Reigning six-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead retired from competitive bodybuilding following his 2024 Olympia win and runner-up 2024 Prague Pro Open debut to Martin Fitzwater a month ... Continue Reading
3 Uncommon Must-Try Chest Exercises
“Exercise variation is a real thing,” said Renaissance Periodization (RP) co-founder Dr. Mike Israetel during a recent collaboration with bodybuilder Eric Janicki alongside RP ... Continue Reading
Wesley Vissers Starts His Year off From Competition With an 11,000-Calorie Cheat Day
Classic Physique bodybuilder Wesley Vissers is ready to enter a new growth phase, which means more food and desserts. In early April 2025, Vissers gave an inside look at his “full day of ... Continue Reading
How Haley Adams Dominated Everyone (Men Included) in Event 4 at the Mayhem Classic
Fee Saghafi and Abigail Domit topped the women’s podium at the 2025 Mayhem Classic, becoming the first two women to earn roster spots for this summer’s CrossFit Games in Albany, NY. However, there were ... Continue Reading
Inaugural WFP Tour Season Takes Shape
As the 2025 CrossFit Games season reaches its midpoint with the In-Affiliate Semifinals and In-Person Qualifying Events, the World Fitness Project Tour’s inaugural season is just beginning to heat ... Continue Reading
2025 Powerlifting America Classic National Championships Results
The 2025 Powerlifting America (PA) Classic National Championships occurred on April 3-6, 2025, at the Georgia International Convention Center in Atlanta, GA. The meet served as a qualifier for the 2025 ... Continue Reading
John Haack Squats 810-Pound PR 4 Weeks Out From Competition
Multiple-time world record holder John Haack has set another training PR. Haack, who is preparing for the 2025 ABS Clash of Titans III event in Dublin, Ireland, on Saturday, April 19, 2025, has ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead Shares Breakfast Shake Recipe to Remedy Gut Issues, Mentality After Bodybuilding
Six-time Classic Physique Olympia Chris Bumstead has faced new challenges since taking on the mantle. He recently visited multiple doctors in California to seek treatment for his leaky ... Continue Reading
5 Underrated Chest Exercises to Bust Through Stubborn Plateaus
Strong chest muscles reflect the effort and dedication in training. Those who spend time in the gym know the aesthetic value of "mirror muscles," like abs, well-developed quads, boulder shoulders, and, of ... Continue Reading
What CrossFit’s 2025 Vendor Deck Tells Us About the Games in Albany
The 2025 CrossFit Games are just over 100 days away and will be held for the first time on the East Coast in Albany, NY. Each summer since 2007, CrossFitters from around the world gather to watch and cheer ... Continue Reading
2025 Tri-City Classic Pro Results
The 2025 Tri-City Classic Pro occurred on Saturday, Apr. 5, in Columbus, GA. Promoter Roland Huff hosted over 50 IFBB Pro League athletes who competed in Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Figure ... Continue Reading
2025 Triple O Dynasty Pro Results
The 2025 Triple O Dynasty Pro bodybuilding show was held in Mesa, AZ, on Saturday, April 5. This was a 2025 Olympia qualifying show for the Women’s Bodybuilding and Figure divisions. Promoted by five-time ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Choice Raises £38,000+ to Honor Coach McCoy Turner and Support Men’s Mental Health
On March 24, CrossFit Level 4 coach and British Navy veteran McCoy “Topsy” Turner died after what has been described as “a long and silent battle” with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Following ... Continue Reading
2025 Taiwan Pro Bikini Division Show Results
Yume Kurokawa was victorious at the 2025 Taiwan Pro. The 2025 Bikini Olympia qualifying event was held at the Kaohsiung Culture Center in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, on April 4-5. Twelve pro competitors ... Continue Reading
2025 Utah Cup Pro Results
Phil Niu has won the 2025 Utah Cup Pro. The competition occurred in Holladay, UT, on Saturday, April 5, 2025, and featured 13 IFBB Pro League Classic Physique competitors. Niu secured the win ... Continue Reading
2025 Arnold South America Pro Results
Vitalli “Goodvito” Ugolnikov has won the 2025 Arnold South America Pro. He was the best of nine IFBB Professional League bodybuilders who faced off in São Paulo, Brazil, on Saturday, Apr. 5. He has now ... Continue Reading
2025 Europe’s Strongest Man Results
The 2025 Europe's Strongest Man (ESM) contest occurred in Leeds, England, on April 5, 2025. The single-day contest featured 12 athletes representing eight countries, including defending champion Luke ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler’s Favorite Triceps Exercise for Serious Growth
Four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler has always had a keen sense of picking the right exercise for the job. The now-retired pro keeps his fitness in check and shares why rope ... Continue Reading
2025 Mayhem Classic Invitational – Results and Recap
The 2025 Mayhem Classic is officially in the books, and Fee Saghafi, Abigail Domit, Austin Hatfield, and Colten Mertens have secured the first roster spots at this August's CrossFit Games in Albany, NY. ... Continue Reading
How Val Voboril Got Her Groove Back and Reignited Her Competitive Fire
A quiet yet tenacious competitor, Val Voboril has competed at the CrossFit Games six times as an individual and finished on the podium twice, in 2010 and 2013. Voboril was a constant presence at the ... Continue Reading
2025 Tri-City Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2025 Tri-City Pro, scheduled in Columbus, GA, on Saturday, April 5, 2025, is one of five IFBB Pro League bodybuilding shows on the same weekend. This event features 2025 ... Continue Reading
2025 Triple O Dynasty Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2025 Triple O Dynasty Pro will occur in Mesa, AZ, on Saturday, Apr. 5. This is the only pro bodybuilding show promoted by three past Olympia champions: eight-time Figure Olympia winner Cydney Gillon, ... Continue Reading
2025 Taiwan Pro Bikini Division Show Preview
The 2025 Taiwan Pro is scheduled to be held in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, from Apr. 4-5. This IFBB Professional League Bikini division show, hosted by promoter John Chen, will serve as a 2025 Bikini ... Continue Reading
2025 Utah Cup Pro Classic Physique Show Preview
The 2025 Utah Cup Pro is set for Saturday, Apr. 5, in Holladay, UT, and serves as a qualifying show for this year's Classic Physique Olympia. Promoter Steve Schmall will host 13 IFBB Professional League ... Continue Reading