The 2024 Olympics in Paris, France, are on the horizon. Five of the United States’ best weightlifters will venture overseas for this summer’s Games, which run from Jul. 26 to Aug. 11. Team USA’s ... Continue Reading
NordicTrack AirGlide 14i Review (2026): A Top-Tier Elliptical With Loads of Features
The best ellipticals can deliver ample training intensity, app-integrated touchscreens, and a smooth and comfortable workout experience to those in search of low-impact fitness. We'll get into the details ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Protein Powders for Seniors of 2026, Tested by Our Experts
Any age is a good age to start focusing on your overall health and fitness. And if you've landed on this page, you’re likely looking to increase your (or your loved one’s) protein intake, which is a good ... Continue Reading
Big-Screen Bulk: How Sylvester Stallone Ignited Hollywood’s Physique Transformation Craze
It’s almost a prerequisite nowadays for an actor to shed fat and pack on slabs of muscle in order to become everything from superheroes to Jedi to whatever flesh-and-blood action figure Dwayne “The Rock” ... Continue Reading
Agata Sitko (76KG) Breaks Bench Press and Total World Records To Win Her First IPF Classic World Title
Agata Sitko doesn't need an introduction. At 21 years old, her achievements are legion. In her first year of international competition, 2021, Sitko won the European Equipped Juniors and the World ... Continue Reading
7 Best Hemp Protein Powders of 2026, Hand-Picked by Our Team of Experts
The health benefits of hemp seeds are becoming increasingly well-known thanks to the plant-based protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and numerous micronutrients in these tiny seeds. And with the increasing ... Continue Reading
How Much Caffeine Is in Pre-Workout? (And How Much Is Too Much, According to a Nutrition Coach)
You’ve seen it, or maybe even felt it. The sluggishness before a workout—then, the chugging of a pre-workout drink that seems to give an athlete superpowers. Or, at least, a jolt of seemingly superpowered ... Continue Reading
2024 IPF Classic World Championships Results
The International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) held its 2024 Classic World Championships (CWC) in Druskininkai, Lithuania, from June 15 to 23. Several new world champions were crowned, and many world ... Continue Reading
2024 Musclecontest Ireland Pro Classic Physique Show Preview
The 2024 Musclecontest Ireland Pro Classic Physique contest is scheduled for Sunday, June 30, 2024, in Limerick, Ireland. Eight IFBB Pro League competitors representing seven countries will step onstage in ... Continue Reading
2024 Eurasia Championship Pro Men’s Physique Show Preview
The 2024 Eurasia Championship Pro Men’s Physique show is set to take place on Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Almaty, Kazakhstan. This IFBB Pro League event is a 2024 Olympia Weekend qualifying show, ... Continue Reading
Bowflex Max Trainer M6 Review (2026): Too Basic or Right for the Price?
Scroll through social media and you'll find endless promises of seven-minute total-body transformations. And while no one training session will be a body-changer, the Bowflex Max Trainer M6 is an ... Continue Reading
Strength Training Works as Well as Stretching for Flexibility, Study Shows
It's time to let the myth of the muscle-bound bodybuilder die. While there's certainly an element of truth, you shouldn't worry about strength training limiting your flexibility. Quite the opposite, in ... Continue Reading
IFBB Pro League Figure Competitor Cintia Goldani Has Passed Away at Age 36
IFBB Pro League Figure division competitor Cintia Goldani has died at the age of 36. According to Musclecontest International, who first reported Goldani’s passing, Goldani died as a result of ... Continue Reading
Russel Orhii (83KG) Hits IPF Raw World Record Squat of 321 Kilograms at 2024 World Classic Championships
The 2024 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Classic World Championships (CWC) closed on June 23 and featured a plethora of IPF world records. Among them was an all-time IPF world record raw squat ... Continue Reading
Sonita Muluh (+84KG) Sets All-Time World Record Raw Squat of 311 Kilograms
At the 2024 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships, Belgian powerlifter Sonita Muluh stunned the world by breaking the 300-kilogram barrier, squatting in knee sleeves. However, she has taken it further by ... Continue Reading
How to Move a Treadmill: Your Guide to Relocating Your Treadmill
The best treadmills on the market make the numerous benefits of cardio exercise — lower blood pressure, improved circulation, and more — more accessible. (1) But, as BarBend expert reviewer Amanda Capritto ... Continue Reading
The 5 Best Under-Desk Stair Steppers of 2026 (Expert Reviewed)
The best stair climbers can strengthen your glutes, hamstrings, quads, and calves while also increasing aerobic capacity and improving body composition. (1) Of course, not everyone has the space (or time) ... Continue Reading
How To Eat Like a Hybrid Athlete
Hybrid athletes master the art of blending strength and endurance training. These athletes train to run marathons while maintaining elite strength levels. Hybrid athlete Fergus ... Continue Reading
The 8 Best Commercial Stair Climbers of 2026, Tested by Our Experts
When it comes to cardio, the best stair climbers can get your heart pumping and legs burning in no time. In fact, a Harvard study found that 30 minutes on a stair climber can torch up to 252 calories while ... Continue Reading
Exercise for Seniors: Physical Therapists and Fitness Trainers Share Their Best Tips
Key Takeaways Especially with all the stigma about aging and exercise, starting an exercise routine as an adult in your 60s or later may feel intimidating or downright impossible. But in reality, ... Continue Reading
WaterRower Review: The Rowing Machine You Actually Want In Your Living Room, Tested and Reviewed
Most pieces of cardio equipment scream “gym” — but if you’re looking for something to use in your living room, it’s fair not to want a massive black piece of heavy machinery. Allow us, then, to ... Continue Reading
How Much Do Ellipticals Cost?
Whether it’s one of the best ellipticals that money can buy or one of the best ellipticals you can buy, cross trainers (aka ellipticals) deliver a full-body workout that can reduce stress on muscles and ... Continue Reading
Treadmill Warranty Guide: Covering the Best, the Worst, and Everything in Between
Treadmills can vary significantly in price, quality, and features, but no matter how you slice it, purchasing a home treadmill is a significant investment with many factors to consider. If you’re in the ... Continue Reading
Mal O’Brien’s Full Day of Eating & Why She Doesn’t Track Macros
At the elite level of any sport — including CrossFit, where 20-year-old Mal O'Brien has built a reputation as perhaps one of its next great generational talents — performing well is about more than ... Continue Reading