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2025 Omaha Pro Women’s Physique Results

Amanda Machado is the 2025 Omaha Pro Women’s Physique show champion. She was one of 10 IFBB Professional League competitors onstage in Omaha, NE, on Saturday, June 7. Machado left with ... Continue Reading

2025 Adela Garcia Classic Pro Fitness Division Show Results

The 2025 Adela Garcia Classic Pro Fitness division show was held in Austin, TX, on Saturday, June 7. This IFBB Professional League event served as a 2025 Fitness Olympia qualifier, meaning ... Continue Reading

2025 Mile High Pro Results

The 2025 Mile High Pro took place in Denver, CO, on Saturday, June 7, featuring 2025 Olympia qualifying events for the Men’s Physique and Bikini divisions. Forty-six competitors ... Continue Reading

CrossFit athlete Dan Nides

Trolled Online, Fueled by CrossFit – Dan Nides’ ‘Love Is Blind’ Fallout

Dan Nides had no idea what was coming.  It all began when a woman he had previously dated, Lauren O’Brien, appeared on Season 8 of the Netflix series Love Is Blind, where she met and became engaged ... Continue Reading

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Lumen: A Personalized Metabolic Health Coach 

POWERED BY: Most people trying to lose weight or change their body composition fall into a rut or see initial results, only to hit a plateau. What if those individuals had a handheld device that ... Continue Reading

2025 DC Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2025 DC Pro will occur in Manassas, VA, on Saturday, June 7. Show promoter Gary Udit will host 2025 Olympia qualifying contests for the IFBB Professional League’s Men’s Physique and ... Continue Reading

2025 Thailand Pro Men’s Physique Show Preview

The 2025 Thailand Pro will be held on Saturday, June 7, in Pattaya, Thailand. This is one of eight IFBB Professional League shows worldwide this weekend. The winner among the 25 pros at the 2025 ... Continue Reading

2025 Omaha Pro Women’s Physique Show Preview

The 2025 Omaha Pro Women’s Physique show will occur at the Hilton of Omaha in Omaha, NE. Promoter Jack Titone will host a 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifying contest featuring 10 Women’s ... Continue Reading

2025 Southern California Pro Wellness Show Preview

The 2025 Southern California Pro will occur on Saturday, June 7, at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina in San Diego, CA. This Wellness division show serves as a 2025 Olympia ... Continue Reading

2025 Oklahoma Pro Classic Physique Show Preview

The 2025 Oklahoma Pro will be held in Tulsa, OK, on Saturday, June 7. Promoter Eileen Calabrese will host 26 Classic Physique competitors as they pose down for a win and qualification to compete at the ... Continue Reading

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Goli Ashwagandha Review: Pump the Brakes on Stress

If stress has you feeling a little more “meh” than motivated at the gym, you’re not alone. Life—am I right? While there isn’t a magic solution to navigating stress and maximizing your workouts, sometimes ... Continue Reading

2025 Mile High Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2025 Mile High Pro is scheduled for Saturday, June 7, in Denver, CO. It will be a 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifier for the Men’s Physique and Bikini divisions. The winners of each ... Continue Reading

2025 Adela Garcia Classic Pro Fitness Division Show Preview

The 2025 Adela Garcia Classic Pro is set for Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Austin, TX. Promoter and eight-time Fitness Olympia champion Adela Garcia will host eight pros, representing three ... Continue Reading

2025 Toronto Pro Supershow Preview

The 2025 Toronto Pro Supershow will be held on the weekend of June 7-8, 2025, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This show, which has a history dating back to the 1990s, will host 10 of the IFBB ... Continue Reading

Emily Rolfe competes for one of the last 3 tickets to the 2025 CrossFit Games.

Only 3 Tickets Left — Who Will Go to the 2025 CrossFit Games?

Twenty-seven men and 27 women have qualified for the 2025 CrossFit Games so far. There are only three spots left for both sides, and two chances to fill them.  So, who still needs to shoot their ... Continue Reading

Is It Easy to Truly Overtrain? 

Overtraining is a controversial concept. While it’s possible to overdo resistance training, leading to stalled gains, what’s the limit? Should we worry about training too much? House of Hypertrophy (HoH) ... Continue Reading

How Much Should You Squat, According to the Strongest Man on Earth?

Squats, a fundamental functional movement, are a cornerstone of many workout routines, as they are exceptional lower-body strength builders. Squats trigger the release of testosterone, a vital hormone ... Continue Reading

Brooke Wells wins her 10th qualification to the CrossFit Games.

Brooke Wells Earns 10th Games Berth — One of Just 6 Women to Do It

Possessed yet poised, with all the confidence in the world: That's how Brooke Wells looked all weekend at the Syndicate Crown in Knoxville, TN, where she cruised to victory and secured her 10th invite to ... Continue Reading

Russel Orhii Will Not Compete at the 2025 World Games

At the 2025 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships, Russel Orhii hit an IPF world record raw squat of 338 kilograms en route to an 870.5-kilogram total in the 83KG class. The 30-year-old’s strength continues ... Continue Reading

Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr

Dave Castro Gives Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr a Deadline to Accept Her CrossFit Games Invite

Last weekend, seven-time CrossFit Games champ Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr dominated the Torian Pro In-Person Qualifying Event (IPQE) in Brisbane, Australia, winning five of the six events and earning her 10th ... Continue Reading

Alex Gazan at a competition

2025 Northern California Classic: How to Watch, Leaderboard, and 5 Things to Know

The final In-Person Qualifying Event (IPQE) of the 2025 CrossFit Games season starts on Friday at Discovery Park in Sacramento, CA. The Northern California Classic features 48 men and 43 women competing ... Continue Reading

Larry Wheels’ Private Powerlifting Meet Results

Powerlifter turned Classic Physique bodybuilder Larry Wheels hosted an exclusive powerlifting meet at his One Gen Gym in Claremont, California, on May 24, 2025. He gathered some of ... Continue Reading

2 “Silly” Exercises Dorian Yates Says He’s Never Done

Dorian Yates' unparalleled size and muscle density revolutionized bodybuilding, earning him six consecutive Mr. Olympia titles (1992-97) and a devoted fan base that still follows his training advice. Yates ... Continue Reading

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3 Reasons Why Upright Rows Are Bad

In an earlier article, we discussed the upright row and its potential as a favorable training exercise for athletes seeking to increase movement-specific strength (such as in Olympic weightlifting), muscle ... Continue Reading

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