When your lifting is an integral part of your physical and mental health routine, it can be all too easy to slip into overtraining. Especially when stress levels are high, it’s easy to go too much, too ... Continue Reading
Sarah Davies, Lu Xiaojun Named to IWF Athletes Commission
Earlier this week, insidethegames reported that the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) created an Athletes Commission that would be made up of male and female athletes from all five ... Continue Reading
Texas
Texas’ 50 Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles 2020 Known for its expansive lands, Texas welcomes active lifestyle goers to build routines in energetic big cities, rolling prairies, and miles of ... Continue Reading
Tennessee
Tennessee’s 50 Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles 2020 Ten million adventure-seekers flock to Tennessee every year and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s active culture. The Appalachian ... Continue Reading
South Dakota
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
Eddie Hall and Ross Edgley Perform Navy SEAL Fitness Test
2017 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion and the first person ever to deadlift 500kg/1,102lb Eddie Hall's training has changed significantly since leaving the sport. Of course, he has essentially become a ... Continue Reading
Ivan Makarov Hits 490kg Deadlift, Could 510kg Be Next?
Eddie Hall deadlifted 500kg in 2016. Hafthor Björnsson topped him with his 501kg deadlift in May of this year. Is it possible that the deadlift record will be broken twice in one year? Judging by ... 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
Pat Vellner, Noah Ohlsen, and Armen Hammer Give 2020 CrossFit Games Predictions
This year has been a whirlwind of changes in and around the world of CrossFit. Sporting events around the world have been canceled or postponed due to Coronavirus, and the 2020 CrossFit Games were not ... Continue Reading
Olympic Rowers Reveal the Mistakes They See CrossFitters Make
The first thing experienced rowers chuckle about when they see people rowing in Globo, CrossFit, or functional fitness gyms is the use of the term “the rowing machine.” In the rowing world, it’s always ... 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
A How-To Guide for Assessing Personal Training Clients Remotely
If you have been coaching for a while, and especially if you have been doing any individual program design, you probably appreciate the importance of assessing your clients before you start building their ... Continue Reading