Lacey Pruitt earned her IFBB Pro card in 2018 by winning the women’s bodybuilding light-heavyweight title at that year’s NPC Nationals. While the title of NPC National champion is one that many hope to achieve, she has another that is more meaningful – cancer survivor. Pruitt told Alina Popa and...
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Practically everybody knows the key importance of protein for boosting muscle growth and recovery.
While there are some common myths around...
As an actor, every once in a while, I get booked to play a character on a show that films at some amazing location, such as Tulum, Mexico, where I just returned from. Production put me in a resort that was first class, but the hotel gym — like many such institutions — left much to be desired. I...
Warmer weather and longer daylight hours are a runner’s motivation for waking out of winter hibernation. Add fresh gear to the occasion, and you’ve got yourself a recipe for success.
Whether you’ve been running for years, or are a newbie to the sport, these high-performance and stylish women’s...
See you later cabin fever! Spring is finally here and it’s time to lace up your running shoes and start racking up the miles.
Whether you’re running along a waterfront, in your neighborhood, or trailing through the woods, we’ve got you covered in the men’s running gear department. From seasoned...
Dusty Hanshaw has been an IFBB Pro since he won the 2014 North Americans show. His last pro competition was at the 2018 Vancouver Pro, where he placed 11th, but his fanbase is as loyal as any athlete in his sport. Hanshaw shared a lot about his life on social media and YouTube. So, when fans...
In November of 2021, Ricardo Hamer accomplished a goal that every physique athlete hopes to achieve – he earned his IFBB Pro League card. He stood onstage at the Ben Weider Naturals Pro/AM as a Masters men’s physique competitor with no doubts that his name was going to be called that day.
And...
5 Reasons You're Gaining Weight While Dieting
The good news is that you’ve decided to focus on your weight by putting more emphasis on your diet and the things you put in your body. The bad news is that all of a sudden, you’re noticing the scale starting to creep back up. What gives? You were...
Using Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) in Short & High-Dose Blasts is probably the Easiest and Most-Effective way to Restore Libido when Hormone Balance is off. HCG mimics Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and signals the Testes to start producing Testosterone, Estrogen & Semen again, while the Adrenal...
Bench press Monday is a global institution in just about every commercial gym. So is bench press Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday… You get the picture. Weekend warriors and all-round keyboard tough guys commonly speak as if a 300 pound bench is easily performed by every other gym rat. The reality is...
Workout Description
Women’s training isn’t that different from men’s training – despite what some publications would have you believe.
In fact, the same principles apply when it comes to developing lean muscle and burning body fat.
Prioritizing weight training helps shape the body. And getting...
The back squat is readily viewed as one of the most simplistic and traditional exercises taught by many strength coaches to new, able bodied clients.
The truth is, it’s a bit more complex an animal than people give it credit for. Some lifters may not be able to back squat properly due to their...
If you are like any other bodybuilder on the planet you fight for every ounce of hard-earned muscle each and every day you enter the gym. Your diet is on point, your workouts are consistent and your rest and supplement regimen is perfect. Somewhere on the road to your ultimate physique you may...
Strategies I’m Using to Stay Fit While Traveling
written by JAMES CLEAR
STRENGTH TRAINING
Ibelieve that we are meant to live physical lives, which is why I love training, weightlifting, and athletic competition. But, I also believe that we are meant to explore the world around us, which is why I...
So, now that the country is starting to return to normalcy, the big question for gymgoers is: Has gym etiquette changed in any way?
The answer is yes it has. And in some ways, the “new normal” at the gym is a better normal.
We have truly experienced many different phases of “gym life”...
If you’ve ever experienced hand or wrist injuries, you know firsthand how annoyingly painful they can be. Not only do you have to take time off of training, but sometimes the road to recovery takes more time than you think. And while your lifting routine puts forth many benefits, it’s doing few...
Many of us are looking to maximize our daily activity and caloric output. However, there’s only so much exercise one can realistically and healthfully fit into a day. But there are other ways to keep our metabolism humming like non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT).
COMPONENTS OF...
“Muscle weighs more than fat” is a common phrase you’ll often hear at the gym or from well-meaning friends. The conventional wisdom being that, if your clothes fit better but you haven’t lost any weight, it’s because you’ve been shedding fat and gaining muscle. That said, it’s a misleading...
Imagine you’re overloaded at work, dealing with family drama or in the middle of a major home renovation. It’s times like these when stress eating strikes and, eventually, it can ruin hard-earned weight loss or healthy eating progress. While that sleeve of cookies, jar of peanut butter or bag of...
No matter the sport or activity, we all strive in some way to become faster, more agile, and have better coordination. Incorporating agility ladder drills could be the trick, even if they seem intimidating after watching top athletes show off their elite footwork.
However, AJ Artis, the...