Since 1977, the World’s Strongest Man (WSM) contest determines the crème de la crème in the sport of strongman. What started as a unique series of strength tests has evolved into an annual event watched by ... Continue Reading
How Strong Was Lou Ferrigno? Looking Back at the Bodybuilder’s Hulking Feats
In 1992, Lou Ferrigno made bodybuilding headlines when he returned to the Mr. Olympia after 17 years away from the sport. Posing to Bill Conti’s “Gonna Fly Now,” the Pumping Iron star stepped on stage at ... Continue Reading
How to Avoid Burnout in CrossFit — 10 Strategies for Maintaining Your Motivation
If you’re a CrossFitter, you probably don’t put a high premium on taking it easy. The nature of a good CrossFit WOD — that’s the workout of the day for the uninitiated — is to test the limits of your ... Continue Reading
How to Level-Up Your Daily Movement, According to Dr. Kelly Starrett
My phone is pressed to my ear, and my feet are shuffling to keep up with the pace of my at-home treadmill as I tell Dr. Kelley Starrett that since committing to getting 10,000 to 12,000 steps per day, a ... Continue Reading
10 Bodybuilders With Some of the Biggest Legs in the Sport’s History
Bodybuilding is about more than just having big biceps, round shoulders, and a wide back — competitors also have to have an equally impressive lower body if they want to tie their physique together. And ... Continue Reading
How Strong Was Dorian Yates? Breaking Down the 6-Time Mr. Olympia’s Training Style
Serving as the bridge between Lee Haney’s dominance of the 1980s and Ronnie Coleman’s reign during the 2000s, six-time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates is often singled out as the man who helped usher in the "mass ... Continue Reading
10 of the Biggest Upsets in Bodybuilding History
Like with any sport, no one can truly predict a bodybuilding show. Right when fans think one competitor is a sure bet to take home the top prize, the judges can throw a curveball into the mix and crown an ... Continue Reading
How Strong Was Eugen Sandow? Examining the Fitness Pioneer’s Feats of Strength
From his emergence in 1889 to his death in 1925, Eugen Sandow was often advertised as the strongest and most perfectly developed man on the planet. The idea of being “strong like Sandow” was one that many ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler vs. Nick Walker: A Fantasy Bodybuilding Showdown
If you want to determine the most successful bodybuilder of a certain era, then you simply look at the number of championships they won during their careers. Determining the most popular competitors is a ... Continue Reading
What to Consider Before Buying an Elliptical Machine
Commercial gyms worldwide seem to observe an unspoken code: At least one cable machine must be out of order, they never play the song you want when you want it, and they always — always — keep a sweaty ... Continue Reading
Why Some Elite Powerlifters Squat With a Super Narrow Stance
If you were sitting in the referee's chair when 47-kilogram powerlifter Tiffany Chapon came out for her squats at the 2022 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Championships, you ... Continue Reading
The Story Behind the Chaotic Drug-Tested 1990 Mr. Olympia
Since the first show in 1965, the Mr. Olympia has been the premier contest for bodybuilders looking to push the boundaries of the human physique. And over the decades, this pursuit of more and more muscle ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Games Athletes Kelsey Kiel and Christian Harris Partner With FitBiomics
With a combined six CrossFit Games appearances and three top-10 finishes in the team division, Christian Harris and Kelsey Kiel are undoubtedly two of the premiere athletes in the sport. And both have now ... Continue Reading
9 Bodybuilders Under 200 Pounds Who Were Absolute Giant Killers
Bodybuilding is often seen as a size game, with the biggest competitors on the stage arguably being the most impressive. But pure muscle mass isn't the only thing judges consider during a competition. ... Continue Reading
7 Benefits of Nootropic Supplements
Nootropics are a relative newcomer in a booming supplement market, promising benefits and enhancements to those seeking a cognitive edge. However, they’ve gained popularity quickly and are now firmly ... Continue Reading
What Is the Natural Olympia? Breaking Down Natural Bodybuilding’s Show of Shows
In the most straightforward terms, the Natural Olympia is a drug-tested bodybuilding contest held annually by the International Natural Bodybuilding Association and Professional Natural Bodybuilding ... Continue Reading
Your Ultimate Guide to Meal Prepping on the Move
There’s no way around it: bodybuilding is time-consuming. Between sticking to a rigorous training program and calibrating your nutrition precisely to build high-quality muscle mass, your valuable time is ... Continue Reading
Strategies to Help You Complete CrossFit Open Workout 23.3
As the 2023 CrossFit Open comes to a close, the Director of the CrossFit Games, Adrian Bozman, filled in what was missing from the season's first stage of competition. We've seen a repeat event for 14.4 ... Continue Reading
Can a Clinically-Dosed Pre-Workout Enable More Strength, a Better Pump, and Higher Energy?
With a supplements market so saturated with pre-workouts, what aspects make one stand out from all the others? Quality ingredients dosed as optimally as possible is the path Nutrex has taken with ... Continue Reading
2023 Arnold Strongwoman Classic Preview
The 2023 Arnold Sports Festival has featured professional strongwoman contests in the past, but the 2023 edition will be the inaugural Arnold Strongwoman Classic (ASWC). The contest will take place Mar. ... Continue Reading
2023 Arnold Strongman Classic Preview
The 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) will occur on the weekend of March 3-4, 2023, in the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH. It is the 21st edition of this contest, and the fans are ... Continue Reading
2023 Arnold Classic Wheelchair Preview; Antoni Khadroui and Anand Arnold Withdraw
There are four men’s events taking place at the 2023 Arnold Classic. One is the Pro Wheelchair Championship, scheduled for Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, ... Continue Reading
2023 Fitness Bodybuilding International Preview
The Fitness International has been a significant part of the Arnold Sports Festival since 1994. In the 29 previous years, 16 women have won the title. The 30th edition of the contest will be a part of the ... Continue Reading
2023 Arnold Classic Men’s Physique Preview
The eighth edition of the Arnold Classic Men’s Physique contest will take place on the weekend of March 2-5, 2023, as a part of the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, OH. Ten IFBB Pro League competitors ... Continue Reading