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Demystifying Your Fat-Burning Heart Rate Zone

If you’re aiming to create a caloric deficit to drive some fat loss, you may rely on cardiovascular training to give that deficit a boost. In your search for the most efficient cardio workouts to help you ... Continue Reading

Luis Esteves

2023 Amateur Olympia Results

The 2023 Olympia weekend is underway. On Nov. 1-2, 2023, the 2023 Amateur Olympia took centerstage in Orlando, FL, with competitors vying to win their IFBB pro cards. Such a distinction would enable them ... Continue Reading

Nathan De Asha

Nathan De Asha Denied Entry to the USA; Will Not Compete at the 2023 Mr. Olympia

IFBB Pro League Men's Open bodybuilder Nathan De Asha will not compete in the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest, slated for Nov. 2-5, 2023, in Orlando, FL, due to traveling issues beyond his control — he ... Continue Reading

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How Exercise Affects How the Body Uses Sugar

Sugar plays a significant role in fueling the global obesity epidemic, as it makes it easy to enter a caloric surplus. However, sugar can play a nuanced and even helpful role in one's diet when not ... Continue Reading

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How to Do the Kettlebell Halo for a Stronger Core and Better Shoulder Mobility

It might not be the halo Beyoncé was talking about, but it’ll still give you a glow in the gym. The kettlebell halo may look a little unconventional, but this highly functional kettlebell exercise will be ... Continue Reading

Jesus Olivares

Jesus Olivares (+120KG) Squats 463 Kilograms (1,020 Pounds) Raw in Training for 2024 Sheffield Championships

Elite super heavyweight powerlifter Jesus Olivares has the all-time heaviest raw total at a whopping 1,152.5 kilograms (2,541 pounds); set this historic total at the 2023 Sheffield Powerlifting ... Continue Reading

Gabrielle Lyon

The Mike O’Hearn Show — Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Explains Online Fitness Misinformation

The internet is a wellspring of knowledge. The vast majority with access to it turn to Google and social media for answers to any questions they may have about anything. That is typically the case for ... Continue Reading

Balancing Life As an Athlete and Coach (w/Zachary Huse)

Today I'm talking to weightlifter and coach Zachary Huse. Zack is in an interesting position: he's an active weightlifter in the superheavyweight category, and he's also a coach with an increasingly ... Continue Reading

Bodybuilder Lee Haney

Lee Haney — Bodybuilding Career, Competition History, and Workouts

More than a dozen men have held the Mr. Olympia title, but only two of them sit at the top of the heap with eight consecutive wins. One is Ronnie Coleman, who had an unbeaten streak from 1998 through 2005. ... Continue Reading

Ryan Terry

Ryan Terry & Sadik Hadzovik’s Back Day Less Than One Week from the 2023 Olympia

To prepare for the 2023 Olympia, Men’s Physique competitors Ryan Terry and Sadik Hadzovik met at an East Coast gym to train back less than one week from the big stage. While ... Continue Reading

Best Cyber Monday Supplement Deals of 2024

Cyber Monday season is a much anticipated time of the year for holiday shoppers looking to score some sweet deals on their favorite products. For fitness enthusiasts, Cyber Monday fitness deals can give ... Continue Reading

Best Black Cyber Monday Exercise Bike Sales of 2024

Maybe the best treadmills aren't your thing. Or, maybe you want to bring your spin studio to your living room? If you’re looking for a new exercise bike, you’ve come to the right place — at the right time: ... Continue Reading

Cyber Monday Squat Rack Sales of 2024

A squat rack is the cornerstone of any serious weightlifter’s home gym. Besides squatting, the best squat racks can double as a bench press rack and a pull-up station, and they can serve as the foundation ... Continue Reading

The Best Cyber Monday Treadmill Deals of 2024

Spending hundreds (or thousands) of dollars on a treadmill can be totally worth it. But finding the courage to take the plunge and swipe your card is easier said than done. Well, if a new ... Continue Reading

Best Cyber Monday Weight Bench Sales in 2024

The best weight benches allow lifters to add a host of movements to their home gym routines. Adding a weight bench allows users to get off the floor to perform lifts like bench presses, dumbbell rows, ... Continue Reading

Best Cyber Monday Fitness Deals of 2024

Stocking up on the best home gym equipment is not a cheap endeavor. Even just buying a new piece of fitness gear can cost quite a chunk of change. Shopping strategically is crucial — enter Cyber ... Continue Reading

Nick Walker

Nick Walker Withdraws From the 2023 Mr. Olympia Due to Hamstring Tear

The 2021 Arnold Classic champion and 2022 Mr. Olympia third-place finisher, Nick Walker, has withdrawn from the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest, set for Nov. 3-4 in Orlando, FL. Walker says his decision was ... Continue Reading

Amélie Mierger

Amélie Mierger (+84KG) Raw Benches Presses 3 Kilograms Over IPF World Record

Bench press specialist Amélie Mierger is no stranger to world records. She broke the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) bench press world record in the +84KG class three times before losing it to ... Continue Reading

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The Only Bulking Workout Plan You Need to Build Muscle ASAP

Bulking is a two-step process. Step one; eat more. Exactly how much more varies, of course, and perfecting your bodybuilding meal prep is a science worth exacting to the letter.  But once you’ve ... Continue Reading

Will Tennyson

Ben Patrick “Kneesovertoesguy” Shares 7 Exercises to Help Prevent Knee Injuries

Many people avoid lower body exercises due to knee pain or discomfort. A Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) study found that people with patellofemoral pain — a condition that causes ... Continue Reading

Classic Physique

2023 Musclecontest Brazil Pro Results

The 2023 Musclecontest International Brazil Pro bodybuilding show was held on the weekend of Oct. 27-29 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Competitors in Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Figure divisions were ... Continue Reading

American Pro 2

2023 WRPF American Pro 2 Results

The 2023 WRPF American Pro 2 featured a who's who of elite powerlifting. The contest took place on Oct. 27-29, 2023, in  Manassas, VA, and featured drug-tested, raw with wraps, and raw contests. ... Continue Reading

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How Long Should You Stay in a Sauna?

Saunas are no modern concept. Their origins can be traced back at least 4,000 years. However, thousands of years later, the science behind them remains a mystery to many people. Why do so many athletes ... Continue Reading

Best Under-Desk Treadmills

The Best Under-Desk Treadmills for Your Office of 2025

Working hours putting a damper on your fitness progress? Under-desk treadmills are slim, convenient cardio machines, which can allow you to sprinkle in some training while also tending to emails, virtual ... Continue Reading

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