You just finished a tough workout, did a few cool-down stretches, and are on the way to showering. As you enter the locker room, you notice your gym has an infrared sauna. Before you grab your post-workout ... Continue Reading
Ka’Chava Review (2026): Our Expert Take on this Popular Meal Replacement
According to Dr. Christopher Mohr, PhD, RD, “The best protein powders can be beneficial for both men and women supporting muscle growth, weight management, and ... Continue Reading
Nike Unveils ‘Nike Strength’ Brand, Will Produce Strength Training Equipment
"Just do it" might be the last thing to cross your mind before you attempt your next one-rep max in the gym. On Oct. 17, 2023, Nike struck social media with the announcement of a new brand under its ... Continue Reading
Four-Time World’s Strongest Man Brian Shaw Is Training to Compete in MMA?
Four-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Brian Shaw recently retired from competitive strongman following his second victory at his namesake strongman contest, the 2023 Shaw Classic. Following ... Continue Reading
This Beginner Core Workout Will Bring Your Abs to the Next Level
You’re struck by a whirlwind of information when you’re just getting started at the gym. Free weights, cable machines, workout programs, and recommendations pour in from all directions. One consistent ... Continue Reading
The Mike O’Hearn Show: FDA Shifts Peptides to a Schedule II Substance
On Oct. 13, 2023, Mike O’Hearn brought the owner of Titan Medical — a hormone replacement therapy clinic based in Tampa, FL — John Tsikouris, on The Mike O’Hearn Show to review the sudden shift ... Continue Reading
What You Need To Know About the Noom Diet
We live in a world where everything has an app, so we can’t be surprised that weight loss apps exist. But if another calorie-counting app hits the market, registered dietitians everywhere might actually ... Continue Reading
Coach Hany Rambod Trains Reigning Mr. Olympia Hadi Choopan on Chest Day
Hadi Choopan etched his name in the annals of bodybuilding by becoming the first Iranian athlete to win the Mr. Olympia contest. After barely making it to the United States due to American sanctions on ... Continue Reading
The 6 Benefits of HIIT to Inspire You to Go Hard
If you’re looking for a physical activity that is both effective and time-efficient, you needn’t look any further than a high-intensity interval training session, otherwise known as a HIIT workout. Few ... Continue Reading
Denise Herber (75KG) Deadlifts 285 Kilograms (628 Pounds) During Prep For the 2023 WRPF American Pro
75-kilogram German powerlifter Denise Herber is on a roll. She won the 2023 Ghost Clash 2 in February, followed by her second ABS Pro title in Dublin, Ireland, in August. Herber is best known for her ... Continue Reading
2023 Classic Physique Olympia Preview
The eighth edition of the Classic Physique Olympia will occur on the 2023 Olympia weekend in Orlando, FL on Nov. 2-5, 2023. It will feature 39 athletes and might be the most anticipated contest outside of ... Continue Reading
Weightlifting Will Officially Be Held at 2028 Olympic Games
Californians will feel a very different earth-shattering sensation than they're used to in the summer of 2028; that of barbells hitting the platform in the Olympic stadium. On Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, news ... Continue Reading
Different Types of Strength Training (+ How to Get Started)
Strength starts with weakness. Everyone who commits to getting stronger does so for a reason — they want to improve their health, improve stability as an older adult, need additional strength for their job ... Continue Reading
The Best Kettlebell Strength Workout for Heavier, More Powerful Lifts
Even at its heaviest, the kettlebell may look like it’s too small for any real gains. But looks can be deceiving. Unlike a barbell and weight plates, you can store it pretty much wherever you want. It’s ... Continue Reading
Xinyi Chen Wins 2023 Musclecontest International Vietnam Pro Bikini Division Show
The 2024 Olympia qualification season has begun, and one of the first shows for the IFBB Pro League Bikini division was the 2023 Musclecontest International Vietnam Pro show in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, ... Continue Reading
What is Cardio? How to Get Started (+ Best Types of Exercise for Beginners)
Unless you were homeschooled as a child, you probably have vivid — and perhaps horrific — memories of gym class. From running laps around the gymnasium floor to relay races and very poorly orchestrated ... Continue Reading
Steam Room vs. Sauna: The Key Differences You Need to Know
Contrast therapy is so hot right now. Whether you’re a full-time cold water immersion fanatic who takes the plunge on a daily basis or you make the sauna the cornerstone of your active recovery protocols, ... Continue Reading
The 8 Best Leg Extension Alternatives to Build Huge Quads
Leg extensions are the accessory glue that holds leg day together. Be it a capstone to a squat challenge or a warm-up for the seasoned lifter, it’s hard to escape the inevitable burn as the leg extension ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Björnsson Will Return to Strongman in Three Contests in 2024
In September 2023, three-time Arnold Strongman Classic champion and 2018 World’s Strongest Man winner Hafthor Björnsson announced he was coming back to strongman. And now we know the details of when it ... Continue Reading
Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay — Bodybuilding Career, Contest History, and Biography
Ever since he pulled off the upset win in his pro debut at the 2013 New York Pro, Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay has been at — or near — the top of the bodybuilding world. Revered for his immense size and ... Continue Reading
REP Fitness Hades Deadlift Bar Review
Barbells come in many shapes and sizes, and while many home gym owners opt for an all-purpose bar to use across all their lifts, specialty barbells like the REP Fitness Hades Deadlift Bar are designed to ... Continue Reading
NordicTrack Commercial 1250 Treadmill Review: Expert-Approved for the Cardio Curious
Finding one of the best treadmills can be difficult since you need to find the right balance between all the features you need and a price you can afford. If you’re searching for a high-tech, ... Continue Reading
The Best Fitness Military Discounts of 2026
With Veteran’s Day coming up, we want to offer a heartfelt thanks to our service members who fight to preserve our freedom and safety. As a small token of our gratitude, we dug through dozens of fitness ... Continue Reading
From Gymnastics to Kettlebells to Weightlifting (with Rebecca Rouse)
Today we have a first of its kind episode in BarBend Podcast history, because it's the first time we've ever had both members of a married couple on the show! We're talking to weightlifter, kettlebell ... Continue Reading