Can you maximize muscle gains without the extra calories? Fitness influencer Paul Carter believes you can. “Bulking doesn’t seem to be beneficial for growth,” Carter concluded in a video posted on social ... Continue Reading
Should You Fear or Befriend Seed Oils?
Seed oils like sunflower, linseed, grapeseed, and canola are vegetable oils extracted from plant seeds. They’re widely used for cooking and various other purposes. However, some argue that seed oils may ... Continue Reading
Soluble Vs. Insoluble: The Fiber Debate
The benefits of fiber are no secret. Plenty of research supports the positive effects fiber provides people, including overall metabolic health, insulin sensitivity, cardiovascular disease, colonic health, ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Matt Greggo’s 2025 Arnold Classic Shredding Diet
“I wasn’t going to do the Arnold, then…two days later, I was like, why am I not going to do the Arnold?” The 2024 Classic Physique New York Pro champ Matt Greggo’s coach, Chris Aceto, endorsed ... Continue Reading
Try Bodybuilder Dana Linn Bailey’s Go-To Food Prep Meal
“Meal prep doesn’t have to be boring; it doesn’t have to taste bad,” says former Women’s Physique Olympia champion Dana Linn Bailey. With the new year upon us, Bailey shared her favorite low-fat, ... Continue Reading
The Rationale for More Reps Per Set for Muscle Growth
A common question in training is whether low, medium, or high reps are best for maximizing hypertrophy. A survey of 127 competitive bodybuilders revealed that most trained within the seven- to 12-rep ... Continue Reading
4x Mr. Olympia Champion Jay Cutler’s Updated Arm Training Is Worth Trying
After a few days at the Mega Fit Meals headquarters in Benton, Kentucky, four-time Mr. Olympia champion Jay Cutler returned home to Las Vegas for the holidays. He laid out his Mega Fit meal ... Continue Reading
Bikini Bodybuilder Phoebe Hagan’s Top 5 Posing Tips
Bikini bodybuilder Phoebe Hagan knows what it takes to compete in the sport's most coveted contest. She is a two-time Bikini Olympia competitor, making her Olympia debut in 2022 to a seventh-place finish ... Continue Reading
2024 Sheru Classic Mumbai Pro Results
The 2024 Sheru Classic Mumbai Pro was held on Dec. 20-22, 2024, in Mumbai, India, and it was one of the final two shows of the 2024 season. The event held 2025 Olympia qualifiers ... Continue Reading
2024 Taiwan Pro Finale Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Taiwan Pro Finale was held on Dec. 20-22, 2024, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. This was the final event on the 2024 bodybuilding calendar, featuring four 2025 Olympia qualification shows. The 212, Classic ... Continue Reading
Breon Ansley’s Training Shift for Bigger Arms Is a Game Changer
Two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley is moving up a sleeve size to the 212 division. After completely revamping his training regime, only to drop to fifth place at the 2024 Olympia, ... Continue Reading
2024 Taiwan Pro Finale Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Taiwan Pro Finale is slated for the weekend of Dec. 20-22, 2024, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It is the final IFBB Professional League show on the 2024 calendar. This event will feature 2025 ... Continue Reading
2024 Sheru Classic Mumbai Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Sheru Classic Mumbai Pro is set for the weekend of Dec. 20-22, 2024, in Mumbai, India. This show will serve as a 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifier for the Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Men’s ... Continue Reading
What Is Visceral Fat and What Diet Combats It?
Subcutaneous and visceral fat stores body fat. Subcutaneous fat lies just beneath the skin and serves as an energy reserve. In contrast, visceral fat surrounds internal organs deep within the abdominal ... Continue Reading
What Is Autophagy and Should You Care About It?
Autophagy is the body’s natural process of self-regulation: damaged cells are removed, and their components are recycled to repair other cells. Think of it as the body’s way of hitting the reset button, ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker’s New Coach, Kyle Wilkes, Matches Him Set for Set in Training
“I felt for him, and I wanted to help.” After parting with Matt Jansen, IFBB Pro bodybuilder Nick Walker revived a past friendship with his new coach, Kyle Wilkes. They vlogged a workout in early ... Continue Reading
NPC To Introduce Women’s Fit Model Division in 2025
The National Physique Committee (NPC) and NPC Worldwide have announced the formation of a new division at the amateur bodybuilding level, the Fit Model division. On Dec. 17, 2024, IFBB Pro League ... Continue Reading
2024 Ronnie Coleman Sur Pro Cup Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Ronnie Coleman Sur Pro Cup took place in Cuidad del Este, Paraguay, on the weekend of Dec. 14-15, 2024. This was the final IFBB Professional League show in South America for the 2024 season, and ... Continue Reading
Sadik Hadzovic’s Bulking Diet Surges To 4,000 Calories
In early December 2024, former Men’s Physique bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic detailed his new 4,000-calorie bulking diet to prepare for his return to Classic Physique. He has added mass since adopting Mike ... Continue Reading
2024 Huanji China Pro Bodybuilding Show Results
The 2024 Huanji China Pro was held on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Beijing, China. The final show in this country for the 2024 season featured 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifiers for the 212, Classic Physique, ... Continue Reading
2024 Musclecontest Austria Pro Classic Physique Show Results
The 2024 Musclecontest Austria Pro was held on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Schwechat, Austria. Promoter Tamer El Guindy hosted a Classic Physique contest featuring 10 competitors ... Continue Reading
2025 Arnold Classic Bodybuilding Rosters Announced
The 2025 Arnold Sports Festival (ASF) will be held in Columbus, OH, on Feb. 27 - March 2, 2025. The main attraction of the ASF is the contest that started it all — the Arnold Classic bodybuilding ... Continue Reading
2024 Huanji China Beijing Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Huanji China Beijing Pro will be held in Beijing, China, on the weekend of Dec. 14-15, 2024. This is a 2025 Olympia qualifying show for the 212, Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Bikini ... Continue Reading
2024 Ronnie Coleman Sur Pro Cup Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Ronnie Coleman Sur Pro Cup will be held on the weekend of Dec. 14-15, 2024, in Cuidad del Este, Paraguay. This show features the Men’s Physique and Bikini pro divisions and pro-qualifying contests ... Continue Reading