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"Some gyms are more inspirational than others," says Mark Rhino Smith. American Gladiators was a huge hit on television in the United States. But many Americans are unaware that versions of this program have been produced in a variety of other countries, also with great success and several stars who have become sports celebrities. One [...]

As a child in Jackson, Tennessee, John Canter described himself as a nerd and had many aspirations for what he wanted to do one day. "I've jumped from being an animator for Disney to being a soldier, just crazy - across the spectrum." John Canter also played sports growing up. He ran cross country and [...]

In 1988, NPC created the Armed Forces National Championships, a competition open only to amateur athletes who are active members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans who have served, or immediate family members of those who have defended our freedom . 34 years later the tradition continued and the 2022 edition was perhaps the [...]

You shouldn't have to empty your bank account to stock your fridge. Although you may be experiencing this now. According to recent research, 83 percent of consumers have noticed an increase in food prices in 2022. Paying nearly double for your regularly scheduled healthy foods can seriously dampen motivation to continue eating clean. w for [...]

As temperatures begin to drop, many of us will reach for warming comfort foods, wondering if fasting is really appropriate at times when our bodies may need more fuel for energy. With that in mind, M&F spoke to Steve Hendricks, author of The Oldest Cure in the World: Adventures in the Art and Science of [...]

This article was published in partnership with cbdMD Like most people, you probably want to know what you're getting into before you introduce something new to your body—and CBD is no different. So, when it comes to the various claims made by CBD companies about the number they write on their bottles, you should know [...]

Vacations are meant for fun, not for strict dieting or for going insane counting calories while eating out at new restaurants. On the other end of the spectrum, falling off your car so badly during your vacation that it takes weeks to get over the gas and button your jeans is also not the way [...]

Almost from birth, Johnny Collinson has proven that no obstacle is too high to overcome. By the age of 4, Collinson had already scaled Mount Rainier in Washington. Before his 18th birthday, he scaled the highest peaks on every continent, becoming the youngest person to scale the Seven Summits. Today, Collinson, one of the world's [...]

People who know what they want will find a way to get it, and they will use nothing as an excuse to keep them from getting it. Few embody this spirit more than Stuart Dansby, the man who set his sights on becoming a kickboxing champion and found ways to overcome several hurdles on his [...]

Fish, chicken, and eggs are the lean proteins that dominate a bodybuilder's meal prep menu. They're packed with muscle-building amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. While protein sources like chicken are a great option for lunch at work, fish, on the other hand, can accentuate the "fishy" flavor and not taste as fresh on the second [...]