According to Army National Guardsman Chris Kellum, it takes a strong rear chain and "brick back" to navigate the new Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) - especially the deadlift and leg lift events (the latter is a cross between a pull-ups and Lift a leg). Even if you're not in the army, it would still [...]
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Many members of the bodybuilding and fitness community gathered with excitement and anticipation for the 2021 Olympic weekend in Orlando, Florida. The biggest event of the year began with the coronation of five Olympic champions at the Orange County Convention Center. The fans in attendance heard Bob Cicherillo say, “And another,” “And new,” and even [...]
The Arnold Classic 2021 took place in Columbus, Ohio without its defending champion William Bonac due to travel restrictions while in Abu Dhabi. He may have missed this competition that Nick Walker won, but he won't miss out on attending the Mr. Olympia. The two-time Arnold Classic winner and 2019 Olympic runner-up has arrived in [...]
The biggest weekend in bodybuilding is just around the corner. Joe Weider's Olympia Performance and Fitness Weekend 2021 will take place on the weekend of October 7-10 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Fans, competitors and returning 2020 Olympic champions alike can't wait to gather in Florida to celebrate everything related to [...]
When bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts follow a strict diet, the cravings for cheat food becomes inevitable and overwhelming. As soon as you tell yourself that you are not going to eat certain foods, a hunger for that dish develops. One of the most popular options for many people is Mexican food. Wouldn't it be nice [...]
From teachers to finance managers, many IFBB Pro League participants pursue their physical and competitive dreams as they pursue full-time careers both offstage and outside the weight room. Ronnie Coleman was best known as a police officer early in his reign as Mr. Olympia. Charjo Grant is just one of many inspiring examples of bodybuilders [...]
By this point, you've probably seen athletes from all walks of life with a large black dot on the back of their arm running around them. It's a wearable - actually a sensor - called Levels that helps you understand how your body uses carbohydrates (more on that below). There used to be special health [...]
Rickson Gracie can finally breathe out and hopes that others can take a deep breath, too. At the age of 62, after decades of forcing his opponents to tap, the Brazilian jiu-jitsu icon now spends his mornings practicing a mindfulness ritual of meditation and yoga, followed by surfing the waves of the Pacific. Since injuries [...]
The biggest weekend in bodybuilding is just around the corner. Joe Weider's Olympia Performance and Fitness Weekend 2021 will take place on the weekend of October 7-10 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Fans, competitors and returning 2020 Olympic champions alike can't wait to gather in Florida to celebrate everything related to [...]
Amanda Serrano is one of the most dominant martial artists of her generation. The 32-year-old holds a 41-1-1 record with 30 knockouts, along with the WBC, WBO and IBO featherweight titles. She also holds a 2-0-1 record in MMA. The only thing left for her to do is acknowledge the best pound for pound. In [...]