While most of the sport's top names competed at the World Fitness Project (WFP) Tour Event I in Indianapolis, IN, over the weekend, many of Europe’s CrossFit Games hopefuls gathered in Montpellier, France, ... Continue Reading
2025 Ireland’s Strongest Man Results
The 2025 Ireland's Strongest Man (ISM) contest occurred on May 5, 2025, in Belfast, Ireland. The single-day competition featured 16 athletes battling through five events: Bar Bending, Incline Log Press, ... Continue Reading
Alex Gazan Wins World Fitness Project, Sets Sights on NorCal Next
Three-time CrossFit Games veteran Alex Gazan is on a quest to achieve the goal she and her coach, Justin Cotler, set for this season: This past weekend, she took a big first step, nabbing first place ... Continue Reading
The Perfect Pre-Workout Meal According to Science
Why do some workouts feel epic while others suck? Diet habits can make or break progress. Fueling performance is more nuanced than many realize, and you shouldn’t wing it. Renaissance ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the 2025 World’s Strongest Man
The 2025 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest will be held in Sacramento, CA, from May 15 to 18, 2025. For the first time in three years, the contest will return to the California State Railroad ... Continue Reading
Every Winner of the World’s Strongest Man Competition
Since 1977, the World’s Strongest Man (WSM) contest determines the crème de la crème in the sport of strongman. What started as a unique series of strength tests has evolved into an annual event watched by ... Continue Reading
2025 China DMS JiangYin Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2025 China DMS JiangYin Pro was held in JiangYin, China, and it was one of three IFBB Professional League events taking place on the weekend of May 10-11, 2025. This contest served as ... Continue Reading
Jonne Koski Brings a Decade of Experience to the WFP Stage
Jonne Koski traveled to Carson, CA, in 2014 to compete in his first CrossFit Games at 19 years old. He had been training with his friends and fellow 2014 CrossFit Games rookies Lukas Hoberg and ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Officially Declares for the 2025 New York Pro
The 2025 New York Pro is scheduled for May 17 in Teaneck, NJ. The contest features nine divisions: Nick Walker is the defending champion in the Men's Open division. He officially announced his entry ... Continue Reading
2025 Kokeny Classic Hungary Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2025 Kokeny Classic Hungary Pro occurred in Budapest, Hungary, on Saturday, May 10. Three 2025 Olympia qualifications were on the line for the 212, Classic Physique, and Bikini divisions. The winners ... Continue Reading
CrossFit HQ Gives HYROX a Nod – Here’s Why It Matters
CrossFitters, from everyday gym-goers to the elite (think Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr and Justin Medeiros), have begun to explore HYROX racing. However, until very recently, CrossFit as a brand hasn’t expressed ... Continue Reading
2025 Pittsburgh Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2025 Pittsburgh Pro was held on May 10-11, 2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA. This event was deemed the largest edition of the show to date, thanks to ... Continue Reading
Men’s Open Bodybuilder Regan Grimes 3,000-Calorie Prep Diet
Men’s Open bodybuilder Regan Grimes has fine-tuned his diet for the 2025 New York Pro, set for Saturday, May 17, 2025. With his sights on victory and 2025 Olympia qualification, Grimes shared his ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper’s Deadlift Pyramid Training and 3 Accessory Exercises for 2025 World’s Strongest Man Prep
The 2025 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) competition occurs in Sacramento, CA, from May 15-18. The contest features some of the strongest athletes on the planet. Among them is Mitchell Hooper, a ... Continue Reading
Alex Gazan, Austin Hatfield Take WFP Tour Event 1 in Down-to-the-Wire Finishes
After a close battle at the top of the leaderboard, Alex Gazan and Austin Hatfield came out victorious at the World Fitness Project (WFP) Tour Event I in Indianapolis, IN. Rounding out the top three ... Continue Reading
6 Big Names Still Chasing CrossFit Games Spots
With four In-Person Qualifying Events (IPQE) and the In-Affiliate Semifinals behind us, we’re starting to see what the rosters for this summer’s CrossFit Games will look like. So far, eight men and ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford Wins the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro After Tiebreaker Round
Derek Lunsford is the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro Men’s Open champion. He was one of 14 competitors vying for this title at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA, on Saturday, May 10. IFBB ... Continue Reading
2025 Kokeny Classic Hungary Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2025 Kokeny Classic Hungary Pro is slated for Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Budapest, Hungary. This is one of three 2025 Olympia qualifying shows taking place on this particular weekend, ... Continue Reading
Vitalii “Goodvito” Ugolnikov Suffers Lat Injury, Withdraws from 2025 Pittsburgh Pro
IFBB Professional League Men’s Open bodybuilder Vitalii “Goodvito” Ugolnikov has withdrawn from the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro, set for May 10-11 in Pittsburgh, PA. Ugolnikov revealed that he suffered a right ... Continue Reading
2025 China DMS JiangYin Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2025 China DMS JiangYin Pro will take place in JiangYin, China, on Sunday, May 11, 2025, and it will be a 2025 Olympia qualifying event for the Classic Physique and Men’s Physique ... Continue Reading
Dinnerly Review (2025): Worth the Cost?
Studies report that the best meal delivery services can be excellent for improving energy and protein intake, optimizing your ability to fuel your nutrition with balanced, hearty meals each ... Continue Reading
2025 Pittsburgh Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2025 Pittsburgh Pro is set for May 10-11 in Pittsburgh, PA. IFBB Pro League president Jim Manion promotes the event, featuring 2025 Olympia Weekend qualification shows in seven IFBB Professional League ... Continue Reading
How and Why Bodybuilder Erin Banks Trains Legs for a Division That Doesn’t Care About Them
When we think of the Men’s Physique division, capped delts, a ripped six-pack, and a broad back come to mind. While the judging criteria largely ignore leg definition, competitors still have plenty of good ... Continue Reading
Abs Are Overrated — the Mirror Muscles You Must Train to Look Jacked
Muscle gains can drastically alter physical appearance, potentially offering social perks and a perceived sense of confidence. Increasing physical activity might improve one's self-esteem. (1) ... Continue Reading