Now that the 2025 CrossFit Open live announcements are over, we can see the complete picture of the livestream numbers and spot the trends. CrossFit Spur hosted the announcement of 25.3 in Glenmont, NY, ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker’s Diet, Chest Training, and Recovery for His Return to the Bodybuilding Stage
Men’s Open bodybuilder Nick Walker is determined to reclaim his place amongst the best in the world after spending the past few years on the sidelines. “The Mutant” most recently won the 2024 New York Pro ... Continue Reading
Echelon Stride-6 Review (2025): An Expert-Tested, Compact Treadmill Fit for Any Space
As Amanda Capritto, CPT, CSNC, CPS states, “The best treadmills can be excellent additions to your home gym, especially for athletes looking to increase their daily or ... Continue Reading
Try This Elite Bodybuilder’s “Juicy” Arm Training
Retired pro bodybuilder and coach Iain Valliere is renowned for his elite training methods, which won him multiple IFBB pro shows during his bodybuilding career. Valliere recently shared his "juicy" arm ... Continue Reading
CrossFit CEO Don Faul Addresses Sale Rumors, Concerns in Affiliate Town Hall Meeting
CrossFit LLC CEO Don Faul dispelled rumors and concerns about the company's sale during a call with affiliates on Thursday, March 13, only one day after he announced it was seeking new ... Continue Reading
2025 Musclecontest Campinas Pro Bikini Division Show Preview
The 2025 Musclecontest Campinas Pro is set for Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Campinas, Brazil. Promoter Tamer El Guindy will host a 2025 Bikini Olympia qualifying show. The winner earns a spot on the ... Continue Reading
The Stoltman Brothers Train to Defend and Rebuild via Heavy Dumbbell Pressing
Reigning three-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Tom Stoltman and his older brother, 2024 Europe’s Strongest Man (ESM) Luke Stoltman, vlogged a push workout in early March 2025. Luke is preparing to ... Continue Reading
How Diet Breaks Impact Metabolism
If you’ve hit a weight loss plateau or are experiencing adverse effects of a strict low-calorie diet, it might be time to consider a diet break. As the name suggests, a diet break involves taking a break ... Continue Reading
Urs Kalecinski Before 2024 Olympia: “I Didn’t Love Bodybuilding”
2024 Classic Physique Olympia bronze medalist Urs Kalecinski, nicknamed "The Miracle Bear," recently joined Hany Rambod’s The Truth Podcast after their arm workout. Kalecenski discussed his bodybuilding ... Continue Reading
2025 CrossFit Open Workout 25.3 Released — Get Tips and Strategies From Top Coaches
The 2025 CrossFit Open concludes this week with 25.3, and we are headed to CrossFit Spur in Glenmont, NY, for the live announcement. For those keeping score, this isn't far from the new home of the ... Continue Reading
Interview: Gui Malheiros Explains Decision to Prioritize World Fitness Project, Citing Financial Gains and Response to Ðukić Tragedy
With the sun about to set on the 2025 CrossFit Open, athletes are logging scores, re-doing workouts, and attempting to finish in the top 1% to qualify for the next stage of the season. In a ... Continue Reading
Don’t Neglect Your Upper Pec Training
Developed upper pecs are a defining attribute of an aesthetic physique, creating mid-pec line and visual separation. Building full upper pecs can be tricky, though. Based on research and real-world ... Continue Reading
The Science of Calf Growth — Are They Different From Other Muscles?
Strong calf muscles help maintain balance, enhance running performance, support explosive jumping, and promote upright posture. Developing the calves prevents lopsided, upper-body-heavy aesthetics with ... Continue Reading
Jared Feather Shares Biceps and Delts Hypertrophy Tips You Can’t Skip
IFBB Pro League Classic Physique competitor and RP Strength Head Physique and Bodybuilding Specialist Jared Feather helps pro bodybuilders pack on muscle for competition or trains his clients to get them ... Continue Reading
CrossFit LLC Officially Seeking New Ownership; Will Hold Affiliate Town Hall With CEO Don Faul
CrossFit LLC announced on Wednesday, March 12, that the company is officially up for sale, just days ahead of the final week of the 2025 CrossFit Open. The sales process is currently underway, ... Continue Reading
Eddie Hall vs. Mariusz Pudzianowski MMA Fight Nearly Confirmed
Five-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Mariusz Pudzianowski and 2017 WSM winner Eddie Hall may be preparing to fight in a mixed martial arts contest. Hall announced on his Instagram page that the fight ... Continue Reading
Colten Mertens and Mirjam von Rohr Back on Top for CrossFit Open 25.2
Stop me if you’ve heard this before: Colten Mertens and Mirjam von Rohr are this week's winners of the CrossFit Open workout. Mertens was 15 seconds faster than second-place Austin Hatfield, who ... Continue Reading
“The Judges Got It Correct”: Phil Heath Breaks Down the 2025 Arnold Classic
Seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath had a front-row seat for the 2025 Arnold Classic as part of the show’s commentary team. Upon seeing Derek Lunsford dethrone reigning Mr. Olympia Samson Dauda to win ... Continue Reading
How to Watch CrossFit Open Announcement 25.3
CrossFit Open workout 25.3 is live! Get the details here. The final week of the 2025 CrossFit Open kicks off with the live announcement of workout 25.3 on Thursday, March 13, on the official CrossFit ... Continue Reading
Polyunsaturated vs. Saturated Fat — Are Seed Oils Toxic?
Seed oils, mainly polyunsaturated fats, are popular for cooking due to their versatility, high smoke point, and affordability. These oils, derived from soybeans, sunflowers, and canola seeds, have become ... Continue Reading
Build Pristine Shoulders: A Step-by-Step Science-Based Workout
A well-rounded shoulder workout trains the delts for strength, size, and functionality from all angles. With crafty tweaks, lifters can prioritize muscle growth without compromising long-term joint ... Continue Reading
You Might Be Training More Than Dorian Yates Did
Many consider six-time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates to be one of the hardest-training athletes in the sport. It may be a surprise that Yates did not have the longest training sessions amidst his dynasty as one ... Continue Reading
Downtown Charleston Affiliates Use the CrossFit Open as an Opportunity to Come Together
Alan Shaw, co-owner of Rhapsody Fitness in downtown Charleston, SC, has started a new CrossFit Open tradition. The tradition brings together gyms in the area for a Friday Night Lights event, which is a ... Continue Reading
Wesley Vissers to Take a Year-Long Break, Shares What Went Wrong at the 2025 Arnold Classic
In early March 2025, the 2024 Arnold Classic Physique champion Wesley Vissers was dethroned by Mike Sommerfeld at the 2025 Arnold Classic. Post-show, Vissers sat with his fiancée and trainer, Marly ... Continue Reading