12 Best Fat Burning Exercises For Women: Lose Weight Without Giving Up Your Favorite Foods

As a former gym owner and personal trainer for 35 years, I’ve helped hundreds of women achieve their fat-burning goals. Over the years, I’ve also seen many women choosing exercises…

Steve Theunissen, PT

Unlock Hip Flexibility: Lying Glute Stretch for Optimal Relief

As hard as it may be to imagine your sexy toosh as anything more than an eye magnet, the muscles in your rear end are vitally important to every form…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Jennifer Dorie Profile: Workout and Diet

Jennifer Dorie is a Canadian IFBB Pro bodybuilder. She competes in the Bikini division and has won the prestigious Olympia trophies in 2021 and 2023. Much like Classic Physique Olympia…

Andrew Foster, C.S.C.S

Dr. Layne Norton & Bradley Martyn Discuss Sam Sulek’s and Liver King’s Steroid Use

Every year, a new fitness influencer or personality takes over the industry with unrivaled popularity. Last year it was Brian Johnson, well known as Liver King, and in 2023, talk…

Doug Murray

Lee Priest Discusses ‘Basic’ Drugs in Bodybuilding & His Current Testosterone Dose

Lee Priest has been essential to the sport's growth following his decorated tenure as a bodybuilder. Known for speaking his mind, Lee Priest appeared on the Appolon YouTube channel to…

Doug Murray

Junior Powerlifter Daria Rusanenko (84KG) Sets 278-kg (612.9-lb) Equipped Squat IPF Open World Record

The 2023 IPF World Equipped Championships, which took place on November 13-19, in Vilnius, Lithuania, and featured a bunch of great performances. One of the most notable ones was put…

Vedad Tabakovic

Nick Walker Shares Breakfast, Trains Legs & Chest After Hamstring, Calf Injuries: “I’m Not Trying To Overdo It”

On the road to recovery from a hamstring and calf tear, bodybuilder Nick Walker is determined to return better than ever in 2024. In a recent YouTube video published on…

Doug Murray

How To Stretch Quads The Correct Way – Hint: You’re Probably Not Doing This

Stretching is an essential component of maintaining healthy, functional muscles. Last time, we covered how to stretch biceps for maximum development and function. But this time around, we're going to…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Do Squats Work Your Calves?

Are squats all you need for awesome legs? Or do you also need to train your calves? We reveal the answer!  Squats, often hailed as 'the king of exercises', are…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Strength Training for Women Over 50

In my gym owner and personal trainer role, I’ve been introducing women over 50 to the benefits of strength training for 35 years. It hasn’t always been easy. Strength training,…

Steve Theunissen, PT

Tom Platz Talks Benefits of Butter VS Margarine & Consuming Less Sugar For Longer Lifespan

Remember that saying "Everything is better with butter?" Well, bodybuilding legend Tom Platz certainly believes it to be true. In a recent YouTube video, Platz shares his secrets to success,…

Belinda Evans

2023 World’s Strongest Nation Results — Team USA Victorious

The 2023 World's Strongest Nation competition took place on November 18th, at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England. It was just the second edition of the unique shows, which…

Vedad Tabakovic

Stan Efferding Talks Ideal Rest Periods for Muscle Growth and ‘Strength-Based’ Training Routine

Former powerlifter and Pro bodybuilder Stan Efferding knows a thing or two about perfecting workouts. His knowledge of fitness and nutrition gives him an edge when helping his clients achieve…

Belinda Evans

Sonja Stefanie Krüger (76KG) Sets 195.5-kg (431-lb) Equipped Bench Press IPF World Record

Sonja Stefanie Krüger has been a major athlete in the equipped powerlifting scene for nearly a decade now. But, even after all this time, she is still managing to progress…

Vedad Tabakovic

2024 Arnold Strongman & Strongwoman Classic Lineups Revealed

The 2024 Arnold Strongman and Strongwoman Classic competitions will take place during the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio, on Friday, March 1st, and Saturday, March 2nd. It will be…

Vedad Tabakovic

Jeremy Buendia To Compete in Other Shows Before 2024 Olympia: ‘I Want to Earn My Place Up There’

Jeremy Buendia is feeling optimistic following his eighth-place comeback on the 2023 Men's Physique Olympia stage. In a recent YouTube video, Buendia revealed he will compete at events other than…

Doug Murray

Chris Cormier on Rubiel ‘Neckzilla’ Mosquera’s Size: “They’ve Never Seen Anything Like This”

Every year, a new unknown bodybuilder emerges from the shadows, leaving fans wondering where they've been. The latest was Rubiel "Neckzilla" Mosquera, who just claimed bronze in his Pro debut…

Doug Murray

Flex Lewis Considers Bodybuilding Comeback: ‘Fans Deserve to See Me Back Up There’ 

Even though he retired last May, Flex Lewis has already gotten the itch to return to competitive bodybuilding. In his latest Straight Outta the Lair podcast on November 20, 2023,…

Doug Murray

Calisthenics vs. Weightlifting: Which Is Best?

Should you make calisthenics the cornerstone of your workouts? Or is weightlifting the best way to build muscle and strength? I'm here to help you decide! I've been strength training…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine