Actor Zac Efron has clearly been busting a move in the weight room. The former High School Musical superstar debuted his biggest physique transformation yet on Oct. 11, 2023, when the trailer for his ... Continue Reading
The CrossFit Filthy 50 Workout Explained and Scaled for Every Experience Level
Whatever your favorite training style is, if you’re a fitness enthusiast, you’ve likely heard of or tried CrossFit. CrossFit is known for its high-intensity training workouts that combine endurance, ... Continue Reading
Will Tennyson Delves Into the Impact of Body Dysmorphia
According to the Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience, body dysmorphia is "a relatively common disorder that consists of a distressing or impairing preoccupation with imagined or slight defects in ... Continue Reading
2023 Mr. Olympia Preview
The Olympia Weekend is recognized as the most significant show in bodybuilding. The main event is the Mr. Olympia (Men’s Open) contest. The 59th edition of the Mr. Olympia takes place Nov. 3-4 at the ... Continue Reading
The Best High-Protein Breakfast Ideas for Muscle-Building and Fat Loss
Your alarm goes off in the morning, and it’s time to crack open your eyes and get out of bed. After brushing your teeth and making your coffee, you think about your morning meal. Some people skip ... Continue Reading
Russel Orhii (83KG) Squats 322.5 Kilograms, More Than His World Record, for 3 Reps
Russel Orhii, the 2019 and 2021 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) world champion in the raw 83-kilogram class, holds the IPF worlds for the raw squat and total — 320.5 kilograms (706.6 pounds) ... Continue Reading
How Samson Dauda Eats One Month From the 2023 Olympia
Professional bodybuilders typically follow a regimented diet throughout the year. Their meals are meticulously measured even further during their contest prep as they trim calories to dial in their ... Continue Reading
6 Exercises Reigning Figure Olympia Champion Missy Truscott Uses To Train Shoulders and Triceps
Reigning Figure Olympia champion Missy Truscott recently filmed a shoulder and triceps workout deep into her prep to defend her title at the 2023 Olympia, scheduled for Nov. 2-5, 2023. Truscott ... Continue Reading
How Many Sets Per Muscle Group, Per Week, Should You Do?
Dosage, dosage, dosage. If you’re into bodybuilding or powerlifting, you know that discussing the optimal dose of strength training is all the rage. When it comes to training volume, there’s a veritable ... Continue Reading
2 Top-10 Bikini Bodybuilders Reveal Their Glute Training
According to NPC News Online, Bikini bodybuilders are judged on a balance of muscularity that "gives shape to the female body," including slight roundness of the delts and "full round glutes with a slight ... Continue Reading
How Bikini Bodybuilder Phoebe Hagan Trains Shoulders For the 2023 Olympia
British pro bodybuilder Phoebe Hagan entered the upper echelons of the pro-Bikini circuit by finishing seventh at her debut Olympia in 2022. She qualified for the 2023 Olympia by winning the 2022 Battle of ... Continue Reading
Terrence Ruffin’s 2023 Olympia Back Training with Fellow Classic Physique Competitor Mike Sommerfeld
Bodybuilder Terrence Ruffin is a two-time Arnold Classic Physique champion looking to make a run at the 2023 Classic Physique Olympia title on Nov. 2-5, 2023, in Orlando, FL. He’s training with last ... Continue Reading
The Best Amazon Prime Day Fitness Deals of 2026
Mark your calendars — Amazon's Big Spring Sale is back, beginning July 8 and running for a full four days of savvy shopping deals. While you may have taken advantage of spring cleaning to declutter any ... Continue Reading
Should You Cold Plunge Before or After a Workout?
All types of physical activity share one common trait — hard workouts require equally vigorous periods of recovery. How you spend the hours between your training sessions plays a tremendous role in not ... Continue Reading
Brett Wilkin Withdraws From the 2023 Mr. Olympia Contest
IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilder Brett Wilkin was the first athlete to qualify for the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest when he won the 2022 Bigman Weekend Pro. On Oct. 9, 2023, Wilkin officially withdrew ... Continue Reading
Theo Leguerrier Wins 2023 Italian Olympus Pro Bodybuilding Show
Milan, Italy, served as host of the 2023 Italian Olympus Pro bodybuilding show on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, and it featured three contests - Men’s Open, Men’s Physique, and Bikini. Each contest winner would ... Continue Reading
2023 Legion Sports Fest Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2023 Legion Sports Fest Pro was held in Reno, NV, on the weekend of Oct. 7-8, 2023, and it featured eight IFBB Pro League contests, including a Men’s Open contest. The winner of that show was Charles ... Continue Reading
8 Vitamins and Nutrients You Need To Take To Stay Fit Over 40
As the popular quote attributed to Mae West goes, “Getting old isn’t for the faint of heart.” One quite literal explanation for this may be that aging simply makes it difficult for your heart and the rest ... Continue Reading
How Much Does It Cost To Compete at the Mr. Olympia?
First conceived by Joe Weider in 1965, the Mr. Olympia competition awards the most sought-after title in all of competitive bodybuilding. When the winner of Mr. Olympia strikes their series of ... Continue Reading
How To Lose Belly Fat — A Strength Athlete’s Guide
If you’ve noticed that you tend to lose fat faster in certain areas — like your arms, legs, or waist — while others take a bit longer, you’re not alone. While body fat levels are largely governed by energy ... Continue Reading
13 Best In-Chair Exercises to Do at Home (Or in the Office)
How much of your time do you spend on your screens each day? Sitting at work, whether in a formal office or at home? Even if you’re into two-a-day workouts, you might be inactive for a lot longer each day ... Continue Reading
How Strong Was Tom Platz? Examining ‘The Quadfather’s’ Prolific Squatting Power
In a sport defined by over-the-top physiques, Tom Platz’s legs are the stuff of legend. The man who eventually earned the nickname “The Quadfather” got his start in bodybuilding during the late ... Continue Reading
Buying a Used Vs. New Treadmill — Here’s How to Know Which to Buy for Your Home Gym
Purchasing a treadmill is a long-term investment in your cardio workouts and overall fitness goals. If all goes to plan, you’ll find yourself interacting with that trusted piece of hardware several times ... Continue Reading
The Best Foods High in Magnesium for More Energy in the Gym
Choosing what foods make up your diet directly impacts your overall health. As a fitness enthusiast, you may hit your macros daily and aim to get enough protein to reach your goals. But beyond ... Continue Reading