The 2024 Musclecontest Vietnam Pro will be held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. The show will feature a 2025 Bikini Olympia qualifying event. Nine athletes are on ... Continue Reading
2024 World of Monsterzym Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 World of Monsterzym Pro will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Gwangmyeong, South Korea. It features 2025 Olympia qualifying shows for the 212, Classic Physique, and Men’s Physique divisions. ... Continue Reading
BODi Bike Review (2024): An Expert Tested Ride That Didn’t Quite Click
You’ve been drooling over the best exercise bikes, dreaming of joining the droves of connected fitness users as they cycle along to interactive classes, but the outlandish fees for these bikes and ... Continue Reading
Ironmaster Adjustable Dumbbells Review (2024): Expert-Tested, Durable Option for Heavy Lifters
While there’s no doubting the value of a full set, the best dumbbells all share one problem — they’re hungry for floor and rack space. To maximize the versatility of this weight room staple, the Ironmaster ... Continue Reading
2024 Klash Series All South Championships Pro Women’s Physique Division Show Preview
The 2024 Klash Series All South Championships Pro is scheduled for Saturday, Nov 2, 2024, in Orlando, FL. Promoter Joe Pishkula will host a 2025 Olympia Qualifying contest for the Women’s Physique ... Continue Reading
2024 Invictus Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Invictus Pro, set for Saturday, Nov. 2, 2034, in Almaty, Kazakhstan, is a 2025 Olympia qualifying show for the IFBB Pro League's Classic Physique, Men's Physique, Figure, and Bikini divisions. All ... Continue Reading
Nutricost Whey Protein Isolate Review (2024): An Expert-Tested, Affordable Isolate Rich in Taste
There’s plenty of options amongst the best protein powders, but for athletes wanting a protein-rich, fast-digesting formulation, a whey isolate protein supplement could be just the ticket. Nutricost ... Continue Reading
NOW Sports Whey Protein Isolate Review (2024): Transparent, Tasteful, and Wallet-Friendly, According To Our Experts
Okay, so we understand that choosing the best protein powder for your needs can be overwhelming, what with all the available flavors, formulations, and fluctuations in price. NOW Sports Whey ... Continue Reading
Why the 4th-Best Bodybuilder in the World Never Does Cardio
Martin Fitzwater broke all the rules at his first Mr. Olympia, including cardio. "The Martian," 27, made his Olympia debut in 2024, gracing the stage amid what many pros called the most competitive Men's ... Continue Reading
Dorian Yates on When To Use Machines vs. Free Weights for Bodybuilding
Bodybuilding is a surprisingly vibes-based sport. When it comes to equipment usage — specifically, machines vs. free weights for muscle growth — intuition and preference matter a great deal. A good ... Continue Reading
BREAKING: Brent Fikowski to Retire After 2024 Rogue Invitational
After nine CrossFit Games appearances, three podium finishes, and six top-fives, one of the sport's most decorated athletes, Brent Fikowski, will take the competition floor for the final time at the 2024 ... Continue Reading
Trying To Out-Pose Chris Bumstead Made Runner-Up Mike Sommerfeld “Sore for 5 Days”
Ordinarily, when bodybuilders talk about muscle recovery, it's typically in a post-workout context. But for Mike Sommerfeld, it wasn't lifting weights that rendered him sore for several days. Rather, ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Phil Heath and Strongman Brian Shaw Inducted Into International Sports Hall of Fame
Four-time World's Strongest Man (WSM) Brian Shaw has been busy since retiring from competition in 2023. Seven-time Mr. Olympia champion Phil Heath is tied for the second most Sandow trophies in ... Continue Reading
Egofit Walker Review (2024): Tried and Tested by a CPT and Desk-Bound 9-to-5er
I was stuck at my desk from dusk until dawn, writing about health and wellness as my body atrophied — I didn’t need the best treadmill, just one that would allow me to log some steps and keep the blood ... Continue Reading
Love & Lifting — Wesley Vissers’ New Bodybuilding Coach Is His Fiance
Working out with a significant other can with accountability for health and fitness goals. What happens when one's partner becomes a coach? For the 2024 Mr. Olympia Samson Dauda, it led to a ... Continue Reading
Diamondback 1260sc Review (2024): Our Experts Love This Durable Spin Bike
Unlike most of the best exercise bikes for home use, the Diamondback 1260sc features a rear-mounted flywheel reminiscent of the workhorse models found in high-end spin class studios. Bikes like these are ... Continue Reading
Ergatta Lite Review (2024): Engaging Rowing Workouts, Approved by Our Experts
While the best rowing machines utilize different types of resistance, on the Ergatta Lite, you’ll be working against the same water you would be on an IRL row — just inside a tank. Like other rowers that ... Continue Reading
Fat Gripz Review (2024): Expert Approved Thanks to Hands-on Testing
This is a hot take, but Rose from “Titanic” could have saved Jack if she had a stronger grip. For those looking to take their grip strength and overall upper body training to new heights, Fat Gripz ... Continue Reading
Affiliate of the Month: Rare Breed CrossFit Offers Fitness Home for LGBTQ+ Community in Kansas City
After finishing her college basketball career, Ryann Bowser became the general manager of a CrossFit gym. During Pride Month, Bowser pitched an idea to do one workout each week for Pride to support ... Continue Reading
Taylor Atwood Is So Back
Of the 10 best powerlifters in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF), only three are men. Ranked by GL points — a metric used to rank athletes of different weights and genders against each other ... Continue Reading
Exclusive Interview: Erin Banks Is NOT Retiring
2022 Men’s Physique Olympia champion Erin Banks set his sights on regaining the title at the 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia in Las Vegas, NV, on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, after conceding it to Ryan Terry in ... Continue Reading
Eddie Hall: If Mitchell Hooper Wants To Make Deadlift History, He Must Get This Right
When "The Beast" speaks, you listen. Especially if the topic of discussion is his signature lift. As the first man to deadlift 500 kilograms (1,102.3 pounds), Eddie Hall understands better than ... Continue Reading
Gainful Protein Powder Review (2024): A “Choose Your Own Adventure” Supplement, Tested By Our Experts
Supplementing with some of the best protein powders can be helpful when looking to home in your nutrition for the sake of such fitness goals as weight loss, muscle gain, and more. (1) Of course, ... Continue Reading
Is Hot Or Cold Therapy Better For Muscle Recovery?
During intense training, muscles experience significant stress and strain. Rest is critical for muscle growth during recovery. While many might tout hot therapy as a benefit for post-training recovery, ... Continue Reading