The 2025 Iceland's Strongest Man (ISM) contest occurred on Aug. 8-9, 2025. The contest featured seven athletes, representing four countries, including defending champion Hafthor Björnsson, who won his 12th ... Continue Reading
Behind the Rapid Rise of Adaptive Fitness: An Interview with Adaptive Training Academy’s Alec Zirkenbach
Adaptive fitness isn't new, but it has gained popularity as events like HYROX and Spartan have gained traction. The quick rise of adaptive athlete participation in competitions has brought these ... Continue Reading
Sophomore Surge — The Second-Year Athletes Who Lit Up the 2025 CrossFit Games
Every year at the CrossFit Games, we tend to spotlight the rookies who turned heads with breakout performances and the veterans vying for the podium. At the 2025 CrossFit Games in Albany, NY, ... Continue Reading
2025 Real Strength Cup Results
The 2025 Real Strength Cup (RSC) occured in Den Haag Loosduinen, Netherlands, on Aug. 9, 2025. The contest featured 11 strongmen, representing seven countries, running through five events: Max Log Lift, ... Continue Reading
Sam Sulek & Larry Wheels Use 5 Chest Training Techniques to Excel in Classic Physique
Sam Sulek earned his IFBB pro card by winning the 2025 Arnold Amateur Classic Physique contest. He intends to make his pro debut at the 2026 Arnold Classic. Larry Wheels, an elite powerlifter ... Continue Reading
How Important Is a Weightlifting Belt, Actually?
Walk into any gym, and you’ll probably see someone wearing a lifting belt during a heavy squat or deadlift. But are belts essential, or are they just another gym accessory? Elite powerlifter Stefi Cohen ... Continue Reading
Is Erythritol Riskier Than We Think?
The sugar alcohol commonly used as an artificial sweetener erythritol is found in sweets, candies, pastries, and numerous other products. (1) With 60-80% of the sweetness of sucrose and virtually no ... Continue Reading
2025 Tokyo Pro Results
The 2025 Tokyo Pro was held in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, Aug. 11. This event featured 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifiers for the IFBB Pro League’s Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and ... Continue Reading
How One Florida Gym Became a Lifeline for Parkinson’s Patients
Nick Penziotto’s love for fitness began at a young age. Growing up, he was constantly active, playing sports and seeking out new physical challenges. Penziotto, now a CF-L3 trainer, wanted to ... Continue Reading
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
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 ... 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
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
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 (2026): 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