Chris Hemsworth is a spectacle on the silver screen. And no, it’s not just because of his recurring portrayal of Thor, the muscle-bound, lightning-wielding God of Thunder across the various entries of the ... Continue Reading
2023 Prague Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2023 Prague Pro is slated for Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Prague, Czech Republic. It may be one of the most anticipated editions of the contest in recent memory. Several big names from multiple ... Continue Reading
Redwood Outdoor Thermowood Garden Sauna Review
Combined with regular exercise, bathing in a sauna has many potential benefits. Studies have shown that relaxing in a sauna like the Redwood Outdoors Thermowood Garden Sauna can reduce inflammation, loosen ... Continue Reading
The Best Treadmills with iFIT of 2024
If you’ve found yourself in a rut with training, online workout programs can be a great tool to keep your sessions fresh. One such service is iFit, boasting over 17,000 live and on-demand ... Continue Reading
2023 Atlantic Coast Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
Athletes in Men’s Physique, Women’s Physique, Bikini, and Wellness divisions will step onstage at the 2023 Atlantic Coast Pro show in Fort Lauderdale, FL, on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. The Tim Gardner ... Continue Reading
9 Best Clean Protein Powders of 2024, Picked by Nutrition Experts
The best protein powders can be great for boosting lean muscle mass, maximizing hypertrophy in training, and assisting in fat burn. (1) Sadly, though, the supplement industry can be full of snake oil, ... Continue Reading
The 12 Best Meal Delivery Services of 2024, According to a Dietician
Having your nutrition dialed in is a must for your fitness and wellness goals. The best protein powders and multivitamins can be great for rounding out your macros and micros, but nothing delivers the ... Continue Reading
2023 Sheru Classic India Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2023 Sheru Classic India Pro show will be held on the weekend of Nov. 17-19, 2023, in Mumbai, India. This is the second Sheru Classic to be held in India in 2023, and it will feature five IFBB Pro ... Continue Reading
2023 Shawn Ray Hawaiian Classic Pro Preview
The 2023 Shawn Ray Hawaiian Classic Pro show will be held in Honolulu, HI, on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. The promoter of the event is IFBB Hall of Fame bodybuilder Shawn Ray, who will host the contest for ... Continue Reading
2023 Pharlabs Battle Bogota Pro Preview
The 2023 Pharlabs Battle Bogota Pro bodybuilding show is set for Saturday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Bogota, Colombia. The show features 11 IFBB Pro League athletes competing across the Classic Physique and ... Continue Reading
2023 Ben Weider Naturals Pro/Am Show Preview
The 2023 edition of the Ben Weider Naturals Pro/Am contest will be held on the weekend of Nov. 17-18, 2023, in Alexandria, VA. The competition features amateur and pro contests. The winners of the amateur ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Jamal Browner Deadlifted 1,003 Pounds for 4 Reps
Sometimes, a big lift in the gym doesn't make sense even when you know it happened for real. The weight on the barbell seems too unfathomably heavy for a human person to move. Then you see former ... Continue Reading
Cold Plunge Vs. Sauna — Which is Better for Post-Workout Recovery?
Lifting heavy, eating well, and recovery strategies are all part of the big picture of making gains. When it comes to recovery, there are many options to explore. In addition to getting adequate sleep, you ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Coaches High Schoolers How To Do 3 Exercises for Strength
Reigning World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Mitchell Hooper went to a high school in Louisville to help football players master three strength movements. According to Hooper, any athlete would fare ... Continue Reading
The Best Compact Exercise Equipment for Any Small Space
For athletes in search of home gym equipment, the journey can be tougher than originally planned. Not only do you need to think about the upfront costs of each piece, but you’ll also want to consider how ... Continue Reading
Can a Portable Smart Gym Really Give You a Good Workout?
With the ever-increasing cost of living and free time being at a premium for most people these days, sticking to a consistent fitness routine isn’t a walk in the park (which, by the way, does count as ... Continue Reading
Men’s Physique Bodybuilder Andrei Deiu’s Full Chest Day
Romanian bodybuilder Andrei Deiu earned his IFBB Pro Card by winning the 2017 Men’s Physique Amateur Olympia. Deiu has competed at the Men’s Physique Olympia twice — his top rank was fifth overall in ... Continue Reading
New Study Compares Diet Soda vs. Water For Weight Loss
With a 12-ounce can of Coca-Cola containing a whopping 39 grams of sugar, it’s long been understood that sweetened sodas will likely derail anyone's weight loss journey as the 140 calories per can* — which ... Continue Reading
Non-Stim Vs. Stim Pre-Workout — What’s the Best Option for Fueling Gains?
You’re crushing your training program week after week, getting stronger, eating well, and sleeping like a baby. But after a while, you hit a plateau, and progress stalls. It might be time to consider ... Continue Reading
2023 WRPF 949 Throwdown Results
The World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) 949 Throwdown took place on Nov. 12, 2023, at the Mckendree Sports Performance Center in Lebanon, IL. The single-day competition, organized by Albert Alvarado, ... Continue Reading
Chikara Ishi — Martins Licis’ Journey to Lift Japanese Power Stones
2019 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Martins Licis has been traveling the globe, discovering unknown strength rituals and events. His latest adventure to Japan encompassed his lift attempt of ... Continue Reading
2023 Men’s Physique Olympia Champion Ryan Terry Recaps His Decade-Long Bodybuilding Journey
Crafting an Olympia-worthy physique demands unwavering perseverance, deep-rooted self-belief, and a relentless drive to adapt and overcome challenges. On Nov. 10, 2023, 2023 Men’s Physique Olympia champion ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper’s Updated Deadlift Technique Features More Quad Recruitment
Since making his international pro strongman debut at the 2022 World's Strongest Man (WSM) competition, the 2023 WSM champion Mitchell Hooper has competed in 13 strongman contests and podiumed all of them. ... Continue Reading
7 Ways to Naturally Boost Your Energy and Focus
Most of us are no strangers to the 3 p.m. slump. Your eyes get heavy, and your attention wanders to things other than the task at hand. Feeling tired and sluggish, you meander over to the office fridge and ... Continue Reading