Brian Mazza wakes up at 4:30 am every morning looking forward to attacking his intended targets for the day with optimal efficiency. First comes breakfast with his family, including wrestling with his two boys. Though he needs to be on the go for most of the day, the fitness-lifestyle influencer, founder of HPL Training, and [...]

Sprinters are sometimes flashier, while marathoners are known to be bolder, but when it comes to describing middle-distance runners, a calm, confident combination of flash and guts is what it takes to excel. The 400 and 800 meters are sometimes forgotten pieces of running conditioning in people's programs, but could be very beneficial in many [...]

Stretching is one of those things that trainers and hardcore lifters never disagree on. It's either a waste of time or it cures cancer. There is nothing in between. Usually, both sides argue until they are blue in the face, if they don't get punched first. When coaches argue about stretching, it's never nice. There [...]

Many fans enjoy seeing their favorite athletes in the bright lights and on the big stages. It's easy to be inspired by their greatness, but almost everyone will tell you that greatness is achieved through work done when no one is looking. Venus Williams is a great example of this statement. Venus Williams has won [...]

Eric Dubas just picked up a slew of medals at the NPC Valley of the Sun Championships in Arizona, but the 39-year-old credits an unusual form of cardio that helped him gain an edge over his fellow competitors. In a post-win chat with M&F chief content officer Zack Zeigler, Dubas says unorthodox activities like painting [...]

The long-standing debate surrounding cardio and strength training has made headlines over the years and created confusion among gym-goers looking to slim their waists. While both offer many benefits to the body, the suggestion as to why one should be used in place of the other, especially when it comes to fat loss, is a [...]

Frederick Carlton Lewis aka Carl Lewis is an American former track and field athlete who has won nine Olympic gold medals, one Olympic silver medal, and 10 world championship medals, including eight gold medals. His career spanned from 1979 to 1996 when he last won an Olympic event. He is one of only three Olympic [...]

This article was created in partnership with Paradigm Media Good sleep is undoubtedly the most important basis for a happy and healthy life. It boosts your brain and mood throughout the workday, boosts your immune system against any germs your kids bring home from school, and is fundamental for muscle repair after a hard workout [...]

There's a reason the 1980's is considered the "Golden Age" in bodybuilding history. The sport's champions have included such classic legends as Frank Zane, Chris Dickerson, Franco Columbu - and Samir Bannout. These competitors all had super aesthetic physiques and weren't so huge that younger bodybuilders couldn't aspire to follow in their footsteps. Big Ramy [...]