The 2024 Fitness Olympia is one of 11 world championship events held in Las Vegas, NV, on the weekend of Oct. 11-12, 2024. Twelve IFBB Professional League competitors entered this contest, which started on ... Continue Reading
Hadi Choopan’s Final “Peak Week” Leg Day Before the 2024 Mr. Olympia
The road to Olympia is a year-round endeavor, with training evolving dramatically through different stages. Bodybuilders transition from the bulking season to the cutting phase, prioritizing muscle ... Continue Reading
Despite Missing Deadline, Hunter Henderson Will Compete in 2024 Ms. Olympia
The 2024 Olympia, scheduled for Oct. 11-13, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV, continues to see roster shakeups across several divisions. Most of these changes have come in the form of withdrawals, thus far, from ... Continue Reading
The Science (Or Lack Thereof) Behind Chris Bumstead’s Olympia Physique
A wave of devotion to science-based training is sweeping the bodybuilding world. Athletes optimize every aspect of their training, diet, and sleep regimens, from exercise selection and technique to rep ... Continue Reading
The 2024 TYR Cup by the Numbers
The inaugural TYR Cup competition featured one exciting moment after another as fans watched some of the best CrossFit athletes in the world take part in this unique team contest. It was a weekend ... Continue Reading
Regin Stergakis (105KG) Breaks IPF Junior World Record Deadlift and Total
Danish Junior powerlifter Regin Stergakis participated in his first international competition on Sept. 7, 2024. Although he started competing in 2022, he has already achieved world-class numbers in the ... Continue Reading
2024 Amateur Olympia Results
The 2024 Amateur Olympia was the preamble to the 2024 Olympia weekend in Las Vegas, NV, on Oct. 11-13, 2024. The former occurred on Oct. 8-9, 2024, with pre-judging on Oct. 8 and the finals on Oct. ... Continue Reading
3 Most Memorable Moments in Australian CrossFit History
Australia has embraced the sport of CrossFit since its infancy. Since 2009, the country has hosted Regionals-level CrossFit events and witnessed some of the greatest moments in the history of the ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler Spills On the Most Challenging Aspect of Olympia Prep
You don’t win one Mr. Olympia title, let alone four, without making major sacrifices. From sticking to a strict diet and sleep schedule for 16 weeks to spending more time in the gym than with your family, ... Continue Reading
How Ryan Terry Eats During 2024 Olympia Peak Week
Reigning Men’s Physique Olympia champion Ryan Terry is focused on defending his title. He’s intensified his training with circuit training to achieve peak conditioning. He’s ... Continue Reading
Critiquing Hadi Choopan’s Training and Mindset Before the 2024 Olympia
Iranian bodybuilder Hadi Choopan, known for his unwavering dedication and passion for training, bagged a bronze medal at his Mr. Olympia debut in 2019, fell to fourth in 2020, repeated bronze in 2021, and ... Continue Reading
“Dreaming of Burgers” — Derek Lunsford Cuts Creatine in Last Leg Workout Before the 2024 Olympia
While capturing the Mr. Olympia title for the second straight year is the dream, reigning champion Derek Lunsford has been dealing with a different type of dream as he wraps up his 2024 Olympia ... Continue Reading
“He’s Something Else”: Andrew Jacked Can Be the Next Ronnie Coleman, Says Jay Cutler
Andrew Jacked might be the next big thing in bodybuilding — both literally and figuratively. Chinedu Andrew Obiekea, better known as Andrew Jacked, is days away from his third appearance at the biggest ... Continue Reading
Is CrossFit Paving the Way for Women in All Sports?
Today, I feel very proud to be part of the CrossFit community. This came about after I stumbled across a September 2024 article in Sex Roles: A Journal of Research. The article — “Beyond the ... Continue Reading
2024 Olympia Results — Live Updates & Coverage
It's a contest six decades in the making — the 2024 Olympia, which runs from Oct. 10 to 13 in Las Vegas, NV, showcases the world's biggest, baddest bodybuilders on a single star-studded stage. Here are ... Continue Reading
Tom Stoltman Reveals Injury, Withdraws From 2024 Giants Live World Tour Finals
Strongman competitions are a spectacle of incredible human strength. While seeing colossal weights lifted is impressive to watch, the toll on the competitors’ bodies is not ... Continue Reading
Diogo Montenegro Withdraws From 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia
IFBB Pro League Men’s Physique competitor Diogo Montenegro is out of the 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia, set for Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV. Montenegro has withdrawn due to ... Continue Reading
5 Reasons to Take NASM’s Performance Enhancement Specialization Program
The National Academy of Sports Medicine, known as NASM, has launched its Performance Enhancement Specialization (PES) course. This new certification is for trainers who want to improve their coaching ... Continue Reading
10 Minutes Gets You a Year: New Study on Exercise & Life Expectancy
At this point, we all know it — exercise is good for you. When it comes to life expectancy, small amounts of physical activity can make all the difference in the world, and if a new study’s findings are to ... Continue Reading
The 3 Best Back Hypertrophy Exercises For Young Bodybuilders
Strengthening the back muscles can enhance posture, prevent injury, and help provide bodybuilding success. Young bodybuilders should select the optimal exercises to develop their backs as their muscles ... Continue Reading
Jeremy Buendia Will Contend 2025 Arnold Classic Title; Hints at Retirement
On Oct. 2, 2024, four-time Men’s Physique Olympia champ Jeremy Buendia announced via social media that he’ll likely retire from competitive bodybuilding after the 2025 season. Buendia has already started ... Continue Reading
Muscle Memory: What It Is, + How It Helps You Build Muscle Faster
Muscle memory is more than just a buzzword. Understanding its real mechanisms can revolutionize your training approach to optimize gains, thereby allowing you to achieve your physique goals faster. On ... Continue Reading
Derek Lunsford’s Secret Advantage at the 2024 Mr. Olympia
At the 2024 Mr. Olympia, last year's winner, Derek Lunsford, has a chance to establish the next great bodybuilding dynasty. This year’s “O” runs from Oct. 11 to 12 in Las Vegas, NV. The stakes are ... Continue Reading
The World Anti-Doping Agency Releases 2025 Banned Substances Updates – How Does This Affect CrossFit?
On September 24, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) published an updated list of prohibited substances and methods, which will become effective on January 1, 2025. Remind me: WADA was formed in 1999 as ... Continue Reading