Like so many others, Jen Powers' experience with CrossFit started with a profound need to get healthy and change her life. Like those who find themselves at a crossroads with their health, ... Continue Reading
Every Winner of the Bikini Olympia
It’s hard to imagine Olympia weekend without the now-infamous Bikini Division, which rewards beauty, poise, and intense muscular conditioning in women. But before 2010, women's competitors had three ... Continue Reading
Every Men’s Physique Olympia Winner
The Olympia weekend is made up of 11 IFBB Pro League divisions. Five of those divisions have been added since 2010. The promoters and organization leaders wanted to attract more athletes and fans to ... Continue Reading
Primal Harvest Primal Greens vs. Athletic Greens AG1: Glory to the Grandest Greens Powder
If you’re looking for a simple method to consume loads of vital nutrients and minerals, the best greens powders can deliver. Such benefits can include better energy stores, improved gut health, ... Continue Reading
2024 Mr. Olympia Samson Dauda To Compete for $500,000 Prize at Arnold Classic
Samson Dauda, who assumed the throne at the 2024 Mr. Olympia on Oct. 12, won't be retreating from the bodybuilding stage to prep for next year's "O" — he wants to stay in the thick of it. The Arnold ... Continue Reading
Adaptive Training Academy Partners With VA to Support Veterans With Disabilities for 5th Consecutive Year
Energy, nerves, and excitement filled the green and white walls of CrossFit Invictus in San Diego, CA, several weeks ago during the Department of Veterans Affairs pinnacle event for military veterans with ... Continue Reading
2024 Dubai Fitness Championship Roster: Luka Ðukić Returns to Competition
The 2024 Dubai Fitness Championship is set to take place on December 6-8 in Dubai, UAE. In 2023, Roman Khrennikov topped the podium for the men, beating out Ricky Garard and Lazar Ðukić, while Karin ... Continue Reading
How Running a Marathon Changes Your Life
Running a marathon is a formidable physical feat that demands mental grit, resilience, and unwavering dedication. On Oct. 7, 2024, hybrid athlete Fergus Crawley showcased how running a marathon can ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Meets HYROX, Part 1 — John Singleton and the Progrm on How to Integrate HYROX in CrossFit Gyms
The worlds of HYROX racing and CrossFit have been intertwined over the past two years, raising the question of whether or not you should integrate the two training methodologies. To start, he asked, ... Continue Reading
Every Winner of the Classic Physique Olympia
Everybody loves a vintage comeback. In bodybuilding, the Classic Physique division, which debuted in 2016, was established to promote bodies that harken back to the Golden Era of bodybuilding from the ... Continue Reading
Dana Paran Surprises Herself, Qualifies for 2024 Rogue Invitational
After submitting her scores for the 2024 Rogue Invitational qualifier, 28-year-old Dana Paran didn’t think her sixth-place finish was enough to get her into the competition in Aberdeen, Scotland. This ... Continue Reading
Every Winner of the Mr. Olympia Bodybuilding Competition
There is no greater accomplishment in the sport of bodybuilding than winning the Mr. Olympia title. In 1965, Joe Weider and his brother Ben debuted the Mr. Olympia competition to establish a true world ... Continue Reading
2024 Olympia Scorecards
The 2024 Olympia contest in Las Vegas, NV, wrapped on Oct. 13, 2024, and saw several champions defend their titles, several new champions start what they hope to have become long-term dynasties, and the ... Continue Reading
Exclusive: Inside Team China’s Youth Weightlifting Industry
Back in June, Hillary Tran went a little bit viral. By posting an Instagram Reel — as of Oct. 2024, it’s up to 4.8 million hits — showing some of Team China’s youth athlete development camps in action, ... Continue Reading
Ronnie Coleman’s 3 Best (& Worst) Bodybuilding Tips Ever
They call him “the King” for a reason. Ronnie Coleman, eight-time Mr. Olympia winner and purveyor of household staples like “Yeah, buddy,” had one of the best physiques to ever grace a bodybuilding ... Continue Reading
Meet CrossFit’s Cutest Four-Legged Friends
We here at Morning Chalk Up (like many other fans) love getting to know CrossFit athletes behind the scenes and getting a glimpse of their daily lives outside of the gym. That's partly because ... Continue Reading
Masters CrossFit Athlete Jolene Quirke Works to Beat Cancer a Second Time
Athletes who qualified for the 2024 Masters CrossFit Games were front and center, as this year’s competition was held completely separate from the elite individuals. The event itself was hosted by Legends ... Continue Reading
Samson Dauda Wins the 2024 Mr. Olympia
The 60th edition of the Mr. Olympia concluded at Resorts World Theater in Las Vegas, NV, on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. This was the main event of the 2024 Olympia weekend. Hadi Choopan maintained his ... Continue Reading
Lauralie Chapados Wins 2024 Bikini Olympia
The 2024 Bikini Olympia finals were held at Resorts World Theater in Las Vegas, NV, on Saturday, Oct. 12. Over 50 competitors started the day in prejudging. Still, the finals featured the top 10 from ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead Announces Retirement From Bodybuilding
No king rules forever. On the evening of Oct. 12, 2024, social media superstar and now six-time Classic Physique Olympia winner Chris Bumstead announced his retirement from competitive ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead Wins 2024 Classic Physique Olympia
The 2024 Classic Physique Olympia was more of the same; "and still..." from host Bob Cicherillo, who rang it out for Chris Bumstead's sixth consecutive title. The bodybuilding superstar who has defined ... Continue Reading
Ryan Terry Wins 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia
The 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia finals occurred on Saturday night, Oct. 12, 2024, in the Resorts World Theater in Las Vegas, NV. The top 10 from the pre-judging round were eligible to pose in the ... Continue Reading
Transparent Labs Casein Protein Review (2026): Athlete-Tested and Dietitian-Approved
We all know — and if not, now you do — that one of the best ways to support your work in the gym is by consuming enough high-quality protein. (1) But when there are only so many hours in the day, a product ... Continue Reading
The 2024 TYR Cup by the Numbers
The inaugural TYR Cup competition featured one exciting moment after another as fans watched some of the best CrossFit athletes in the world take part in this unique team contest. It was a weekend ... Continue Reading