If you're pushing (or have pushed past) 40, want to build muscle or increase strength, and aren't doing blood flow restriction, you're screwing up. Why is BFR particularly potent for middle-aged gym ... Continue Reading
Hugh Jackman Shows Off Ripped Six-Pack at 55 Years Old
Lean like Wolverine: At 55 years old, actor Hugh Jackman got back into fighting (and spandex) shape for Deadpool & Wolverine which hit theaters on Jul. 26, 2024 and has since grossed over a billion ... Continue Reading
Study Answers: Is Walking Enough to Prevent Obesity & Other Diseases?
How much is enough when it comes to physical activity and preventing or reducing the likelihood of developing chronic health conditions like obesity or hypertension? Let's take a look at the different ... Continue Reading
Olympic Champion Solfrid Koanda’s First Workout After Winning Weightlifting Gold
Electrician-turned-Olympic-Champion Solfrid Koanda made history for Norway at Paris 2024. Koanda, 25, won her country's first women's weightlifting gold medal in the 81-kilogram category only a few years ... Continue Reading
The 2024 Masters CrossFit Games by Legends — Results and Recap
The Fittest Masters on Earth earned their crowns last weekend in Birmingham, AL, as the 2024 Masters CrossFit Games, hosted by Legends, took place at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Center and was a ... Continue Reading
CrossFit CEO Don Faul Updates Athletes on Investigation Into Lazar Đukić’s Death and the Future of the Sport
On Friday, Sept. 6, CrossFit CEO Don Faul sent an email to athletes, coaches, and agents regarding Lazar Đukić’s death during the 2024 CrossFit Games. The email comes on the heels of Luka Đukić's statement ... Continue Reading
How Does the Number 1 Bodybuilder in the World Train His Back?
Elite bodybuilders possess a genetic advantage for exceptional aesthetics, which they amplify through unwavering dedication to their training. The 2021 212 Olympia champion, Derek Lunsford, significantly ... Continue Reading
World Records Obliterated in the 63KG Class at the 2024 IPF Junior World Championships
The Junior 63KG class at the 2024 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Junior World Championships (JWC) promised excitement from the outset, and it certainly delivered that, with world records being ... Continue Reading
Vasyl Zbandut (93KG) Breaks IPF Equipped Sub-Junior Squat and Total Records
The 2024 IPF World Classic & Equipped Sub-Junior & Junior Championships span Aug. 28 through Sept. 8, 2024, in Valletta, Malta. In the Men's 93KGd Sub-Junior division, Vasyl Zbandut of Ukraine ... Continue Reading
2024 Everest Muscle Classic Pro Show Preview
The 2024 Everest Muscle Classic Pro Classic Physique show is on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Warsaw, Poland. This will be a 2024 Olympia Weekend qualifying event, meaning the winner will be eligible to ... Continue Reading
2024 Heart of Texas Pro Wellness Division Show Preview
The 2024 Heart of Texas Pro Wellness division show is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Frisco, TX. Thirty IFBB Pro League competitors will compete at this event. The winner will earn a ... Continue Reading
2024 Florida Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Florida Pro is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Sarasota, FL. This show will feature two men’s (Classic Physique, Men’s Physique) and two women’s (Figure, Bikini) IFBB Pro League ... Continue Reading
Dave Castro Issues Public Apology to the Đukić Family: “I Absolutely Made a Mistake”
CrossFit's Director of Sport, Dave Castro, has publicly apologized to the Đukić family after Luka Đukić issued a statement on Thursday regarding his brother Lazar’s death at the 2024 CrossFit ... Continue Reading
2024 Promuscle Italy Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2024 Promuscle Italy Pro is set to take place in Milan, Italy, on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. This show will feature three 2024 Olympia Weekend qualifying events for the Men’s Open, Men’s Physique, and ... Continue Reading
Dorian Yates Goes On (& On) About His Love for the Seated Cable Row
Six-time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates loved the seated cable row so much he nearly got thrown out of a gym because of it. As Yates tells it, the seated cable row was one of his favorite back exercises, ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Erin Stern: “People Will Do Whatever It Takes To Get Attention” Online
The internet offers a wealth of fitness information, but not all are reliable or safe. Many social media influencers, despite their popularity, often share inaccurate or even harmful advice, which can ... Continue Reading
How To Master Progressive Overload for HYROX and CrossFit
A gradual increase in workout intensity, weight, and volume — known as progressive overload — is a research-backed technique shown to enhance muscle strength and hypertrophy. (1) While this ... Continue Reading
The 2024 Teenage CrossFit Games by Pit Teen Throwdown Results and Recap
The 2024 Teenage CrossFit Games by Pit Teen Throwdown wrapped after a three-day competition over Labor Day weekend. In addition to the Teenage CrossFit Games, the Pit Fitness Ranch hosted the Pit ... Continue Reading
More Cardio Isn’t a Fool-Proof Way to Lose Fat, Say Researchers
Cranking up the cardio is commonly the first thing that comes to mind for those trying to shed weight. While more physical activity seems logical for weight loss, is it the most effective way? On Aug. ... Continue Reading
Strongman Martins Licis Lifts The Ancient Svaneti Bell In Georgia
2019 World's Strongest Man (WSM) 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic champion Martins Licis embarked on a journey of exploration during his hiatus from competitive strongman following his decision to withdraw ... Continue Reading
Figure Bodybuilder Tilda Selby Reveals Her Supplement Stack
British bodybuilder Tilda Selby started her career in the Wellness division in 2021, won her IFBB Pro card in the Figure division in 2023, and will soon compete in the Bikini division. On Aug. 22, 2024, ... Continue Reading
Luka Đukić Issues Statement on Lazar Đukić’s Death at the 2024 CrossFit Games
Frustration, pain, and sorrow were palpable in Luka Đukić’s Instagram post on Thursday regarding the death of his brother, Lazar Đukić, during the first event of the 2024 CrossFit Games. ... Continue Reading
Can You Lose Muscle From Working Out?
Building muscle is a complex process influenced by various factors, from exercise selection to nutrition and recovery. An ineffective program can not only lead to suboptimal results but can also cause ... Continue Reading
Lasha Talakhadze Reveals His Heaviest Squat Ever
Lasha Talakhadze is stronger than he needs to be. The Georgian won his third Olympic gold medal at Paris 2024 earlier in August, cementing himself as the modern G.O.A.T. of competitive ... Continue Reading