The Brooklyn-based Magic Spoon has keyed into an important component of the human condition: growing up kind of sucks. You have to pay bills, you have to go to work, you have to go to the gym, and you ... Continue Reading
2019 Olympia Men’s Physique Showdown Preview
The sport of bodybuilding has its loyal fan base and people who look to join their ranks, but there were other fans that were looking for an alternative. They wanted the experience of competing and ... Continue Reading
5 Drills Every Athlete Should Do Every Day
Exercise doesn’t stop because your workout is over. And movement doesn’t stop because you've left the gym. The human body is made to move, and the benefits of daily movement are innumerable. To keep the ... Continue Reading
Everyone in Singapore Can Now Get a Free Fitbit
Citizens of Singapore have been given a new incentive to stay active: a free Fitbit. Singapore's government has partnered with the company, and promised a free Fitbit to any citizen who wants ... Continue Reading
How to Use Inter-Set Work to Build a Stronger Bench Press
There is a lot that goes into building a strong bench press. Outside of needing a baseline foundation of strength, you also need absolute precision when it comes to executing reps properly. There are ... Continue Reading
How Often Should You Train Shoulders to Build Muscle?
Training frequency is dependent on many variables, such as training age, ability to recovery, sets and reps per session, total training volume per week, and overall goals. For individuals looking to ... Continue Reading
Best Energy Gels
Energy gels or endurance gels, these pre-packaged and gooey snacks can give a quick fix when energy is lacking and a long race or ride is ahead. When looking for the best energy gels on the market, it’s ... Continue Reading
2019 Bikini Olympia Preview
When the Mr. Olympia contest began in 1965, the men were the only competitors that competed for the singular title. In 1980, women joined them and competed for the title of Ms. Olympia. It’s been over the ... Continue Reading
Quest Nutrition Acquired By Simply Good Foods Co. for $1 Billion Dollars
On Friday, major news in the world of protein bars hit the wire with the announcement of Simply Good Foods Company acquiring Quest Nutrition, according to a report from Inc.com. Quest Nutrition, ... Continue Reading
USA Weightlifter CJ Cummings Just Did a 205kg Overhead Squat
CJ Cummings, a dominant -73kg athlete on Team USA Weightlifting, just floored us all with his insane walkout into a 205kg overhead squat. Cummings has had an impressive year to say the least for USA ... Continue Reading
Best Sports Bras
Shopping for the perfect sports bra can feel overwhelming with the number of brands, styles, and fits available on the internet. The good news is that we’re here to support you in more ways than one. We ... Continue Reading
First Week of Workouts for the International Online Qualifier Will Be Announced Tonight
Editors note: This article has been updated to clarify that the International Online Qualifier is an event hosted and organized by Sanctional™ organizers and not CrossFit, Inc. On August 21st, the first ... Continue Reading
5 Exercises to Strengthen a Lagging Jerk
Split, power, and squat jerks all are effective ways to hoist heavy loads overhead. Many lifters, however, find themselves struggling to properly move heavy loads from the front rack to the lockout ... Continue Reading
IFBB Pro League Announces Changes in Qualifying for 2020 Olympia
The lineups for the 2019 Olympia Weekend are all set and official but the IFBB Pro League shared news that affects how competitors will be eligible for the 2020 edition in Las Vegas, Nevada. The only ... Continue Reading
How Many Times a Week Should You Train the Olympic Lifts?
The Olympic lifts are highly technical movements that require countless hours of technique training and analysis. Like most skills, the more you do them, the better you will become; assuming you are ... Continue Reading
Why You Should Try Lifting Weights from a Kneeling Position More Often
Most strength exercises are done standing, sitting, and lying down. But there can be real benefits to stopping halfway — and performing exercises on your knees. Lifting from your knees trains muscles ... Continue Reading
Seven Russian Weightlifters Are Under Investigation for Anti-Doping Rule Violations
Earlier this week, the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) and the International Testing Agency (ITA) opened up an anti-doping rule violation investigation of five Russian weightlifters. Just ... Continue Reading
The 5 Types of Dietary Fiber Athletes Should Know About
Fiber is often recommended as part of a healthy diet for many reasons, from promoting digestive health and blood glucose control to lowering of “bad” LDL cholesterol. But these aren’t the only reasons ... Continue Reading
Best Stopwatches: Top Picks for Sports, Value, Design, and More
A good stopwatch tracks an exact measurement of time. Often stopwatches are used in athletics where every second counts, however they can also be used by anyone who is looking for more accurate and ... Continue Reading
The New Way to Train Post-Activation Potentiation (PAP)
Post-Activation Potentiation (PAP) is a training concept used by strength and conditioning coaches when the goal is increasing force output and rate of force development. Generally, the methodology ... Continue Reading
Best Bluetooth Earbuds
Music is arguably one of the best motivators when on runs and in the gym, which makes it no surprise that earbuds and headphones are highly sought out by active individuals. Over the last decade, earbuds ... Continue Reading
Thailand Weightlifting Pulls Out From Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Over Doping
After several weightlifters from Thailand tested positive for banned substances following the 2018 IWF World Weightlifting Championships, it was to be determined whether or not Thailand would still be ... Continue Reading
So You’re a Powerlifter Who Wants to Start CrossFit
So you eat, sleep, and breathe the big three lifts, but you’re interested in trying out CrossFit. Or you already dabble and want to get better. Or you’re already pretty damn good and are chasing even ... Continue Reading
Check Out Rogue Fitness’ Massive Sale On Cross Training and Lifting Shoes
Fellow cross training shoe fiends and weightlifting shoe fanatics, it's time to bask in the glory of saving dollar bills. Rogue Fitness is having an awesome closeout sale on a lot of their cross training ... Continue Reading