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2025 Masters Olympia Results

The 2025 Masters Olympia occurred in Tokyo, Japan, on Aug.9-10. Athletes qualified for this show by placing in the top five in the 2023 contest or winning a Masters Over 40 show during the qualifying ... Continue Reading

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An Inside Look at Brute and PRVN’s 2025 CrossFit Games Dominance

The secret to placing high on the 2025 CrossFit Games leaderboard has been revealed: Train with either Brute Strength or PRVN Fitness, where eight of the top 12 individual athletes — the top six men and ... Continue Reading

2025 Tupelo Pro Results

The 2025 Tupelo Pro was held in Tupelo, MS, on the weekend of Aug. 8-9. Bodybuilding fans were treated to four 2025 Olympia qualifiers in the Classic Physique, Figure, Women’s ... Continue Reading

2025 Tahoe Pro Results

Savannah Watchman has won the 2025 Tahoe Pro. Watchman was one of 16 IFBB Pro League Bikini division athletes in the contest, which was held on Saturday, Aug. 9, in Stateline, NV. She was not only the last ... Continue Reading

2025 Pacific USA XXXI Pro Results

Guilhereme Gualbarto has won the 2025 Pacific USA XXXI Pro. The IFBB Pro League’s Men’s Physique show was held in San Diego, CA, on Saturday, Aug. 9. It featured 11 athletes representing three countries. ... Continue Reading

2025 Texas Pro Results

The 2025 Texas Pro was held in Irving, TX, on the weekend of Aug. 8-9. This big bodybuilding show featured nine IFBB Professional League’s 11 divisions in the 2025 Olympia Weekend ... Continue Reading

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HYROX Has 100+ Events on the 2025/26 Calendar for the First Time Ever

HYROX is continuing its meteoric growth.  The “World Series of Fitness Racing” has announced it’s adding another 47 races to the calendar for the 2025/26 season, making the total number of races ... Continue Reading

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5 Most Impressive Rookies From the 2025 CrossFit Games

Seventeen rookies competed in the 2025 CrossFit Games, including nine women and eight men. With a condensed field, it represented a substantial percentage of the overall athlete roster.  So, how ... Continue Reading

2025 Masters Olympia Preview

The 2025 Masters Olympia is set for Aug. 9-10 in Tokyo, Japan, and is considered the top title for the Masters Over 40 category. Ten of the 11 IFBB Pro League divisions are represented; Men’s ... Continue Reading

2025 Tokyo Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2025 Tokyo Pro will occur on Aug. 8-9 in Tokyo, Japan. Athletes from the IFBB Pro League’s Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Bikini divisions will face judges and fans in attendance ... Continue Reading

OWYN Protein Shake Review

OWYN Protein Shake Review (2025): Only What You Need to Know

The best protein powders have been longstanding solutions for many who struggle to meet their protein goals with whole foods alone. But in today’s busy world, many people value the convenience of ... Continue Reading

2025 Texas Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2025 Texas Pro is scheduled to take place in Irving, TX, on Aug. 8-9. Nine of the IFBB Pro League’s 11 divisions are included in this event. The only divisions not featured are Women’s ... Continue Reading

2025 Tahoe Pro Bikini Division Show Preview

Stateline, NV, will host the 2025 Tahoe Pro Bikini division show on Saturday, Aug. 9. The main event of this show will be the IFBB Pro League’s Bikini division, which will host 16 competitors in ... Continue Reading

2025 Tupelo Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2025 Tupelo Pro is set for the weekend of Aug. 8-9 in Tupelo, MS. This show features 2025 Olympia qualifying shows for the IFBB Pro League’s Classic Physique, Figure, Women’s Physique, ... Continue Reading

2025 Pacific USA XXXI Pro Men’s Physique Show Preview

The 2025 Pacific USA XXXI Pro will take place at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina in San Diego, CA, on Saturday, Aug. 9.  Promoter Tamer El Guindy will host 12 IFBB Professional League ... Continue Reading

Hamstring Hacks From an Elite Bodybuilder 

Squats, leg presses, and lunges are among the top quad and glute builders, but they fall short of optimizing hamstring stimulus. You need knee flexion under load. You can’t press through your ... Continue Reading

Garard at the 2025 CrossFit Games

A Review of the 2025 CrossFit Games – At-Home Spectator’s Edition

On Saturday, an “on this day” picture popped up on my phone.  Oh, what a journey the Games have been on. Not only have I been a relatively average CrossFit athlete since 2011 (and, I hope, an ... Continue Reading

5 Tricks to Treat Calluses 

Fitness and sports participants often face the challenge of hand calluses, which can be painful and dampen performance. In late July 2025, calisthenics experts Daniel Vadnal and William Soo, known for ... Continue Reading

Black-and-white photo of Lazar Ðukić at the CrossFit Games

One Year Gone –  Mourning the “Heart of Europe,” Lazar Ðukić

With additional contributions by Scott Freymond. There are moments in history that mark a profound transformation. A tragedy happens that affects everything and everyone moving forward. You can look ... Continue Reading

A Pro Strength Coach Weighs In: Should You Train to Failure?

The concept of training to failure — pushing a muscle to its physical limit before form breaks down — always sparks debate among exercise enthusiasts. Some elite bodybuilders, like four-time Mr. Olympia ... Continue Reading

2 Exercises That Built Nick Walker’s 24-Inch Arms

While some arm development comes from heavy back and chest training, the best gains are from dedicated arm training. That's because neither pulls nor presses provide a targeted, full range of motion for ... Continue Reading

What Is Rebound Training?

The rebound training system (RTS) is a forgotten gem from 1980s bodybuilding that aims to torch fat and build muscle. It was crafted by Michael Zumpano, mentor to bodybuilder Dan Duchaine, to adapt the ... Continue Reading

10 Upper-Body Training Hacks You Can Use Right Now

Hypertrophy science reveals that many nuances of training help drive growth, and 2024 Arnold Classic Physique champion Wesley Vissers just showed off 10 of the muscle-building nuances he uses to build his ... Continue Reading

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5 Epic Performances That Stole the Show at the 2025 CrossFit Games

Another CrossFit Games has come and gone, and as fans of the sport, we feel a bit like a child on the day after Christmas: Still full of cheer, yet disappointed as the Games are now a whole year ... Continue Reading

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