You used to think you were only competitive in the weight room. But when you started tracking your steps per day and your daily mileage, it occurred to you that your average walking pace could be something ... Continue Reading
Adam Roszkowski Wins 2024 Strongman Champions League Hungary
Before all eyes in the strongman world turned to the 2024 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest, ultimately won by three-time WSM Tom Stoltman, from May 1-5, 2024, Adam Roszkowski of Poland was raising a ... Continue Reading
The Best Memorial Day Fitness Sales of 2024
Some of the best home gym equipment can do quite a bit of damage to your wallet. So, as you expand your at-home workout space, shopping strategically is a must — that includes sales. Right ... Continue Reading
Spot Fat Reduction Is Real, but There’s a Catch
Physiologist Ancel Keys reportedly told Vogue magazine in 1956 that “localized fat reduction” was possible (1): Great news! Five years later, Keys told Time magazine that smoking didn’t have a measurable ... Continue Reading
BowFlex VeloCore Bike Review (2025): Lean With It, Rock With It
The best exercise bikes can help you build and maintain a low-impact fitness routine that can help strengthen your aerobic capability, aid in weight loss, reduce blood pressure, and support mental health. ... Continue Reading
Is Training to Failure Better For Hypertrophy?
A central bodybuilding debate revolves around training to mechanical failure (where form starts to break due to fatigue) for muscle growth. Proponents of training to failure argue it is necessary to ... Continue Reading
How Long Does It Take to Run a Fast 5K? We Asked a Running Expert for 5K Training Plan
Everyone’s talking about doing a couch to 5K (that’s 3.1 miles, you know after that quick Google search). And you figure that if you can bang out heavy squats, you can certainly get a 5K run under your ... Continue Reading
4 Best Ellipticals for Tall People in 2025, Chosen and Tested by Our Expert Team
Ready to elevate your workout routine? If you're six feet or taller, having the right fitness equipment is crucial. That's where the best ellipticals for tall people for your home gym come in. With ... Continue Reading
How to Clean Treadmills: Tips For Cleaning And Disinfecting a Treadmill
Whether you own one of the best treadmills or routinely use one at your local gym, cleaning and disinfecting these exercise machines is a requirement for ensuring optimal performance, resisting corrosion, ... Continue Reading
Jeff Nippard Offers Pro Bodybuilders Form Advice Mid-Workout
The world of strength sports combines diverse training methods, from old-school bodybuilding wisdom to cutting-edge, science-backed, ever-evolving approaches. Most elite athletes agree that willingness to ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilders Unite — Wesley Vissers Gets A Leg Day Schooling From William Bonac
A three-hour commute is more than worth its weight in fuel to train with a legend. Dutch IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Wesley Vissers recently formed a training coalition with Olympia veteran and fellow ... Continue Reading
Pre-Bedtime Protein Does Not Preserve Muscle Mass, Suggests New Study
Bodybuilders are a ritualistic bunch. For the muscle-minded, weighing food, drinking water from a gallon jug, or chugging a protein shake right before bed are cultural norms. But a Nov. 2023 study ... Continue Reading
Brianny Terry Deadlifted 293 Kilograms (645.9 Pounds) For a New All-Time World Record
Powerlifter Brianny Terry has set another all-time world record in the deadlift in the 90KG Raw category. Terry competed at the 2024 WRPF FQ Classic IV meet in Las Vegas, NV, on Sunday, May 5, 2024, ... Continue Reading
Austin Perkins (74KG) Totals 37.5 Kilograms Over IPF Raw World Record in Training
74KG competitor Austin Perkins is the highest-ranked tested powerlifter in the world using the DOTs formula. He recently returned to the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) fold and is ... Continue Reading
Exercise Scientist Critiques Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Leg Training
Pro wrestler-turned-actor-turned-tequila-entrepeneur Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has one of the most imposing physiques in Hollywood. He frequently posts glimpses of his grueling workouts on social media, ... Continue Reading
2016 Olympian Oleksandr Pielieshenko Dies in Ukraine-Russia War
According to multiple sources, weightlifter Oleksandr Pielieshenko, who won two continental titles for Ukraine and finished fourth in his weight class at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, has died ... Continue Reading
Is the Green Mediterranean Diet Worth the Hype? A PhD Weighs In
“So, what’s the best diet for gut health?” I’ve been asked this question countless times, and although I do my best to avoid diet dogma, the Mediterranean diet is my top recommendation across the board. ... Continue Reading
Vinicius Mateus Viera Lima Wins 2024 Musclecontest Brasilia Pro Men’s Physique Show
Vinicius Mateus Viera Lima is the 2024 Musclecontest Brasilia Pro Men’s Physique show champion. The IFBB Pro League show was held in Brasilia, Brazil, on Saturday, May 5, 2024. It featured nine ... Continue Reading
2024 AGP Pro Bikini Division Show Results — Dahye Jeon Wins
While much of the strength sports world focused on the 2024 World’s Strongest Man contest in Myrtle Beach, SC, other events were held on the weekend of May 4-5, 2024, including the 2024 AGP Pro Bikini ... Continue Reading
The 12 Best Treadmill Running Shoes of 2025, Tested by Experts
For running enthusiasts, the best treadmills can be great pieces of fitness equipment for training at your leisure in the comfort of your home or training space. Like other running disciplines, ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Stability Running Shoes, Tested and Trialed by Our Team
Running can be an excellent form of cardio partly because of its easy to get into a routine — a pair of the best running shoes (and a good route) is basically all you need to get going. However, your ... Continue Reading
Is Working Out a Form of Therapy?
The notion of exercise as a mood booster is relatively well known, but could those workouts have a more profound impact on your mental well-being? Two-time Figure Olympia champion Erin Stern believes ... Continue Reading
2024 World’s Strongest Man Finals Event 6 “Atlas Stones” Results
On May 1, 2024, 30 strongmen entered the Qualifying Stage of the 2024 World’s Strongest Man (WSM). After six events, the field narrowed to the top 10. Following a rest day, those 10 athletes faced off ... Continue Reading
Echelon Row Review (2025): Is This Mid-Range Rower Too Mid or Just Right?
If the idea of bringing one of the best rowing machines into your cramped apartment or home gym has you experiencing claustrophobia, rest assured that folding rowers are a thing. The foldable sliding rail ... Continue Reading