The benefits of physical activity for the body and mind are irrefutable. Research shows more exercise is better, but any amount is beneficial. (1) Champion powerlifter and scientist Dr. Layne Norton ... Continue Reading
Wesley Vissers’ Interview on Hany Rambod’s The Truth Podcast
2024 Arnold Classic Physique champion Wesley Vissers is preparing to defend his title at the 2025 Arnold Classic in Columbus, OH, on the weekend of Feb. 28 through March 1, 2024. Vissers was recently a ... Continue Reading
Reebok Nano X5 Debuts at TYR Wodapalooza in Miami
The Reebok Nano X5 made its debut last weekend in Miami Beach, FL. Remind Me In mid-December, Reebok shared that the new Nano X5 was set to be released at the end of January. Last month, ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Julia Rene’s Muscle-Building Recipes
Fitness diets are often associated with a life of dry chicken breasts, bland veggies, and endless suffering. IFBB Wellness pro bodybuilder and coach Julia Rene demonstrated they can be delicious, ... Continue Reading
Which CrossFit Games Vets Will Thrive in 2025 Season Structure—and Who Won’t?
The 2025 season is almost underway, and we finally know what it’s going to take to qualify for the 2025 CrossFit Games. Remind Me Ultimately, there are three paths to earn one of the 30 men's ... Continue Reading
Is This the Pound-for-Pound Strongest Gym in the USA?
2019 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Martins Licis stepped back from strongman competitions in 2024 due to injury. During his recovery, Licis explores the strength world, immersing himself ... Continue Reading
Sadik Hadzovic’s 3 Go-To Meals for Mass Gain
Classic Physique bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic weighed 130 pounds at 18 years old. After repeatedly failing to gain size, he cracked the growth code with three basic, cost-effective, high-calorie ... Continue Reading
Is Ego Lifting Actually Bad?
Many training experts recommend that their clients use a full range of motion (ROM) when they train. However, any gym-goer can walk into a gym and likely find multiple lifters using shorter ROMs, ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford’s Quad Day Cookie Pump 5 Weeks Out From the 2025 Arnold Classic
In a recent vlog, 2023 Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford fueled his quad workout with MegaFit Meals shrimp fried rice and was ordered by his new coach, Chris Aceto, to eat a cookie for extra pre-workout carbs. ... Continue Reading
Why Lindsey Marcelli and Her Family Created a Collection of Fitness Coloring Books for Kids
Lindsey Marcelli was disappointed when she couldn’t find a coloring book featuring a barbell for her three children. Further, Marcelli came across a statistic that really got to her. So, ... Continue Reading
3 Key Takeaways From Dave Castro’s Week in Review
In his Week In Review video posted on Monday, January 27, CrossFit LLC’s Director of Sport, Dave Castro, revealed some intriguing information about the upcoming 2025 CrossFit Games Open, which starts on ... Continue Reading
Behind-the-Scenes Look at Tom Stoltman’s Deadlift Training With Coach Aaron Caseley
Tom Stoltman has won the World’s Strongest Man title on three different occasions, most recently in 2024 — but as great as the Scottish strongman is, he has yet to win the Arnold Strongman ... Continue Reading
Karlina Tongotea (76KG) Sets 2 IPF World Records In Silver-Medal Finish at 2025 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships
The level of talent and strength among the 24-athlete roster at the 2025 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships on Jan. 26, 2025, was so deep that setting an International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) raw ... Continue Reading
How Heavy Do Two of the World’s Best Powerlifters Lift When Training Together?
John Haack is one of the most decorated powerlifters of his generation, having shattered many world records in the 90KG and 100KG classes, including the all-time world record raw squat at ... Continue Reading
Agata Sitko (69KG) Scores 3 IPF World Records at 2025 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships
The 2025 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships was a mayhem of International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Records. A staggering 23 records were achieved across the 24-athlete field. Three of those ... Continue Reading
2025 CrossFit Open Registration Trending Down 40% Year-Over-Year
The 2025 CrossFit Open begins in 30 days. Register here. “The Open is a Barometer. It tests your fitness and can forecast the year to come.” I wrote these words one year ago to start the first ... Continue Reading
Mat Fraser and Matt O’Keefe’s HWPO Training Seeks to Broaden Its Reach in 2025
The CrossFit landscape looks much different today than it did back in 2021 when Mat Fraser and his team launched HWPO Training. And, while many still are, the brand has since grown immensely and ... Continue Reading
Brandon Curry On Why You Should Load Split Squat Lunges From The Hip
Brandon Curry, the 2019 Mr. Olympia title and two-time Arnold Classic victor, has few weaknesses in his physique. Despite his credentials, judges and experts would like to see improvement in his lower body ... Continue Reading
Natural Bodybuilder Steve Hall Shares Lessons Learned From His Last-Place Finish
After a near-death accident in 2010, which inspired the name of his online coaching brand, Revive Stronger, UK native Steve Hall committed to competitive natural bodybuilding. In September 2024, after ... Continue Reading
How Low Is Low-Carb Day For Derek Lunsford During 2025 Arnold Classic Prep
2024 Mr. Olympia bronze medalist Derek Lunsford launched into 2025 with a new coach, Chris Aceto and a revamped mindset. Lunsford won the 212 Olympia in 2021 and the 2023 Mr. Olympia title under ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Explains How You Could Deadlift 600 Pounds
2024 Strongest Man on Earth champion Mitchell Hooper is known for sharing tips on how his followers can get strong. The two-time Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) winner and 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) ... Continue Reading
Are Cheat Reps Actually Cheating?
While strict lifting techniques have always been recommended, many swear “cheat” techniques, which somehow break strict form, can offer muscle growth advantages. In 2024, a study measured muscle growth ... Continue Reading
Elite Coaches Talk Preparation for the Busiest CrossFit Season in History
As the 2025 CrossFit Games season details have trickled in, in recent weeks, a couple of things have become clear: Opportunity comes with other challenges for the athletes in terms of peaking, ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Meets HYROX, Part 3 — John Singleton and The Progrm on Preparing Your CrossFit Gym for HYROX Classes
Editor’s Note: This article is the third and final piece in a three-part series on the topic of integrating HYROX and CrossFit training. See part two here. As micro gym owners, we've discussed how ... Continue Reading