As a relative newcomer to the fitness space, Major Fitness has already made an impression with some of the best home gym equipment we’ve personally tested. Their power racks, barbells, and Smith machines ... Continue Reading
How To Master Progressive Overload for HYROX and CrossFit
A gradual increase in workout intensity, weight, and volume — known as progressive overload — is a research-backed technique shown to enhance muscle strength and hypertrophy. (1) While this ... Continue Reading
The 2024 Teenage CrossFit Games by Pit Teen Throwdown Results and Recap
The 2024 Teenage CrossFit Games by Pit Teen Throwdown wrapped after a three-day competition over Labor Day weekend. In addition to the Teenage CrossFit Games, the Pit Fitness Ranch hosted the Pit ... Continue Reading
More Cardio Isn’t a Fool-Proof Way to Lose Fat, Say Researchers
Cranking up the cardio is commonly the first thing that comes to mind for those trying to shed weight. While more physical activity seems logical for weight loss, is it the most effective way? On Aug. ... Continue Reading
Sedentary Lifestyle Statistics, With Insight From a Board-Certified Physician
What is a sedentary lifestyle? It’s a lifestyle of insufficient physical activity, and it’s estimated that 31% of the global population over the age of 14 falls within this range. (1) Dr. Raj Dasgupta, an ... Continue Reading
Strongman Martins Licis Lifts The Ancient Svaneti Bell In Georgia
2019 World's Strongest Man (WSM) 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic champion Martins Licis embarked on a journey of exploration during his hiatus from competitive strongman following his decision to withdraw ... Continue Reading
Figure Bodybuilder Tilda Selby Reveals Her Supplement Stack
British bodybuilder Tilda Selby started her career in the Wellness division in 2021, won her IFBB Pro card in the Figure division in 2023, and will soon compete in the Bikini division. On Aug. 22, 2024, ... Continue Reading
Luka Đukić Issues Statement on Lazar Đukić’s Death at the 2024 CrossFit Games
Frustration, pain, and sorrow were palpable in Luka Đukić’s Instagram post on Thursday regarding the death of his brother, Lazar Đukić, during the first event of the 2024 CrossFit Games. ... Continue Reading
Can You Lose Muscle From Working Out?
Building muscle is a complex process influenced by various factors, from exercise selection to nutrition and recovery. An ineffective program can not only lead to suboptimal results but can also cause ... Continue Reading
Lasha Talakhadze Reveals His Heaviest Squat Ever
Lasha Talakhadze is stronger than he needs to be. The Georgian won his third Olympic gold medal at Paris 2024 earlier in August, cementing himself as the modern G.O.A.T. of competitive ... Continue Reading
Tom Stoltman Recaps His 2024 Strongest Man on Earth Performance
The 2024 Strongest Man on Earth (SMOE) contest headlined the fourth installment of the Shaw Classic, hosted by four-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Brian Shaw, on Aug. 17-18, in Loveland, ... Continue Reading
Why Chris Bumstead Doesn’t Cold Plunge Post-Workout, Ever
It may seem like cold plunging is all the rage these days, but you won't catch five-time Classic Physique Olympia winner Chris Bumstead taking a chilly dip after his bodybuilding workouts. Cold ... Continue Reading
Reigning 2-Time Champion Jennifer Dorie Will Not Compete in the 2024 Bikini Olympia
Two-time Bikini Olympia champion Jennifer Dorie has withdrawn from the 2024 Bikini Olympia, which is scheduled for Oct. 10-13 in Las Vegas, NV. Dorie shared the announcement on her Instagram page ... Continue Reading
2024 Global Hong Kong Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Global Hong Kong Pro took place on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, featuring three 2024 Olympia qualifying shows for the Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Bikini divisions. The ... Continue Reading
Why You Must Do More Than 3 Sets for Strength and Hypertrophy Gains
The notion that more sets lead to greater strength gains has been a long-standing belief among fitness enthusiasts. Can this dogma hold up to scrutiny? On Aug. 29, 2024, Dr. Layne Norton, Ph.D. in ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler’s 10 Top Bodybuilding Exercises for Each Muscle
Four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler knew how to find the right tool for the job. The now-retired Cutler remains physically active well into his 50s, and relies on many of the same winning bodybuilding ... Continue Reading
Full-Body vs. Split Workouts for Fat Loss: This Study Declares a Winner
When it comes to fat loss, real change is made in the kitchen, not the weight room. You still need to hit the weights, though, and there's a bit of a debate raging about what kind of workout works ... Continue Reading
Junior Powerlifter Jessica Espinal (47KG) Breaks IPF Total World Record
American powerlifter Jessica Espinal had a perfect day at the 2024 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Junior World Championships (JWC) in Malta. Espinal broke the Junior deadlift world ... Continue Reading
How To Fix a Precor Treadmill: The Steps You Should and Shouldn’t Take
Precor is a designer and manufacturer of some of the world’s best treadmills, but that doesn’t mean your new treadmill from Precor is always going to be trouble-free. It’s always a good idea for you to ... Continue Reading
19-Year-Old Brazilian Bodybuilder Matheus Pavlak Found Dead
Brazilian teenage bodybuilder Matheus Pavlak has reportedly been found dead at the age of 19. The New York Post cited multiple reports that he died on Sunday, Sep. 1, 2024, in his home. Pavlak was a ... Continue Reading
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Favorite Calf Exercise Was Super Weird, but It Worked
There's a deleted scene in Pumping Iron (1977) that shows seven-time Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger bent over a piece of equipment, mounted by a sweaty, scantily clad bodybuilder, bouncing up and down. ... Continue Reading
Build the Legs of a Strongman With Luke Stoltman’s Training Routine
Looking to enhance lower body strength? 2024 Europe’s Strongest Man champion Luke Stoltman shared his leg and log workout routines, including sets and ... Continue Reading
3 Exercises & Training Techniques for Chiseled Back Width
Building a wide, muscular back with ideal proportions can be tricky. The back has several muscles varying in size and function, each requiring various training angles to stimulate. By his own admission, ... Continue Reading
The 4 Best Types of Cardio, Ranked
Cardio exercise is vital to physical health and mental well-being. It’s also a powerful fat-loss weapon. What cardio methods are the safest and most sustainable? Which ones burn the most calories, and how ... Continue Reading