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Assault Runner Elite Treadmill

Assault Runner Elite Treadmill Review

Treadmills can be a great way to boost your cardio from the comforts of your own home, but more often than not, you need a spare outlet available to power it up. The Assault Runner Elite, on the other ... Continue Reading

Terrence Ruffin

Terrence Ruffin’s Full Day of Eating Two Weeks Before the 2023 Olympia

Two-time Arnold Classic Physique champ Terrence Ruffin is prepping ready for the biggest bodybuilding event of the year: the 2023 Olympia. With that comes intense training with fellow ... Continue Reading

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The Best Halloween Candy to Eat for Post-Workout Gains, According to an RD

Using the monkey bars and jump rope isn’t the only way to bring your workouts back in time. Munching on your favorite Halloween candies is a surefire way to satisfy your sweet tooth while bringing back ... Continue Reading

Maureen Blanquisco

2023 Bikini Olympia Preview

The 2023 Bikini Olympia will be the 14th edition of the contest. It will be held as a part of the 2023 Olympia Weekend in Orlando, FL, on Nov. 2-5, 2023. This competition features the largest lineup ... Continue Reading

NordicTrack EXP 7i Treadmill

NordicTrack EXP 7i Treadmill Review (2025)

While many of the best treadmills will cost a pretty penny, there are still some budget-friendly options out there worth considering, including the NordicTrack EXP 7i. Boasting a respectable 2.6 CHP Plus ... Continue Reading

Bobby Thompson

2023 Rogue Invitational Strongman Event 1 “Tower of Power” Results

The largest prize purse in the sport of strongman — well over one million dollars — is up for grabs at the 2023 Rogue Strongman Invitational at the Dell Diamond Stadium in Round Rock, TX, on Oct. 27-28, ... Continue Reading

REP Fitness Double Black Diamond Power Bar Review

Many home gym weight thrashers opt for a multi-purpose barbell to incorporate Olympic and CrossFit-style workouts into their routine, but if you’re looking to stick to the big three ... Continue Reading

IPF WUC

How To Watch the 2023 IPF World University Cup

The International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) 2023 World University Powerlifting Cup (WUC) will be held in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, from Oct. 31 to Nov. 4, 2023. A total of 177 lifters from ... Continue Reading

Chris Ferman

2023 Musclecontest Ultimate Warriors Pro Classic Physique Show Preview

The 2023 Musclecontest Ultimate Warriors Pro show will take place on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Anaheim, CA. Twenty-two Classic Physique competitors will face the judges and fans with hopes of ... Continue Reading

Adela Ondrejovicova

2023 Musclecontest International Brazil Pro Preview

The 2023 Musclecontest International Brazil Pro bodybuilding show will be held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on the weekend of Oct. 27-29, 2023. Three IFBB Pro League divisions will hold contests at this show — ... Continue Reading

Missy Truscott

2023 Fitness Olympia Preview

The Fitness division is considered by many fans as the most entertaining of all the categories at the Olympia, which is why there is so much excitement for the 2023 Fitness Olympia in Orlando, FL, on the ... Continue Reading

Steven Cao

Men’s Physique Bodybuilder Steven Cao’s Free Weight-Only Chest Workout

After placing outside the top 15 at the 2022 Men’s Physique Olympia, Steven Cao is on a quest to qualify and better his previous position for 2024. But the IFBB Pro isn’t relying on flashy technology or ... Continue Reading

Lauralie Chapados

Lauralie Chapados’ “Meathead Meal Plan” for Bikini Bodybuilding Success

Professional bikini bodybuilders are judged on muscle balance, shape, and aesthetics. Bikini competitors use a rigorous diet regimen to achieve the coveted beach look, which includes sculpted shoulders, a ... Continue Reading

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Add These High-Protein Vegetables to Your Diet for a Muscle-Building Boost

As a regular gymgoer, you probably know that protein is your best friend. Building muscle, recovering from hard training, and losing body fat require a pretty high protein intake. You may understandably ... Continue Reading

Bulgarian Method Weightlifting

The Bulgarian Method Is Madness: A Look at the Hardest Weightlifting Routine Ever Created

In the dusty, beige, and completely silent training hall of the Bulgarian weightlifting federation, Zlatan Vanev approaches a barbell loaded with 210 kilograms, just a bit more than 460 pounds. Over the ... Continue Reading

Hooper vs. Hall

Mitchell Hooper Will Fight Eddie Hall in MMA in February 2024

Strongmen are headed to the octagon. 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM)  Mitchell Hooper is taking his talents to mixed martial arts (MMA). On Oct. 18, 2023, the Canadian announced via ... Continue Reading

Dana Linn Bailey

The 8 Exercises Dana Linn Bailey Uses for Shoulder Hypertrophy

Building a physique worthy of the crown in the Women's Physique division is no easy feat. The balance of conditioning and full muscles on a frame that supports a V-taper and a chiseled lower body is an ... Continue Reading

Mary Theisen-Lappen Gold Medal Pan American Games

Mary Theisen-Lappen (+87KG) Wins Gold Medal for USA at 2023 Pan American Games

The 2023 Pan American Games are a multi-sport event held every four years; think of it like a regional Olympics. American weightlifter Mary Theisen-Lappen closed out the weightlifting event at the Games in ... Continue Reading

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Here’s Everything Strength Athletes Need to Know About Digestive Enzymes

When you eat a balanced diet, hit your macros, and train hard, you expect to feel your best and get the results you want. But if you’ve ever felt bloated after a protein shake or had unexplained weight ... Continue Reading

Kaiser Witte Pan American Games Silver Medal

Kaiser Witte (+109KG) Wins Silver Medal for USA at 2023 Pan American Games

Kaiser Witte is back on the scene after a four-year hiatus from international weightlifting. On Oct. 24, 2023 in Santiago, Chile as part of the closing weightlifting sessions at the 2023 Pan American ... Continue Reading

Olympia

IFBB Pro League Announces 2024 Olympia Qualification Rules

Qualifying for the Mr. Olympia — the most exclusive bodybuilding show on the planet — just got harder. On Oct. 23, 2023, the Olympia Qualifying System rules were announced; they’re nearly identical to ... Continue Reading

Olivia Reeves Gold Medal 2023 Pan American Games

Olivia Reeves (81KG) Wins Gold Medal, Sets New Records at 2023 Pan American Games

With weightlifting officially confirmed for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, keen eyes are turning towards the sport's rising stars. And 20-year-old Olivia Reeves' star is absolutely soaring. At the ... Continue Reading

Francielle Mattos

2023 Wellness Olympia Preview

The Wellness division is the youngest out of the 11 Olympia divisions, but its popularity is immense. The pre-judging rounds for the 2021 and 2022 Olympia contests had numerous fans standing behind ... Continue Reading

Lya Bavoil

2024 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships Roster Revealed

The first edition of the 2023 Sheffield Championships brought all kinds of records: the attendance, the huge prize pot, and world records in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF). The contest is ... Continue Reading

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