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Bowflex Max Total 16 Elliptical Review

Elliptical machines provide a low-impact workout that is easy on your joints, can improve your cardiovascular health, and have the potential to strengthen your leg muscles. And with the Bowflex Max Total ... Continue Reading

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How to Boost Your Metabolism With Science, According to Jeff Nippard

Fewer phrases in the fitness industry live in infamy like “stoke your metabolic fire.” From green tea, to fasted cardio, to eating every three hours (or was it two?), setting your metabolism ablaze is all ... Continue Reading

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2023 Fitness Authority Poland Pro Bodybuilding Show Results — Kuffel, Molnar Claim Gold

The 2023 Fitness Authority Poland Pro show was held on the weekend of June 10-11, 2023, in Sopot, Poland. It featured Classic Physique and Bikini division contests to determine which athletes would qualify ... Continue Reading

2023 DC Pro Men’s Physique and Bikini Division Results — Chaves, Wilson Triumphant

Vitor Chaves and Jessica Wilson have won the 2023 DC Pro Men’s Physique and Bikini shows, respectively. Both divisions were featured on Saturday, June 10, 2023, in Alexandria, VA. The show featured 29 ... Continue Reading

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Lili Dong Wins 2023 Southern California Pro Wellness Show

The 2023 Southern California Pro Wellness contest was held in San Diego, CA, on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Lili Dong of the USA claimed gold and the 2023 Olympia qualification that came with it. The 2023 ... Continue Reading

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Natalia Soltero Wins 2023 Northern California Pro Figure Show

IFBB Figure Pro Natalia Soltero has won the 2023 Northern California Pro in Sacramento, CA. The contest was held on Saturday, June 10, 2023, and it featured 21 competitors from five different ... Continue Reading

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The 7 Treadmill Benefits You Need To Know About

The treadmill is about as recognizable as the dumbbell when you enter the average commercial gym. Early on in your fitness journey, you may have even started your workouts on the treadmill before ... Continue Reading

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The Definitive Guide on How to Lat Spread Like a Pro Bodybuilder

Towards the end of the seminal 1977 bodybuilding documentary Pumping Iron, Mr. Universe Franco Columbu stands onstage for the prejudging at the 1975 Mr. Olympia contest in Pretoria, ... Continue Reading

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Do Different Row Grips Matter?

Clang. Your barbell makes music as you set it back in the rack after your second set of rows. Breathless, you glance over your shoulder. A nearby gymgoer unracks another bar — loaded just a bit heavier ... Continue Reading

Jennifer Dorie — Bodybuilding Career, Competition History, And Biography

Jennifer Dorie — Bodybuilding Career, Competition History, and Biography

Jennifer Dorie isn’t only one of the most popular athletes in the IFBB Pro League’s Bikini division — she’s one of the most accomplished as well. Dorie has won the main prize at both the Olympia and Arnold ... Continue Reading

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The 6 Best Sports Nutrition Certifications of 2025

If you want to make a career out of training athletes, having a sports nutrition certification can help you stand out from a crowded field of fitness professionals. The best sports nutrition certifications ... Continue Reading

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IFBB Pro League To Introduce Height and Weight Restrictions in the Men’s Physique Division

On Jun. 8, 2023, the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness Professional (IFBB) League announced major changes to the Men’s Physique Pro division. The IFBB will institute "height and weight ... Continue Reading

Poland Pro

2023 Fitness Authority Poland Pro Muscle Show Preview

On Saturday, June 10, 2023, bodybuilding fans in Sopot, Poland, will witness Classic Physique and Bikini division shows as part of the 2023 Fitness Authority Poland Pro show. Nine male athletes and 16 ... Continue Reading

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How to Do the Leg Press for Massive Quads and a Bigger Squat

The leg press is one of the best lower-body exercises out there. You'll use a machine to help you drive quadriceps hypertrophy and improve squat strength. While the leg press is not a substitution for ... Continue Reading

Kiani

2023 Mile High Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2023 Mile High Pro will be held on Saturday, June 10, in Denver, CO. It will include IFBB Pro League Men’s Physique and Bikini division contests. The 2022 winners of this contest were Steven Cao in ... Continue Reading

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Schwinn 290 Recumbent Bike Review

It might not be everyone’s favorite activity, but cardio is an essential part of fitness, and exercise bikes can be the saving grace for those who loathe running. Recumbent exercise ... Continue Reading

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2023 DC Bodybuilding Pro Show Preview

The 2023 DC Pro is scheduled to be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023, in Alexandria, VA. IFBB Pro League Men’s Physique and Bikini athletes will compete in the shadows of the US capital city for ... Continue Reading

Soltero

2023 Northern California Pro Figure Show Preview

There are five IFBB Pro League contests taking place on Saturday, June 10, 2023, but only one features the Figure division. The 2023 Northern California Pro in Sacramento, CA, will feature 21 athletes ... Continue Reading

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2023 Musclecontest Southern California Pro Wellness Show Preview

On Saturday, June 10, 2023, 12 IFBB Pro Wellness athletes will gather in San Diego, CA, to compete in the 2023 Musclecontest Southern California Pro. Athletes from the USA, Canada, Thailand, and Brazil ... Continue Reading

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6 Benefits of Whey Protein for Strength Athletes Who Want to Build Muscle

You just finished a sweaty and heavy training session at the gym. As you revel in your hard work, one of the most enjoyable moments of that post-workout high can be downing a delicious shake packed with ... Continue Reading

Best Resistance Bands for Glutes of 2025

If you’ve spent any time in a gym, you’ve probably seen someone using resistance bands to add tension to their glutes during movements like glute bridges or bodyweight squats. These rubber or latex bands ... Continue Reading

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Wascar Carpio (59KG) Totals 637.5 Kilograms (1,405 Pounds) Raw in Training

Elite powerlifter Wascar Carpio is preparing for his international sanctioned meet debut at the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Classic World Championships (CWC), scheduled for June 11-18 ... Continue Reading

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How to Do Alternating Biceps Curls for Improved Arms

The alternating dumbbell curl should be one of the first things that pops into your mind when constructing the perfect workout. Arnold Schwarzenegger, effortlessly curling old school metal dumbbells in a ... Continue Reading

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A Couch to 5K Training Plan for Strength Athletes of Different Experience Levels

In the 2010 film The Fighter, real-life boxing champion Micky Ward accepts a fight with the much heavier Mike Mungin after being assured that Mungin is out of shape and “just got off the couch.” When ... Continue Reading

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