In 2013, 16-year-old Simone Biles made her Gymnastics World Championships debut in Antwerp, Belgium and brought home her first-ever gold medal. Now, exactly a decade later, she did it again—in the same city and the same venue, but with a lot more hardware under her belt. On October 4, Biles won her 20th World’s gold […]
Yoga and running are like two peas in a pod. Runners who take time to stretch (such as with post-run yoga) benefit from increased mobility and flexibility. Yogis who run build cardiovascular endurance and aerobic capacity. Running is repetitive and high-impact, and it mostly targets the muscles of the lower body. Yoga is dynamic and lower-impact, […]
If you’re tired of trying to crunch your way to a solid core or shredded midsection, there’s another foundational ab exercise that should be in your routine: leg lifts. Lifting your legs off the ground from a supine position targets the lower abs and gives you another tool to achieve that six-pack. Here’s how to […]
Coming off a clutch performance in Dubai that clinched him a spot in the 2023 Mr. Olympia lineup, Terrence Ruffin has a chance to remind everyone why he’s considered one of the top competitors in the Classic Physique division. The 2022 Arnold Classic winner officially earned a trip to Orlando, FL by taking home the […]
About a month after Lee woke up with a body that didn’t feel like her own, her doctors shut her down from training and competing, and on April 3, Lee announced she was ending her sophomore season early due to a “non-gymnastics health-related issue involving my kidneys.” The kidneys, the two bean-shaped organs located below […]
If you’re wondering if there’s a definitive “healthy weight,” here’s the truth: There’s no perfect, absolute number you should aspire to achieve. Your healthy weight depends on a number of different factors, and there’s no way we can all fit into the same mold. With that said, everyone has a healthy weight — or better […]
When it comes to maximizing hypertrophy — a.k.a. muscle growth — we rely on tried-and-true methods like lifting heavier weights, increasing sets, and consuming enough protein. But there’s another factor that can help facilitate muscle growth: the mind-muscle connection. What Is the Mind-Muscle Connection? The mind-muscle connection refers to your ability to focus your mind […]
Considered the king of the Classic Physique division, Chris Bumstead understands exactly what it takes to become a champion. Coming off four consecutive first-place finishes at the Mr. Olympia show, the decorated bodybuilder has his sights set on taking home the title for the fifth year in a row. Focused on fine-tuning his training and […]
You don’t need a gym for a great upper-body session: As long as you have access to a few weights, you can get in a solid dumbbell chest workout right at home. And there’s good reason to do so. Building strength in your pectoral muscles—also known as your pecs, or your chest—has carryover for a […]
Lizard pose, or Utthan Pristhasana in Sanskrit, is a challenging posture because it opens your hips, which can often get tight from sitting all day. Read on to open your tired, tight hips and explore the challenge of lizard pose! What Is Lizard Pose? Lizard pose is a split-leg, hip-opening yoga pose that helps you decrease […]