While many of the best fitness apps understandably want to appeal to a wide range of disciplines, some athletes are just looking to toss around heavy objects. If that sounds like you, the best ... Continue Reading
The 7 Best CrossFit Jump Ropes of 2024, Handpicked by CrossFit Trainers
While certified kids have known about the benefits of the best jump ropes for years, certified CrossFit grown-ups are increasingly wising up to the cardio and coordination these simple pieces of equipment ... Continue Reading
The 9 Best Quad Stretches (And Why You Need Them)
If you want to build muscle, you need to target specific muscle groups. Chasing those teardrop quads? Yes, you need to do your lunges and get in those lower body exercises galore. But you’ve also got to ... Continue Reading
What Is the FITT Principle? Experts Explain the Basics of Exercise Programming
The FITT principle is a foundational concept in exercise programming. It’s straightforward and accounts for all of the necessary variables in a structured fitness plan: frequency, intensity, type, and ... Continue Reading
The 7 Best Shin Splint Stretches to Relieve Running Pain
Have you ever felt a dull or stabbing pain in the front of your lower leg after running? (Or worse, in the middle of that 5K training?) Perhaps you’ve been running a particularly long run or maybe your run ... Continue Reading
Exercise Science PhD Says This “Goofy” Exercise Is the Best for Stubborn Biceps
Let’s be real; nobody has big enough biceps. We’re all aiming to be Arnold Schwarzenegger in one way or another. On Jun. 4, Dr. Mike Israetel of Renaissance Periodization and bodybuilder Jared Feather ... Continue Reading
Bench Press Study: This Technique Adds +10 Pounds to Your Max
When was the last time somebody asked you how much you can bench press? For some gym rats, being asked that question is like Christmas — an opportunity to flex the results you’ve achieved from all your ... Continue Reading
2024 Omaha Pro Women’s Physique Show Preview
Thirteen Women’s Physique athletes will grace the stage at the 2024 Omaha Pro Women’s Physique show in Omaha, NE, on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Those athletes will face the fans and judges hoping to win and ... Continue Reading
How to Replace a Treadmill Belt: A Step-by-Step Guide to Keep You Stepping
If you own a treadmill, you knew this day would come — it’s time to figure out how to replace a treadmill belt. After countless miles logged on your two-ply belt, it's perhaps becoming frayed, worn out, or ... Continue Reading
2024 DC Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 DC Pro, scheduled for Saturday, June 8, in Alexandria, VA, will host IFBB Pro League Men’s Physique and Bikini division contests. Fans will see two champions qualify for the 2024 Olympia Weekend, ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler’s 5 Go-To Chest Exercises For Aesthetics
In a Jun. 4, 2024, YouTube video, four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler shared a pec-blasting workout focused on aesthetics. The world-renowned bodybuilder divulged his wisdom regarding form and ... Continue Reading
2024 Oklahoma Pro Classic Physique Show Preview
The 2024 Oklahoma Pro Classic Physique show will be held in Tulsa, OK, on Saturday, June 8, 2024. This contest features 15 competitors with the potential to win the first edition of this contest and ... Continue Reading
2024 Sheru Classic Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Sheru Classic Pro is scheduled for the weekend of June 7-9, 2024, in Delhi, India. Four IFBB Pro League shows are set for this event: 212 Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and ... Continue Reading
2024 Adela Garcia Pro Fitness Division Show Preview
The 2024 Adela Garcia Pro Fitness division show is scheduled for Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Bastrop, TX. Eight-time Figure Olympia champion Adela Garcia promotes this show. The winner of this contest ... Continue Reading
2024 Mile High Pro Show Preview
The 2024 Mile High Pro bodybuilding show will take place on Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Denver, CO. This IFBB Pro League event features Men’s Physique and Bikini division contests. Twenty-six ... Continue Reading
2024 Toronto Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Toronto Pro Supershow is slated to take place on the weekend of June 8-9, 2024, in Toronto, ON, Canada. Ten of the IFBB Pro League’s 11 divisions are featured in this show. The Fitness division ... Continue Reading
How To Choose Running Shoes: Details You Need To Know
If you’ve ever been to a running store, you probably found yourself paralyzed by all the options (we certainly were). Wall-to-wall displays of different types of running shoes; low-arch, high-arch, ... Continue Reading
How Many Miles Is a 5K? A Running Coach Teaches You How to Stay Efficient During All of Them
Of all the running races you’re likely to be reading about online, the 5K is one of the least demanding—and least intimidating. Sure, it’s tough, but it’s for good reason that there are plenty of ... Continue Reading
World Record? 125-Pound Woman Performs Weighted Triceps Dip With +176 Pounds Added
Nadine Hettinga might just be the strongest woman you’ve never heard of. She’s a streetlifter — a burgeoning strength sport focused mainly around 1-rep max weighted calisthenics. On Jun. 4, 2024, ... Continue Reading
The 9 Best Cycling Apps of 2024
There seem to be near-infinite ways to work out virtually these days. Set out on a mission to find the best fitness apps, and you may feel like you’ve stepped inside a labyrinth. Narrowing down the ... Continue Reading
2024 IPF World Bench Press Championships Results
The International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) held the 2024 World Classic and Equipped Bench Press Championships (WBC) in Austin, TX, from May 22 through June 1, 2024. The Japanese team ... Continue Reading
Tips for Getting Your Home Treadmill Repaired: Don’t Let Your Broken Treadmill Slow You Down
Weird burning smells, error codes, strange noises, and workout interruptions aren’t something you want to deal with in the middle of your cardio. But let’s be real, fitness equipment is not immune to ... Continue Reading
Are Hemp Seeds Worth the Hype? Here Are 3 Science-Backed Benefits of Hemp Seeds
Nutrient-dense seeds, like flax seeds and chia seeds, aren’t just the latest hype in the “superfood” aisle. While they’re certainly not a cure-all, they are a great addition to a healthy diet—particularly ... Continue Reading
Kosei Yokoyama (74KG) Sets IPF Raw Bench Press World Record of 225.5 Kilograms
Of all the records that fell at the 2024 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Bench Press Championships in Austin, TX, one of the most striking is Kosei Yokoyama's new all-time IPF world ... Continue Reading