The 2025 Sasquatch Pro occurred on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Federal Way, WA. It was one of the first qualifying shows for the 2025 Olympia Weekend, meaning the winners of these contests were ... Continue Reading
2024 Titans Grand Prix Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Titans Grand Prix Pro was held in Anaheim, CA, on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. It was one of the first three pro shows that served as qualifying events for the 2025 Olympia, the date and ... Continue Reading
2024 Turkey Pro Men’s Physique Show Results
Riccardo Croci is the 2024 Turkey Pro Men’s Physique show winner. This competition was held in Izmir, Turkey, on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. It was the first show of the 2025 Olympia ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead’s Full Day of Eating, 4 Weeks Out | 2024 Olympia
Competitive bodybuilders typically prioritize diet as competitions near, adopting a meticulous approach to nutrition during the prep to achieve and maintain peak conditioning. On Sept. 16, 2024, ... Continue Reading
What Are METs on a Treadmill?: A CPT on Who Can Benefit From Calculating METs
There are a lot of acronyms in the fitness world — HIIT, DOMS, ROM, and MET. The first three have to do with a specific type of workout, a form of muscle soreness, and your movement range of a workout, but ... Continue Reading
Ariel Khadr Is Out of the 2024 Fitness Olympia
Three-time Fitness International champion Ariel Khadr is out of the 2024 Fitness Olympia, scheduled to be held on the weekend of Oct. 10-13, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV, as part of the 2024 Olympia. That ... Continue Reading
The Guide to Arm Training for Powerlifters
Powerlifting is a quantitative sport. In some ways, it’s more about mathematics than muscularity. However, modern powerlifting has started to look beyond the amount of weight on the barbell as the only ... Continue Reading
Ronnie Coleman Reveals His Heaviest Lifts Ever
Light weight, baby — eight-time Mr. Olympia winner Ronnie Coleman, widely considered the modern G.O.A.T of competitive bodybuilding, was stronger than anyone thought. According to Coleman himself, ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker’s Legs Look Freakier Than Ever 3 Weeks Before the 2024 Olympia
Nick Walker missed out on the 2023 Olympia due to a hamstring injury. “The Mutant” booked himself a ticket to the 2024 Olympia with a win at the New York Pro and, if his most recent physique update is any ... Continue Reading
Best Protein Powders Without Artificial Sweeteners (2024): An RD’s Review
According to Harvard University, the average American (adults, teenagers, and children) in the United States consumes around 17 teaspoons of added sugar per day (68 grams of sugar). (1) That’s nearly 90% ... Continue Reading
The 3 Weirdest Items in Brian Shaw’s Home Gym
Brian Shaw’s home gym is an iron paradise — sorry, Dwayne Johnson. Shaw, former World’s Strongest Man winner turned arm wrestler, has a personal weight room packed wall to wall with everything you could ... Continue Reading
NordicTrack RW600 Rower Review (2024): A Wallet-Minded Win for iFIT Enthusiasts
Despite their popularity and low-impact training opportunities, the best rowing machines can still cost you a pretty penny, especially when factoring in additional costs like storage accessories ... Continue Reading
Mid-Season Signing: Alec Smith Joins Grid League’s Daytona Beach Venom
You’ve probably seen the videos on Instagram and TikTok of a CrossFit competition where all of a sudden, the athletes break out into burpee backflips, back uprises, or a combination of movements like a ... Continue Reading
2024 Sasquatch Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2025 Sasquatch Pro will occur on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Federal Way, WA. It is one of the first shows of the 2025 Olympia qualifying season. The winners of the Men’s Physique, Figure, and Bikini ... Continue Reading
NordicTrack Commercial 1750 Vs. Sole F80: Which Tread Takes the Crown in This Cardio Clash of Titans?
In the realm of the best treadmills, NordicTrack and Sole are two of the top brands for home gym use. Each respective lineup has silhouettes primed for high-intensity training, walking, running, ... Continue Reading
2024 Titans Grand Prix Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Titans Grand Prix Pro will be held in Anaheim, CA, on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. This IFBB Pro League event will feature the Classic Physique, Women’s Bodybuilding, and Fitness divisions. Each ... Continue Reading
2024 Turkey Pro Men’s Physique Show Preview
The 2024 Turkey Pro Men’s Physique show will take place on the weekend of Sept. 21-22, 2024, in Izmir, Turkey, and will kick off the 2025 Olympia qualifying season. The event winner will be the first to be ... Continue Reading
Arching Your Back on the Bench Press Is a Must-Do for Muscle Gain, Experts Say
The best bench pressers in the world arch their backs when they set up for a 1-rep max. It’s a controversial technique that less-informed lifters would decry as “cheating.” Back arching also happens ... Continue Reading
Best Protein Powders for Pregnancy (2024): 6 Expert Picks to Nourish You and Your Baby
Protein is crucial for our bodies and becomes even more vital when growing a tiny human (or two or more!). Getting enough protein supports both parent and baby during pregnancy, but hurdles like food ... Continue Reading
Major Fitness Power Rack Showdown: B52 vs. F22 vs. PLM03
Whether you work from home or are a busy parent with little spare time, there are plenty of reasons to consider building or adding to your home gym. With so many all-in-one home gym options on the ... Continue Reading
Study: Here’s How Many Calories You Should Eat to Build Muscle in Bulking Season
It’s bulking season, baby. With summer — and temperatures — winding down, you might be transitioning from a cut to a bulk. A renewed focus on building muscle and increasing strength requires extra ... Continue Reading
Karlos Nasar Unpaid for Olympic Gold, World Records — May Miss 2024 World Championships
Despite an Olympic gold medal and multiple world records, Karlos Nasar has not been paid for his efforts by his home country and may even miss out on the upcoming 2024 World Weightlifting Championships in ... Continue Reading
Think Protein Bar Review (2024): Reviewed by an RD and Personally Tested
If we’re being honest — and we’re always honest in our product reviews — I’m not really a protein bar gal. As a certified nutrition coach, I know they can often be more like candy bars than a healthy, ... Continue Reading
Ironmaster Promo Codes, Tried and Tested (2024)
If you’re spending more time on your commute to the gym than on your routine, it may be worth considering bringing the gym to you. Ironmaster produces high-quality equipment for strength training athletes, ... Continue Reading