Today we're talking to Liz Plosser, the Editor in Chief of Women’s Health. Liz is one of the fitness industry’s head honchos when it comes to content, but journalism definitely wasn’t the first place her ... Continue Reading
At 90 Years Old, Powerlifter Joe Stockinger Deadlifts 183.7-Kilogram (405-Pound) Double
Joe Stockinger may just be the strongest man in his 90s. At 90 years old, Stockinger, who is a competitive powerlifter, was filmed deadlifting 405 pounds (183.7 kilograms) raw — for a double. It is ... Continue Reading
5 Strongman Events That Should Make a Comeback
There are staple movements in strongman competition that are unlikely to ever go away — a deadlift, an overhead press, a carry or medley, and a loading event such as the Atlas Stones. However, there are ... Continue Reading
Enter to Win Our Kettlebell Kings 2020 Holiday Giveaway!
It's the season of giving — and swinging kettlebells. And to celebrate, we're launching an epic giveaway with our friends over at Kettlebell Kings. One lucky winner will receive: 4 Powder Coated ... Continue Reading
Sole F80 Treadmill Review
The Sole F80 Treadmill is an excellent option for those looking to add a modernized treadmill to their home gym without breaking the bank. Despite its sub-$2,000 price, it still has some solid features, ... Continue Reading
TrueForm Runner Treadmill Review
Not all treadmills are built the same. Some feature touchscreen monitors and automatic adjustments, some stick to the basics, while others — like the TrueForm Runner — feature a curved ... Continue Reading
Brian Shaw Wins 2020 Shaw Classic — Recap and Results
In August of 2020, four-time World’s Strongest Man Brian Shaw announced that he'd be promoting a strongman show called the Shaw Classic. It was a contest put together for strongmen by strongmen, with Shaw ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Jesus Olivares Sets Unofficial Junior World Record Total of 1,055.5 Kilograms (2,326.9 Pounds)
In just his third United States Powerlifting (USAPL) meet, 22-year old Jesus Olivares set three Junior American powerlifting records and an unofficial world record. On Dec. 13, 2020, Olivares competed in ... Continue Reading
Irish Para Powerlifter Britney Arendse Breaks Records and Aims for Tokyo Paralympic Games
In 2018 Irish Para powerlifter Britney Arendse set a junior world record with a lift of 98.5kg at the -73kg weight class after only being involved in powerlifting for two years. You read that correctly. ... Continue Reading
How to Breathe Fire (with Bill Grundler)
Today we're talking to Bill Grundler, a coach, athlete, and media personality who’s been one of CrossFit’s most visible personalities for nearly a decade. Bill also owns CrossFit Inferno and co-hosts the ... Continue Reading
5 Athletes to Watch at the 2020 Classic Physique Olympia
Outside of the Mr. Olympia contest itself, the Classic Physique Olympia may be the most popular division in the IFBB Pro League. It also may be the most unpredictable. The reigning champion, Chris ... Continue Reading
Roelly Winklaar Out of 2020 Mr. Olympia With COVID-19
IFBB Pro League bodybuilder and former Arnold Australia Champion Roelly Winklaar is out of the 2020 Mr. Olympia bodybuilding contest. The Olympia is set to take place on Dec. 17-20, 2020, in Orlando, FL., ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Rabih Sakka Squats 500 Kilograms (1,102 Pounds) at 45 Years Old
People handle their 40s differently. Some guys may buy sports cars or a stereo system to feel hip and young. Or, if you're Rabih Sakka, who is 45 years old, you put 500 kilograms (1,102 pounds) on your ... Continue Reading
How to Gain Muscle — A Guide to Eating for Mass
There are tons of diet and nutrition clichés we can throw at you: “Muscles are made in the kitchen, not the gym,” “you can’t out-exercise a bad diet,” and the age-old classic “you are what you eat." Here’s ... Continue Reading
Watch Zydrunas Savickas Crush 2020 Lithuania’s Strongest Man
Lithuania's Zydrunas Savickas is arguably the greatest competitive strongman of all time. At least, that's what the majority of the 2020 World's Strongest Man (WSM) competitors think, and for good reason. ... Continue Reading
From A Stopped Heart to Weightlifting Rebirth (Jon North)
Today we're talking to weightlifter, coach, and former bodybuilder Jon North, who has been a prominent figure in American Strength Sports for nearly a decade. Jon’s story is one with a number of twists ... Continue Reading
6 Training Methods to Stay on Track During the Holidays
For the fitness-focused, the holidays can be a figurative minefield of dietary and training missteps. Between Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years', there are ample opportunities to overindulge and skip ... Continue Reading
Strongman Anthony Fuhrman Announces Contest for 105-kilogram Athletes
The sport of strongman has seen a boom in popularity in the last few years, but much of the attention has been placed on the heavyweights. Bigger men like Brian Shaw and Oleksii Novikov can lift the ... Continue Reading
Strongman Peiman Maheripourehir Smokes 435-Kilogram (959-Pound) Deadlift Double
Only two strongmen have ever deadlifted the milestone of 500 kilograms (1,102 pounds). The 2017 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion Eddie Hall was the first person to ever do it at the 2016 World Deadlift ... Continue Reading
British Weight Lifting CEO to IWF Executive Board — “Step Down”
On Dec. 7, 2020, The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced changes to the athlete quota for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The number of athletes will be reduced from the 11,092 allotted to the ... Continue Reading
5 Athletes to Watch at the 2020 Fitness Olympia
Out of all the IFBB Pro League divisions, the Fitness division is the most unique, dynamic, and entertaining. In addition to the standard posing round, where competitors complete quarter-turns to be judged ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Kristy Hawkins Sets Multiple Raw World Records En Route To Victory
On Dec. 5, 2020, powerlifter Kristy Hawkins opened the world record book and wrote a new chapter. Competing in the United States Powerlifting Association (USPA) Only The Strong Powerlifting Championships ... Continue Reading
History’s Strongest Women (with Haley Shapley)
Today we're talking to writer and journalist Haley Shapley, the author of Strong Like Her. Published earlier in 2020, Strong Like Her is an examination and celebration of women’s athleticism and strength ... Continue Reading
Weightlifting Loses 76 Spots In New Athlete Quota For 2024 Paris Olympic Games
On Dec. 7, 2020, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board approved the event program for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Additionally, they adjusted the athlete quota for the entire Olympic ... Continue Reading