Jaclyn Baker is the winner of the 2024 Fitness International UK contest, held as part of the 2024 Arnold Classic UK weekend in Birmingham, England. The American was one of nine athletes who ... Continue Reading
Wesley Vissers Wins 2024 Arnold Classic Physique UK
Wesley Vissers is the 2024 Arnold Classic Physique UK champion. Vissers was the last man standing out of seven contestants at the NEC in Birmingham, England, during the opening night of the 2024 ... Continue Reading
Are Exercise Bikes Good For Weight Loss? (+ Workout From a Personal Trainer)
Body composition is often top of mind for new gymgoers and weight room veterans alike. One of the most encouraging parts of starting (or continuing) a training program is the slow reveal of new muscle. In ... Continue Reading
Do Your Supplements Have the Right Stuff? 9 Ingredients You Need to Look For
Even when you eat enough, sleep plenty of hours, and recover well, sometimes you still need an extra boost to perform your best at the gym. You may find yourself in the supplement aisle looking for a ... Continue Reading
Can You Train for a Marathon On a Treadmill? An Expert Running Coach Teaches You How
Almost by its very definition, a marathon is an exhibition of outdoor running endurance. The very first marathon — run by Pheidippides — was a 26-mile jaunt across the hilly Grecian terrain from Marathon ... Continue Reading
Regan Grimes’ Push Day with 2023 Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford In Front of a Live Audience
Watching elite bodybuilders train can motivate and give insights for improving workouts. In a video published on YouTube on March 12, 2024, Men’s Open bodybuilder Regan Grimes teamed with reigning Mr. ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler and Milos Sarcev Review the 2024 Arnold Classic
Three-time Arnold Classic champ Jay Cutler, bodybuilding coach Milos Sarcev, and Matt Daniels convened on the Cutler Cast podcast to analyze the 2024 Arnold ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford Explains How to Achieve a Huge Back
The 2023 Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford embarked on his inaugural journey to South Korea, where he teamed up with fellow Men’s Open bodybuilder Regan Grimes and several Korean bodybuilders ... Continue Reading
Strength Coach Kelly Matthews Breaks Down Bench Press Form for Beginners
The bench press is a foundational exercise in most training regimes and one of the three big lifts in competitive powerlifting between the squat and the deadlift. Streamlining bench press technique can ... Continue Reading
The Best Oblique Workouts for Every Experience Level (+ Personal Trainer Tips on Ab Exercises)
Building a strong core goes beyond your six-pack — you’ve got to train your side abs, too. To sculpt and strengthen your oblique muscles, you’ll want to incorporate the best oblique exercises that teach ... Continue Reading
2024 Musclecontest Campinas Pro Bikini Division Show Preview
The 2024 Musclecontest Campinas Pro Bikini show is on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Campinas, Brazil. Promoter Tamer El Guindy will host four IFBB Pro League competitors. The winner will earn qualification ... Continue Reading
The 4 Pillars of Bracing for Deadlifts
Canadian powerlifter Bryce Krawczyk is one of only 23 athletes who have deadlifted 400 kilograms in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF), so he knows his way around a deadlift. He ... Continue Reading
2024 Arnold Classic UK Bodybuilding Show Preview
Less than two weeks after the historic Arnold Classic US contest was held in Columbus, OH, another Arnold event will take place across the Atlantic. The 2024 Arnold Classic UK weekend will be ... Continue Reading
Learn How to Make a Homemade Electrolyte Drink from a Certified Nutrition Coach
There’s a lot to remember when it comes to eating and drinking enough to support your training. You’re counting macros, calories, ounces of water, tubs of creatine, and scoops of protein powder. Do you ... Continue Reading
How Hadi Choopan Trains Back After Winning the 2024 Arnold Classic
2022 Mr. Olympia Hadi Choopan further etched his name in the annals of professional bodybuilding by becoming the fifth bodybuilder to win both Mr. Olympia and Arnold Classic titles after defeating 2023 ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper on the Value of Body Composition in Strongman
Fresh off his second consecutive win at the 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic, 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Mitchell Hooper dove into the intricacies of body composition in ... Continue Reading
Is Walking Good Cardio? Certified Personal Trainers Explain
Walking is an underappreciated form of cardio exercise, often overshadowed by the ooh-ahh of high-intensity interval training, running, and other snazzy exercise routines. If you’re wondering, “Is walking ... Continue Reading
The Marcy Foldable Exercise Bike Review (2025): Compact Capabilities for Your Cardio Routine
If you’re considering bringing an indoor bike into your home, but don’t have the space to dedicate to one of the larger best exercise bikes, a folding model like the Marcy Foldable Upright Exercise Bike ... Continue Reading
Mattie Rogers’ “Soul-Crushing” Injury Ends Her 2024 Paris Olympic Games Hopes
Mattie Rogers has withdrawn from campaigning for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in August because of a painful and “soul-crushing” injury. Rogers, who lifted at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, announced her ... Continue Reading
Classic Physique Chest Training With Bumstead, Queiroz, Kalecinski, & Vissers
During an intense chest workout, the strength of four renowned Classic Physique bodybuilders was on full display. Five-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead, 2023 Arnold ... Continue Reading
Victoria Long Retires From Competitive Strongwoman
One of strongwoman's most dominant athletes has curtain called her competitive career. Two-time Arnold Strongwoman Classic (ASW) champion Victoria Long announced her retirement from competitive ... Continue Reading
2024 Europe’s Strongest Man Roster and Events Announced
The 2024 Europe's Strongest Man (ESM) contest is scheduled for April 13, 2024, at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, England. The single-day contest's roster features 13 athletes representing 10 nations ... Continue Reading
How To Watch the 2024 Powerlifting America Raw Nationals
Powerlifting America (PA) will hold its third Raw Nationals from March 14-16, 2024, in Reno, NV. It is an exciting event with several big-name powerlifters switching to PA from United States of ... Continue Reading
What Muscles Does An Elliptical Work? Plus Muscle-Building Elliptical Tips from a Personal Trainer
Elliptical training is one of the best sources of cardiovascular exercise around. It uses a rhythmic, low-impact motion that jacks up your heart rate while preventing undue soreness from all that banging ... Continue Reading