The 2024 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Cup in Phuket, Thailand, has been a world record bonanza since it began on March 31, 2024. On April 3, 2024, the record books were opened up for ... Continue Reading
The Most Effective Vitamin D3 Dosage, According to a Nutrition Coach
Step outside on a sunny day, and you can soak up some free vitamin D — the sunshine vitamin. Vitamin D is vital to healthy bones and your immune system. Getting enough vitamin D through sun exposure and ... Continue Reading
Sunny Health and Fitness Exercise Bike Review (2025): High-Quality, Low-Cost Cardio Machines Fit for Any Space
Indoor cycling can be an effective, low-impact way to get your daily dose of cardio, but, despite their relatively compact footprints, the best exercise bikes can get pricey, with some models costing ... Continue Reading
Mateusz Kieliszkowski Withdraws from 2024 Europe’s Strongest Man Citing Achilles Injury
Polish strongman Mateusz Kieliszkowski’s return to competition has hit a bump. He was scheduled to compete at the 2024 Europe’s Strongest Man event in Leeds, UK, on April 13, 2024, but it seems that will ... Continue Reading
The 13 Best BCAA Supplements of 2025, Expert Tested and Approved
Once a niche athletic supplement, branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) have exploded in popularity as a means to potentially improve muscle retention, endurance, and focus during workouts. (5) Now as ... Continue Reading
7-Time Figure Olympia Champion Cydney Gillon Shows How To Build a Leg Day Program
On March 28, 2024, seven-time and reigning Figure Olympia champion Cydney Gillon published a video on her YouTube channel sharing tips on designing a lower body workout to maximize results. The video ... Continue Reading
Best Dumbbell Exercises for Muscle Gain, Plus 3 Workouts
At BarBend, we review a lot of exercise equipment. Weekly we ask ourselves, what’s the best barbell out there? What are the best kettlebells for beginners? Is there a best treadmill, and if so, ... Continue Reading
2024 Will Be Breon Ansley’s Final Year In Classic Physique
In March 2024, two-time Classic Physique Olympia champ Breon Ansley showcased his physique at the 2024 Arnold Classic in Ohio, where he ranked fourth overall. Two weeks later, ... Continue Reading
Report: The Bulgarian Weightlifting Federation’s Election Scandal & Impact on Karlos Nasar
Disciples of Ivan Abadjiev — the mastermind behind the infamous “Bulgarian Method” — have reportedly taken control of the Bulgarian Weightlifting Federation (BWF) in a power struggle. In early March 2024, ... Continue Reading
Jake Gyllenhaal’s “Roadhouse” Workout, Critiqued by Strength Coach Zack Telander
Actor Jake Gyllenhaal is a chameleon. Not literally — in 2024’s Roadhouse, Gyllenhaal morphs into Elwood Dalton, a former MMA fighter turned hired muscle for a roadside bar. Gyllenhall is no stranger to ... Continue Reading
How to Use a Chest Flye Machine to Build a Bigger Chest
It’s not all about the bench press. Chest flyes are one of my most commonly programmed upper body exercises for a reason. The pectoralis major is a massive muscle, and just pressing won’t build the ... Continue Reading
Reebok Revives the Nano UNKNWN Training Shoes
On March 29, 2024, Reebok reintroduced the Nano UNKNWN Training Shoes, an updated iteration of the popular Nano UNKNWN model that first launched in 2020. The relaunch of the Nano UNKNWN Training Shoes ... Continue Reading
The 3 Categories for a Consistent Shoulder Warm-Up With Jordan Shallow
The shoulder joint is among the most flexible joints in the body. It is also highly susceptible to injuries. Thus, it's advisable to incorporate shoulder mobility exercises before engaging in push ... Continue Reading
Bikini Bodybuilder Phoebe Hagan Will Take Off the Rest of the 2024 Season
In a surprise announcement three days after the 2024 Arnold Classic UK, British IFBB Pro Bikini division bodybuilder Phoebe Hagan revealed she would take a break from competition for the remainder of the ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Kang Hyon Gyong (55KG) Sets Clean & Jerk, Total World Records at 2024 IWF World Cup
Since the 2024 IWF World Cup began on Mar. 31 in Phuket, Thailand, every single weight category has seen new records set (and reset). On Apr 2., it was North Korea's Kang Hyon Gyong who set two more: a ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Li Fabin (61KG) Hits 146KG Snatch World Record at 2024 IWF World Cup
Few weightlifters run their category like China's Li Fabin. The 2020 Olympic Champion holds all three world records in the 61-kilogram division and, on Apr. 2, 2024, Fabin strengthened his claim when he ... Continue Reading
Hampton Morris Sets America’s First Senior Men’s Weightlifting World Record in 50 Years
American weightlifter Hampton Morris made history on Apr. 2, 2024, during the 2024 IWF World Cup in Phuket, Thailand. Morris, 20, put the United States back into the Senior world record books for the first ... Continue Reading
Jennifer Zollars Wins 2024 Houston Tournament of Champions Pro Wellness Show
Jennifer Zollars is the 2024 Houston Tournament of Champions Pro champion. Held on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in The Woodlands, TX, Zollars was one of eight athletes in the lineup. Nicole Stewart ... Continue Reading
British Powerlifter Phil Richard Passes Away at 52 Years Old
British powerlifter Phil Richard died suddenly two days before his 53rd birthday. Although he had been experiencing some health issues, Richard's passing was unexpected and shocked the ... Continue Reading
The Best HIIT Exercise Bike Workout You Can Do to Burn Calories, + Tips From a Trainer
Sick of cardio? Yeah, us too. No shade to anyone who enjoys a half marathon on the treadmill or stationary bike, of course, but some folks simply don’t have that sort of time to dedicate to their cardio ... Continue Reading
Dave Richardson (125KG) Deadlifts 430 Kilograms in Training
British powerlifter Dave Richardson is well-established as a driving force in the 125KG class. He’s a great all-rounder, but the lift that has been improving the quickest is his deadlift. As recently as ... Continue Reading
Gwen Marsden (43KG) Hits Unofficial IPF Junior World Record Deadlift and Total
British Powerlifting (BP) is growing in size and stature; a large part of that growth comes from the latest crop of Juniors. Gwen Marsden is one of those young lifters who looks set to have a bright future ... Continue Reading
Alexandra Vatthauer Wins 2024 Klash Series Championships Pro Bikini Division Show
Twenty-four IFBB Pro League Bikini division athletes graced the stage at the 2024 Klash Series Championships Pro show in Orlando, FL, on March 30, 2024. After the judges compared all the physiques, the ... Continue Reading
Aimee Leann Delgado Wins 2024 San Diego Championships Pro Bikini Division Show
IFBB Pro League Bikini competitor Aimee Leann Delgado has her first pro win of the 2024 season. She scored gold at the 2024 San Diego Championships Pro in San Diego, CA, on March 30, 2024. The Bikini ... Continue Reading