There are plenty of essential minerals that humans need to maintain basic health and optimal functioning. But the one that most people can name from all those childhood commercials is calcium. That doesn’t ... Continue Reading
Kevin Hazeleger Triumphant at 2023 Strongman Champions League Poland
The 2023 Strongman Champions League (SCL) Poland contest has ended, and Kevin Hazeleger of the Netherlands stood atop the podium. The single-day battle occurred on Aug. 26, 2023, in Sopot, Poland, and ... Continue Reading
Maria Alexsandra Santos Rocha Wins 2023 Musclecontest International Rio Pro Bikini Division Show
The 2023 Musclecontest International Rio Pro Bikini division show was held on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It featured 12 Brazilian pros facing the judges and fans in ... Continue Reading
2023 Tokyo Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
Over 60 IFBB Pro League athletes from 13 nations gathered in Tokyo, Japan, to take part in the 2023 Tokyo Pro on the weekend of Aug. 26-27, 2023. The two-day show featured Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, ... Continue Reading
2023 Masters Olympia Results — 10 Champions Crowned
The 2023 Masters Olympia was held on the weekend of Aug. 26-27 in Cluj, Romania, and it featured 10 of the 11 IFBB Pro League divisions. Men’s Wheelchair was absent from this show. Nine of the divisions ... Continue Reading
Pre-Workout and Alcohol: The Risks You Need To Know
If you were a teenager or young adult in the latter half of the ‘aughts, you were probably aware of (or partook in) the infamous Four Loko drink. The “premium malt beer beverage” was all the rage among ... Continue Reading
The 6 Best Landmine Shoulder Exercises You Can Do
When it comes to shoulder training, most folks base their workouts on a combination of free weights and cables. After all, nothing beats the barbell overhead press for raw strength, and it’s hard to match ... Continue Reading
The 7 Best Resistance Band Exercises for Building Bigger, Better Glutes
Glute training has the interest of the entire lifting space — and with good reason. Whether you’re looking to round out your peach, improve your hip drive, or just move to feel better, tacking on some ... Continue Reading
What Is Fartlek Training? Get Faster and Fitter With This Method of Cardio Training
Of all the systems of training that exist in the world, the concept of fartlek training can be among the most confusing — at least at first. Its name betrays neither its objectives nor hints at its basic ... Continue Reading
7-Time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath Discusses PED Use During His Pro Bodybuilding Career
Seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath is one of the most decorated bodybuilders in the sport. Nicknamed “The Gift," Heath's incredible symmetry, muscle size, balance, proportions, and conditioning led to his ... Continue Reading
The 9 Best Massage Guns for Recovery, Relaxation and More for 2025
Used everywhere from physical therapy offices to pro sports facilities, massage guns have been linked to increases in muscle strength and flexibility, as well as decreased musculoskeletal pain. (1) ... Continue Reading
2023 Black Swan Breon Ansley MGB Mexico Grand Battle Pro Classic Physique Preview
Two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley hasn’t retired from competitive bodybuilding but has already started a new career as a pro show promoter. One namesake show is the 2023 MGB Mexico ... Continue Reading
2023 World Klash Pro Championships Bikini Division Show Preview
The 2023 World Klash Pro Championships Bikini show will be held in Charleston, SC, on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023. Athletes from seven countries will be in this lineup competing for a win as well as a ... Continue Reading
2023 Musclecontest International Rio Pro Bikini Division Show Preview
The 2023 Musclecontest International Rio Pro is slated for Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The contest features 12 IFBB Pro League athletes from the Bikini division, all of whom ... Continue Reading
2023 Musclecontest Sin City Showdown Pro Wellness Show Preview
The next opportunity for IFBB Pro League Wellness athletes to qualify for the 2023 Olympia Weekend is the 2023 Musclecontest Sin City Showdown Pro in Las Vegas, NV, on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023. Twelve ... Continue Reading
How To Do The Deficit Deadlift To Enhance Your Pulling Power
Stripped to its foundation, the deadlift is as straightforward an exercise that exists. Simply approach the bar and pick it up off the floor. This lack of flash doesn’t make the deadlift any less ... Continue Reading
How Brandon Hendrickson Trains His Back to Reclaim the Men’s Physique Olympia Title
Brandon Hendrickson is a three-time Men’s Physique Olympia champion (2018, 2020-21). However, in search for a fourth title, he was upset in 2022 by Erin Banks. Hendrickson, who holds a lifetime invite ... Continue Reading
Athletes To Watch at the 2023 IWF World Weightlifting Championships
From Sept. 4-17, 2023, the International Weightlifting Federation's (IWF) World Weightlifting Championships begin in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This competition is more than just another exhibition of ... Continue Reading
How to Make Yourself a DIY Cold Plunge
If you’ve ever taken an uninhibited dive into a pool full of cold water, you’re aware that your brain registers the rapid dip of your skin’s temperature as an unwelcome shock to its system. While your body ... Continue Reading
REP Fitness Colorado Bar Review
A high-caliber barbell is a staple of any home gym, and the REP Fitness Colorado Bar could be the only one you need. Since it’s a multi-use bar, the Colorado has traits you’ll find with both powerlifting ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Fiber Supplements of 2025
Only five percent of Americans consume enough fiber — that's a major shortfall, but we get it. (1) If you often find yourself forgetting to eat your veggies, fruits, or whole grains, or maybe you're ... Continue Reading
2023 Masters Olympia Bodybuilding Show Preview
For the first time since 2012, the IFBB Pro League will have a Masters Olympia competition. The 2023 Masters Olympia will be held on the weekend of Aug. 26-27, 2023, in Cluj, Romania. This competition is ... Continue Reading
Dr. Layne Norton Details Research Showing Collagen Protein Does Not Promote Muscle Connective Protein Synthesis
When collagen protein first hit the market as a product athletes and gym-goers alike could get their hands on, Dr. Layne Norton was skeptical of its efficacy. According to the American Journal of Clinical ... Continue Reading
Tia-Clair Toomey — The Training Style, Competition History, and Biography of CrossFit’s Winningest Individual Athlete
CrossFit isn’t a very old sport. The first CrossFit Games in 2007 had more in common with an athletes’ getaway weekend (complete with a barbeque) than the televised, sponsorship-filled week that it has ... Continue Reading