South Dakota's Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles 2020 South Dakota ranks amongst the top states for its overall well-being and happiness, low cost of living, and natural beauties. Mount ... Continue Reading
South Carolina
South Carolina's 50 Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles 2020 With a booming tourism industry, South Carolina has become a hotspot for active travelers looking for quaintness and recreational ... Continue Reading
Rhode Island
Rhode Island’s Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles 2020 Beaches, city, and rich history come alive in Rhode Island and attract many active travelers. It is the smallest state in the United States ... Continue Reading
The Benefits of CrossFit for People Age 60 and Above
"It's never too late to start." "Age is just a number." These age old (no pun intended) adages are passed around a lot in the fitness community. Although often only meant as a means of inspiration, ... Continue Reading
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s 50 Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles 2020 Located in North East, Pennsylvania mixes big-city energy and quaint charm that welcomes a diverse array of individuals. Major cities, ... Continue Reading
Oregon
Oregon’s 50 Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles 2020 Oregon is making a push to build its health ecosystem with access to healthcare, fitness studios, and more. Oregon is one of the most ... Continue Reading
Oklahoma
Oklahoma’s 50 Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles 2020 Oklahoma is a diverse region of landscapes, cultures, and recreations that welcome fitness gurus. Sitting between the Great Plains and the ... Continue Reading
5 Things Mentally Strong Lifters Avoid
Mental strength can be recognized in a lot of different ways. Sometimes, mental strength is grinding through that final rep, refusing to give up halfway. Other times, it is knowing when not to push ... Continue Reading
Cheryl Haworth: Breaking Barriers and Olympic Bronze at 17 Years Old!
Cheryl Haworth represented USA Weightlifting at the 2000 Sydney Olympics — and won a bronze medal! — at just 17 years old. Cheryl talks about the friendships forged through Olympic ... Continue Reading
Jourdan Delacruz: Weightlifting’s Next Wave (Podcast)
On this episode, we sit down with a rising star in the international weightlifting community, 22-year old Jourdan Delacruz. While the roster for the Tokyo Olympic Games hasn't been finalized, Jourdan ... Continue Reading
Strongman Martins Licis On Bent Press Technique, Training, and Benefits
If you follow Martins Licis’ social media and YouTube channel, then you know that he trains with more than your typical strongman lifts. His focus on different exercises is why he may be so efficient with ... Continue Reading
How Barbell Magnate Bob Hoffman Transformed American Fitness
It’s a life worthy of a movie. A former World War I veteran returns to the United States, discovers weightlifting, and, in time, dedicates himself to it. Not content with competing, the man built his own ... Continue Reading
Conor Heffernan: Strength History’s Biggest Moments (Podcast)
In today's episode, we sit down with Conor Heffernan, BarBend contributor and Assistant Professor of Physical Culture and Sports Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. Our discussion spans thousands ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Bjornsson Predicts Early Knockout Victory Against Eddie Hall
Hafthor Bjornsson has finally made his own prediction as to what the outcome will be in his boxing match against Eddie Hall next September in Las Vegas, Nevada. "The Mountain" foresees his arm being raised ... Continue Reading
Ric Drasin, Former Bodybuilder and Wrestler, Dies At 76
On August 30, the bodybuilding community and world of professional wrestling both lost a profound contributor to both industries. Ric Drasin passed away at the age of 76. His family made a public statement ... Continue Reading
4 Accessory Exercises To Improve Your Pull-Ups and Chin-Ups
In high school, my masochistic P.E. teacher liked to put students through a series of fitness tests every few months to determine our grades. One of these was an isometric chin-up hold in the top position ... Continue Reading
Amazon Is Releasing Their Own Fitness Tracker
Amazon! They’re the biggest online retailer in the world (take that, Alibaba) and the third most valuable publicly traded company after Apple and Microsoft. They can make anything they want! They could ... Continue Reading
Kristine Best: First-Time CrossFit Games Competitor Talks Breaking Through and Training for the Unknown
Kristine Best’s quest to qualify for the CrossFit Games started in 2014 when she placed 21st at the North East Regional competition. Every year since then, she has contended, but has never quite broken ... Continue Reading
North Carolina
North Carolina’s 50 Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles 2020 Spanning various terrains, North Carolina is a state that presents more than just southern charm. The Appalachian Mountains in the ... Continue Reading
New Mexico
New Mexico’s Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles 2020 Nicknamed The Land of Enchantment, New Mexico offers a wide array of vivid landscapes, national parks, and indoor recreations to keep any ... Continue Reading
Pedro Meloni: The Future of Weightlifting Events in a Pandemic (Podcast)
Today we're talking to Pedro Meloni, Events & Sponsorships Director at USA Weightlifting. Prior to his role with USA Weightlifting, Pedro was the Weightlifting and Powerlifting Sport Manager for the ... Continue Reading
North Dakota
North Dakota’s Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles 2020 North Dakota’s long history of preserving natural resources makes this a top destination for healthy, outdoor lifestyles. The Theodore ... Continue Reading
New York
New York’s 50 Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles 2020 New York ranks among the top states in the country for its health culture, being a haven for the fitness and mindfulness gurus. The New ... Continue Reading
4 Hanging Band Exercises That Can Improve Your Powerlifts
Remember the ‘functional training’ craze when people were squatting and pressing on all kinds of unstable surfaces? Barbell squats on Swiss balls? The thought was they achieved better muscle activation and ... Continue Reading