The 2025 Järhanden Strongman & Strongwoman contests occurred in Tidaholm, Sweden, on March 8, 2024. The competitions featured 12 strongmen and six strongwomen, all representing the host country. Both ... Continue Reading
Kansas City Chief’s Linebacker Will Ratelle Reveals His Bulking Diet
In early March 2025, strength coach and former NFL player Will Ratelle shared a full day of eating during his bulk. The 31-year-old Minnesota native admitted he feels clueless in the kitchen despite his ... Continue Reading
2025 San Diego Pro Bikini Division Results
Emmy Person has won the 2025 San Diego Pro Bikini division show. Person was one of the contest's 14 athletes who graced the stage on Saturday, Mar. 8, 2025, in San Diego, CA. Person's underdog victory was ... Continue Reading
Oura Ring 4 Review (2025): A Personal Trainer’s Honest Opinion After Three Months of Testing
The best fitness trackers offer a holistic perspective on your fitness, recovery, and overall lifestyle so you can track your progress toward your health and wellness goals, whether you're training for ... Continue Reading
Mikaela Norman Finds Her Next Adventure in HYROX After 10 Years of CrossFit
It was love at first sight for Mikaela Norman when she first stepped onto the HYROX racing course. After 10 years of CrossFit, the Swedish athlete switched to HYROX and hasn’t looked back. Her ... Continue Reading
Functional Fitness Group De-Affiliates 10 Gyms From CrossFit — CrossFit Oslo Remains Affiliated for Now
Functional Fitness Group, the owners of CrossFit Oslo and 15 other gyms in Norway, has decided to de-affiliate 10 of them. Eivind Dahl Ringard, the CEO and one of the owners of Functional Fitness Group, ... Continue Reading
Russel Orhii’s Daily Bulking Macros to Move to 93KG Weight Class
In early March 2025, champion 83KG powerlifter Russel Orhii announced he would forego competing at the 2025 Nationals after contemplating his 93KG debut at the June event. “I don’t ... Continue Reading
“Reacher” Actor Alan Ritchson’s Diet and Training Methodology to Stay Jacked
American actor and film director Alan Ritchson, best known for his starring role in the Amazon Prime series Reacher, recently sat down with trainer Thomas DeLauer. Ritchson detailed his evolving diet ... Continue Reading
Sam Sulek’s First Back Workout as an IFBB Pro
All eyes are on fitness influencer turned pro bodybuilder Sam Sulek following his Classic Physique debut at the NPC Legends Classic. There, he qualified for the 2025 Arnold Classic amateur competition and ... Continue Reading
Red Bull Wants to Fly You and a Teammate to Spain for an Epic Competition at Ibiza’s Castle
Applications for a chance for teams of two to fly to Ibiza, Spain, and compete in a Red Bull obstacle course will close in just a few days. The Details Teams from around the world will take on ... Continue Reading
25.2 CrossFit Open Livestream Concurrent Views Up From 25.1, Down From 2024
The announcement of CrossFit Open workout 25.2 was held at CrossFit Incendia in Peoria, Arizona. Emily Rolfe and Sydney Wells competed in the workout head-to-head in front of a raucous local ... Continue Reading
2025 San Diego Pro Bikini Division Show Preview
The 2025 San Diego Pro Bikini division show is scheduled for Saturday, March 8, 2025, and will be held at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina in San Diego, CA. This IFBB Professional League event, ... Continue Reading
Training Fasted vs. Fed — Which Makes You Stronger?
Fasting is common during religious observances like Ramadan and Lent. Intermittent fasting is a relatively common diet technique to lower calorie intake and is often effective, but are there performance ... Continue Reading
13 Years In, Why 25.1 Was My Favorite One Yet
Editor’s Note: In this three-part series, Morning Chalk Up Senior Writer Emily Beers documents her journey completing the Open workouts for the first time in eight years. Dread. Fear. ... Continue Reading
Investigating 7 Fitness Influencers’ Lifting Form
In a recent YouTube video, Dr. Mike Israetel and Jeff Nippard dissected the routines of top influencers and shared their thoughts on what works, what doesn't, and how to improve training programs with a ... Continue Reading
2025 CrossFit Open Workout 25.2 Released — Get Tips and Strategies From Top Coaches
We are in the middle of the 2025 CrossFit Open, and for the workout 25.2 announcement, we head to CrossFit Incendia in Peoria, AZ, for a throwdown between Emily Rolfe and rising star Sydney Wells. We’ve ... Continue Reading
Nutricost Whey Protein Concentrate Review (2025): An Expert-Tested, Wallet-Approved Protein Powder
As one of the foundational supplements taken by athletes of all walks, the best protein powders can be excellent for promoting muscle growth, muscle recovery, and overall satiety. (1) Of course, ... Continue Reading
Naked Nutrition Naked Energy Review (2025): Our Experts Test This Natural Spark of a Pre-Workout Supplement
Finding the best pre-workout supplement for your particular needs and wants can be tricky given the category’s oversaturation with product options. Does it taste good? Will it offer an energy ... Continue Reading
Hany Rambod Critiques 2025 Arnold Classic Champion Mike Sommerfeld’s Physique
In competitive bodybuilding, aesthetics, and precision shape champions. Mike Sommerfeld, the 2025 Arnold Classic (AC) Physique champion and 2024 Olympia runner-up, embodies ideal ratios and champ-caliber ... Continue Reading
Foods That Suppress Appetite by Targeting the Brain’s Hunger Receptors
Appetite suppression is one way to achieve weight loss efforts. (1) Weight-loss programs often prioritize protein when tracking macronutrients since it boosts satiety, helping curb appetite and ... Continue Reading
Watch Sam Sulek’s First Arm Workout as an IFBB Pro
Fitness personality and new IFBB Pro League Classic Physique competitor Sam Sulek wasted no time getting back to work in the gym. The 2025 Arnold Amateur Classic Physique winner had his first arm session ... Continue Reading
What Is Bigorexia?
Bigorexia, a slang term for muscle dysmorphia, is a mental health condition characterized by an obsessive focus on muscle size. Common among male bodybuilders, individuals with ... Continue Reading
How to Watch CrossFit Open Announcement 25.2
CrossFit Open workout 25.2 is live! Get the full details and tips from top coaches! Week two of the 2025 CrossFit Open kicks off with the live announcement of workout 25.2 on Thursday, March 6, on the ... Continue Reading
Brandon Curry Expresses Interest in 2025 Masters Olympia
Brandon Curry may follow up the 2025 Arnold Classic with a trip to the 2025 Masters Olympia. The 2019 Mr. Olympia winner and two-time Arnold Classic champion ranked fourth at the 2025 Arnold Classic, which ... Continue Reading