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
3 Key Takeaways From Brian Friend’s Interview On the ‘Good Morning Murph’ Podcast
Over the weekend, the Good Morning Murph podcast published a recent interview with Brian Friend, CrossFit analyst and founder of B.Friendly Fitness, and Austrian Masters athlete Shireen Maria ... Continue Reading
By the Numbers: A Morning Chalk Up Year in Review for 2024
The last year has been full of bright moments as well as some extremely heavy ones. As the chief team covering the community and sport of CrossFit, we at Morning Chalk Up never take our responsibilities ... Continue Reading
BREAKING: 2025 CrossFit Games In-Person Qualifying Events Schedule
The CrossFit Games team revealed the In-Person Qualifying Events schedule for the 2025 season. Remind me: In late November, the Games team laid out an overview of the 2025 season structure, which ... 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
7 Strongman Athletes To Watch In 2025
The 2024 competitive strongman season ended with the 2024 Official Strongman Games (OSG). While many in the strength space know to watch 2024 Strongest Man on Earth (SMoE) Mitchell Hooper, 2018 World's ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Deadlifts 750 Pounds Beltless
The 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) and 2024 Strongest Man on Earth (SMoE) Mitchell Hooper has three months until he attempts to defend his Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) title for the second time. He won ... Continue Reading
Rival Podcasters John Wooley and Sevan Matossian to Go Head-to-Head in 2025 CrossFit Open
John Wooley wasn’t planning on doing the CrossFit Open this year. Not because he was actively boycotting it but because Wooley is training for a HYROX competition this spring and was focusing on that ... 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
2024 iF3 “Super Worlds” World Championships: Recap
The 2024 International Functional Fitness Federation (iF3) World Champions have been crowned in Budapest, Hungary. The idea behind the event came from iF3 President Gretchen Kittelberger, who wanted a ... 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
5 Big Moments in the Sport of CrossFit in 2024
The start of 2024 brought about feelings of hope and excitement as the CrossFit Games headed to a new home in Fort Worth, TX. That joy soon turned to tumult after beloved Serbian athlete Lazar Ðukić died ... Continue Reading
NOCCO and CrossFit Invictus Announce 2025 “Rise and Perform” Scholarship Winner, Landon Cooper
When NOCCO and CrossFit Invictus announced their plan to offer a “Rise and Perform Scholarship” for the 2025 season, Miki Huguet, Senior Brand Manager from NOCCO, was uncertain about the reaction they ... 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
2025 Britain’s Strongest Man Roster & Events Revealed
The 2025 Britain's Strongest Man (BSM) contest will be held in Sheffield, England, on Feb. 1, 2025. It is part of the Giants Live competition circuit and will feature 12 athletes representing four ... Continue Reading
Too Much Protein Bad For Your Kidneys? Think Again
Protein, often called the building block of life, comprises amino acids. The body uses amino acids to repair muscles, strengthen bones, and fuel daily activities. (1) While protein is vital for muscle ... Continue Reading
Brian Shaw Def. Eddie Hall In Pro Arm Wrestling Debuts
The King of the Table 13 at the Bally’s Atlantic City Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ, featured some of the world's best professional arm wrestling talent battle in a test of technique and ... Continue Reading
Won Ju Ri (67KG) Scores Clean & Jerk Record at 2024 IWF World Championships
The 2024 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships in Manama, Bahrain, ended on Dec. 15, 2024. The competition of the world's best weightlifters showcased their immense strength and ... Continue Reading
A Look Back at 8 CrossFit Trends From 2024
It’s that time of the year again: When we review what was hot in the CrossFit stratosphere in 2024. From apparel and training to nutrition and recovery protocols, we’re looking at what was all the rage ... Continue Reading
Yan Li (+87KG) Demolished The Previous Snatch World Record at 2024 IWF World Championships
The 2024 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships in Manama, Bahrain, from Dec. 6-15, 2024, featured some of the most memorable world record overhauls in recent memory. New weight ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Union Square Qualifies Six Teams for TYR Wodapalooza Miami Beach
Nestled in the bustling Union Square intersection of Manhattan is CrossFit Union Square. The gym has a history of producing competitive athletes in the city, and next month, it’s sending a staggering six ... Continue Reading
Il Gyong Kim (59KG) Achieves Clean & Jerk and Total Records at 2024 IWF World Championships
The 2024 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships in Manama, Bahrain, from Dec. 6-15, 2024, concluded with vastly different record books than before it began. witnessed the ... Continue Reading