bodybuilding

In the long history of bodybuilding tradition bodybuilders trained like weightlifters. They were weightlifters or strongmen who lifted weights and who began over time to be as concerned about what they looked like instead of or in addition to how much they could lift. This trend accelerated in...

People who are involved in the bodybuilding industry hope to be relevant for 10, maybe 20 years. Mike O’Hearn has been a major player in fitness for well over three decades. He’s been on over 500 magazine covers (including “Muscle & Fitness” numerous times including his first), and displays...

Bodybuilding is like any other sport we watch and are entertained by. As the champions and elite athletes change, so do the way the game or sport is played. Basketball is a great example of this. In the 1980’s, Magic Johnson was the most popular star and the flash of “Showtime” was how...

Bodybuilding is like any other sport we watch and are entertained by. As the champions and elite athletes change, so do the way the game or sport is played. Basketball is a great example of this. In the 1980’s, Magic Johnson was the most popular star and the flash of “Showtime” was how...

How many of us have seen Pumping Iron? No doubt almost anyone who has been a fan of bodybuilding has watched it at least once. It’s Bodybuilding 101, and if you’re new to bodybuilding or fitness, find a copy and watch it now. You’ll be glad you did. For generations, Pumping Iron has inspired...

Have you lost all motivation to train? Do you dread heading to the gym? Maybe you spend half the day looking for excuses to put off today’s training? Losing your motivation is not fun. I know, that’s an understatement. You really want to gain muscle. You really want to get ripped. But it’s...

The Use Of Adenosine Triphosphate In Bodybuilding By Paul V. Strong Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the source of energy that supports metabolism in body cells, tissues and the muscles. ATP is a biochemical way to use and store energy. In chemical terms ATP is an adenine nucleotide attached to...

Bodybuilding is a highly competitive sport that is growing in popularity every single day. Without a shadow of a doubt, one of the most exciting things about bodybuilding is the anticipation leading up to each show. You know which athletes are going to be competing several months in advance, but...

Bodybuilding is an art form and also one of the hardest sports in existence. It is not easy to excel in bodybuilding and only a rare group of people ever can. Life of a Bodybuilder - Some Interesting Facts By Charles T Freeman Did you know that bodybuilders have to ingest over 1g of protein...

Bodybuilding is an evolved form of what it was initially called as muscle display performance. Muscularity has taken a great leap since its inception and has found a unique career platform for men (and women). The most initial forms of bodybuilding were seen in ancient Greece where the athletes...

Many bodybuilding fans and athletes were shocked to find out that former NPC bodybuilder Matt Mendenhall passed away on Aug. 28 at the age of 61. As of this writing, no cause of death had been officially announced. Mendenhall was a fixture on top amateur stages in the 1980’s. While many saw the...

Basics of Bodybuilding Nutrition By Jim Atilson Some subjects are too confusing and harder to understand, such as; Math, Chemistry, Biology, and in the case of bodybuilding, Nutrition. There is more to bodybuilding and building muscle than just lifting weights. A very important part of the...

Bodybuilding Tips For Overcoming the Plateau By Emile Jarreau If you are interested in making continual progress in bodybuilding, the following bodybuilding tips will be worth the read. First, you must keep in mind that there is going to be a time where you aren't getting the results you...

Bodybuilding Nutritional Supplements - Useful Info By Natron IChango Nutritional supplements are the addition that needs to provide extra resources for the well being of the body's health, as not always the healthy diet can get it. The bodybuilding nutritional supplements are specially created...

Errors in Bodybuilding Explained By Dane C. Fletcher Some teenage bodybuilders think that by lifting weights for around 3 weeks followed by an off of 2 weeks it is possible to return to the point they had reached. However, this is as far from the truth as mars is from Pluto. This is a case of...

The Austrian oak, Arnold Schwarzenegger has al;ways been driven by success. It is part of the reason he is probably the most iconic bodybuilder of all time. Classic Bodybuilding, Success Driven Arnold Schwarzenegger By Sharon Aguirre There are icons that are identified in every game...

Everyone loves a success story. Seeing or hearing about someone overcoming hurdles and hardships to reach a point of prosperity can be inspiring for those that need it. Bodybuilding fans can find such a story in the form of William Bonac. The superstar from the Netherlands is considered by many...

Fit Rockstar show host Isabelle Turell has a great eye for talent in women’s bodybuilding. When she sees someone that has potential to make an impact, she will encourage that athlete to go for it. One woman that fits that description is Women’s Physique competitor Angela Yeo. Yeo has competed...

The bodybuilding and fitness industry was rocked on Aug. 8 when the family of John Meadows announced that the longtime coach and pro bodybuilder passed away at the age of 49. At this time, no cause of death had been announced, but the man who called Ohio home touched the lives and positively...

Apparently he passed today. Had some heart issues over the last few years. Not sure exactly what caused the death, its just starting to pop up across social media. He was a really good dude, very highly regarded in the industry. Ill look forward to Fouad Abiad maybe doing a podcast special on...