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[ad_1] We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. The best fitness apps can help you track, build, and maintain your fitness routine, and while there are thousands of options to choose from via Google Play and the App Store, finding the right app for your training can be like […]

[ad_1] You’ve heard the rumors (shhh, don’t tell anybody that I told you, but they’re true) about the benefits of cardio — lifted moods, managed weight, and strengthened hearts, to name a few — and you’re looking to get in on the action. (1)(2) Whether you’re perusing the best treadmills to support some serious mileage […]

[ad_1] Leg hypertrophy doesn’t require the common compound movement. Last updated on June 3rd, 2024 Leg training is crucial for building overall strength and a balanced physique. Barbell back squats, a compound exercise, are common among many training programs with hypertrophy goals. However, they might be inaccessible to those with injuries or difficult to scale […]

[ad_1] Even if you had never heard of Peloton pre-pandemic, there’s little chance that you don’t currently know of — or own — a piece of exercise equipment from the oh-so-vogue fitness brand. Peloton’s high-tech exercise equipment has revolutionized at-home workouts and set the bar high for its competitors — and their product’s price tags […]

[ad_1] Leg hypertrophy doesn’t require the common compound movement. Last updated on June 3rd, 2024 Leg training is crucial for building overall strength and a balanced physique. Barbell back squats, a compound exercise, are common among many training programs with hypertrophy goals. However, they might be inaccessible to those with injuries or difficult to scale […]

[ad_1] Barf. I groan as I sit up after another set of dumbbell bench presses, casting the weights down to the floor with as much nonchalance as I can muster: Like I hadn’t just pushed myself to the brink of failure, and then almost a little further than that. A Rorschach test of back sweat […]

[ad_1] Pickford states her steroid use is minimal, touting favorable genetics for bodybuilding. Last updated on June 3rd, 2024 IFBB Pro League Wellness bodybuilder and personal trainer Chloe Pickford recently shared insights into her leg day routine and steroid cycle on her YouTube channel. She is amidst her prep for her professional Wellness debut in 2024, two years after earning her IFBB Pro […]

[ad_1] This is Bahamed’s first win and Olympia qualification. Last updated on June 3rd, 2024 Omer Bahamed has won the 2024 Thailand Pro. The IFBB Pro League Men’s Physique contest was held on Sunday, Jun. 2, 2024, in Pattaya, Thailand. Thanks to this win, he is now qualified for the 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia, a part […]

[ad_1] Three Olympia spots were on the line at this event in South Beach. Last updated on June 3rd, 2024 The 2024 Miami Muscle Beach Pro occurred on Saturday, Jun. 1, 2024, in Miami, FL. IFBB Pro League Men’s Physique, Bikini, and Wellness divisions held pro shows at this event, and 2024 Olympia Weekend qualifications […]

[ad_1] Musiienko dominated in the equipped 105KG class. Last updated on June 3rd, 2024 Ukrainian equipped powerlifting sensation Kostiantyn Musiienko popped into the 105KG class recently to swing at a world record that had stood since 2019. Musiienko is the top-ranked male equipped powerlifter in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF). He holds the 93KG class […]

[ad_1] Kaltwasser is one step closer to 50 career pro wins. Last updated on June 3rd, 2024 Ashley Kaltwasser is the 2024 Nevada State Championships Pro winner. The IFBB Pro League Bikini division show was held on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV, featuring 16 competitors. Kaltwasser was deemed the best of those […]

[ad_1] The champ is going to the Olympia. Last updated on June 3rd, 2024 Lamar Shaw has won the 2024 Mid-USA Pro Classic Physique show. The event was held on Saturday, Jun. 1, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM, and featured seven IFBB Pro League competitors. Shaw not only won this event, but is now qualified to […]

[ad_1] We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. Some of the best treadmills the BarBend team has tested come from Sole. With wide incline ranges, cushioned running surfaces, and integration with the free Sole+ app, these top-notch machines are a worthy addition to any athlete’s home gym. If you’re […]

[ad_1] We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. For athletes wanting a low-impact cardio machine for their home gym, the best ellipticals can deliver with calorie-burning workouts that can be less taxing on your joints than, say, running on a treadmill or practicing high-intensity plyometrics. (1) Of course, not […]

[ad_1] The good news about hypertrophy is that it’s kind of simple for a lot of athletes: train hard, eat in a slight caloric surplus, and get enough sleep. Here’s the bad news about building muscle: it doesn’t happen overnight.  But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing you can do to speed up muscle growth. Here […]