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Retired strongman competitors Eddie Hall and Brian Shaw arm wrestling.

Brian Shaw: Eddie Hall Will Be My “Sacrificial Lamb” in First Arm Wrestling Match 

For the last two decades, Brian Shaw has focused all his efforts on being the greatest strongman in the world. The four-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion has turned his attention to becoming a ... Continue Reading

Royce Laguerta's Murph story

Meet the Man Who Did 1,000 Murphs

If you do CrossFit, you have probably done “Murph.”  The Memorial Day workout is a rite of passage for athletes in our sport, with thousands participating in the running, pushing, and pulling every ... Continue Reading

6 Endurance Tips for Aspiring HYROX Racers

HYROX racing involves running a kilometer and completing a functional workout station, repeated eight times. It's a unique challenge that pushes even seasoned endurance athletes to their limits. On Oct. ... Continue Reading

2024 Bikini Olympia Preview

The 2024 Bikini Olympia, a part of the Olympia Weekend in Las Vegas, NV, will occur on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. Fifty-four competitors are scheduled to compete in this contest, the largest lineup ... Continue Reading

2024 Figure Olympia Preview

The 2024 Figure Olympia is set for Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, as part of the 2024 Olympia in Las Vegas, NV. Twenty-seven competitors from 11 countries will compete in two rounds to ... Continue Reading

2024 Balkan Grand Prix Pro Bodybuilding Show Results

Plovdiv, Bulgaria, was the 2024 Balkan Grand Prix Pro site on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Thirty-six pros competed in the 212, Figure, and Wellness divisions for gold and qualifications to compete in the 2025 ... Continue Reading

2024 Koloseum Pro Bodybuilding Show Results

The 2024 Koloseum Pro occurred in Milan, Italy, on the weekend of Oct. 5-6, 2024. It featured the IFBB Pro League’s Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Bikini divisions. 56 competitors took the stage for ... Continue Reading

2024 Southern Muscle Showdown Pro Bodybuilding Show Results

The 2024 Southern Muscle Showdown Pro occurred on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Dalton, GA. It featured 2025 Olympia qualifying shows for the Classic Physique and Bikini divisions. 42 IFBB Pro ... Continue Reading

2024 Musclecontest Fortaleza Pro Men’s Physique Show Results

Jefferson Lima has won the 2024 Musclecontest Fortaleza Pro. The Men’s Physique competition was held at Oasis Atlantico in Fortaleza, Brazil, on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. The win qualified Lima for ... Continue Reading

Mitchell Hooper Deadlift Challenge

Mitchell Hooper Issues Deadlift Challenge to Hafthor Bjornsson

“This isn’t clickbait,” said Mitchell Hooper moments before issuing a deadlift challenge to 2018 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion Hafthor Björnsson.  “I’m formally requesting to be involved in any ... Continue Reading

Brandon Hendrickson Will Not Compete in the 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia

Three-time Men’s Physique Olympia champion Brandon Hendrickson has confirmed he will not compete at the 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia, set for Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Las Vegas, ... Continue Reading

CrossFit CEO Don Faul

CEO Don Faul Talks Future of CrossFit at Recent Affiliate Summit 

CrossFit CEO Don Faul spoke at the West Region Affiliate Summit hosted by CrossFit Invictus in San Diego, CA, the weekend of September 14.  Faul kicked off his presentation with some reasons why ... Continue Reading

Nathan De Asha Withdraws From the 2024 Mr. Olympia

IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilder Nathan De Asha is out of the 2024 Mr Olympia contest, scheduled for Oct. 11-12, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV.  On Oct. 5, 2024, De Asha revealed he is in good health but ... Continue Reading

BREAKING: Nick Walker Is Out of the 2024 Mr. Olympia

IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilder and 2024 New York Pro champion Nick Walker is out of the 2024 Mr. Olympia contest, slated for Oct. 11-12, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV. This is the second consecutive year ... Continue Reading

Seher Kaya

Seher Kaya Shines at TYR Cup, Thrives on Team World

Seher Kaya had plenty of standout performances during the 2024 CrossFit season. She placed first in her region in the Open and eighth worldwide. Then, she placed first in both the Quarterfinals and Asia ... Continue Reading

Kai Greene Natural Bodybuilding

Was Kai Greene the Best Natural Bodybuilding Athlete Ever?

A decade ago, Kai Greene was the number two bodybuilder in the world. Greene’s longstanding and, at times, explosive rivalry with seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath raised his profile in the ... Continue Reading

Dr. Mike Israetel Critiques Bodybuilding Legend Tom Platz’s Leg Day

Legendary bodybuilder Tom Platz is celebrated for his leg development, specifically the quadriceps, which earned him the nickname “The Quadfather.” Platz's lower body paved the way for competitive success ... Continue Reading

2024 Wellness Olympia Preview

The 2024 Wellness Olympia is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, as one of the 11 world championship events of the 2024 Olympia in Las Vegas, NV. The competition begins with pre-judging at the Las ... Continue Reading

2024 Balkan Grand Prix Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2024 Balkan Grand Prix Pro is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The show will be a 2025 Olympia qualifying event for the IFBB Pro League’s 212, Figure, and Wellness divisions. ... Continue Reading

2024 Koloseum Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2024 Koloseum Pro, set for Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Milan, Italy, will serve as a 2025 Olympia qualifying event for the Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Bikini divisions. Over 50 pros will take ... Continue Reading

Bodybuilding Posing Burns Calories

Bodybuilding Posing Can Burn as Many Calories as Jogging — Get the Details

You’ve been doing it for years, probably — starting around age 10 or so, bodybuilding posing wormed its way into your brain when you noticed you could flex your biceps in the bathroom mirror.  A ... Continue Reading

2024 Southern Muscle Showdown Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview

The 2024 Southern Muscle Showdown Pro is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Dalton, GA. This show will host 2025 Olympia qualifying events for the Classic Physique and Bikini divisions. The winners ... Continue Reading

2024 Musclecontest Fortaleza Pro Men’s Physique Show Preview

The 2024 Musclecontest Fortaleza Pro will occur on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Fortaleza, Brazil. Promoter Tamer El Guindy will host 15 IFBB Pro League Men’s Physique athletes who will try to win and ... Continue Reading

Our tester sitting in Higher Dose infrared sauna.

Best Cyber Monday Sauna Deals (2024)

Winter is approaching. If you're anything like me, that means looking forward to a lot of hoodies and putting cinnamon in pretty much everything. And if you're trying to improve your recovery and ... Continue Reading

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