On August 13th, 4-time World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion Brian Shaw announced that he would host and compete in a new strongman competition called the Shaw Classic. It is currently set to take place on ... Continue Reading
How To Watch Konstantine Janashia vs. Rauno Heinla Deadlift Showdown
Season 2 of World's Ultimate Strongman's (WUS) "Feats of Strength" series starts this Sunday, September 13th. The premiere episode will feature Rauno Heinla and Konstantine Janishia battling it out ... Continue Reading
Luke Richardson Wins 2020 Europe’s Strongest Man
With 2017 World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall in attendance, the first major strongman competition since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic took place. That contest was the 2020 Europe’s Strongest Man ... Continue Reading
2020 New York Pro Bodybuilding Results
Only in a year that has been turned upside down due to a pandemic, as well as several other issues that has made 2020 a unique year to say the least, would it make sense for a bodybuilding show called “New ... Continue Reading
7 Different Kettlebell Grips You Should Try
You managed to buy a kettlebell before they all vanished off the face of the earth. You’re happy you have it, but this far into quarantine, you’re looking for different ways to use kettlebells — you know, ... Continue Reading
Mark Felix Sets New World Record for Hercules Hold (Again)
Mark Felix, competing in the 2020 Europe’s Strongest Man contest, has once again set a new world record for the Hercules Hold. Over the last few competitions, Felix and the Hercules Hold have become ... Continue Reading
Martins Licis Confirms He Is Out of 2020 World’s Strongest Man
2019 and current World’s Strongest Man Martins Licis will not be taking part in this year’s contest, and will instead focus all of his efforts into winning the 2021 Arnold Strongman Classic. Licis and ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Games Rookie Jay Crouch On Training and Preparing for a Virtual Comp
Australian CrossFit athlete Jay Crouch is currently preparing to make his first individual CrossFit Games appearance in 2020. Although things certainly won’t look the same as in year’s past, Crouch says he ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Games Online Competition Equipment List Revealed
The 2020 Reebok CrossFit® Games online qualifier competition equipment list is here. According to an Instagram post by Armen Hammer, each athlete will be required to have the following equipment ... Continue Reading
Firefighter and Masters CrossFitter Carol Mezen Talks Gaining Confidence, Putting on 30 Pounds of Muscle
With three CrossFit Games competitors in the line up at the 2020 Masters Fitness Collective Championship, Carol Mezen wasn’t necessarily thinking she could win the women’s 45-49-year-old division was ... Continue Reading
Are You Overtraining During The Pandemic?
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