John Wooley wasn’t planning on doing the CrossFit Open this year. Not because he was actively boycotting it but because Wooley is training for a HYROX competition this spring and was focusing on that ... Continue Reading
What Is Visceral Fat and What Diet Combats It?
Subcutaneous and visceral fat stores body fat. Subcutaneous fat lies just beneath the skin and serves as an energy reserve. In contrast, visceral fat surrounds internal organs deep within the abdominal ... Continue Reading
2024 iF3 “Super Worlds” World Championships: Recap
The 2024 International Functional Fitness Federation (iF3) World Champions have been crowned in Budapest, Hungary. The idea behind the event came from iF3 President Gretchen Kittelberger, who wanted a ... Continue Reading
What Is Autophagy and Should You Care About It?
Autophagy is the body’s natural process of self-regulation: damaged cells are removed, and their components are recycled to repair other cells. Think of it as the body’s way of hitting the reset button, ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker’s New Coach, Kyle Wilkes, Matches Him Set for Set in Training
“I felt for him, and I wanted to help.” After parting with Matt Jansen, IFBB Pro bodybuilder Nick Walker revived a past friendship with his new coach, Kyle Wilkes. They vlogged a workout in early ... Continue Reading
5 Big Moments in the Sport of CrossFit in 2024
The start of 2024 brought about feelings of hope and excitement as the CrossFit Games headed to a new home in Fort Worth, TX. That joy soon turned to tumult after beloved Serbian athlete Lazar Ðukić died ... Continue Reading
NOCCO and CrossFit Invictus Announce 2025 “Rise and Perform” Scholarship Winner, Landon Cooper
When NOCCO and CrossFit Invictus announced their plan to offer a “Rise and Perform Scholarship” for the 2025 season, Miki Huguet, Senior Brand Manager from NOCCO, was uncertain about the reaction they ... Continue Reading
NPC To Introduce Women’s Fit Model Division in 2025
The National Physique Committee (NPC) and NPC Worldwide have announced the formation of a new division at the amateur bodybuilding level, the Fit Model division. On Dec. 17, 2024, IFBB Pro League ... Continue Reading
2025 Britain’s Strongest Man Roster & Events Revealed
The 2025 Britain's Strongest Man (BSM) contest will be held in Sheffield, England, on Feb. 1, 2025. It is part of the Giants Live competition circuit and will feature 12 athletes representing four ... Continue Reading
Too Much Protein Bad For Your Kidneys? Think Again
Protein, often called the building block of life, comprises amino acids. The body uses amino acids to repair muscles, strengthen bones, and fuel daily activities. (1) While protein is vital for muscle ... Continue Reading
Brian Shaw Def. Eddie Hall In Pro Arm Wrestling Debuts
The King of the Table 13 at the Bally’s Atlantic City Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ, featured some of the world's best professional arm wrestling talent battle in a test of technique and ... Continue Reading
Won Ju Ri (67KG) Scores Clean & Jerk Record at 2024 IWF World Championships
The 2024 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships in Manama, Bahrain, ended on Dec. 15, 2024. The competition of the world's best weightlifters showcased their immense strength and ... Continue Reading
A Look Back at 8 CrossFit Trends From 2024
It’s that time of the year again: When we review what was hot in the CrossFit stratosphere in 2024. From apparel and training to nutrition and recovery protocols, we’re looking at what was all the rage ... Continue Reading
Yan Li (+87KG) Demolished The Previous Snatch World Record at 2024 IWF World Championships
The 2024 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships in Manama, Bahrain, from Dec. 6-15, 2024, featured some of the most memorable world record overhauls in recent memory. ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Union Square Qualifies Six Teams for TYR Wodapalooza Miami Beach
Nestled in the bustling Union Square intersection of Manhattan is CrossFit Union Square. The gym has a history of producing competitive athletes in the city, and next month, it’s sending a staggering six ... Continue Reading
Il Gyong Kim (59KG) Achieves Clean & Jerk and Total Records at 2024 IWF World Championships
The 2024 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships in Manama, Bahrain, from Dec. 6-15, 2024, concluded with vastly different record books than before it began. witnessed ... Continue Reading
Tom Stoltman: “I’ll Be the First British To Win the Arnold”
In early December 2024, three-time reigning World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Tom Stoltman vlogged his first workout to prepare for the 2025 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC). After a string of subpar ... Continue Reading
A Look Back – The CrossFit Quarterfinals Era by the Numbers
In November, the CrossFit Games team released its first season update for 2025. View this post on Instagram A post shared by CrossFit Games (@crossfitgames) [Related: Best ... Continue Reading
Lithuanian Team Exits 2024 iF3 Worlds Over Neutral Flag Policy, Handling of Russian Athletes
It was a busy few weeks leading up to the International Functional Fitness Federation (iF3) “Super Worlds” World Championship in Budapest, Hungary. Athletes were packing bags, arranging ... Continue Reading
2024 Ronnie Coleman Sur Pro Cup Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Ronnie Coleman Sur Pro Cup took place in Cuidad del Este, Paraguay, on the weekend of Dec. 14-15, 2024. This was the final IFBB Professional League show in South America for the 2024 season, and ... Continue Reading
Sadik Hadzovic’s Bulking Diet Surges To 4,000 Calories
In early December 2024, former Men’s Physique bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic detailed his new 4,000-calorie bulking diet to prepare for his return to Classic Physique. He has added mass since adopting Mike ... Continue Reading
2024 Huanji China Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Huanji China Pro was held on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Beijing, China. The final show in this country for the 2024 season featured 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifiers for the 212, Classic Physique, ... Continue Reading
Ruslan Nurudinov (109KG) Sets World Record Clean & Jerk In Manama, Bahrain
The 2024 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships in Manama, Bahrain, from Dec. 6-15, 2024, witnessed the shattering of more than a handful of world records. With only six months ... Continue Reading
2024 Musclecontest Austria Pro Classic Physique Show Results
The 2024 Musclecontest Austria Pro was held on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Schwechat, Austria. Promoter Tamer El Guindy hosted a Classic Physique contest featuring 10 competitors ... Continue Reading