FITNESS

Doing a cardio finisher at the end of your strength training routine is great for fat loss and mental toughness because your energy stores are low (glycogen) and you’ll be training fatigued. But when you switch your emphasis to hypertrophy finishers to…

Morning workouts present a common conundrum: should you eat a pre-workout meal? If you aren’t a breakfast person and prefer a fasted workout, then maybe you can just chug some water, skip the food, and go right into your warm-up. But if…

No chest workout has a longer track record of building huge stronger pecs than one involving heavy barbell flat-bench and incline presses. That’s why Air Force Security Forces member Logan Carpenter calls his routine the “Chest Destruction.” workout Don’t take that name…

The bodybuilding and fitness industry was rocked on Aug. 8 when the family of John Meadows announced that the longtime coach and pro bodybuilder passed away at the age of 49. At this time, no cause of death had been announced, but the…

Many of the most popular competitors in the IFBB Pro League reside in the Classic Physique division. Chris Bumstead may be the Olympia champion and face of that division, but there are numerous stars that live around the world. One of them…

Bodybuilding and fitness athletes can look like walking and talking superheroes. The muscles, symmetry, and the confidence they exude onstage can make them appear superhuman. But like everyone else, they can go through adversity, face hard times, and need something or someone…

There are many athletes that make up the IFBB Pro League, but there aren’t many who make competing their full time career. A lot of competitors have other passions that they make their full-time careers. Among those professions are teachers. Three women…

With already having crossed the Atlantic Ocean twice along with having set a multitude of world records, Jason Caldwell wanted another challenge, and he didn’t have to look far. “I live in the San Francisco/Bay area and the Pacific is my backyard,…

Olympic weightlifting was first contested at the games in 1896, and since then has been a staple since 1920, and this year’s Tokyo Olympic Games is no exception. These days, there are 14 weight classes, seven for each gender, and athletes must…

It’s tempting to grab the first snack you see or order out when lunchtime rolls around, but save those treats for the weekend because they may slow you down. Your daily nutrition plays a big role in energy production and fighting fatigue. Allison…