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
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
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
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
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
After Multiple Back Injuries, Layne Norton Deadlifts 725 Pounds
“Let me loose!” Howls Dr. Layne Norton as he slams a 725-pound barbell to the floor. For the good doctor, it’s much more than just another deadlift. “There was a time when I couldn’t even stand up or ... Continue Reading
Hybrid Athlete Fergus Crawley’s Advice To Teenagers Starting Their Training Journies
Beginning one's training journey as a teenager can feel overwhelming. The abundance of conflicting fitness advice online can be time-consuming to analyze and understand before testing what would work for ... Continue Reading
Men’s Open Bodybuilder James Hollingshead’s Updated Training Split is Grueling on the Upper Body
Since his breakout year in bodybuilding in 2020, British Men’s Open competitor James Hollingshead has gained popularity for his intense training sessions that require multiple ... Continue Reading
1,000 Reps a Day: Frank Zane’s Legendary Ab Workout, Explained
At his peak, Frank Zane had perhaps the best abs in bodybuilding. His world-renowned midsection and mastery over the stomach vacuum technique helped Zane bag an Olympia three-peat in 1977, '78, and ... Continue Reading
2024 Mexico Grand Battle Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Mexico Grand Battle Pro was held in Monterrey, Mexico, on the weekend of Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2024, and it featured two 2024 Olympia Weekend qualifying shows for the Men’s Physique and ... Continue Reading
Your Guide to the Major 2024 CrossFit Offseason Events
With the 2024 CrossFit Games in the rearview mirror, we’re officially in the offseason. Though, the word offseason is a little misleading in this case. Many Games-level athletes will participate in at ... Continue Reading
2024 IFBB Pro League Masters World Championships Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 IFBB Pro League Masters World Championships were held in Pittsburgh, PA, from Aug. 31 to Sept. 1, 2024. With the Masters Olympia absent for the 2024 season, this served as the top event ... Continue Reading
2024 Musclecontest Goiania Pro Men’s Physique Show Results
Emmanuel Costa is the 2024 Musclecontest Goiania Pro Men’s Physique show winner. This IFBB Pro League competition was held in Goania, Brazil, on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Costa was the best out of seven ... Continue Reading