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[ad_1] Canada’s biggest bodybuilding show is here. Last updated on June 7th, 2024 The 2024 Toronto Pro Supershow is slated to take place on the weekend of June 8-9, 2024, in Toronto, ON, Canada. Ten of the IFBB Pro League’s 11 divisions are featured in this show. The Fitness division will not be represented.  The […]

[ad_1] Men’s Physique and Bikini divisions headline this event. Last updated on June 7th, 2024 The 2024 Mile High Pro bodybuilding show will take place on Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Denver, CO. This IFBB Pro League event features Men’s Physique and Bikini division contests. Twenty-six competitors are on the roster, and the winner of […]

[ad_1] This is a 2024 Fitness Olympia qualifying event. Last updated on June 7th, 2024 The 2024 Adela Garcia Pro Fitness division show is scheduled for Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Bastrop, TX. Eight-time Figure Olympia champion Adela Garcia promotes this show. The winner of this contest will be the seventh competitor to qualify for […]

[ad_1] If you’ve ever been to a running store, you probably found yourself paralyzed by all the options (we certainly were). Wall-to-wall displays of different types of running shoes; low-arch, high-arch, minimalist, extra cushioning … the list goes on and on.  Credit: Ground Picture / Shutterstock And that’s without mentioning all the exams they can […]

[ad_1] Of all the running races you’re likely to be reading about online, the 5K is one of the least demanding—and least intimidating. Sure, it’s tough, but it’s for good reason that there are plenty of couch-to-5K training programs instead of couch-to-marathon programs. It’s a great starting point for your first race. Credit: Hananeko_Studio / […]

[ad_1] Calisthenics athlete Nadine Hettinga (57KG) performed a weighted dip with 80KG hanging from her waist. Last updated on June 6th, 2024 Nadine Hettinga might just be the strongest woman you’ve never heard of. She’s a streetlifter — a burgeoning strength sport focused mainly around 1-rep max weighted calisthenics.  On Jun. 4, 2024, Hettinga posted […]

[ad_1] We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. There seem to be near-infinite ways to work out virtually these days. Set out on a mission to find the best fitness apps, and you may feel like you’ve stepped inside a labyrinth. Narrowing down the modality can help, but there’s […]

[ad_1] Multiple world records fell in Austin, TX. Last updated on June 6th, 2024 The International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) held the 2024 World Classic and Equipped Bench Press Championships (WBC) in Austin, TX, from May 22 through June 1, 2024. The Japanese team dominated. Eight hundred eighteen athletes from 41 countries put on an incredible bench press […]

[ad_1] Nutrient-dense seeds, like flax seeds and chia seeds, aren’t just the latest hype in the “superfood” aisle. While they’re certainly not a cure-all, they are a great addition to a healthy diet—particularly for plant-based athletes.  Credit: Pixel-Shot / Shutterstock As alternative products rise in wellness, hemp seeds—which don’t get you high—have entered the scene. […]

[ad_1] Weird burning smells, error codes, strange noises, and workout interruptions aren’t something you want to deal with in the middle of your cardio. But let’s be real, fitness equipment is not immune to repairs — especially if you’ve been lax on preventative maintenance. Even on the best treadmills, issues can arise from a lack […]

[ad_1] Yokoyama furthers the world record bench press by three kilograms. Last updated on June 6th, 2024 Of all the records that fell at the 2024 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Bench Press Championships in Austin, TX, one of the most striking is Kosei Yokoyama’s new all-time IPF world record bench press of 225.5 kilograms […]

[ad_1] Gillon prescribes a five-exercise regimen to promote calf hypertrophy. Last updated on June 6th, 2024 Calves can be notoriously tricky to grow, yet they are crucial for athletic performance and an aesthetic physique. Seven-time and reigning Figure Olympia champion Cydney Gillon acknowledges the struggle of sculpting the lower legs and shares a beginner-friendly calf […]

[ad_1] Joe “Hypertrophy Coach” Bennett explains the good and bad behind Dorian Yates’ back training. Last updated on June 6th, 2024 The “Shadow” of Dorian Yates looms large over the world of bodybuilding, long after Yates himself retired from competing at the 1998 Mr. Olympia. Flash forward a quarter of a century and Yates’ blood-and-guts […]

[ad_1] Breaking down body recomposition for newbies and advanced lifters. Last updated on June 6th, 2024 If you ask most gym goers about their goals, many will likely say to lose fat and gain muscle. However, knowing how to accomplish these goals simultaneously can be challenging. Fortunately, fitness experts like strength and conditioning coach Kelly […]

[ad_1] Dr. Mike Israetel recommends reducing training volume to overcome plateaus. Last updated on June 5th, 2024 How many sets are necessary for muscle hypertrophy? Does it suffice to perform just two sets, or is there a need to increase to three, four, or even five sets to maximize gains? Dr. Mike Israetel, Ph.D. in sports physiology, […]