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 […]
Fitness-inspired Halloween costumes are the perfect look if you want people to know that you do, in fact, work out. These are some great creative costumes that will surely turn a few heads at whatever trick-or-treating alternatives you try this year. Just remember to stay safe, responsible, and, most of all, spooky. 1. Jane Fonda Pay […]
Jordan “Biggie” Steffens continues to build upon his impressive resume. Written by Stephen Sheehan, CPT Last updated on October 2, 2023 Two years after Canadian strongman Kevin Fast captivated a live television audience by pulling a 28,850-pound New York City public bus down Manhattan’s West 67th Street, Australian standout Jordan “Biggie” Steffens has officially made […]
Amazon’s at it again: The retailer’s Prime Big Deals Days (a.k.a. Prime Day part two) is next week, and we’ve already spotted tons of Prime Day shoe deals. The big two-day event will run from Tuesday, October 10, through Wednesday, October 11, but you don’t have to wait until then to start shopping. There are […]
With the announcement of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days shopping event comes the opportunity to shop an array of great Prime Day fitness deals—so you can update your gear without necessarily breaking the bank. The sale’s official dates are next Tuesday, October 10, and Wednesday, October 11, but, just as we saw with Amazon Prime […]