The 2024 Strongman Champions League (SCL) season kicked off on Feb. 24, 2024, in Joensuu, Finland, via the SCL Iceman contest. Twelve athletes representing eight countries clashed across six events in the ... Continue Reading
Emil Krastev (93KG) Exceeds the IPF Total World Record in Training
Bulgarian powerlifter Emil Krastev is on his way to disrupt the 93-kilogram class in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF). He has been on the podium at the last three Classic World Championships ... Continue Reading
Martins Licis Assesses His New Training Approach in Interview With Laurence Shahlaei
The 2019 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Martin Licis last competed as an Individual at the 2022 Rogue Strongman Invitational, where he placed fourth. Following the contest, Licis took time off from ... Continue Reading
How Larry Wheels’ Lifting Technique Has Changed To Compete as Classic Physique Bodybuilder
American powerlifter turned bodybuilder Larry Wheels is adjusting his lifting technique to transform his physique and earn an IFBB Pro card to compete in Classic Physique — the division striving to emulate ... Continue Reading
21 Doping Cases of Young Turkish Weightlifters; Fallout Drags on 12 Years Later
In 2022, Dr. Tamas Ajan and Olympic champion Nicolae "Nicu" Vlad were banned from weightlifting's bureaucracy for life, one year after being charged with “tampering and collusion" in the now-famous McLaren ... Continue Reading
Urs Kalecinski and Wesley Vissers Tag Team Back Training During 2024 Arnold Classic Prep
In professional bodybuilding, camaraderie and competition often go hand-in-hand. Although Urs Kalecinski and Wesley Vissers will lock horns at the 2024 Arnold Classic (AC) on March 1-2, 2024, the duo ... Continue Reading
XTERRA Fitness TR150 Treadmill Review (2025): Value and Performance in a Stepping Stone Cardio Machine
It’s a tall ask to invest loads of money into one of the best treadmills on the market when you’re just getting started in fitness. Treadmills can cost thousands of dollars, but thankfully, budget-friendly ... Continue Reading
Brian Shaw’s MMA Debut POSTPONED (and World Record Snatch)
Strength Weekly is the show keeping you up to date on the barbell game! This week, we've got stories on: Here's the run of show:00:00 Intro01:13 Run of Show02:40 Brian Shaw's MMA debut ... Continue Reading
How To Sprint Like a Pro, + Tips From a Collegiate S&C Coach
You might think sprinting is synonymous with “running fast,” but you’d be wrong. The fastest men and women in the world have spent years refining their sprinting form. If you want to be able to tear up the ... Continue Reading
What Is Nordic Walking? Here’s Why You Might Want to Try It
Regular walking has been used for ages as a tool for overall health, cardiovascular fitness, or simple enjoyment of the outdoors. Building off of the popularity and relative accessibility of walking, the ... Continue Reading
Bowflex Treadmill 22 Review (2025): A Big Machine to Support Big Goals
Much like Columbus, who discovered America while searching for India and said, “Close enough,” your hunt for the best treadmill may leave you feeling lost, confused, and ready to settle. But despair not, ... Continue Reading
The 4 Best ProForm Treadmills of 2025 — Expert Tested and Approved
ProForm makes some of the best treadmills on the market with impressive training capabilities and mid-range prices between $1,000 and $2,000. With features like lengthy running belts, powerful CHP motors, ... Continue Reading
The 9 Best Portable Exercise Bikes of 2025, According to Our Experts
Sometimes, a little distance can be healthy. While folding up and rolling away your dog or partner may not be morally acceptable, the best exercise bikes don’t have feelings. After working up a sweat in a ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Björnsson’s Final Heavy Deadlift Session Before Returning to Elite Strongman Competition
2018 World’s Strongest Man Hafthor “The Mountain” Björnsson returns after a four-year break from elite strongman competition. He will compete at the 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) ... Continue Reading
The Best Interval Running Workouts and Tips from Top Running Coaches
Cranking out reps in the weight room is fun — and it’ll undoubtedly improve your fitness — but if you want to turn up the turbo engines, you’ll need to work in some cardio. Whether you’re on the treadmill ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler to Receive 2024 Arnold Classic Lifetime Achievement Award
Jay Cutler will receive the 2024 Arnold Classic Lifetime Achievement Award. The Arnold Sports Festival (ASF) announced that the bodybuilding great will receive the honor on Saturday, March 2, 2024, as a ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Trains Back Raw 14 Weeks Out From the 2024 New York Pro
Sandow trophy hopeful Nick Walker had to sit out of the 2023 Olympia due to hamstring and calf injuries. However, Walker's hiatus from the competitive limelight was short-lived, as he will compete at the ... Continue Reading
Does Cardio Burn Fat? The Anatomy of a Fitness Myth
Of the many myths that populate the world of fitness, the notion that cardio exercise directly burns body fat might be the most pervasive of them all. A whole host of infomercials and influencers have ... Continue Reading
The Best Exercise Bikes Under $500 of 2025 — Expert Tested and Reviewed
When you think of an at-home exercise bike, your mind likely jumps to a high-end brand with fancy equipment and luxe streaming services that sells a bike for upwards of $1,500. But what if we told you that ... Continue Reading
New Study Argues That Today’s Children Are Weaker Than Previous Generations
The kids are not alright, at least according to a new literature review published in Dec. 2023. The paper, cheekily entitled "May the Force Be with Youth: Foundational Strength for Lifelong Development," ... Continue Reading
The 6 Best Treadmills with Fans for 2025, Expert Tested, Expert Approved
Ah, the simple things in life — that first sip of coffee, catching a sunset, a…treadmill fan. While the best treadmills on the market might catch your eye with huge HD touchscreens, cushioned belt decks, ... Continue Reading
Wellness Bodybuilder Chloe Pickford Shares How to Build “Whammy” Quads
IFBB Pro League Wellness bodybuilder Chloe Pickford secured her pro card in 2022 and will make her professional debut in 2024. The English athlete chronicles her debut preparation on her YouTube ... Continue Reading
2024 World’s Strongest Firefighter Competition Preview
The 2024 World’s Strongest Firefighter strongman and strongwoman competitions will be held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH, as a part of the Arnold Sports Festival on ... Continue Reading
2024 WRPF Northeast Regionals Meet Results
The 2024 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) Northeast Regionals meet was held on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Fort Lee, NJ. Sixty-two athletes from across the United States gathered to compete in this ... Continue Reading