Despite what some people want you to believe, calories do matter. While certain factions of the health and fitness community seem committed to ignoring the golden rule of calories in, calories out ... Continue Reading
‘The ABCs of Being Happy & Healthy’: A Children’s Book By Patrick Cummings
Patrick Cummings, the co-host and producer of the Chasing Excellence and Consistency Project podcasts, has been a big presence in the CrossFit space for years. With his new book, The ABCs of Being ... Continue Reading
2 Easy Workouts to Reduce Bloating After Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which means packing your plate to the brim with the essentials, and then going back for seconds. And then thirds. When it's all said and done, you're good and ... Continue Reading
BREAKING: “Disappointed” and “Dissatisfied,” Professional Fitness Athletes’ Association Issues Response to CrossFit LLC
Written by Emily Beers and Joe Genetin-Pilawa “The PFAA Board is disappointed with CrossFit’s lack of transparency of their investigation and dissatisfied by their next steps,” began the statement just ... Continue Reading
Xebex ST-6000 Treadmill Review (2024): Expert-Approved Quad Burner
Sizing up the Xebex ST-6000 can be tough. We’re not quite sure it’s one of the best treadmills out there, but that weight sled training it offers? Now we’re talking. As we’ve been testing out this hybrid ... Continue Reading
Which Fitness Influencer Has the Best Training Program?
A well-designed training program can enhance the potential of reaching fitness goals. However, a quick online search reveals numerous influencers promoting various fitness ... Continue Reading
Titan T3 Power Rack Review (2024): An Expert-Approved Rig Beckoning to Budget-Minded Athletes
When looking to elevate your home gym to support your strength training goals, a logical place to start is by researching some of the best power racks available today. The T3 Power Rack from ... Continue Reading
Vulcan Thrasher Air Bike Review (2024): Can This Expert-Approved Bike Really Challenge the Rogue Echo?
Within the family of the best exercise bikes, air bikes could be that annoyingly ambitious sibling — really intense and best in small doses. And at air bike dinner, the Vulcan Thrasher Air Bike is ... Continue Reading
2024 FitFest Preview: Team Europe and Team Rest of World Go Head-to-Head
The second annual FitFest is scheduled for December 6-8, and it will once again take place in Birmingham, UK. This unique format of competition was a welcomed offseason celebration of fitness in ... Continue Reading
Titan Fan Bike Review (2024): Approved By Our Experts and Your Budget
Many of the best exercise bikes are suited for long, steady rides perfect for endurance training or zoning out with some Netflix. But on air bikes like the Titan Fan Bike? Not so much. “Air bike sessions ... Continue Reading
Woodway Curve Treadmill Review (2024): What Our Experts Say About This Commercial-Grade Curved Tread
While some of the best treadmills can be the centerpieces of a well-rounded home gym, their reliance on tech and digital interfaces can make workouts more complicated than not. Curved, manual ... Continue Reading
50% of Yearly Weight Gain Happens During Thanksgiving: 7 Tips to Stop It
The holiday season is good for spending quality time with loved ones, taking a much-needed reprieve after a long year of work, and — perhaps most of all — indulging in festive foods that warm the soul. ... Continue Reading
Momentous Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate Review (2024): An Expert-Tested Protein That’s Easy on the Stomach, Hard on the Wallet
Searching for the best protein powders can have you looking at an abundance of options, yet one of our favorites remains whey protein isolate — a bovine-based protein that’s undergone further ... Continue Reading
The Best Nordic Benches of 2024, Tested and Chosen By Fitness Pros
A Nordic bench or even a Nordic mini bench may not qualify as essential home gym equipment for every athlete — but it’s sure nice to have one if training your lower back, glutes, or hamstrings is a ... Continue Reading
Tristyn Lee Shares What It’s Like to Train After Rebounding To 7% Body Fat
Competitive bodybuilders typically have three to five percent body fat at their leanest. Content creator and non-competitive bodybuilder Tristyn Lee endeavored to those levels under Renaissance ... Continue Reading
Why I’m Thankful I Found CrossFit in 2008
Last week, I was chatting with another member at my gym, Kea Athletics, in Surrey, B.C., and I suddenly became very thankful that I started CrossFit back in 2008 when I was a college rower. During ... Continue Reading
Piecing Together the 2025 CrossFit Games Season Details
Late last week, CrossFit HQ announced “a few changes” to the 2025 CrossFit Games season, which turned out to be a top-to-bottom refresh of the entire season structure. CrossFit made the ... Continue Reading
Strongman Martins Licis Trains Arnis Martial Arts in the Philippines
Martins Licis, the 2019 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) and 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic champion withdrew from the 2024 season due to an injury sustained earlier in the year. During his recovery, Licis ... Continue Reading
How a 7’2″ Tall Bodybuilder Eats 7,000 Calories Per Day to Maintain Weight
Statistics show that fewer than 3,000 people worldwide are 7 feet tall, and it's even rarer to see a bodybuilder that height. Enter Olivier Richters, “the tallest professional bodybuilder” on record, at 7 ... Continue Reading
Level Up With Brazilian Glute Training
Though a butt’s shape is largely genetic, well-rounded workouts can realize your aesthetic potential. In early November, Brazilian bodybuilders and models Fafa Araujo and Gracyanne Barbosa demonstrated ... Continue Reading
Reps Ahead Pro 5 Results: James Sprague and Arielle Loewen Take Home the Top Prize
Reps Ahead Pro 5 provided blood, sweat, and possibly some tears. The setup at the Stockyards Event Center in Denver, CO, was ideal for the head-to-head fitness fights. The athletes put on an epic show, ... Continue Reading
2024 Magnús Ver Magnússon Strongman Classic Results
The 2024 Magnús Ver Magnússon Strongman Classic (MVMSC) occurred in Iceland from Nov. 22-24, 2024, and it was a showcase for Poland's Mateusz Kieliszkowski. He scored 111.5 of a possible 135 points to ... Continue Reading
What if the 2025 CrossFit Games Qualification Rules Were Applied in 2023 and 2024?
The 2025 CrossFit Games season has been announced — and among the many changes next year, the individual field size has been reduced from the traditional 40 athletes to 30. With the new rules in ... Continue Reading
2024 Spanish Grand Prix Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Spanish Grand Prix Pro was held on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, and was a 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifying event. The winners of the three contests became eligible to represent their division at the 2025 ... Continue Reading