The reigning Classic Physique Olympia champion, Chris Bumstead, built his private gym in 2023 to train for a fifth consecutive title. Bumstead says his gym provides the perfect environment for ... Continue Reading
The 7 Ways Genetics Impact Bodybuilders, From Pro Coach Joe Bennett
“Arnold Schwarzenegger kind of had wide, child-bearing hips,” says bodybuilding coach Joe Bennett. He‘s right; Schwarzenegger, the grandfather of modern bodybuilding and a seven-time Mr. Olympia winner, ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the 2024 ABS Clash of the Titans 2
The second edition of the ABS Series Clash of the Titans contest occurs on April 20, 2024, in Dublin, Ireland. The 2023 edition featured 10 heavyweight powerlifters competing for the biggest total. The ... Continue Reading
2024 Wasatch Warrior Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Wasatch Warrior Pro show is slated for Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, UT. This event features three IFBB Pro League divisions: Men’s Physique, ... Continue Reading
How to Adjust a Treadmill Belt: An Easy-to-Follow Guide for Belt Adjustment
The history of treadmills is quite intriguing — it’s wild to think that the best treadmills currently on the market evolved from a method of torture during the Industrial Age. (1) And they're only becoming ... Continue Reading
2024 Vancouver Island Showdown Pro Preview
The 2024 Vancouver Island Showdown Pro will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. This show features three IFBB Pro League women’s divisions: Women's ... Continue Reading
How Many Calories Are Burned Running a Mile? Here’s What the Research Says
There are many reasons to go for a run. If you’re like any of my clients, you might focus on improving your heart rate, aiming for a specific mileage, or maybe even relaxation after a long day at the ... Continue Reading
Patrick Eibel Wins the 2024 FIBO Strongman Contest
The 2024 FIBO Strongman contest occurred on April 13, 2024, in Cologne, Germany. Nineteen athletes representing five nations battled across five events during the single-day contest — the Log Lift, Max ... Continue Reading
The 5 Best Elliptical-Bike Combo Machines of 2025, Approved by Our Experts
If you’re a fitness fanatic who tends to find themselves caught between two good options — chocolate or vanilla, The Office or Parks and Rec — we have good news. With an elliptical-bike combo machine, ... Continue Reading
The 7 Best Quiet Treadmills of 2025, According to Experts
If noise-sensitive housemates or neighbors are keeping one of the best treadmills out of your home, fear not. While no cardio machine will be absolutely silent, cushioned decks, sturdy builds, and soft ... Continue Reading
Martins Licis Will Take Eight Months Off From Competition to Recover From Sciatica
Following a competition hiatus through 2023, the 2019 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Martins Licis made his pro strongman comeback at the 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) to an underwhelming ... Continue Reading
Want to Learn How to Run a Mile Without Stopping? 8 Tips From an Elite Coach
Contrary to what your high school gym teacher might have thought, it’s certainly not easy to simply lace up your running shoes, toe the starting line, and run an entire mile. That’s over 1,600 meters or ... Continue Reading
Strongman Mitchell Hooper Dissects 9 Strategies for High-Quality Sleep
2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) and 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic champion Mitchell Hooper is prepping for his first WSM title defense at the 2024 WSM on May 1-5, 2024. Among all aspects of his prep, the ... Continue Reading
Quick Look: Is Stevia the Most Gut-Healthy Non-Nutritive Sweetener?
Stevia, a natural sweetener derived from the leaves of the stevia rebaudiana plant (also known as Candyleaf), offers a calorie-free alternative to sugar. Its popularity is driven by a growing awareness of ... Continue Reading
The Continuous Flux of the 2024 World’s Strongest Man Roster
The 2024 World's Strongest Man (WSM) contest is scheduled for May 1-5, 2024, in Myrtle Beach, SC. It is the second consecutive year the sport's most prestigious contest is featured in the sunny south of ... Continue Reading
ICYMI: 3X Bodyweight Squat by Weightlifter Miranda Ulrey — 396 Pounds at 130 Pounds
If you aren’t aware, weightlifters have some seriously-strong legs. 20-year-old Olivia Reeves recently shocked social media with a triple-bodyweight squat. She’s in good company. On April 1, 2024, Team ... Continue Reading
Home Treadmill Dangers and How To Prevent Them
At-home treadmills provide users with a wealth of benefits, from weight loss and cardiovascular health to bone density and muscle building. (1) They also offer greater convenience than going to the gym, ... Continue Reading
Oleksii Novikov Withdraws From 2024 World’s Strongest Man
2020 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Oleksii Novikov is officially out of the 2024 edition of the competition, scheduled for May 1-5, 2024, in Myrtle Beach, SC, WSM promoters have announced. The ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Dispels 10 of the Biggest Fitness Myths
2023 was the year of “The Moose” Mitchell Hooper, and 2024 appears to be on a similar path for the 28-year-old Strongman. Hooper defended his title at the 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic, won the ... Continue Reading
Why Do My Knees Hurt When I Run? A Physical Therapist Explains
If you’re a treadmill or track aficionado, you may stumble into some aches and pains at a certain point. While running injuries aren't a guarantee, overuse or underuse of certain muscles might eventually ... Continue Reading
Cydney Gillon Demonstrates How Beginners Should Train Glutes
The gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in the body, so its development is critical for creating a powerful, aesthetic physique. Seven-time Figure Olympia champion Cydney ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Björnsson Shares His 2024 Competition Schedule
The 2018 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion Hafthor Björnsson returned to the pro strongman circuit at the 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) Ohio, placing fourth after a four-year hiatus. Two weeks ... Continue Reading
The 5 Best Running Workouts to Level Up Your Conditioning
Running and strength training are different beasts, to be sure. For one thing, running is about variety. Yes, there’s some variety in lifting weights, too. But for the most part, your resistance training ... Continue Reading
The Best CrossFit Equipment For Home Gyms (2025)
There is no shortage of CrossFit-style WODs you can do without any equipment. To mention a few miserable metcons: 400 meters of walking lunges, a 5K run, and death by burpees. But purchase a piece ... Continue Reading