Train hard for an hour a day and you’re left with 161 hours each week. And if you’re serious about gaining muscle, losing fat, or becoming more athletic, you’d be wise to focus on your recovery during that ... Continue Reading
Natasha Peay Wins 2024 Tanji Johnson Classic Pro Wellness Show
Natasha Peay has won the 2024 Tanji Johnson Classic Pro. The IFBB Pro League Wellness division show was held on Saturday, Jun. 22, 2024, at the Tacoma Convention Center in Tacoma, WA. The judges ranked ... Continue Reading
The 8 Best Weighted Jump Ropes of 2026, As Chosen by Our Experts
When it comes to simplified workouts, skipping rope with the best jump ropes can be a great solution. Studies report that jumping rope even slowly for 30 minutes can burn at least 226 calories. (1) As bare ... Continue Reading
The 5 Best Jump Ropes for Beginners of 2026, Personally Tested By Our Experts
So, you’re ready to trade in your old skipping rope and level up to the best of the best jump ropes? Before you splurge on a thin, speedy cable, take our advice and save your lower legs a few welts with ... Continue Reading
How To Fix a Sole Treadmill: Your Guide For Common Sole Treadmill Issues
The best Sole treadmills feature 15-percent incline ranges, above-average weight capacities, and upgraded touchscreens, but even these high-end models will eventually start to act their age. When you ... Continue Reading
How Does Running Change Your Body? An Expert Weighs In
Watching marathoners cross a finish line or sprinters barrel down a track is so inspiring. Maybe you’ve wondered what it takes to perform like that, and how running physically changes a person. Whether ... Continue Reading
Working on a Treadmill: The Benefits and Advice from a Personal Trainer
Desk jobs are already predominantly sedentary — but throw in working from home and suddenly you’ve cut out the extra steps you took walking to your car, into the office, to your desk, and, back home again. ... Continue Reading
What VO2 Max Really Says About Your Fitness Level
RHR, HRmax, SpO2, HRV, VO2 max—can the cardiovascular alphabet soup get any thicker?! There are seemingly endless metrics to track and (helpful though they may be), all those acronyms and numbers can get ... Continue Reading
Michal “Križo” Križánek Will Not Pursue 2024 Mr. Olympia Qualification Due to Shoulder Injury
IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilder Michal “Križo” Križánek is sitting out the rest of the 2024 Olympia qualifying season and will not pursue competing in the 60th edition of bodybuilding’s world ... Continue Reading
The 12 Best Protein Powders on Amazon in 2026, Tested and Trialed by Our Experts
These days, you can buy almost anything on Amazon — even a house. Yes, really. Go ahead and give it a search if you want your mind blown — but we’re talking about a much smaller Amazon Prime-able product ... Continue Reading
How to Fix a Horizon Treadmill: Minor Glitch or Major Malfunction? — Here’s How to Tell
When you encounter broken fitness equipment at your local gym, chances are you hop off, find a different machine, and give management a heads-up. Unfortunately, that scenario doesn’t work with your fitness ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Agility Training Exercises for Strength Athletes
Quick, accurate, dynamic movements aren’t only useful to improve team sports performance. Adding agility exercises to your strength training program can take all your skills to the next level. Improving ... Continue Reading
“Disturbing”: Bodybuilders Explain the Side Effects of Anabolic Steroids
“The problem with anabolic steroids is that they work,” says natural bodybuilder and content creator Jeff Nippard. And he’s right: In a landmark 1996 study on the effects of testosterone supplementation, ... Continue Reading
The 9 Best Protein Powders for Weight Gain of 2026
Supplementing with one of the best protein powders is often integral to those hoping to pack on muscle mass during a bulking phase. Of course, not just any protein powder will do. With such fitness goals, ... Continue Reading
The 4 Best Schwinn Exercise Bikes of 2026 (Personally Tested)
When you think of Schwinn, you likely think of some of the best exercise bikes and road cycles — or maybe you think of someone saying “win” with a lisp. The best Schwinn exercise bikes, from air bikes and ... Continue Reading
Can You Use a ProForm Treadmill Without iFIT?: How to Bypass the Popular App
The best ProForm treadmills come compatible with the iFIT app, one of the most popular fitness apps on the market. With this app, you can sweat along to trainer-led classes or partake in scenic runs across ... Continue Reading
Jurins Kengamu (83KG) Sets IPF Raw Total World Record of 845 Kilograms at 2024 Classic World Championships
British powerlifter Jurins Kengamu pulled off the biggest upset so far at the 2024 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Classic World Championships (CWC) in Druskininkai, Lithuania. Kengamu ... Continue Reading
Massive Muscle — How Nathan De Asha and Rubiel “Neckzilla” Mosquera Train Arms
Chiseled arms are a testament to strength and dedication. Their aesthetics can exude authority, inspire awe, and are vital for a competitive bodybuilder’s success. IFBB Pro Men’s Open division ... Continue Reading
How Bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic Eats 4,000 Calories Daily While Lean Bulking
The lean bulking phase is a crucial step in contest preparation. It's a balancing act of maximizing muscle gain while minimizing fat accumulation. On June 11, 2024, Men's Physique pro bodybuilder Sadik ... Continue Reading
The 3 Best Jump Rope Workouts, From a Personal Trainer and World-Class Fighter
You've seen the inspirational training montages. If they're even remotely related to a boxer (Creed, anyone), you'll be sure to see a whole lot of jump rope workouts right in there with chain pull-ups, ... Continue Reading
Interview: Nick Walker Is So Sure He’s Winning the 2024 Olympia That He’s Already Practicing His Victory Speech
Pro bodybuilder and Celsius athlete Nick Walker still has fans talking about how he looked and performed in Teaneck, NJ, at the 2024 New York Pro on May 18. It was his second New York Pro title and ... Continue Reading
How Do You Start Running in the Morning? An Experienced Ultramarathoner Explains
You’re sold on the benefits of running, and you’re trying to figure out how to integrate a routine into your busy schedule. Your training plan is written out, your new running gear and running shoes have ... Continue Reading
Dorian Yates Shows Off Beach Body at 62 (+ His 5 Best Back Exercises)
Six-time Mr. Olympia champion Dorian Yates is 62 and still in phenomenal shape. Years of dedicated training with no-nonsense exercises were the ticket to his muscularly dense aesthetic, which is worthy of ... Continue Reading
The 6 Back Exercises Erin Banks Trains During 2024 Dubai Pro Prep
A well-sculpted back isn't just an aesthetic marvel; it's often the deciding factor between victory and defeat in bodybuilding competitions. A V-taper, characterized by broad shoulders tapering down to a ... Continue Reading