Daraja Hill is the 2023 Janet Layug Battle of the Bodies show winner. Hill placed first out of 30 IFBB Pro League Bikini division competitors in the contest, which was held on Saturday, Sept. 16, in Fort ... Continue Reading
British Team on Top — European Powerlifting Federation Western European Powerlifting Championships Results
The 2023 European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) Western European Championships took place in Reykjanesbær, Iceland, on Sept. 8-10, 2023. The British team came close to sweeping all the team awards, ... Continue Reading
2023 Europa Pro Bodybuilding Show Results: Regan Grimes Wins Men’s Open Title
The 2023 Europa Pro bodybuilding show took place on Sunday, Sept. 17, in Alicante, Spain, and featured nine IFBB Pro League contests. The main event was the Men’s Open competition, where Regan Grimes beat ... Continue Reading
The Top Tips for Running on a Treadmill, According to Running Coaches
While cardio equipment from rowing machines to ellipticals have gained popularity over the decades, treadmills remain virtually unchallenged as the most popular cardiovascular training apparatuses around. ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Ali Rubaiawi (+109, IRQ) Hits 198-Kilogram Junior World Record Snatch at 2023 World Weightlifting Championships
As the International Weightlifting Federation's (IWF) 2023 World Weightlifting Championships (WWC) wound down, fans were still hoping to see at least one new world record. Most would expect it to come from ... Continue Reading
How To Do the Alternating Dumbbell Press (+ the Best Variations for Muscle and Strength)
If you think about it, almost all dumbbell exercises are performed simultaneously. You curl with both arms at a time. When you grab a pair of ‘bells to bang out a few sets of lateral raises, you move your ... Continue Reading
The Best Bodybuilding Breakfast for All Your Physique Goals
In the game of building muscle, it’s not all about what you do in the gym. How you fuel your workouts is a crucial factor in how you gain muscle. Without adequate nutrition, all the leg presses and ... Continue Reading
2023 IWF World Weightlifting Championships Full Results
The clock ticks down: The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France begin in less than a year. With such little time remaining in the quad, the best weightlifters in the world have converged ... Continue Reading
The Real Story Behind the 1975 Mr. Olympia Is Far More Fascinating Than “Pumping Iron” Ever Portrayed
By the mid-’70s, the Mr. Olympia contest had firmly established itself as the premier showcase for bodybuilding, turning competitors like Larry Scott, Sergio Oliva, and a young Arnold Schwarzenegger into ... Continue Reading
How To Watch the 2023 IWF World Weightlifting Championships
When the 2023 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Weightlifting Championships (WWC) kick off, the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, will be less than a year away. About ten months, in ... Continue Reading
How Many Calories Should I Eat Per Day? A Guide for All Your Fitness Goals
If you’re in the fitness world, you can’t avoid it: whether in your gym locker room or scrolling on Instagram, it seems that everyone has something to say about nutrition. A favorite topic among ... Continue Reading
Bells of Steel Competition Kettlebell Review
If you want to add a lot of workout options to your home gym without taking up a lot of space, a kettlebell is a great way to go. And if you’re going to get a kettlebell, you’ll have a hard time finding ... Continue Reading
The 9 Best Organic Protein Powders
Protein is one of the most popular supplements on the market. We already know that supplementing with one of the best protein powders can help athletes gain muscle and recover from exercise. (1)(2) But did ... Continue Reading
6-Time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates’ Secret for Better Biceps Curls
Not only did Dorian Yates solidify his reputation within bodybuilding by winning the Mr. Olympia title six times, but his sheer mass and high-intensity workout style inspired countless competitors ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford Attacks a Heavy Leg Day During His 2023 Mr. Olympia Prep
A bodybuilder’s workout programming changes throughout the year depending on whether they are in the bulking, cutting, or maintenance phase. While elite bodybuilders usually share snippets of their ... Continue Reading
2023 Janet Layug Battle of the Bodies Bikini Division Show Preview
Janet Layug, the 2020 Bikini Olympia champion, began her promoting career in 2021 with the launch of the Battle of the Bodies show. That show is now in its third year, and the 2023 edition will take place ... Continue Reading
2023 Europa Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The Europa Pro is one of the largest bodybuilding contests outside of North America, and the 2023 edition of the show takes place in Alicante, Spain, on Sunday, Sept. 17. Ten of the 11 IFBB Pro League ... Continue Reading
2023 Ashoor Classic Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2023 Ashoor Classic bodybuilding show is slated for Friday, Sept. 15, 2023 in Tripoli, Libya. The show will feature two IFBB Pro League contests — Classic Physique and Men’s Physique. The winners of ... Continue Reading
Liang Xiaomei (81KG) Sets 159-Kilogram Clean & Jerk World Record at 2023 World Weightlifting Championships
Team China has inked itself into the weightlifting record books ... again. On Friday, Sep. 15, weightlifter Liang Xiaomei set the first Senior world record in the Women's 81-kilogram division. She lifted ... Continue Reading
Develop a Better Mind-Muscle Connection With These Quick Tips
For most, “lifting weights” is a very literal pastime. Sure, goals may differ between a recreational gymgoer who strength trains to benefit their health and a career powerlifter chasing an ever-higher ... Continue Reading
Best NordicTrack Treadmills (2024), Expert-Tested
NordicTrack makes some of the best treadmills on the market. And it’s no mystery why: These treadmills offer HD touchscreens, a wide array of technological features, and stout, durable builds ... Continue Reading
2023 Sheru Classic Mexico Grand Battle Pro Preview
There are four IFBB Pro League contests taking place on the weekend of Sept. 15-17, 2023. One of those is the Sheru Classic Mexico Grand Battle Pro in Mexico City, Mexico. Athletes from Men’s Physique and ... Continue Reading
How to Make Homemade Meal Replacement Shakes to Fuel Your Training Goals
One of the best ways to set up a healthy lifestyle or work on a fitness goal when you’re busy is to carve out times in your schedule. If you like to hit the gym in the morning before work, you’ve got a ... Continue Reading
Dr. Layne Norton Breaks Down Study on How Short Exercise Sessions Could Reduce Cancer Risk
Dr. Layne Norton is back with another breakdown of a scientific study, this time concerning how vital working out is for one's well-being. In the past, he’s covered research on training until failure and ... Continue Reading