Strongman competitions are a spectacle of incredible human strength. While seeing colossal weights lifted is impressive to watch, the toll on the competitors’ bodies is not ... Continue Reading
Diogo Montenegro Withdraws From 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia
IFBB Pro League Men’s Physique competitor Diogo Montenegro is out of the 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia, set for Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV. Montenegro has withdrawn due to ... Continue Reading
5 Reasons to Take NASM’s Performance Enhancement Specialization Program
The National Academy of Sports Medicine, known as NASM, has launched its Performance Enhancement Specialization (PES) course. This new certification is for trainers who want to improve their coaching ... Continue Reading
10 Minutes Gets You a Year: New Study on Exercise & Life Expectancy
At this point, we all know it — exercise is good for you. When it comes to life expectancy, small amounts of physical activity can make all the difference in the world, and if a new study’s findings are to ... Continue Reading
The 3 Best Back Hypertrophy Exercises For Young Bodybuilders
Strengthening the back muscles can enhance posture, prevent injury, and help provide bodybuilding success. Young bodybuilders should select the optimal exercises to develop their backs as their muscles ... Continue Reading
Jeremy Buendia Will Contend 2025 Arnold Classic Title; Hints at Retirement
On Oct. 2, 2024, four-time Men’s Physique Olympia champ Jeremy Buendia announced via social media that he’ll likely retire from competitive bodybuilding after the 2025 season. Buendia has already started ... Continue Reading
Muscle Memory: What It Is, + How It Helps You Build Muscle Faster
Muscle memory is more than just a buzzword. Understanding its real mechanisms can revolutionize your training approach to optimize gains, thereby allowing you to achieve your physique goals faster. On ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford’s Secret Advantage at the 2024 Mr. Olympia
At the 2024 Mr. Olympia, last year's winner, Derek Lunsford, has a chance to establish the next great bodybuilding dynasty. This year’s “O” runs from Oct. 11 to 12 in Las Vegas, NV. The stakes are ... Continue Reading
The World Anti-Doping Agency Releases 2025 Banned Substances Updates – How Does This Affect CrossFit?
On September 24, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) published an updated list of prohibited substances and methods, which will become effective on January 1, 2025. Remind me: WADA was formed in 1999 as ... Continue Reading
HYROX Announces Chicago as Host City for 2024-25 World Championships
"The World Series of Fitness Racing": HYROX has confirmed that its 2024/25 World Championships will occur in the United States at Chicago Navy Pier from June 12-15, 2025. HYROX is one of the world’s ... Continue Reading
“It’s Time to Fan the Flame”: Lena Richter Lights a Spark in Huntington Beach
Though finishing in third place at the 2024 CrossFit Games should have been a moment of validation for team Peak 360, the reality was far different. As members Tola Morakinyo, Noah Ohlsen, Matilde Garnes, ... Continue Reading
Nathaniel Massiah (93KG) Smashes World Record Deadlift at 2024 IPF Junior World Championships
British Powerlifter Nathaniel Massiah has been powerlifting since 2022, quickly rising through the rankings. Massiah won his first world title at the 2024 International Powerlifting Federation ... Continue Reading
Do You Agree With These Critiques of Ronnie Coleman’s Thick Back Workout?
"Hypertrophy Coach” Joe Bennett mentors many of the world’s top athletes, offering them his training advice and muscle-building philosophies. Bennett recently dissected the training split of eight-time Mr. ... Continue Reading
Fitness Coach Dan Go’s 6 Tips To Get in Better Shape Than 99% of People
The abundance of fitness information online can be overwhelming. Instead of chasing quick fixes, one should arguably focus on data-driven and holistic approaches to well-being for sustainable results. On ... Continue Reading
Why Science-Based Training Won’t Get You Stronger
Fitness enthusiasts increasingly use science-based training to unlock their strength and muscle-building potential. However, do lab experiments actually translate to real-world results? On Oct. 1, 2024, ... Continue Reading
Top Bodybuilding Coach Makes Chris Bumstead Do “Roller Flyes” for Chest Gains. Here’s Why
Foam rollers aren’t just for flexibility. Some of the best bodybuilding coaches in the world use them to help their athletes build bigger, stronger chests. When you’re at the top of the bodybuilding ... Continue Reading
5 Things the CrossFit Games Can Learn From the TYR Cup
CrossFit team competitions can be tough to watch. It’s an opinion shared by many commentators in CrossFit media. At least, that’s what I thought until I watched the TYR Cup last month in Huntington ... Continue Reading
Brian Shaw: Eddie Hall Will Be My “Sacrificial Lamb” in First Arm Wrestling Match
For the last two decades, Brian Shaw has focused all his efforts on being the greatest strongman in the world. The four-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion has turned his attention to becoming a ... Continue Reading
Meet the Man Who Did 1,000 Murphs
If you do CrossFit, you have probably done “Murph.” The Memorial Day workout is a rite of passage for athletes in our sport, with thousands participating in the running, pushing, and pulling every ... Continue Reading
6 Endurance Tips for Aspiring HYROX Racers
HYROX racing involves running a kilometer and completing a functional workout station, repeated eight times. It's a unique challenge that pushes even seasoned endurance athletes to their limits. On Oct. ... Continue Reading
2024 Bikini Olympia Preview
The 2024 Bikini Olympia, a part of the Olympia Weekend in Las Vegas, NV, will occur on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. Fifty-four competitors are scheduled to compete in this contest, the largest lineup ... Continue Reading
2024 Figure Olympia Preview
The 2024 Figure Olympia is set for Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, as part of the 2024 Olympia in Las Vegas, NV. Twenty-seven competitors from 11 countries will compete in two rounds to ... Continue Reading
2024 Balkan Grand Prix Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
Plovdiv, Bulgaria, was the 2024 Balkan Grand Prix Pro site on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Thirty-six pros competed in the 212, Figure, and Wellness divisions for gold and qualifications to compete in the 2025 ... Continue Reading
2024 Koloseum Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Koloseum Pro occurred in Milan, Italy, on the weekend of Oct. 5-6, 2024. It featured the IFBB Pro League’s Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Bikini divisions. 56 competitors took the stage for ... Continue Reading