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Over the years, when I took photos for magazines like Muscle & Fitness and Flex, especially the emerging phenomenon of female bodybuilding, I also saw the potential to create art photos of these incredible bodies. In the many years since photography was invented, almost every subject imaginable has been photographed over and over, making it [...]

“Manopuase” is a term used primarily by the media as a catchphrase to explain how the physical and mental performance of middle-aged men declines, but while manopause seems like a derogatory term, it makes sense - and it is let's face it, it sounds a hell of a lot better than "hypogonadism"; the medical term [...]

We love the barbell hip thrust, but there are other ways to build glutes. The dumbbell hip push is a fantastic exercise popularized by Bret "The Glute Guy" Contreras. It remains the gold standard for strengthening and adding bulk to your buttocks. Go to a gym and it's not uncommon for people to bump hard [...]

All branches of the United States Armed Forces are united by a common bond - to serve and protect domestically and abroad. This mission will never change, but that doesn't mean there is no friendly rivalry among each other. An example of this is the annual football match between the army and navy. Both teams [...]

Renee Harshey had been in a bikini for a while. She had competed in nine national competitions and two international shows but failed to win her pro card. "My problem," she says, "is that I tend to be tighter in my lower body than the bikini judges are looking for." Renee points out that the [...]

How long have you been gluten free? What are some of your favorite gluten-free desserts or treats? I've been gluten-free for over three years and I've never felt better! When I want a sweet treat, I make dark chocolate and oatmeal no-bake cookies. They're so tasty and actually pretty healthy, or I'll make a garlic [...]

When I took the bodybuilding champ Alina Popa to the southwest desert for photos, her answer was, “Even though I've never been out here, it looks very familiar. Because I've seen this type of landscape in so many Hollywood films since I was a young girl. Especially the westerns. I almost expect Clint Eastwood to [...]