Treadmill maintenance has roots dating back to the 1800s. Legend says that William Cubitt invented one of the earliest machines, setting the template for the best treadmills of today. Back then, however, ... Continue Reading
Interview: John Robert Cardillo Explains Original Hi-Intensity Training
Several fitness pioneers, such as Jack LaLanne, Joe Weider, and Arnold Schwarzenegger, have become household names. Another is Arthur Jones, the founder and creator of Nautilus machines and the godfather ... Continue Reading
2024 Strongest Man in Iceland Results — Vilius Jokužys Claims Gold
The 2024 Strongest Man in Iceland (SMI) contest occurred on June 1-2, 2024. The two-day contest featured 10 of the country's strongest athletes battling across the following eight events: 2024 Strongest ... Continue Reading
Hunter Labrada’s 2024 Off-Season 4-Exercise Leg Day With Terrence Ruffin
Competitive bodybuilders leverage their off-seasons to maximize muscle mass and strength. However, the subsequent cutting phase, which usually lasts between 16 and 20 weeks, demands a strategic shift in ... Continue Reading
Can the Stoltman Brothers Run a 5K?
Celebrated for its cardiovascular and endurance benefits, running is now being embraced by even elite strongman athletes as a valuable addition to their training regimens. (1) The three-time, reigning ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Erin Stern’s Top 5 Tips for Faster Fat Loss
Losing fat can feel like solving a jigsaw puzzle, but two-time Figure Olympia champion Erin Stern offers the missing pieces in a video published on her YouTube channel. In the video, Stern shares her five ... Continue Reading
“No Squats”: The Leg Exercises 62-Year-Old Bodybuilder Dorian Yates Uses to Build Muscle
“Gone are the days of 1,500-pound leg presses,” lamented six-time bodybuilding champion Dorian Yates in the caption of a May 31, 2024 Instagram post. Yates, now 62, is one of the most decorated ... Continue Reading
Treadmill Size Guide: Finding the Best Machine for Your Stride, Height, and Space
You’ve heard the rumors (shhh, don’t tell anybody that I told you, but they’re true) about the benefits of cardio — lifted moods, managed weight, and strengthened hearts, to name a few — and you’re looking ... Continue Reading
The 7 Best Treadmill Apps of 2025 (Personally Tested)
The best fitness apps can help you track, build, and maintain your fitness routine, and while there are thousands of options to choose from via Google Play and the App Store, finding the right app for your ... Continue Reading
How to Clean a Peloton Bike, Tread, or Rower: Keeping Your Peloton So Fresh, So Clean
Even if you had never heard of Peloton pre-pandemic, there’s little chance that you don’t currently know of — or own — a piece of exercise equipment from the oh-so-vogue fitness brand. Peloton’s high-tech ... Continue Reading
Sadik Hadzovic’s 4 Tips To Grow Legs Without Barbell Back Squats
Leg training is crucial for building overall strength and a balanced physique. Barbell back squats, a compound exercise, are common among many training programs with hypertrophy goals. However, they might ... Continue Reading
Opinion: Gym Etiquette Is Ruining My Life
Barf. I groan as I sit up after another set of dumbbell bench presses, casting the weights down to the floor with as much nonchalance as I can muster: Like I hadn’t just pushed myself to the brink of ... Continue Reading
Wellness Bodybuilder Chloe Pickford’s Steroid Cycle and Leg Workout, Explained
IFBB Pro League Wellness bodybuilder and personal trainer Chloe Pickford recently shared insights into her leg day routine and steroid cycle on her YouTube channel. ... Continue Reading
Kostiantyn Musiienko (105KG) Bench Presses 346.5 Kilograms for New IPF Equipped World Record
Ukrainian equipped powerlifting sensation Kostiantyn Musiienko popped into the 105KG class recently to swing at a world record that had stood since 2019. Musiienko is the top-ranked male equipped ... Continue Reading
2024 Miami Muscle Beach Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Miami Muscle Beach Pro occurred on Saturday, Jun. 1, 2024, in Miami, FL. IFBB Pro League Men’s Physique, Bikini, and Wellness divisions held pro shows at this event, and 2024 Olympia Weekend ... Continue Reading
Omer Bahamed Wins 2024 Thailand Pro Men’s Physique Show
Omer Bahamed has won the 2024 Thailand Pro. The IFBB Pro League Men’s Physique contest was held on Sunday, Jun. 2, 2024, in Pattaya, Thailand. Thanks to this win, he is now qualified for the 2024 ... Continue Reading
Lamar Shaw Wins 2024 Mid-USA Pro Classic Physique Show
Lamar Shaw has won the 2024 Mid-USA Pro Classic Physique show. The event was held on Saturday, Jun. 1, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM, and featured seven IFBB Pro League competitors. Shaw not only won this ... Continue Reading
Ashley Kaltwasser Wins 2024 Nevada State Championships Pro Bikini Division Show
Ashley Kaltwasser is the 2024 Nevada State Championships Pro winner. The IFBB Pro League Bikini division show was held on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV, featuring 16 competitors. Kaltwasser was ... Continue Reading
The 6 Best Ellipticals for Small Spaces in 2025, As Chosen by Our Experts
For athletes wanting a low-impact cardio machine for their home gym, the best ellipticals can deliver with calorie-burning workouts that can be less taxing on your joints than, say, running on a treadmill ... Continue Reading
The 7 Best Sole Treadmills of 2025, Expert-Tested, Expert-Approved
Some of the best treadmills the BarBend team has tested come from Sole. With wide incline ranges, cushioned running surfaces, and integration with the free Sole+ app, these top-notch machines are a worthy ... Continue Reading
In a Rush to Get Ripped? Here’s How to Build Muscle Fast
The good news about hypertrophy is that it’s kind of simple for a lot of athletes: train hard, eat in a slight caloric surplus, and get enough sleep. Here’s the bad news about building muscle: it doesn’t ... Continue Reading
Should You Run Slower to Get Faster? Yes. Your Guide to 80/20 Running
It’s not that you mindlessly follow whatever fitness trend pops up on your feed. But when an intriguing idea comes along, you’ve got to take a look, right? So what’s the deal with 80/20 running? Can ... Continue Reading
The Top Benefits of Running, Plus Tips on How To Start
Key Takeaways: We know, we know, you might not like running. Let's be honest: it can be a tough slog. Sprinting is very high-intensity, and Here are our expert-explained benefits of running, plus some ... Continue Reading
Horizon EX-59 Elliptical Review (2025): An Elliptical To Kickstart Your Fitness Journey
While many of the best ellipticals can leave an elliptical-sized hole in your budget, the Horizon EX-59 Elliptical delivers the essentials without breaking the bank. If you’re on the hunt for a practical ... Continue Reading