Today I’m talking to Caffeine & Kilos Co-Founder and CEO Danny Lehr. Danny is also an accomplished weightlifter and won gold at the 2019 Masters World Cup for Weightlifting. Danny joins the podcast to ... Continue Reading
Mississippi
Mississippi’s 50 Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles 2020 Extensive plains, rolling hills, and broad rivers make up the Mississippi landscape that encourages staying fit and active. A smaller ... Continue Reading
I Hired a Sports Psychologist for Weightlifting, and This Is What I Learned
Imagine you’re in the middle of a weightlifting session and everything is going wrong. Except, it’s not just one session, it’s a constant occurrence. You beat yourself before touching the barbell and you ... Continue Reading
Strength Training Improves Quality of Life, Especially If You’re Stuck Training at Home
When we think about resistance training, we often think about its importance for long-term health through having stronger muscles, tendons and joints. Or maybe for its ability to speed up metabolism and ... Continue Reading
The Fourth Generation Iron Movie Is Now Available to Stream
"Everybody's on steroids. Everybody." It's kind of the elephant in the room when it comes to professional sports and bodybuilding. It's more or less common knowledge that, well, there are untested ... Continue Reading
Marcus Martinez: What Kettlebells Can and Can’t Do For You (Podcast)
Today we're talking to Marcus Martinez, better known online as Kettlebell Exercises on Instagram. Marcus is a master kettlebell instructor on a mission to help people build better bodies with kettlebells, ... Continue Reading
3 Variations to Make Farmer’s Carries More Fun
The farmer’s carry seems simple. You pick up a heavy weight and start walking. Right around 20 yards in you come to the realization it’s harder than you thought it'd be. Your shoulders ache, your grip ... Continue Reading
Nest of Giants: The History of Icelandic Strongmen
The small island nation of Iceland is a country with an international reputation of strength and tenacity. It’s a land of Norse gods, towering vikings, and a people molded by its harsh terrain. This ... Continue Reading
Relearning How to Brace for Heavy Lifting
Have you ever squeezed every muscle in your body to keep six hundred pounds from falling on your chest? I have. It means nothing now, though. This was back when equipped powerlifting was normal and the ... Continue Reading
How Do You Create An At-Home Workout Routine To Match Your Goals?
Maybe you had a new bench 1RM in mind, or you might have wanted to get to squatting 225 for sets of ten without (a) losing all your breath and (b) losing all your form. Your programming was probably ... Continue Reading
How To Maximize Your Workout With Light Dumbbells
If you’ve scoured the entire internet for heavy weights and come up empty, don’t despair. You can craft an effective lifting routine even with light dumbbells — you just have to get a little creative about ... Continue Reading
Indiana
Indiana’s 50 Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles 2020 Home to many professional sports teams and athletic events, Indiana infuses its culture with a passion for activity and movement. Indiana is ... Continue Reading
Goodbye, Jake Boly: BarBend’s Fitness Editor Takes A Bow (Podcast)
Today we're talking to Jake Boly, BarBend’s outgoing fitness editor. In nearly four years with BarBend, Jake has covered hundreds of strength sports events and written or edited thousands of articles on ... Continue Reading
7 Moves You Didn’t Know You Could Do With A Kettlebell
Workout fatigue is real — not just muscle exhaustion, but also mental tiredness. It can get pretty psychologically tough doing the same thing over and over and over again, and even though consistency is ... Continue Reading
The Untold History of the First Mr. Olympia Contest
Bodybuilding has, in the past decade or so, become a very complicated affair. Since the creation of physique and classic categories, aspiring competitors can choose from a host of different competitions, ... Continue Reading
Ryan Dorris: The Issue of Inclusivity In Strength Sports (Podcast)
Today we're talking to Ryan Dorris, accomplished bodybuilder, powerlifter, strength coach and owner of Fortis EQ. Strength sports — particularly CrossFit, but it's not alone — have witnessed lots of ... Continue Reading
Best Shaker Bottle with Storage for Powder
Shaker bottles with extra storage make following a fitness program a little less complicated. Your supplements or protein powder can be kept with your bottle so mixing and consuming it is a little less ... Continue Reading
Best Agility Ladder With Parachute
Agility ladders are great for improving your coordination and nimbleness while giving your body a thorough warm up during your regular exercise routine. When you add a parachute into the equation, you’re ... Continue Reading
Best Shaker Bottle With Straw
If you’re constantly on the go, a great shaker can make every day just a little easier. Plus, you’re going to need a bottle that lets you mix everything from fruit water to a protein shake without any sort ... Continue Reading
Zack George: The UK’s Fittest Man (Podcast)
Today we're talking to Zack George, who finished the 2020 CrossFit Open in first among males in the United Kingdom. Zack’s journey is an inspirational one: From overweight kid to the UK’s fittest man, we ... Continue Reading
Georgia
Georgia’s 50 Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles 2020 Fifty state parks, abundant farms, and the Blue Ridge Mountains combine to make Georgia a natural wellness haven. Outdoor recreations are ... Continue Reading
Pros and Cons of the Safety Squat Bar for Front Squats
In recent years, the front squat has gained a resurgence as a major training lift for strength sports other than competitive weightlifting. Along with this rise in popularity came a variation with a safety ... Continue Reading
3 Variations to Take Trap Bar Squats to the Next Level
Trap bars might not be competition lifts but if you’re not competing, why should you care? The trap bar, also called a hex bar, can be a great option if you suffer from low back discomfort or if you don’t ... Continue Reading
Layne Norton Discusses His Exact Supplement Routine and Macronutrient Split
Dr. Layne Norton is a titan in the field of nutrition, a veritable behemoth of knowledge who holds a PhD in Nutritional Science along with seven bodybuilding titles and six powerlifting titles — for a ... Continue Reading