Today we're talking to CrossFit athlete and coach Adam Neiffer. Adam has been in the competitive CrossFit space since well before it exploded in popularity, and with a competition history dating back to ... Continue Reading
NordicTrack To Release At-Home Fitness Mirror “Vault”
Fitness equipment manufacturer NordicTrack — known for their treadmills, ellipticals, and exercise bikes — announced the launch of their new interactive free-standing home gym fitness mirror studio called ... Continue Reading
How to Watch Hafthor Björnsson’s First Boxing Match
The fight between Hafthor Björnsson and Eddie Hall, currently scheduled to occur on Sept. 18, 2021, is one of the year's most anticipated fights. That is a big statement considering that neither of the ... Continue Reading
Enter to Win Our Power Monkey Fitness Giveaway!
Ready to start your new year off right? We're teaming up with Power Monkey Fitness for an EPIC 2021 giveaway. TWO lucky winners receive: 1 Course Enrollment to Power Monkey ... Continue Reading
BarBend and USA Weightlifting Renew Official Media Partnership Through 2024
On Jan. 3, 2021, BarBend and USA Weightlifting renewed their first-of-its-kind media partnership through 2024. Founded in 2016, BarBend is the web's premier media company for strength sports news, ... Continue Reading
Strongman Gabriel Peña Pulls 481-Kilogram (1,060-Pound) 18-Inch Axle Deadlift
Gabriel Peña may have withdrawn from his 2020 World's Strongest Man debut, but he's having a productive offseason. On Jan. 9, 2021, The Texas Titan managed to rip a 481-kilogram (1,060-pound) axle bar ... Continue Reading
Life Fitness Platinum Club Series Treadmill Review
The Life Fitness Platinum Club Series Treadmill brings the gym experience to your home with several high-tech features designed to enhance your running experience as well as a durable motor and frame built ... Continue Reading
Strongman Hafthor Björnsson Teaches You How to Deadlift
On Jan. 6, 2021, 2018 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion and holder of the heaviest deadlift ever recorded Hafthor "The Mountain" Björnsson took to his YouTube channel to share his best "tips and ... Continue Reading
Jogging and Strength — How Pounding the Pavement Can Improve Your Lifts
If you're focused on getting really strong, then you probably have tossed cardio to the curb. Or, if you do cardio, then it's a short, intense HIIT (high-intensity interval training). After all, too much ... Continue Reading
NordicTrack T Series Treadmill Review
The NordicTrack T Series (T6.5 Si) Treadmill is easy on the wallet, small in stature, and still quite high-tech for its price. However, because of its less powerful motor and smaller rollers, it’s not ... Continue Reading
HYROX Champs Challenge Top CrossFitters (and More) to $10,000 Race
In December of 2020, Hunter McIntyre and Lauren Weeks won the HYROX World Championships, which took place in Hamburg, Germany. Now, both McIntyre and Weeks are hand-picking their opponents for HYROX’s Feb. ... Continue Reading
Olympia Head Judge Steve Weinberger Says Why Big Ramy Won 2020 Mr. Olympia Title
On Jan. 6, 2021, in an interview with Generation Iron, 2020 Olympia head judge Steve Weinberger shared the areas where 2020 Mr. Olympia Champion Mamdouh "Big Ramy" Elssbiay excelled that helped him earn ... Continue Reading
Life Fitness Activate Series Treadmill Review
When training consists of frequent runs and sprints to increase strength or to improve endurance, sometimes runners just want a dependable treadmill they can consistently use. The Activate Series treadmill ... Continue Reading
Laurence “Big Loz” Shahlaei Announces Comeback to Strongman
On Jan. 5, 2021, on his YouTube channel, Laurence "Big Loz" Shahlaei announced his long-awaited return to strongman competition. The last time Shahlaei competed was at the 2019 WSM contest, which Martins ... Continue Reading
The Top 5 Powerlifting Women to Watch in 2021
2020 was a year of chaos for athletes all across the world. With events being canceled and gyms forced to close their doors, athletes were obligated to find new ways to train. Some athletes were able to ... Continue Reading
Life Fitness F3 Treadmill Review
When looking for the perfect treadmill to complete your at-home gym, you may have a few boxes to check before sealing the deal. Does it fold? Can it support enough weight? Will it cushion my joints? How ... Continue Reading
PUMA Enters Cross-Training Market with FUSE Strength Trainer
The German athletic wear company PUMA has ventured into a new space of fitness gear. On Jan. 4, 2021, PUMA announced their new cross-training shoe — the FUSE strength trainer. The shoe ... Continue Reading
NordicTrack Commercial 2950 Treadmill Review (2024): A Solid Machine With Room For Improvement
The best treadmills have contemporary features like a touchscreen display, Bluetooth compatibility, and subscription services to interactive workouts. We’ll dive into the offerings in this NordicTrack ... Continue Reading
COVID-19 and American Gyms — Revenue Down 15.6%, Memberships Could Fall 40%
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on small businesses and industries — and of them, the fitness space has been hit particularly hard. Gyms across the country started to close in mid-March, forcing ... Continue Reading
World Para Powerlifting & Eleiko to Integrate Digital Barbell Sensors
On Jan. 5, 2020, World Para Powerlifting Organization (WPPO) and strength sports equipment manufacturer Eleiko announced their collaboration to incorporate a new lift analysis technology into the sleeves ... Continue Reading
2008 Mr. Olympia Dexter Jackson Reveals COVID-19 Battle
Famed IFBB Pro League bodybuilder Dexter Jackson revealed that he has COVID-19. On Jan. 4, 2021, Jackson posted a series of videos to his Instagram Stories, stating that he has been dealing with the ... Continue Reading
2021 Static Monsters World Championship Delayed Until Later in Year, Date Unknown
In an Instagram post shared on Jan. 4, 2021, organizers announced that the 2021 Static Monsters World Championships, originally scheduled for July 24, 2021, will no longer take place on that date. No new ... Continue Reading
From Bodybuilding to ‘Ramy’ and ‘Ms. Marvel’ (with Laith Nakli)
Welcome to a very special episode of the BarBend Podcast, one that covers a bit more ground than normal. Today we're talking to Laith Nakli, a star of stage and screen probably best known for his roles in ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Julius Maddox Rocks A 710-Pound Bench Press Triple
It should come as no surprise that Julius Maddox is recalibrating what is possible on the bench press. The 33-year-old powerlifter has performed mind-bogglingly heavy bench presses. The biggest highlights ... Continue Reading