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6’8” Tall Bodybuilder Martyn Ford’s Diet Rules to Portray Goliath in “House of David”

“If you don’t understand and respect food, it can lead you to a terrible place,” English bodybuilder and actor Martyn Ford said in an interview with Men’s Health in March 2025. The 6-foot-8-inch tall, ... Continue Reading

2025 Kaos English Strongman and Strongwoman Championships Results

The 2025 Kaos English Strongman Championships occurred on March 15 in Preston, UK, and featured U64KG and U80KG contests. The U64KG championships featured seven strongwomen battling through five ... Continue Reading

Train Legs Around Back Pain The Right Way With These 5 Exercises

During a March 2025 training session, former Women’s Physique Olympia champ Dana Linn Bailey (DLB) programmed a quad-focused leg workout for those with back pain. These alternatives are intended to ... Continue Reading

CrossFit Open 25.3 Livestream Views Plummet 

Now that the 2025 CrossFit Open live announcements are over, we can see the complete picture of the livestream numbers and spot the trends. CrossFit Spur hosted the announcement of 25.3 in Glenmont, NY, ... Continue Reading

Nick Walker’s Diet, Chest Training, and Recovery for His Return to the Bodybuilding Stage

Men’s Open bodybuilder Nick Walker is determined to reclaim his place amongst the best in the world after spending the past few years on the sidelines. “The Mutant” most recently won the 2024 New York Pro ... Continue Reading

Echelon Stride-6 Review

Echelon Stride-6 Review (2025): An Expert-Tested, Compact Treadmill Fit for Any Space

As Amanda Capritto, CPT, CSNC, CPS states, “The best treadmills can be excellent additions to your home gym, especially for athletes looking to increase their daily or ... Continue Reading

Try This Elite Bodybuilder’s “Juicy” Arm Training  

Retired pro bodybuilder and coach Iain Valliere is renowned for his elite training methods, which won him multiple IFBB pro shows during his bodybuilding career. Valliere recently shared his "juicy" arm ... Continue Reading

CrossFit CEO Don Faul speaks at a town hall

CrossFit CEO Don Faul Addresses Sale Rumors, Concerns in Affiliate Town Hall Meeting

CrossFit LLC CEO Don Faul dispelled rumors and concerns about the company's sale during a call with affiliates on Thursday, March 13, only one day after he announced it was seeking new ... Continue Reading

2025 Musclecontest Campinas Pro Bikini Division Show Preview

The 2025 Musclecontest Campinas Pro is set for Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Campinas, Brazil. Promoter Tamer El Guindy will host a 2025 Bikini Olympia qualifying show. The winner earns a spot on the ... Continue Reading

The Stoltman Brothers Train to Defend and Rebuild via Heavy Dumbbell Pressing

Reigning three-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Tom Stoltman and his older brother, 2024 Europe’s Strongest Man (ESM) Luke Stoltman, vlogged a push workout in early March 2025. Luke is preparing to ... Continue Reading

How Diet Breaks Impact Metabolism

If you’ve hit a weight loss plateau or are experiencing adverse effects of a strict low-calorie diet, it might be time to consider a diet break. As the name suggests, a diet break involves taking a break ... Continue Reading

Urs Kalecinski Before 2024 Olympia: “I Didn’t Love Bodybuilding”

2024 Classic Physique Olympia bronze medalist Urs Kalecinski, nicknamed "The Miracle Bear," recently joined Hany Rambod’s The Truth Podcast after their arm workout. Kalecenski discussed his bodybuilding ... Continue Reading

CrossFit Open 25.3

2025 CrossFit Open Workout 25.3 Released — Get Tips and Strategies From Top Coaches

The 2025 CrossFit Open concludes this week with 25.3, and we are headed to CrossFit Spur in Glenmont, NY, for the live announcement. For those keeping score, this isn't far from the new home of the ... Continue Reading

Gui Malheiros is shown at a competition

Interview: Gui Malheiros Explains Decision to Prioritize World Fitness Project, Citing Financial Gains and Response to Ðukić Tragedy

With the sun about to set on the 2025 CrossFit Open, athletes are logging scores, re-doing workouts, and attempting to finish in the top 1% to qualify for the next stage of the season.  In a ... Continue Reading

Don’t Neglect Your Upper Pec Training

Developed upper pecs are a defining attribute of an aesthetic physique, creating mid-pec line and visual separation. Building full upper pecs can be tricky, though. Based on research and real-world ... Continue Reading

The Science of Calf Growth — Are They Different From Other Muscles?

Strong calf muscles help maintain balance, enhance running performance, support explosive jumping, and promote upright posture. Developing the calves prevents lopsided, upper-body-heavy aesthetics with ... Continue Reading

Jared Feather Shares Biceps and Delts Hypertrophy Tips You Can’t Skip

IFBB Pro League Classic Physique competitor and RP Strength Head Physique and Bodybuilding Specialist Jared Feather helps pro bodybuilders pack on muscle for competition or trains his clients to get them ... Continue Reading

CrossFit Sale

CrossFit LLC Officially Seeking New Ownership; Will Hold Affiliate Town Hall With CEO Don Faul 

CrossFit LLC announced on Wednesday, March 12, that the company is officially up for sale, just days ahead of the final week of the 2025 CrossFit Open.  The sales process is currently underway, ... Continue Reading

Eddie Hall vs. Mariusz Pudzianowski MMA Fight Nearly Confirmed

Five-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Mariusz Pudzianowski and 2017 WSM winner Eddie Hall may be preparing to fight in a mixed martial arts contest. Hall announced on his Instagram page that the fight ... Continue Reading

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Colten Mertens and Mirjam von Rohr Back on Top for CrossFit Open 25.2

Stop me if you’ve heard this before: Colten Mertens and Mirjam von Rohr are this week's winners of the CrossFit Open workout.  Mertens was 15 seconds faster than second-place Austin Hatfield, who ... Continue Reading

“The Judges Got It Correct”: Phil Heath Breaks Down the 2025 Arnold Classic

Seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath had a front-row seat for the 2025 Arnold Classic as part of the show’s commentary team.  Upon seeing Derek Lunsford dethrone reigning Mr. Olympia Samson Dauda to win ... Continue Reading

How to watch CrossFit Open announcement 25.3

How to Watch CrossFit Open Announcement 25.3

CrossFit Open workout 25.3 is live! Get the details here. The final week of the 2025 CrossFit Open kicks off with the live announcement of workout 25.3 on Thursday, March 13, on the official CrossFit ... Continue Reading

Polyunsaturated vs. Saturated Fat — Are Seed Oils Toxic?

Seed oils, mainly polyunsaturated fats, are popular for cooking due to their versatility, high smoke point, and affordability. These oils, derived from soybeans, sunflowers, and canola seeds, have become ... Continue Reading

Build Pristine Shoulders: A Step-by-Step Science-Based Workout

A well-rounded shoulder workout trains the delts for strength, size, and functionality from all angles. With crafty tweaks, lifters can prioritize muscle growth without compromising long-term joint ... Continue Reading

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