The 2025 Lenda Murray ATL Pro is set for Aug. 15-16 in Atlanta, GA. Hosted and promoted by eight-time Ms. Olympia Lenda Murray, this contest features nine 2025 Olympia qualifiers. Over 120 pros will ... Continue Reading
How Should You Eat When Your Diet Is Over?
A proper diet can improve body composition and performance in the gym, but many strategies used for fat loss or competition are often unsustainable long-term. (1) In bodybuilding, where extreme dieting is ... Continue Reading
WFP Tour Stop I Winner Alex Gazan Withdraws From Upcoming Tour Stop II
Alex Gazan has officially withdrawn from this month’s World Fitness Project (WFP) Tour Stop II in Mesa, AZ, citing a leg injury she sustained the day after winning the Northern California Classic In-Person ... Continue Reading
How Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr Trained for Her Historic 8th CrossFit Games Title Run
On August 13, Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr, the eight-time Fittest Woman on Earth, took to YouTube to give fans an inside look at her training in the days before the 2025 CrossFit Games. And while she called it a ... Continue Reading
What Classic Physique’s Top Contender Eats During Cheat Day
Occasional cheat meals, typically comprising calorie-dense, processed foods high in sugar and fat, can help curb cravings and maintain long-term adherence to stricter diets. (1) Elite athletes, including ... Continue Reading
USA Weightlifting: The Enhanced Games “Corrode the Foundation of Integrity” of True Sport
The first-ever Enhanced Games are scheduled for May 21-24, 2026, in Las Vegas, NV. The competition features a program similar to the Olympic Games, with the caveat that performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) ... Continue Reading
Do Different Types of Cardio Burn Fat Differently?
Built with Science founder Jeremy Ethier recently experimented to determine the most effective fat-burning cardio; his findings challenge common fitness assumptions. Using “the world’s most accurate ... Continue Reading
Banded Exercises You Should Train to Become More Athletic
In mid-August 2025, performance coach Justin "Judd" Lienhard discussed how he uses resistance bands to develop rotational power, mobility, and athletic ability on Mark Bell’s Power Project. If you can ... Continue Reading
Why Mike Sommerfeld Drinks Chicken Shakes With 150 Grams of Protein
2025 Arnold Classic Physique champion Mike Sommerfeld dealt with a dental emergency in mid-August 2025. “A cyst under my back tooth,” Sommerfeld explained his oral dilemma that caused ... Continue Reading
7 Lessons We Learned at the 2025 CrossFit Games
From teens storming the leaderboard to seasoned vets pushing their limits, the 2025 Games made it clear: CrossFit’s competitive field has never been this deep. The competition in Albany was among the ... Continue Reading
5 Performances That Surprised Us at the 2025 CrossFit Games
The 2025 CrossFit Games delivered exactly what fans expect: drama, a leaderboard that refused to settle, and perhaps most of all, surprises. From reigning champions who stumbled to dark horses who ... Continue Reading
Jesus Olivares (+120KG) Squats a 425-Kilogram Triple in Training
Powerlifter Jesus Olivares created a buzz on social media with his video wherein he squatted a 425-kilograms triple in training. The all-time IPF raw squat world record holder for the superheavyweight ... Continue Reading
Run Hills Like Baltimore Ravens Running Back Derrick Henry
Derrick Henry, known as "King Henry," is a powerhouse running back for the Baltimore Ravens in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the second round of ... Continue Reading
Divisions Collide — Bikini Olympia and Arnold Classic Champions’ Leg Day Routine
2024 Bikini Olympia champion Lauralie Chapados’ leg days are carefully tailored to correct any aesthetic imbalances, so she presents a symmetrical physique at her title defense on Oct. 9–12 in Las ... Continue Reading
Paddy Haynes Sets Húsafell Stone World Record at 2025 Iceland’s Strongest Man
The 2025 Iceland's Strongest Man (ISM) contest, held from Aug. 8-9, 2025, featured eight events. The host country's most decorated strongman and deadlift world record holder, Hafthor "The Mountain" ... Continue Reading
2025 Iceland’s Strongest Man Results
The 2025 Iceland's Strongest Man (ISM) contest occurred on Aug. 8-9, 2025. The contest featured seven athletes, representing four countries, including defending champion Hafthor Björnsson, who won his 12th ... Continue Reading
Behind the Rapid Rise of Adaptive Fitness: An Interview with Adaptive Training Academy’s Alec Zirkenbach
Adaptive fitness isn't new, but it has gained popularity as events like HYROX and Spartan have gained traction. The quick rise of adaptive athlete participation in competitions has brought these ... Continue Reading
Sophomore Surge — The Second-Year Athletes Who Lit Up the 2025 CrossFit Games
Every year at the CrossFit Games, we tend to spotlight the rookies who turned heads with breakout performances and the veterans vying for the podium. At the 2025 CrossFit Games in Albany, NY, the ... Continue Reading
2025 Real Strength Cup Results
The 2025 Real Strength Cup (RSC) occured in Den Haag Loosduinen, Netherlands, on Aug. 9, 2025. The contest featured 11 strongmen, representing seven countries, running through five events: Max Log Lift, ... Continue Reading
Sam Sulek & Larry Wheels Use 5 Chest Training Techniques to Excel in Classic Physique
Sam Sulek earned his IFBB pro card by winning the 2025 Arnold Amateur Classic Physique contest. He intends to make his pro debut at the 2026 Arnold Classic. Larry Wheels, an elite powerlifter ... Continue Reading
How Important Is a Weightlifting Belt, Actually?
Walk into any gym, and you’ll probably see someone wearing a lifting belt during a heavy squat or deadlift. But are belts essential, or are they just another gym accessory? Elite powerlifter Stefi Cohen ... Continue Reading
Is Erythritol Riskier Than We Think?
The sugar alcohol commonly used as an artificial sweetener erythritol is found in sweets, candies, pastries, and numerous other products. (1) With 60-80% of the sweetness of sucrose and virtually no ... Continue Reading
2025 Tokyo Pro Results
The 2025 Tokyo Pro was held in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, Aug. 11. This event featured 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifiers for the IFBB Pro League’s Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and ... Continue Reading
How One Florida Gym Became a Lifeline for Parkinson’s Patients
Nick Penziotto’s love for fitness began at a young age. Growing up, he was constantly active, playing sports and seeking out new physical challenges. Penziotto, now a CF-L3 trainer, wanted to ... Continue Reading