Additional reporting by Joe Genetin-Pilawa The World Fitness Project (WFP) is here. You may have seen a slow trickle of information on social media about the new organization recently, including ... Continue Reading
Bikini Bodybuilder Phoebe Hagan’s Top 5 Posing Tips
Bikini bodybuilder Phoebe Hagan knows what it takes to compete in the sport's most coveted contest. She is a two-time Bikini Olympia competitor, making her Olympia debut in 2022 to a seventh-place finish ... Continue Reading
25% of Top 200 CrossFit Athletes Say ‘No’ to 2025 CrossFit Games Season in Recent Survey
Since August, athletes throughout the CrossFit world have shared their thoughts on the state of the sport and on the recent announcements and statements made by CrossFit HQ. In an effort to better ... Continue Reading
2024 Sheru Classic Mumbai Pro Results
The 2024 Sheru Classic Mumbai Pro was held on Dec. 20-22, 2024, in Mumbai, India, and it was one of the final two shows of the 2024 season. The event held 2025 Olympia qualifiers ... Continue Reading
2024 Taiwan Pro Finale Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Taiwan Pro Finale was held on Dec. 20-22, 2024, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. This was the final event on the 2024 bodybuilding calendar, featuring four 2025 Olympia qualification shows. The 212, Classic ... Continue Reading
Breon Ansley’s Training Shift for Bigger Arms Is a Game Changer
Two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley is moving up a sleeve size to the 212 division. After completely revamping his training regime, only to drop to fifth place at the 2024 Olympia, ... Continue Reading
3 Key Takeaways From Brian Friend’s Interview On the ‘Good Morning Murph’ Podcast
Over the weekend, the Good Morning Murph podcast published a recent interview with Brian Friend, CrossFit analyst and founder of B.Friendly Fitness, and Austrian Masters athlete Shireen Maria ... Continue Reading
By the Numbers: A Morning Chalk Up Year in Review for 2024
The last year has been full of bright moments as well as some extremely heavy ones. As the chief team covering the community and sport of CrossFit, we at Morning Chalk Up never take our responsibilities ... Continue Reading
Sunny Health & Fitness SPM Magnetic Rowing Machine Review (2025): Tested and Approved by a CPT
When you’re shopping the best rowing machines on the market, the key is finding value. If your first priority is a compact design and portability, allow me to introduce the Sunny Health & Fitness SPM ... Continue Reading
BREAKING: 2025 CrossFit Games In-Person Qualifying Events Schedule
The CrossFit Games team revealed the In-Person Qualifying Events schedule for the 2025 season. Remind me: In late November, the Games team laid out an overview of the 2025 season structure, which ... Continue Reading
2024 Taiwan Pro Finale Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Taiwan Pro Finale is slated for the weekend of Dec. 20-22, 2024, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It is the final IFBB Professional League show on the 2024 calendar. This event will feature 2025 ... Continue Reading
2024 Sheru Classic Mumbai Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Sheru Classic Mumbai Pro is set for the weekend of Dec. 20-22, 2024, in Mumbai, India. This show will serve as a 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifier for the Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Men’s ... Continue Reading
7 Strongman Athletes To Watch In 2025
The 2024 competitive strongman season ended with the 2024 Official Strongman Games (OSG). While many in the strength space know to watch 2024 Strongest Man on Earth (SMoE) Mitchell Hooper, 2018 World's ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Deadlifts 750 Pounds Beltless
The 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) and 2024 Strongest Man on Earth (SMoE) Mitchell Hooper has three months until he attempts to defend his Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) title for the second time. He won ... Continue Reading
Rival Podcasters John Wooley and Sevan Matossian to Go Head-to-Head in 2025 CrossFit Open
John Wooley wasn’t planning on doing the CrossFit Open this year. Not because he was actively boycotting it but because Wooley is training for a HYROX competition this spring and was focusing on that ... Continue Reading
What Is Visceral Fat and What Diet Combats It?
Subcutaneous and visceral fat stores body fat. Subcutaneous fat lies just beneath the skin and serves as an energy reserve. In contrast, visceral fat surrounds internal organs deep within the abdominal ... Continue Reading
2024 iF3 “Super Worlds” World Championships: Recap
The 2024 International Functional Fitness Federation (iF3) World Champions have been crowned in Budapest, Hungary. The idea behind the event came from iF3 President Gretchen Kittelberger, who wanted a ... Continue Reading
What Is Autophagy and Should You Care About It?
Autophagy is the body’s natural process of self-regulation: damaged cells are removed, and their components are recycled to repair other cells. Think of it as the body’s way of hitting the reset button, ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker’s New Coach, Kyle Wilkes, Matches Him Set for Set in Training
“I felt for him, and I wanted to help.” After parting with Matt Jansen, IFBB Pro bodybuilder Nick Walker revived a past friendship with his new coach, Kyle Wilkes. They vlogged a workout in early ... Continue Reading
5 Big Moments in the Sport of CrossFit in 2024
The start of 2024 brought about feelings of hope and excitement as the CrossFit Games headed to a new home in Fort Worth, TX. That joy soon turned to tumult after beloved Serbian athlete Lazar Ðukić died ... Continue Reading
NOCCO and CrossFit Invictus Announce 2025 “Rise and Perform” Scholarship Winner, Landon Cooper
When NOCCO and CrossFit Invictus announced their plan to offer a “Rise and Perform Scholarship” for the 2025 season, Miki Huguet, Senior Brand Manager from NOCCO, was uncertain about the reaction they ... Continue Reading
NPC To Introduce Women’s Fit Model Division in 2025
The National Physique Committee (NPC) and NPC Worldwide have announced the formation of a new division at the amateur bodybuilding level, the Fit Model division. On Dec. 17, 2024, IFBB Pro League ... Continue Reading
2025 Britain’s Strongest Man Roster & Events Revealed
The 2025 Britain's Strongest Man (BSM) contest will be held in Sheffield, England, on Feb. 1, 2025. It is part of the Giants Live competition circuit and will feature 12 athletes representing four ... Continue Reading
Too Much Protein Bad For Your Kidneys? Think Again
Protein, often called the building block of life, comprises amino acids. The body uses amino acids to repair muscles, strengthen bones, and fuel daily activities. (1) While protein is vital for muscle ... Continue Reading