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The Olympia stage is where dreamers become contenders, contenders evolve into champions, and champions transition to legends. The 60th edition of Joe Weider’s Olympia Fitness and Performance Weekend featured all the above and then some. Fans that watched the action live on pay-per-view or in...

Pickleball has been around since the 1960’s, but it has seen a boom in popularity in this decade. It has been frequently compared to tennis, but there are several key differences. The courts are smaller, the racquets are smaller, and the ball is different. It can also be more intense and fun in...

Every sport has its pinnacle — the ultimate test. In bodybuilding, that apex is unequivocally the Olympia. For the last 60 years, the Mr. Olympia competition has reigned supreme, crowning the undisputed kings of physique development every year since 1965. Only two iconic sporting events — the...

When it comes to the deadlift, Lucy Underdown is in a class of her own. In 2021, she set a record by becoming the first woman to lift 300kg (661.4 pounds) in a contest setting During last year’s World Deadlift Championship, she became the first woman to deadlift 318kg (700 pounds). Making the...

What’s up Eg brothers & sisters. Today I’m gonna touch a little on my experience with steroids and being a professional arm wrestler (strength & endurance) sport. I have been in this sport since 2010. When I first started I was completely natural and lost my first 5 tournaments. I hate losing...

by Charles Staley The sport of powerlifting is awesome, except for all the not-so-awesome parts. Here are the pros and cons you need to know. Back in the days when I was involved in Olympic-style weightlifting, I tended to view powerlifting with some disdain, which, by the way, is common in...

In the fast-paced world of sports and fitness, where the pursuit of peak performance reigns supreme, Sport Cryo emerges as a game-changer, redefining the norms of athletic recovery. Nestled in the dynamic hubs of North Scottsdale and North Phoenix, Sport Cryo transcends being just a clinic; it’s...

It’s no secret that kickboxing is one of the best full-body workouts you can get. The martial arts sport contains both strength training and cardio while improving balance, coordination, and flexibility. Not to mention stress relief and a confidence boost that your mind will thank you for. And...

These shoes were originally developed for the sport of Olympic weightlifting. By building up the heel of the shoe in conjunction with creating a stiff and flat sole, these shoes have the ability to maximize ground reaction force while helping the ankles, knees, hips, and spine to explosively...

Bodybuilding appears to be a glamorous sport. Athletes are on center stage, posing and flexing for the audience, and they are being cheered by fans around the world. But as is the case with other sports, there are more components to competing than the final product, and the fans don’t see those...

In today's era of modern bodybuilding, which is centered around social media and YouTube personalities, it seems as though the up and coming bodybuilder has it easier than previous generations. One can simply type in a question about the sport, and up will come answers in the form of articles...

The sport of bodybuilding, for many people, is often quite hardcore. By that, we mean it may be extreme and all-consuming. However a different way to look at hardcore bodybuilding is building bulk and muscle tone in the normal way not including the advantage of artificial hormones including...

Less than one week after the tragic passing of 2018 Mr. Olympia Shawn Rhoden, another well-known figure in the sport of bodybuilding was reported to have passed on. Victor Richards, a popular competitor from the early 1990’s that was considered one of the original mass monsters in bodybuilding...

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...

The Bikini division is one of the most popular divisions in the IFBB Pro League. It’s also one of the most competitive. Standing out with the best physique and presentation is a must, and even one mistake can cost a competitor the victory. This is why bikini coaches are so valuable to these...

It seems like an easy choice: If you want to perform well, grab some sport food to fuel your training. Sport foods are bars, drinks, meals and gels specifically designed and packaged to provide energy and nutrients to a working body. Unfortunately, there are many foods on the market that simply...

A photographer friend of mine told me about Lenda Murray and when I met her at a contest I was impressed and invited her to Los Angeles for a photoshoot for the Weider magazines. I think I began to realize how good she was when we were shooting at Gold’s Gym in Venice. Lenda was sitting on a...

After earning her pro card with a big win at the 2019 San Marino Pro, Evita Breide is now ready to step on stage at the Bikini Olympia. We got a hold of the Spain-based bikini pro to find out how she’s been training and what she looks forward to as the Olympia nears. What are you most excited...

Valerie Loureda doesn’t look or act like your average MMA fighter. In a sport where women often tend to fit a mold— being hardened, stereotypically “tough,” and all business— Loureda is unapologetically feminine and will post a video of herself dancing or posing in a bikini as quickly as she’ll...

In a very emotional message on social media, Dexter Jackson broke the news about his retirement following the 2020 Mr. Olympia competition. He was a little choked up and rightfully so – bodybuilding has been the driving force of this man for decades. At 50 years of age, it’s clear that Dexter...