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Born With Cerebral Palsy, CrossFit Helps Sydney Peterson Redefine Possibility

Sydney Peterson had a good feeling. The WOD included six minutes of SkiErg calories and goblet squats, followed by four minutes to perform as many muscle-ups as possible. After completing the first ... Continue Reading

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Gabi Migała Reveals She Re-Tore Her Achilles; Shares Next Steps

It's been a while since we last heard from Gabriela Migała, the second-fittest woman at the 2024 CrossFit Games.  Now we know why: On Friday, she took to YouTube to reveal that she re-tore her ... Continue Reading

2025 1 Bro Bikini Pro Results

Lisa Reith is the 2025 1 Bro Bikini Pro champion. Reith was one of seven competitors onstage in Maidenhead, United Kingdom, on Saturday, Apr. 19, 2025. She was last to leave the stage with ... Continue Reading

2025 Vancouver Island Showdown Pro Results

The 2025 Vancouver Island Showdown Pro was held in Victoria, BC, Canada, over the weekend and featured 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifying shows for three women’s divisions: Women’s Bodybuilding, Women’s ... Continue Reading

2025 St. Louis Pro Bodybuilding Show Results

The 2025 St. Louis Pro was held on Saturday, April 19, in St. Louis, MO. It featured 2025 Olympia qualifying shows for the IFBB Pro League’s Men’s Physique and Wellness divisions. The winners earned ... Continue Reading

2025 Huanji China Pro Bodybuilding Show Results

The 2025 Huanji China Pro occurred on Sunday, Apr. 20, 2025, in Shanghai, China. This was one of four 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifying shows held on Easter weekend, and it featured the IFBB ... Continue Reading

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Katrín Davíðsdóttir, Danielle Brandon, and Others Quit Tracking Macros – What They’re Now Doing Instead

When it comes to nutrition, everyone has a story. For CrossFit Games athletes, their personal narratives usually include exploring macro tracking at some point. This approach makes sense, as macro ... Continue Reading

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HYROX Seeks Host Cities for 2026 and 2027 World Championships

The HYROX World Championships need a new home for the next two seasons and are inviting cities worldwide to submit their bids. The details: The fitness race has experienced exponential growth over the ... Continue Reading

2025 Huanji China Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2025 Huanji China Pro is scheduled for Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Shanghai, China. This IFBB Professional League-sanctioned event will feature the Men’s Physique and Bikini divisions.  At ... Continue Reading

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CookUnity Review (2025): An Expert-Tested and Flexible Prepared Meal Service

Juggling life as a full-time writer and a competitive Olympic weightlifter (I’m sure I’ll retire one day…just not today), I can understand the allure behind the best meal delivery services. Services like ... Continue Reading

2025 Vancouver Island Showdown Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2025 Vancouver Island Showdown Pro will take place in Victoria, BC, Canada on Saturday, April 19, 2025. This is the first pro show on the 2025 schedule to be held in Canada, and it features three ... Continue Reading

2025 1 Bro Bikini Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2025 1 Bro Bikini Pro is set for Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Maidenhead, United Kingdom. Seven IFBB Professional League Bikini division competitors are in the lineup looking to win and qualify for the ... Continue Reading

2025 St. Louis Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2025 St. Louis Pro is slated for Saturday, April 19, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. Promoter Jack Titone will present 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifying shows for the Men’s Physique and Wellness categories. ... Continue Reading

Building Forearms: Arm Wrestling vs. Manual Labor

The forearm muscles grow indirectly from back training, but many struggle to target them beyond that. Is that due to improper exercise selection? Probably. Internet personality, powerlifter, and ... Continue Reading

Mitchell Hooper Reveals His Peptide Stack

Strongman preparations can take an enormous physical and mental toll on the body. Reigning three-time Arnold Strongman Classic champ, Strongest Man on Earth, and 2023 World’s Strongest Man ... Continue Reading

Erin Banks’ New Back Day In Pursuit of Reclaiming the Men’s Physique Olympia Title

2022 Men’s Physique Olympia champion Erin Banks will compete for the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro title from May 10-11. Banks secured bronze medals in the previous two Olympiades, and plans to recapture the Olympia ... Continue Reading

Will Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay Compete in the 2025 Mr. Olympia?

Two-time Mr. Olympia Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay has not been on a bodybuilding stage since he placed fourth at the 2023 Arnold Classic. That may change at the 2025 Olympia in Las Vegas, NV, on Oct. ... Continue Reading

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OG CrossFit Benchmark Workout “Isabel” Is Back – But Heavier 

CrossFit training has evolved quite a bit since its inception in the early 2000s, but some OG benchmark workouts remain tried and true.  One of these is “Isabel,” which is experiencing a massive ... Continue Reading

Use the 5-3-1 Rep Method for Monstrous Strength Gains

Hitting the right amount of reps could mean gaining ground on a coveted personal record (PR). Without proper volume, you might not get sought-after results. Powerlifter Panagiotis ... Continue Reading

Mitchell Hooper Airs World’s Strongest Man Grievances

2023 World’s Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper is in the final month of preparation for the 2025 World’s Strongest Man contest in Sacramento, CA, on May 15-18, 2025. In the final weeks leading ... Continue Reading

Chris Bumstead Uses “The World’s Weirdest Warm-Up”

Eye movement training can improve balance and spatial orientation, enhancing proprioception and neuromuscular coordination. These components are crucial for symmetrical leg training. (1)  In early April ... Continue Reading

Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr

Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr to “Say Goodbye” at the 2025 Torian Pro — Is She Retiring?

The most dominant athlete in the sport of CrossFit, Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr, announced that her appearance at the Torian Pro in May will be a “goodbye to this chapter.”  The details: The seven-time ... Continue Reading

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Velites Is the Official Apparel and Footwear Partner of the 2025 CrossFit Games 

Founded in 2015 as a jump rope maker, the Spanish brand Velites is expanding its partnership with the 2025 CrossFit Games. Initially, Velites was the “Official Grip and Jump Rope” of the CrossFit Games, ... Continue Reading

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5 Things You Need To Know About Copa Sur

The second In-Person Qualifying Event occurs this weekend in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  Thirty men and 30 women will compete for four tickets (two each) to the 2025 CrossFit Games.  Remind me: The ... Continue Reading

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