When it comes to hypertrophy, all roads lead to Rome. Most of the best bodybuilders in history — think Sergio Oliva, Dorian Yates, or Arnold Schwarzenegger — had their own unique approaches to building ... Continue Reading
Supercharge Your Cardio With This Hill Running Workout From a Running Coach
If you’re only doing track or treadmill runs, you’re leaving gains on the table. Sure, you might throw some speed work in there. But when all your runs are on flat ground, there’s still more proverbial ... Continue Reading
PR Alert: Derek Lunsford Hack Squats 900 Pounds for 12 Reps
The reigning Mr. Olympia champion Derek Lunsford is working hard in the gym, striving for new personal records (PR) each week as he trains for his first title defense at the 2024 Olympia (Oct. 10-13) in ... Continue Reading
The 14 Best Trail Running Shoes in 2025, Tried and Tested by Our Experts
There’s no denying that the best running shoes can help you conquer a variety of workout environments, from the treadmill to the track, city streets, race day courses, and more. However, there’s one area ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic’s 3 Must-Eat Meals for Muscle-Building
American IFBB Pro bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic published a video on his YouTube channel showcasing the preparation of his three main daily meals. He stressed the importance of planning meals to stay on track ... Continue Reading
The 5 Best Calf Stretches for Runners, Provided by a Personal Trainer
As a runner, you take excellent care of your feet. You’ve got the newest foot massager, the fanciest socks, and the best running shoes money can buy. But how much attention are you paying to the real ... Continue Reading
Jeremy Buendia Says His 2024 Bodybuilding Season Is “a Wrap”
On May 27, 2024, Four-time Mr. Olympia winner Jeremy Buendia announced across social media that he'd re-injured his Achilles tendon, doubling down on trauma suffered earlier in the spring. More ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Rowing Machines for Tall People of 2025, As Chosen by Our Experts
For at-home training, the best rowing machines can deliver an exceptional fitness experience. The low-impact, full-body workout discipline can be excellent for a wide range of athletes — even those with a ... Continue Reading
ProForm Pro HIIT H14 Elliptical Review (2025): Intense, Low-Impact Cardio, Anyone?
Sometimes when you’re stuck between two options — chocolate or vanilla, elliptical or stair climber — the universe comes through with an answer. The ProForm Pro HIIT H14 Elliptical may or may not be that ... Continue Reading
2024 HYROX London Pro Results — Eve Muirhead, Sean Noble Victorious
In early May, the 2024 HYROX London race featured HYROX Pro divisions for singles and doubles competitors. The eight-segment race, interspersed with eight one-kilometer runs, culminated with Eve Muirhead ... Continue Reading
A 9-Study Meta-Analysis Suggests the Optimal Rest Time Between Sets
Rest time between sets is a crucial but often under-considered aspect of resistance training. Sufficient rest time between sets allows neuromuscular system recovery to maximize workout performance and ... Continue Reading
Running Fuel: How, What, and When to Eat For Optimal Performance, According to RDs
Some runners swear by fasted cardio. Others refuse to run without having a meal prior. Still others rely on energy gels to maintain performance. The truth, though, is that everyone is right and no one is ... Continue Reading
IFBB Pro League Bodybuilder Kevin Gebhardt Dies at 31
The bodybuilding community is struck by the passing of another young athlete with a bright future. On May 26, 2024, news spread across social media of the unexpected death of German bodybuilder Kevin ... Continue Reading
Kane Francis Wins 2024 Strongman Champions League Serbia
The 2024 Strongman Champions League (SCL) Serbia contest occurred on May 25, 2024, in Zrenjanin, Serbia. Twelve athletes from 12 countries converged to compete in five events in the single-day contest: the ... Continue Reading
PR Alert: Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford Bench Pressed 175-Pound Dumbbells for 7 Reps
Hitting personal records (PRs) in the gym can help athletes stay motivated and on track during the off-season. Higher load training (often associated with hitting PRs) produces superior strength gains, ... Continue Reading
Daiki Kodama (83KG) Bench Presses 231 Kilograms, Breaks IPF Raw World Record
Japanese bench specialist Daiki Kodama is widely regarded as the master of bench press in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF). He wrote another chapter at the 2024 IPF ... Continue Reading
Mikhail Timoshin Wins 2024 AGP Classic Physique Pro Show
Mikhail Timoshin has won the 2024 IFBB Pro League AGP Classic Physique Pro show. Timoshin was one of 12 competitors representing six nations on the stage at Gyeonggi State, South Korea, on May 26, ... Continue Reading
Luca Reger Wins 2024 German Classic Pro Classic Physique Show
Luca Reger is the 2024 German Classic Pro champion. This Classic Physique show, promoted by Dennis James, was held on May 25, 2024, in St. Leon-Rot, Germany. It featured 13 IFBB Pro League athletes looking ... Continue Reading
Tonio Burton Wins 2024 California State Championships Pro Bodybuilding Show
Tonio Burton is the 2024 California State Championships Pro winner. Burton was one of 23 Men’s Open athletes who took the stage in Anaheim, CA, on May 25, 2024. He was the last to hold center stage as the ... Continue Reading
Maria Acosta Wins 2024 Klash Series Southern USA Championships Pro
Maria Acosta is the 2024 Klash Series Southern USA Championships Pro winner. Acosta was one of 20 athletes on the stage at the Orlando, FL, event on May 25, 2024. Acosta left with the win and ... Continue Reading
2024 Everest Muscle Show Results
The 2024 Everest Muscle Show was held in Warsaw, Poland, on Saturday, May 25, 2024. The main events of this show were the IFBB Pro League Men’s Physique and Wellness division contests. The winners of each ... Continue Reading
2024 Optimum Classic Pro Results
The 2024 Optimum Classic Pro was held on Saturday, May 25, 2024, in Shreveport, LA. It was headlined by six IFBB Pro League contests that had possible 2024 Olympia qualifications hanging in the ... Continue Reading
2024 IWF Youth World Weightlifting Championships Results
All eyes are turning toward the upcoming 2024 Olympics later this summer. But before things kick off on the Olympic lifting platform this August, the best and brightest young weightlifters in the world ... Continue Reading
Here’s the Deal With Probiotics for Weight Loss, According to a PhD
Key Takeaways If you’re a fitness enthusiast, you’ve probably heard people stress the importance of probiotics for gut health. These “good bacteria” that contribute to your gut bacteria overall have ... Continue Reading