Team USA weightlifter Katherine Nye is easily one of the most prominent weightlifters in the country and in the world, given she won the title of the International Weightlifting Federation’s 2019 Lifter of ... Continue Reading
Para Powerlifter Rehab Ahmed Trains to Defy Expectations
Rehab Ahmed is a Para powerlifter representing Egypt with an extensive resume of competitive success. Her biggest accomplishment to date is her silver medal at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games in the -50kg ... Continue Reading
Hawaii
Hawaii’s 50 Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles 2020 Fitness and wellbeing gurus flock to Hawaii as a state that embraces healthy choices. Hawaii’s low-stress island lifestyle supports one of the ... Continue Reading
Best Shaker Bottle With Straw
If you’re constantly on the go, a great shaker can make every day just a little easier. Plus, you’re going to need a bottle that lets you mix everything from fruit water to a protein shake without any sort ... Continue Reading
Luke Sandoe’s Family Confirms Heart Failure As Cause of Death
On May 7th, 2020, the bodybuilding world was shocked to find out that Luke Sandoe had passed away at the age of 31. He was considered one of the next major stars of the sport and had a legion of fans ... Continue Reading
Chloe Lansing: Deadlifting 500 Pounds and Fighting for Inclusivity in Strength
At 148 lb., 29-year-old Chloe Lansing can deadlift 518 lb. Her best squat is 512 lb., and she can bench press 225 lb. What’s even more impressive is that she can do this without two of her fingers, not ... Continue Reading
Zack George: The UK’s Fittest Man (Podcast)
Today we're talking to Zack George, who finished the 2020 CrossFit Open in first among males in the United Kingdom. Zack’s journey is an inspirational one: From overweight kid to the UK’s fittest man, we ... Continue Reading
Georgia
Georgia’s 50 Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles 2020 Fifty state parks, abundant farms, and the Blue Ridge Mountains combine to make Georgia a natural wellness haven. Outdoor recreations are ... Continue Reading
Strongman Anthony Pernice Sets Silver Dollar Deadlift World Record of 550kg/1212.5lb
Anthony Pernice is a strongman who just set a new silver dollar deadlift world record of an absolutely colossal 550kg/1212.5lb. The lift took place on July 25th as part of the United States Strongman ... Continue Reading
Florida
Florida’s 50 Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles 2020 Renowned for its white-sand beaches and hot weather, Florida is a fitness playground for those who like to stay toned for a year-long beach ... Continue Reading
Pros and Cons of the Safety Squat Bar for Front Squats
In recent years, the front squat has gained a resurgence as a major training lift for strength sports other than competitive weightlifting. Along with this rise in popularity came a variation with a safety ... Continue Reading
3 Variations to Take Trap Bar Squats to the Next Level
Trap bars might not be competition lifts but if you’re not competing, why should you care? The trap bar, also called a hex bar, can be a great option if you suffer from low back discomfort or if you don’t ... Continue Reading
Layne Norton Discusses His Exact Supplement Routine and Macronutrient Split
Dr. Layne Norton is a titan in the field of nutrition, a veritable behemoth of knowledge who holds a PhD in Nutritional Science along with seven bodybuilding titles and six powerlifting titles — for a ... Continue Reading
Afrobrutality and NYPD’s Fitness Initiative Will Hold Their Third Event on August 6th
The founder of Afrobrutality Sports Syn Martinez and New York Police Department (NYPD) Lieutenant Ronald Perez have partnered together to start a fitness initiative. As the former owner and coach of ... Continue Reading
Delaware
Delaware’s Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles 2020 Delaware, the second smallest state in the country, has miles of beautiful shoreline, large outdoor valley ranges, and optimal climates for an ... Continue Reading
6 Ways Weightlifters Can Use “Overload Training” for Better 1RMs
The sport of weightlifting is equal parts technique and strength. One doesn’t go without the other. While technique work is absolutely crucial to perfect both the snatch and the clean and jerk, being ... Continue Reading
Joe Vennare: These Companies Are the Future of Fitness (Podcast)
Today we're talking to Joe Vennare, co-founder of Fitt and the mind behind Fitt Insider, one of the fitness industries leading platforms for the business of fitness. Joe’s also a former gym owner and ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Daniel Bell Talks Beginnings, Training, and His Performance at APF Meet
On July 25, Daniel Bell competed for the first time in a multi-ply equipped powerlifting meet and finished with a 2,667 pound (1,209.5 kg) total. If you’ve been following Bell’s career as a lifter, then ... Continue Reading
19 Year Old Keydomar Vallenilla Front Squats 280kg
You may not yet know much about Keydomar Vallenilla, but you probably should. The 19-year-old weightlifter from Venezuela, who competes in the -89kg weight class, holds the Junior clean & jerk ... Continue Reading
6 Ways To Improve Your Recovery When You’re Stressed Out
Whether it’s the ever-present anxiety of the seemingly endless pandemic, not being able to hug your friends for months, or some intense combination of these and other factors… things are pretty stressful. ... Continue Reading
5 Tips to Fix Your Funky “Good Morning Squats” From Home
You don’t have to be back in the gym and reunited with your favorite squat rack to get rid of your good morning squat. Don’t get me wrong — good mornings are great. Squats are delightful. But you never ... Continue Reading
Rich Froning Announces Cancelation of Mayhem Madness Team Event
The 4-time Fittest Man on Earth and member of the 4-time CrossFit Games winning team Mayhem Freedom Rich Froning announced on his Instagram page earlier today that the Mayhem Madness Team Event is ... Continue Reading
The Right Way to Train Your Posterior Chain, With Teddy Willsey (Brought to You by BSN)
Have you ever felt like you’re not quite sure if the way you’re lifting is going to make you more injury resistant or more injury prone? It's a pretty common sentiment among lifters, especially those ... Continue Reading
Nike Metcon 6 Release Date Announced (Plus Metcon 6 Mat Fraser)
The Nike Metcon 6 will be released to Nike members on August 4th and have a global release on August 31st. The Metcon 6 has some upgrades from the Metcon 5. We'll highlight what they are and which of ... Continue Reading