused on the 2024 World’s Strongest Man contest in Myrtle Beach, SC, other events were held on the weekend of May 4-5, 2024, including the 2024 AGP Pro Bikini ... Continue Reading
The 12 Best Treadmill Running Shoes of 2025, Tested by Experts
For running enthusiasts, the best treadmills can be great pieces of fitness equipment for training at your leisure in the comfort of your home or training space. Like other running disciplines, ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Stability Running Shoes, Tested and Trialed by Our Team
Running can be an excellent form of cardio partly because of its easy to get into a routine — a pair of the best running shoes (and a good route) is basically all you need to get going. However, your ... Continue Reading
Is Working Out a Form of Therapy?
The notion of exercise as a mood booster is relatively well known, but could those workouts have a more profound impact on your mental well-being? Two-time Figure Olympia champion Erin Stern believes ... Continue Reading
2024 World’s Strongest Man Finals Event 6 “Atlas Stones” Results
On May 1, 2024, 30 strongmen entered the Qualifying Stage of the 2024 World’s Strongest Man (WSM). After six events, the field narrowed to the top 10. Following a rest day, those 10 athletes faced off ... Continue Reading
Echelon Row Review (2025): Is This Mid-Range Rower Too Mid or Just Right?
If the idea of bringing one of the best rowing machines into your cramped apartment or home gym has you experiencing claustrophobia, rest assured that folding rowers are a thing. The foldable sliding rail ... Continue Reading
2024 World’s Strongest Man Results & Leaderboard
Since 1977, some of the strongest men on the planet have gathered to lift unfathomably heavy objects for a simple, singular purpose: Find out who the World's Strongest Man is. This year, 30 contestants ... Continue Reading
Tom Stoltman Wins 2024 World’s Strongest Man
The return of the king: Scottish strongman Tom Stoltman is the official winner of the 2024 World's Strongest Man (WSM) competition. Stoltman reclaimed the title from 2023 WSM winner Mitchell Hooper on ... Continue Reading
Sole E35 Elliptical Review (2025): Mirror, Mirror on the Screen
With so many app-connected cardio machines out there, many of the best ellipticals are now equipped with built-in HD touchscreens. Until 2023, the Sole E35 Elliptical didn’t even offer a touchscreen, but ... Continue Reading
The 6 Best Ellipticals for Heavy People of 2025, Tested and Handpicked by Our Team
Finding an elliptical designed for larger body types can sometimes be tougher than the actual workouts. The best ellipticals for heavy people offer accessible, low-impact cardio training with frames sturdy ... Continue Reading
The Best Low-Impact Cardio Workout, Plus Bonus Exercises From a Certified Coach
I’m always looking for ways to break a sweat while having fun. Whether you’re a barbell devotee or a hardcore runner, there’s joy to be found — and joints to be soothed — in low-impact cardio ... Continue Reading
The 6 Best Treadmills at Best Buy 2025 (Tried and Tested)
Best Buy is your one-stop shop for electronics, whether you’re looking for a camera, a washing machine, or one of the best treadmills on the market. Once inside the retailer’s sliding doors, a rush of cool ... Continue Reading
2024 SBD World’s Strongest Man Finals “BFGoodrich Tires HD Terrain Deadlift” Results
Fans watching the 2024 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) have only gotten louder and more passionate with each passing event. The penultimate event was the BFGoodrich Tires HD Terrain ... Continue Reading
2024 World’s Strongest Man Finals Event 4 “Reign Total Body Fuel Conan’s Wheel” Results
When the 10 2024 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) finalists competed on the first day of the WSM Finals Stage, May 4, 20224, Wesley Derwinsky, Mitchell Hooper, and Tom Stoltman set a new world record ... Continue Reading
7 Recumbent Bike Benefits to Get You Back in the Cardio Game, Plus a Sample Workout
Most commercial gyms are stacked with treadmills, rowing machines, and exercise bikes galore. And though they’re often stationed off in a corner, far from their cousin the upright stationary bike, the ... Continue Reading