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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

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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

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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

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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 Children Weaker Than Previous Generations

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

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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

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The Wall Sit Exercise: Benefits, Best Variations, and Form Tips

You’re going to want to be sitting down for this one. Believe it or not, you don’t need to do too many fancy exercises if you want to strengthen your hips, thighs, and abdominal muscles. Sometimes, an ... Continue Reading

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The 7 Best Treadmills for Tall Runners of 2025 — Expert Tested and Approved

When choosing to build out a home gym, a treadmill is often one of the first pieces people consider for cardio equipment. But when perusing the internet for the best treadmills, you’ll find the market is ... Continue Reading

Chris Bumstead and Hadi Choopan Train Back with Coach Hany Rambod

With the 2024 Arnold Classic on March 1-3, 2024, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH, 2023 Mr. Olympia silver medalist Hadi Choopan aims to kick ... Continue Reading

Agata Sitko Is a Powerlifting Phenom, and It’s Time To Start Paying Attention

In the wake of her incredible win at the 2024 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships, it’s time to look at the short and incandescent career of Poland’s prodigious powerlifting star, Agata ... Continue Reading

2024 WRPF Iron Throwdown III Results

The 2024 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) Iron Throwdown III occurred at the Ironside Training facility in Portland, OR, on Feb. 10-11, 2024. The two-day meet featured two open sessions capped at ... Continue Reading

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Nick Walker Bodybuilding Biography — Early Life, Contest History, and More

There is an unwritten tradition in sports to find the “next” version of a great or legend that is coming up. Some say Patrick Mahomes appears to be the next man up in the G.O.A.T. quarterback conversation ... Continue Reading

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The Best Box Jump Workout for Your Experience Level and Goals

After watching the sweat spray off of yet another CrossFitter, you may have wondered how to do your own jump box workout — and if you can even get to that level. The box jump is an explosive movement that ... Continue Reading

Kristi Eramo O’Connell Shares Her Pre-Workout Running Routine 

Seven-time CrossFit Games athlete Kristi Eramo O’Connell has transitioned to hybrid training after nine years of competitive functional fitness. She’s prepping for her HYROX ... Continue Reading

The Shaw Classic’s 2024 Strongest Man On Earth Events Announced

The 2024 Shaw Classic will occur on Aug. 16-18, 2024, in Loveland, CO. The expo's namesake and promoter, four-time World's Strongest Man (WSM) Brian Shaw, took to his YouTube channel on Feb. 20, 2024, to ... Continue Reading

How to Watch the 2024 Arnold Classic Competitions

The 2024 Arnold Sports Festival is slated for the weekend of Feb. 29 through March 3, 2024, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH. Seven IFBB Pro League divisions will host ... Continue Reading

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How to Run a Faster Mile, According to a Running Coach

There are 5,280 feet in a mile. For distance runners, this distance may be a pittance. For new runners, accomplishing a decent mile might be the ultimate goal. But uniting most runners across the board is ... Continue Reading

IWF General Secretary Antonio Urso To Retire From Weightlifting

Antonio Urso, one of the leading campaigners against corruption in weightlifting over the past three decades, and overseer of Italy’s recent rise to prominence on the weightlifting platform, is leaving the ... Continue Reading

Lasha Talakhadze Withdraws 2024 European Weightlifting Championships

World Record Holder Lasha Talakhadze Suffers Knee Injury, Withdraws From 2024 European Weightlifting Championships

In a historic turn, weightlifter and seven-time European Champion Lasha Talakhadze (+109KG, GEO) withdrew from the final day of the 2024 European Weightlifting Championships (EWC) as he reportedly nurses a ... Continue Reading

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