Only 18 men have held the title of Mr. Olympia since its inception in 1965. Out of all 18 champions, only one is from Iran — Hadi Choopan. Since he first burst onto the bodybuilding scene in 2017, he has ... Continue Reading
Dana Linn Bailey Biography — Career, Contest History, Training, Business, and More
Many women have had a lasting impact on the sport of bodybuilding. Names that may come to mind include the first Ms. Olympia Rachel McLish, six-time Olympia champion Cory Everson, and eight-time Ms. ... Continue Reading
7 Reasons to Buy an All-in-One Gym Machine
Like much of the world, you're now working from home three days a week and can sneak in a quick workout mid-day. If only your gym weren't a 15-minute drive away. So you continue to train after work at ... Continue Reading
The History of Treadmills — From Torture Device to Your Home Gym
The treadmill has three origins stories. One dates to Roman building techniques; another to Victorian punishments for criminals; and finally, to Western scientists seeking to improve heart health. Strange ... Continue Reading
5 Essential Features to Look for When Buying an All-in-One Gym Machine
An all-in-one gym machine is one of those once-in-a-lifetime purchases, yet investing in one pays dividends. Think: Better health, stronger muscles, convenience, and money saved in the long run. Plus, ... Continue Reading
Janet Layug Biography — Early Life, Career, Business, More
There are many champions in the sport of bodybuilding. Every year the Olympia weekend crowns 11 world champions in various pro divisions. Even though these athletes are certainly worthy of respect because ... Continue Reading
Lou Ferrigno Career Biography — Early Life, Contest History, Acting, and More
It wouldn’t be hard to argue that Arnold Schwarzenegger is the most famous bodybuilder of all time. As for the number two position, it seems solidly held by another champion who went on to conquer ... Continue Reading
Wrestling Champion Claudio Castagnoli Shares the Workout Secrets That Turned Him Into the Swiss Superman
It’s a common trope in the professional wrestling world for David to slay Goliath, but there are only a few times when the act was pulled off as impressively as it was at WrestleMania XXX. On that night in ... Continue Reading
Nick Walker Bodybuilding Biography — Early Life, Contest History, and More
There is an unwritten tradition in sports to find the “next” version of a great or legend that is coming up. Some say Patrick Mahomes appears to be the next man up in the G.O.A.T. quarterback conversation ... Continue Reading
These Are (Some of) the Best Fitness Content Creators to Follow in 2024
The days of getting your fitness advice exclusively from magazines (or, worse yet, your high school gym coach) are dead and gone. Social media certainly comes with its own perils, but one of the best ... Continue Reading
Dorian Yates Biography — Beginnings, Bodybuilding, and Workout
Every sport had its top superstar in the 1990s. It was Michael Jordan for the NBA, Ken Griffey Jr. for many baseball fans, and Hulk Hogan was the biggest name in the world of professional wrestling until ... Continue Reading
Andrea Shaw Biography — Early Life, Career, Training, and More
In the mid to late 2010s, many bodybuilding insiders and experts considered women’s bodybuilding to be a distant memory. This was thanks to the demise of the Ms. Olympia contest in 2014 and little exposure ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler — Background, Bodybuilding History, Training, and More
If you were to ask serious bodybuilding fans to rank the top ten competitors of all time, they wouldn’t all have the same answers. Still, some names are sure to be on the list — names like Arnold ... Continue Reading
Sam Sulek — Workouts, Biography, Height, and More
When people think of the biggest names in bodybuilding in terms of competition, the most popular athletes to come up tend to be five-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead and 2023 Mr. ... Continue Reading
Cydney Gillon — Early Life, Career, Training, and More
In the world of bodybuilding and physique sports, winning one Olympia championship puts you in rarified air. Winning multiple titles makes you a legend. You may need a different adjective to describe ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best Powerlifters of 2023
Powerlifting in 2023 was a year full of turnover for the record books and astounding gym PRs. Across every bodyweight category for both male and female athletes, the bar at the top was raised time and time ... Continue Reading
The 10 Best CrossFit Athletes of 2023
Another action-packed CrossFit season is in the books. The 2023 year in CrossFit included many changes, from the first woman in six years not named Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr taking home the Games crown to the ... Continue Reading
Thousands of Gym Rats Crashed a Website Trying to Buy This 20-Pound Coffee Mug
“Erick, If I were part of Eleiko’s board, I would vote to fire you,” begins one of over 700 comments on an apologetic Instagram post by Erik Blomberg, the Chief Executive Officer of Eleiko Sport. One would ... Continue Reading
Former Pro-Wrestler Gabbi Tuft Shares How She Shed 100 Pounds of Muscle Since Transitioning
Gabbi Tuft isn’t done impressing her fans. Way back when (think: 2008 to 2012), former pro-wrestler Tuft spent her days proving her mettle in the ring, wrestling under the renowned moniker “Tyler Recks.” ... Continue Reading
Wrestling Icon Natalya “Nattie” Neidhart Shares Her New Approach to Nutrition and Training
In the fantasy world of pro wrestling, Natalya Neidhart claims to be “The BOAT” — spelled out, that’s “the best of all time.” And it’s tough to argue against her. Excellent though they may be, other ... 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
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
Lee Haney — Bodybuilding Career, Competition History, and Workouts
More than a dozen men have held the Mr. Olympia title, but only two of them sit at the top of the heap with eight consecutive wins. One is Ronnie Coleman, who had an unbeaten streak from 1998 through 2005. ... Continue Reading
HOP WTR’s Blood Orange Sparkling Water Is Bloody Good
If you’re a gym rat (or just someone working on their fitness), it can often feel like “healthy” and “tasty” are polar opposites. After all, a slice of cheesecake is tasty as all get out, but it doesn’t ... Continue Reading