We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. Vitamins and minerals (micronutrients) are crucial for strong bones, energy metabolism, immune health, and cell function and development. Ideally, we consume all the micronutrients we need from food. However, those with potential nutrient gaps in their diet, such as picky eaters, older […]
The Mutant is looking to capture the title in his third appearance. Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on August 25, 2023 International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilder Nick Walker is looking to become the 18th man to call himself Mr. Olympia when he steps onstage at the Orange […]
You may be mourning the end of summer, but it comes with a silver lining: The season shift means amazing discounts on clothes and gear. Right now, Lululemon is offering deals on athleticwear and fitness accessories with its We Made Too Much sale. Although it’s not an official Labor Day sale, it still comes with […]
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a prevalent health concern that affects millions of people worldwide. It’s often referred to as the “silent killer” because it typically doesn’t exhibit noticeable symptoms until it reaches advanced stages, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular complications. As the modern world grapples with […]
This is believed to be a World Record. Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on August 24, 2023 The 2023 Ohio’s Strongest contest was held in Struthers, OH on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, and history may have been made at this competition. Under-64-kilogram strongwoman Kira Wrixson performed a massive 18-inch deadlift of 385.5 kilograms (850 […]
If you noticed some extra definition in your lower body since you’ve hopped in the saddle, you might wonder, What muscles does cycling work? After seeing years of headlines warning that “sitting is the new smoking,” it might require a little suspension of disbelief to consider that you can get in the best shape of […]
You don’t have to scroll through the internet for long to understand that trans kids in America are under attack. Whether it’s lawmakers who are hell-bent on denying them life-affirming care or legislating which bathrooms trans people get to use, or far-right groups (both online and IRL) protesting drag shows and calling LGBTQ+ people “groomers,” […]
The question remains: How, exactly, do bans on trans athletes protect girls from abuse? The answer is, they don’t. The notion that trans girls are a threat or pose danger to cis girls is simply untrue. If anyone’s safety is at risk right now, it’s trans kids’, whose access to gender-affirming care and safe spaces […]
On a warm October day in 2019, Rebekah Bruesehoff sprinted across a large field in New Jersey. She was gripping a yellow-and-black field hockey stick, ready to strike the ball in front of her. So far that season, her team was undefeated and Bruesehoff was excited to be part of a squad that worked together […]
SELF talked to five young people whose stories are noteworthy not only because they offer a counter narrative to the fearmongering and misinformation, but also because they show that trans kids who play sports are simply kids who play sports. The teens who spoke to us shared how they fell in love with the game—with […]