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Fructose: Friend or Foe?

Fructose is a naturally occurring simple sugar found in many fruits and plant-based sources like sugarcane, vegetables, sugar beets, and honey. Known for its intense ... Continue Reading

Hany Rambod Critiques Wesley Vissers’ 2024 Olympia Physique

After their recent interview, newly retired, 25-time Olympia-winning coach Hany Rambod analyzed 2024 Arnold Classic (AC) champ Wesley Vissers’ physique using posing shots from ... Continue Reading

Victory Grips

The Grip Divide: CrossFit’s Bold Move Sparks Industry Debate

POWERED BY: Update: CrossFit sent a clarification concerning some of the details in the article below, stating: “CrossFit has not and will not be granting any formal approval or disapproval of ... Continue Reading

TYR Wodapalooza

An On-Site Spectator Recap – 2025 TYR Wodapalooza Miami 

TYR Wodapalooza Miami relocated this year from its original home at Bayfront Park to iconic South Beach in Miami.  I qualified in the Rx Women’s Team Division this year and participated as a spectator ... Continue Reading

Creatine Monohydrate vs. Hydrochloride — What’s the Difference?

Creatine is the most effective natural muscle and strength-building supplement currently offered. While many versions of creatine exist, monohydrate (CrM) is the most studied and proven form. However, ... Continue Reading

CrossFit Open Registration

2025 CrossFit Open Registration Remains Sluggish; Sign-Ups Skew Older

Remember: The Open begins in 23 days. Register here. When the CrossFit Open first started in 2011, there were 10 total divisions (plus the Affiliate Cup) that competed over five weeks to qualify for ... Continue Reading

Develop These 5 Habits for a Leaner Physique

Unless you’re naturally ripped — burning fat while minimizing muscle loss — getting and staying lean is a feat only one in 10 people achieve, says Built by Science Founder Jeremy Ethier. After ... Continue Reading

2025 Arnold Classic Physique Preview

The 2025 Arnold Classic Physique contest will be held on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, as part of the Arnold Classic in Columbus, OH. This is the first Classic Physique event on the 2025 IFBB Professional League ... Continue Reading

Mateusz Kieliszkowski Is out of 2025 Arnold Strongman Classic

2024 Magnus Ver Magnusson Classic winner Mateusz Kieliszkowski has formally removed his name from the 2025 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) roster. The 2025 ASC will occur in Columbus, OH, from Feb. 28 ... Continue Reading

Do Eliminations at the Olympia Create the Right Incentives?

With the 2025 bodybuilding season quickly approaching, some fans, athletes, and experts have debated implementing eliminations. The issue has become a popular talking point because of the length of ... Continue Reading

Reps Ahead Pro 6

Reps Ahead Pro 6 Showcase Recap: Vets and Newbies Collide in Miami

Note: Be sure to catch up on our Reps Pro 6 preview before reading further.  Reps Ahead Pro 6 went down in Miami Beach last week under the bright TYR Wodapalooza lights.  Both the men’s and ... Continue Reading

Do You Actually Need Carbs Before Training?

Many athletes fuel up before a workout to boost energy and enhance performance. Experts often advocate for carb-rich meals, citing their ability to provide energy ... Continue Reading

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Annie Thorisdottir to Skip 2025 CrossFit Season, Cites Disappointing Response to Dukic’s Death

For the first time, the “Dottirs” of Iceland (Sara Sigmundsdottir, Annie Thorisdottir, and Katrin Davidsdottir) threw down side by side by side at TYR Wodapalooza in Miami Beach at the end of ... Continue Reading

A Closer Look at Nick Walker’s Super-Slow Push Day Training

IFBB Professional League Men’s Open bodybuilder Nick Walker is expected to compete at the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro in Pittsburgh, PA, on Saturday, May 10. Walker, the 2021 Arnold Classic champion, seeks ... Continue Reading

Regan Grimes Recreates Phil Heath’s Prime Leg Training

IFBB Professional League Men’s Open bodybuilder Regan Grimes will return to the competitive stage at the 2025 New York Pro on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Teaneck, NJ.  During his prep, Grimes devoted a ... Continue Reading

ICYMI: Angelica Teixeira to Retire After 2025 Bikini International

Two-time Bikini Olympia champion and two-time Bikini International winner Angelica Teixeira intends to retire from competition after this year's Bikini International. This contest is a part of the Arnold ... Continue Reading

2025 Britain’s Strongest Man Results

The 2025 Britain's Strongest Man (BSM) contest took place in Sheffield, England, on Feb. 1. The single-day contest featured 12 athletes representing four countries clashing through five events: Sandbang ... Continue Reading

CrossFit Invictus

Invictus Launches New Total Strength Program Created by Games Podium Athletes Sam Dancer and Holden Rethwill

It is a new year and an excellent chance to switch up your training. Invictus has you covered!  This program was created to push your limits, maximize your gains, and elevate your performance, ... Continue Reading

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3 Athletes Who Turned Heads at 2025 TYR Wodapalooza

Every year, TYR Wodapalooza seems to be a coming-out party for at least a couple of athletes.  Last week's fitness festival in Miami Beach, FL, was no exception. Beyond Campbell, a handful of ... Continue Reading

How the Strongest Man on Earth Eats on the Road

From Feb. 28 to March 1, the reigning Strongest Man on Earth (SMoE), Mitchell Hooper, will contend for his third straight Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) title in Columbus, ... Continue Reading

Warm-Ups, Recovery Times, and New Techniques — 5 Tips To Improve Muscle Gains

Warming up can improve performance in the gym by boosting blood flow and raising body temperature, which can help prevent injuries. What does an effective warm-up look like? Dr. Mike Israetel, who has ... Continue Reading

Urs Kalecinski Reveals His Off-Season Muscle-Building Meals

Urs Kalecinski placed third at the 2024 Classic Physique Olympia. Now that six-time champion Chris Bumstead is retired, Kalecinski's star could shine brighter than ... Continue Reading

Does Resistance Training Improve Academic Performance?

The benefits of physical activity for the body and mind are irrefutable. Research shows more exercise is better, but any amount is beneficial. (1) Champion powerlifter and scientist Dr. Layne Norton ... Continue Reading

Wesley Vissers’ Interview on Hany Rambod’s The Truth Podcast 

2024 Arnold Classic Physique champion Wesley Vissers is preparing to defend his title at the 2025 Arnold Classic in Columbus, OH, on the weekend of Feb. 28 through March 1, 2024. Vissers was recently a ... Continue Reading

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