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What Should You Drink to Stay Legit Hydrated
Hydration is vital to health and physical performance. While it seems common sense that drinking water is the most efficient way to stay hydrated, is that true? Are there more hydrating beverages than water? Dr. Layne Norton addressed hydration myths and dissected research comparing the hydrating effects of popular beverages. *Hypotonic is “having a lower osmotic pressure than a…
Crossfit
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CrossFit Reverses Longstanding Gender Policy – Athletes Must Compete According to “Gender Assigned at Birth”
Additional reporting by Joe Genetin-Pilawa When the 2025 CrossFit Season Rulebook was released last month, one of the many changes mentioned near the end included a new “Gender Classification Policy” that requires athletes to compete according to their gender assigned at birth. Although it was not described as a replacement for CrossFit’s longstanding “Transgender Policy,” that policy…
Strongman
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Mateusz Kieliszkowski Is out of 2025 Arnold Strongman Classic
2024 Magnus Ver Magnusson Classic winner Mateusz Kieliszkowski has formally removed his name from the 2025 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) roster. The 2025 ASC will occur in Columbus, OH, from Feb. 28 through March 1, 2025. Kieliszkowski has withdrawn due to not feeling ready to return to competition after recovering from an Achilles injury. He shared the announcement on his…
Weightlifting
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Olympian Joe Kovacs and Mitchell Hooper Teach You How To Properly Jerk
The overhead jerk, a combination of strength, power, and technique, is a cornerstone of weightlifting. In a mid-January 2025 collaboration, 2023 World’s Strongest Man and 2024 Strongest Man on Earth Mitchell Hooper learned the art of split jerks from Olympic shot putter Joe Kovacs as Hooper readies for the 2025 Arnold Strongman Classic, which features a max overhead jerk,…
Powerlifting
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How Heavy Do Two of the World’s Best Powerlifters Lift When Training Together?
John Haack is one of the most decorated powerlifters of his generation, having shattered many world records in the 90KG and 100KG classes, including the all-time world record raw squat at 365.5 kilograms (805.8 pounds). Recently, Haack joined fellow elite powerlifter Austin Perkins for a training session during Perkins’ prep for the 2025 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships. Perkins, who competes in…
Bodybuilding
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2025 Wellness International Preview
One of the seven IFBB Professional League contests being held at the 2025 Arnold Classic is the Wellness International. It will be held on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Columbus, OH. This is the fourth edition of the competition. Twelve athletes will take to the stage for two rounds of judging. The event’s champion will earn qualification to compete…
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3 Ways Samson Dauda Uses Preacher Curls to Build Bigger Biceps
Reigning Mr. Olympia champion Samson Dauda is in the final prep stages for the 2025 Arnold Classic, which will be held from Feb. 28 through March 1 in Columbus, OH. Dauda has filmed many of his workouts leading up to the competition, including a recent arm session featuring three preacher curl variations: Why Preacher Curls Dauda did not elaborate much…
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An On-Site Spectator Recap – 2025 TYR Wodapalooza Miami
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Creatine Monohydrate vs. Hydrochloride — What’s the Difference?
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2025 CrossFit Open Registration Remains Sluggish; Sign-Ups Skew Older
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Develop These 5 Habits for a Leaner Physique
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2025 Arnold Classic Physique Preview
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Mateusz Kieliszkowski Is out of 2025 Arnold Strongman Classic
