competition

QUESTION Some contest-prep coaches recommend taking an extended rest after competing, but others say to get right back to the gym. How do you feel about this? ANSWER Without a doubt, I can empathize with the powerful desire to take some time o from the gym and a strict diet regimen right...

Frank Mir Suspended Two Years For USADA Violation By Mike Drahota - Apr 21, 2017 Legendary former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir may unfortunately end his career suspended. The 37-year-old submission expert was suspended for two years by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA)...

How to Prep For a Men’s Physique Contest July 21, 2015 By John Doe I was contacted recently by an individual who wanted to do his first ever Men’s physique contest. In one of his first couple emails he sort of chuckled and said “I know, I know, hold the comments.” My reply back to him was...

Game Changer: UFC To Implement Year-Round, Out-of-Competition Drug Testing, Advocate for Longer Suspensions Unlike the NSAC meeting that preceded it, yesterday’s UFC press conference actually managed to make some huge waves in the MMAsphere. It got off to a rough start, though, with Dana...