Your gut microbiome consists of trillions of living (yes, living) bacteria called probiotics. These microorganisms are vital to your immune and digestive systems, and can even influence your mood and ... Continue Reading
Expert Tested: The 10 Best Cushioned Treadmills of 2025
If you’re looking to elevate your home gym setup, stocking it with one of the best treadmills on the market can be great for laying the foundation for performance. Hitting the deck for miles and miles can ... Continue Reading
Best Black Friday & Cyber Monday Dumbbell Deals (2024)
Dumbbells allow you to fit a rack’s worth of dumbbells in your home gym without taking up a ton of space. And while a pair of the best dumbbells is often cheaper than buying half a dozen plates, a rack, ... Continue Reading
2023 Musclecontest International Fit Pira Pro Preview
The bodybuilding world has just celebrated its sport at the 2023 Olympia Weekend in Orlando, FL. Still, the season continues with eyes toward 2024, and that journey includes the 2023 Musclecontest ... Continue Reading
Can You Use the Placebo Effect for Better Muscle & Strength Gains?
Forget your lifting belt; your mind might just be the most potent tool you have at your disposal to help you perform better in the gym. In a Nov. 8, 2023 YouTube video, exercise science researcher, coach, ... Continue Reading
Is Too Much Protein Powder Bad for You?
After a tough workout, there’s nothing like drinking a quick protein shake to start your muscle recovery. When you have a high protein intake goal, you always strive to consume enough food to reach it. ... Continue Reading
2024 WRPF Drug Tested Battle 618 Results
The 2024 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) Drug Tested Battle 618 occurred on Nov. 5, 2023, in Illinois. The contest, hosted by Rise Performance, featured 18 divisions across the Junior, Masters, ... Continue Reading
The 8 Best Commercial Treadmills of 2025, Tested by Experts
The best treadmills are designed to withstand constant use, whether it’s by the members of a commercial gym, the residents of an apartment complex, or a single household brimming with marathon runners. In ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Gained 53 Pounds In 5 Days After 2023 Amateur Olympia
After winning his debut Classic Physique bodybuilding show at the 2023 NPC Ultimate Warriors, Larry Wheels narrowly missed winning a coveted IFBB Pro Card at the 2023 Amateur Olympia on Nov. 1, 2023. He ... Continue Reading
Recumbent Bikes Vs. Upright Bikes — Which Is Best for Your Goals?
Starting a new workout program is often exciting. You’ve got a new goal, and you’re motivated to reach it. After a while, the motivation may wear off, and it takes consistency to keep going. One way to ... Continue Reading
Does More Volume Equal More Gains?
On Nov. 2, 2023, natural bodybuilder, powerlifter, and coach Dr. Layne Norton published a video on his YouTube channel wherein he broke down the findings of an October 2023 study published in Medicine ... Continue Reading
Andrew Hause (140KG) Raw Squats 30 Pounds Over World Record In Training
The 2023 The Shack Compound Showdown is a two-day powerlifting meet scheduled for Nov. 11-12, 2023. It features a $9,200 prize pool up for grabs at Bowles Body Performance in Thomasville, NC. One of the ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the 2023 Magnús Ver Magnusson Strongman Classic
The third edition of the Magnús Ver Magnusson Strongman Classic (MVMSC) is set for Nov. 10-12, 2023, in Reykjavik, Iceland — the home country of the contest's namesake. Four-time World's Strongest Man ... Continue Reading
10 Benefits of a Sauna After a Workout That Will Revolutionize Your Recovery Strategy
The sauna in your gym locker room is much more than just a quiet place to chill out. It’s not just about the silence (though that will undoubtedly be attractive to many athletes juggling a loud gym with a ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels’ Lost Eight Pounds During Peak Week For His Classic Physique Amateur Olympia Debut in 2023
Powerlifter, strongman, arm wrestler, and now bodybuilder Larry Wheels made his Classic Physique debut with a win at the NCPC Ultimate Warriors. A few days later, that momentum carried ... Continue Reading
Jeremy Buendia Will Compete at the 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia
The 2023 Men's Physique Olympia had arguably one of the most surprising finishes of the entire Olympia weekend. The weight caps for the division were increased, and defending champion Erin Banks fell by ... Continue Reading
Trailer for “Breaking Olympia,” a Documentary About 7-Time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath, Released
The 2023 Mr. Olympia contest was a rollercoaster of emotions that culminated with the first-ever two-division Olympia champion when 2021 212 Olympia champion Derek Lunsford was crowned the 18th Mr. ... Continue Reading
What’s the Diet Urs Kalecinski Used to Win Bronze at the 2023 Classic Physique Olympia?
For the second straight year, German bodybuilder Urs Kalecinki ranked third overall at the Classic Physique Olympia behind five-time champion Chris Bumstead and runner-up Ramon ... Continue Reading
Eleiko Sport Unveils New Line of Cable Workout Machines
Eleiko is expanding its arsenal. On Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, the Swedish-based strength training equipment juggernaut unveiled its newest product line: Eleiko now produces custom-made cable workout ... Continue Reading
2023 America’s Strongest Man and Woman Results
The 2023 America's Strongest Man and Woman contests were held in Orlando, FL, on Nov. 3-4, 2023. After six grueling events — Max Axle Press, Yoke and Farmer's Carry Medley, Ukrainian Deadlift, Dumbbell ... Continue Reading
The 8 Best Weight Loss Programs of 2025
Just as you may notice with the best personal training apps, there's no one ideal weight-loss program for everyone. Different people have different needs, lifestyles, activity levels, and backgrounds, all ... Continue Reading
How Dana Linn Bailey Optimizes Biceps Pumps in Training
Many bodybuilders use muscle pumps to gauge the effectiveness of their training sessions. Although resistance training-induced muscle pumps are temporary, studies have shown a significant correlation ... Continue Reading
Rudy Kadlub (100KG) Squats 3 Kilograms Over IPL World Record In Training
Veteran powerlifter Rudy Kadlub, in his seventies, is still training hard and breaking records. He holds the all-time world total record in the Masters (70-74) 90-kilogram and 100-kilogram classes, as well ... Continue Reading
Jeff Nippard’s 5 Science-Backed Tips for Hypertrophy
Canadian bodybuilder, powerlifter, coach, and fitness content creator Jeff Nippard typically debunks "bro science" with scientific evidence-based training, diet, and recovery guides on his YouTube channel. ... Continue Reading