olympia

Many bodybuilding and fitness fans know Jake Wood as the owner of the Olympia. Thanks to efforts of Wood along with his team, the Olympia has reached a new level of prestige, size, and awareness. Bodybuilding may be more aware of Jake Wood now, but he was aware of bodybuilding long before he...

Social media was flooded with posts and tributes on Nov. 6, all dedicated to Shawn Rhoden, who passed away suddenly at the age of 46. The 2018 Mr. Olympia hadn’t competed since he won that title, but he was still very involved with the sport at different levels. Out of the 16 Mr. Olympia...

As Arnold Schwarzenegger’s best friend, Franco Columbu learned a lot of things over the years from “the Oak.” One of those was not to wait to be contacted by photographers when in your best shape. Instead, the best idea is to reach out to photographers and set up photo shoots. This twisting...

Sad news from Orlando, Florida as the 2021 Olympia was preparing to get underway. 212 Division superstar George “Da Bull” Peterson has passed away on October 6th at the age of 37. The Olympia has confirmed Peterson’s death within the last few hours. No cause of death was revealed and no details...

In case you missed the news, Mr. Olympia Mamdouh Elssbiay, aka Big Ramy, is now in the United States to finish preparing to defend his title in Orlando, Florida on the weekend of October 7th through 10th. The champ is sparing no reps, steps, or calories. That’s because he knows that he facing a...

With only a few weeks to go before the 2021 Mr. Olympia, the man that currently holds that title is in the final steps of his preparation to repeat. Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay has temporarily relocated from his home nation of Egypt to Phoenix, Arizona where he will continue to train with coach...

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...

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...

Many of the most popular competitors in the IFBB Pro League reside in the Classic Physique division. Chris Bumstead may be the Olympia champion and face of that division, but there are numerous stars that live around the world. One of them is Wesley Vissers of the Netherlands, and he is much...

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...

Some bodybuilders and physique competitors take part in amateur shows to fulfill a goal and feel that spotlight on them at least once. Ninety-nine percent of the people that compete, however, do so because they want to move up the ranks and someday achieve pro status in the IFBB Pro League...

One goal of every bodybuilder is to be able to parlay the training into business success. It isn’t only about paying the bills this month. Long-term financial freedom as to be considered as well. Great examples of champions who mastered the business world include Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jay...

Derek Lunsford was a rising star in the 212 division that appeared to be on an express lane to legendary status. He went from winning the 2017 USA’s to taking first at the Tampa Pro six days later. He then went on to place fifth after the Olympia a few weeks later. He then followed that up with...

Ever since the start of the pandemic, people in the bodybuilding and fitness industry have had to make adjustments to support their lifestyles. This included people at the Olympia level as well. For evidence to back this up, look no further than two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris...

The 2020 Olympia had several memorable moments. One of the biggest moments actually came from the 212 division. “The Giant Killer” Shaun Clarida climbed the mountain and left Orlando, Florida with Bob Cicherillo announcing him as the “new” Olympia champion. Clarida’s life changed from that very...

Bodybuilding and physique shows are all about the muscle and how the body looks, but there is a big mental aspect as well. Don’t believe me? Ask reigning Ms. Olympia Andrea Shaw, and she will validate that statement. In fact, she spoke with Isabelle Turrell on this week’s episode of the “Fit...

If someone is going to be a commentator in a sport, it’s best to have experience of competing at that sport at a high level. When it comes to bodybuilding, few are as qualified as Dennis James and Fouad Abiad. Both men have won contests, competed on the Olympia stage, and have transitioned...

As the top athletes in the world begin their contest prep, organizers of Olympia Weekend are busy preparing for the most anticipated event of the year. After pulling off what many have described as a miracle last year, overcoming the challenges of a global pandemic, event producers are eager to...

The 2021 New York Pro was already a significant event, but two athletes who left victorious made the contest even more memorable. The Open winner, Nick Walker, received a lot of attention for valid reasons, but another man who stamped his place as an Olympia contender was the winner of the 212...

When Dexter Jackson accepted his ninth-place finish at the 2020 Olympia, it was the conclusion of a 22-year bodybuilding career that many consider one of the greatest ever. The 2008 Mr. Olympia, five-time Arnold Classic winner, and all-time record holder for pro wins (29), joined Dennis James...