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Sole E25 Elliptical Review

If you’re looking for a lower-cost elliptical without sacrificing quality, you might want to consider the Sole E25. This front-drive elliptical features a sub $1,000 price tag, a 20-inch stride length, and ... Continue Reading

Men's Physique

2023 IFBB 1st Phorm St. Louis Pro Show Preview

The 2023 1st Phorm St. Louis Pro show is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 6, in St. Louis, MO. Men’s Physique and Women’s Physique athletes will be competing for a victory and a 2023 Olympia ... Continue Reading

Best Lifting Accessories

7 of the Best Gym Accessories Every Serious Lifter Needs in Their Bag

Make no mistake — you’re the one lifting those weights. Despite what you might hear from a high-and-mighty gymgoer, wearing a belt to squat or strapping up for a set of deadlifts isn’t cheating.  The ... Continue Reading

Low-fat vs. low-carb diet

Low-Carb Vs. Low-Fat Diets — The Risks, Potential Benefits, and Everything in Between

As a strength athlete, you’re accustomed to thinking about the weight on the barbell. But if you’re also thinking about the weight on the scale, you’re probably also thinking about what you’re cooking up ... Continue Reading

Terrence Teo

2023 IFBB AGP Pro Classic Physique Show Preview

The 2023 IFBB AGP Pro Classic Physique show is scheduled for Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Gyeonggi State, South Korea. Eight pro Classic Physique athletes from four countries will take the stage to face the ... Continue Reading

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REP Fitness Discount Codes for March 2025

Since two brothers — Ryan and Shane McGrotty — burst onto the scene with REP Fitness in 2012, the company has been steadily growing and diversifying their offerings. REP specializes in high-quality, ... Continue Reading

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The 7 Best Recumbent Bikes for Small Spaces, Streaming, Seniors, and More

The best exercise bikes can be a great way to introduce some low-impact cardio into your fitness routine, but they may be uncomfortable for some people with knee or hip issues. That’s where ... Continue Reading

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Rogue Fold Up Utility Bench Review

One of the most versatile pieces of equipment you could add to your home gym is a solid weight bench, as it can provide the means to perform exercises like the bench press, dumbbell rows, and Bulgarian ... Continue Reading

Muscle Snatch Exercise Guide

How to Do the Muscle Snatch for Better Weightlifting Performance

If you’re on the hunt for a new way to improve your weightlifting game, the muscle snatch is an absolute game-changer. The muscle snatch can help you build explosive leg power, teach you how to be a ... Continue Reading

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Gymreapers Dip Belt Review

If you didn’t already know, progressively overloading your muscles while strength training is essential to hypertrophy (aka muscle growth). Since it can be challenging to accomplish this with bodyweight ... Continue Reading

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NordicTrack Commercial R35 Recumbent Bike Review (2025): A Tech-Heavy Exercise Bike Suited for Smooth, Comfortable Workouts

In terms of creating a relaxing indoor cycling experience, it’s tough to beat the performance and low-impact ride you can enjoy on one of the best recumbent bikes. (1) Within this category of exercise ... Continue Reading

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The 8 Best Treadmills for Running (2025), Tested by Fitness Experts

Running can be an excellent form of fitness, but multiple factors — whether inclement weather, dimly-lit pathways, or a lack of traversable routes — can limit your outdoor training abilities in a hurry. ... Continue Reading

Bodybuilder Chris Bumstead during a leg workout.

Chris Bumstead Gets Leg Workout Tips From the “Hypertrophy Coach” Joe Bennett

There’s no doubt that Chris Bumstead is the king of the Classic Physique division, but that doesn’t mean he’s not looking to improve heading into the 2023 Olympia. For starters, Bumstead recently ... Continue Reading

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The CrossFit Nancy Workout, Explained and Scaled for Every Skill Level

You didn’t sign up for your local CrossFit gym just so you could go running. CrossFit is about a diverse array of training styles and techniques, not just pounding the pavement. But just because this sport ... Continue Reading

Shi Zhiyong

How to Watch the 2023 Asian Weightlifting Championships

The 2023 Asian Weightlifting Championships (AWC) are scheduled for May 5-13, 2023, in Jinju, South Korea. The contest will feature twenty weight categories — 10 male and 10 female — in the central city of ... Continue Reading

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How to Clean Your Gross Protein Shaker Bottle Properly (and What Will Happen if You Don’t)

If you're a serious fitness enthusiast, your shaker bottle occupies a position inside your circle of trust equivalent to a long-time training partner — maybe even more so. Your training buddy isn't ... Continue Reading

Foods to Boost Nitric Oxide

The Best Nitric Oxide Foods to Increase Blood Flow and Boost Performance

When you’re at the gym with your music playing and your blood flowing, nitric oxide is at work in your body. It helps to widen your blood vessels, and in turn can boost your training, improve recovery, and ... Continue Reading

Sheamus and Mysterio

Watch WWE’s Rey Mysterio Push Sheamus Through His “619” Chest Workout

Episode 131 of WWE Superstar Sheamus’ “Celtic Warrior Workouts” on YouTube was unique, as the Irish brawler was joined by a high-flying legend of the squared circle, Rey Mysterio. This iconic luchador has ... Continue Reading

Bodybuilder Nick Walker

Watch Nick Walker’s Pump-Inducing Chest and Triceps Workout

Nick Walker didn’t mince words after he finished in second at the 2023 Arnold Classic behind Samson Dauda. Though “The Mutant” called his placing a hard pill to swallow, he went on his podcast a few days ... Continue Reading

Lenda Murray and Andrea Shaw

Lenda Murray vs. Andrea Shaw: Comparing Two of the Greatest Women’s Bodybuilders of All Time

Many bodybuilding fans will tell you that eight-time Ms. Olympia Lenda Murray is one of the greatest — if not the greatest — women’s bodybuilders ever to take the stage. But another name that inevitably ... Continue Reading

How to Train Powerlifting Once Per Week (And Make it Count)

How to Train Powerlifting Once Per Week (And Make it Count)

If you’re a competitive powerlifter, you know firsthand how demanding this sport can be on time, energy, and resources. And even if you don’t compete, the rigors of loyally training the squat, bench press, ... Continue Reading

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The Best Fat Burners of 2025, With Expert Advice from an RD

Unlike some of the best pre-workout supplements, fat burners aren't the most ubiquitous part of every athlete's supplement cabinet. However, as Dr. Raj Dasgupta, MD states, “Even in a calorie ... Continue Reading

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The NEW World’s Strongest Man (with Mitchell Hooper)

Today, we're talking to the NEW World's Strongest Man, Mitchell Hooper. Mitchell is actually joining the podcast for a second time! He's the first Canadian athlete to ever hold the title of World's ... Continue Reading

Kjell Bekkelund

How To Watch the 2023 EPF European Equipped Powerlifting Championships

The 2023 European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) European Equipped Championships is scheduled for May 2-7 in Thisted, Denmark. It is one of the single-ply contest highlights on the EPF's calendar and ... Continue Reading

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Ironmaster Super Bench Pro V2 Review (2025): Our Expert’s New Favorite FID Bench

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Titan T3 Power Rack Review (2025): An Expert-Approved Rig Beckoning to Budget-Minded Athletes

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