Jay Cutler Talks What Went Wrong With Big Ramy, Lays Out How Derek Lunsford Can Win 2023 Olympia 

Jay Cutler is the latest bodybuilding veteran to address the surprising outcome of the 2022 Mr. Olympia contest. Speaking with Milos Sarcev, Cutler recapped the event, discussed Big Ramy falling…

Doug Murray

2023 Olympia Qualification Rules and Deadline Announced; Point System Removed

While the 2023 Olympia competition is still several months away, the IFBB along with Joe Weider's Fitness & Performance Weekend announced the 2023 Olympia qualification system rules (OQS). In order…

Doug Murray

Laurence ‘Big Loz’ Shahlaei Sheds 102 Pounds Following a Remarkable Physique Transformation

Laurence Shahlaei, better recognized as Big Loz, is one of the greatest Strongman athletes in the past decade, competing in events such as the World's Strongest Man competition. Known for…

Vedad Tabakovic

Samson Dauda To Compete at 2023 Arnold Classic; Rafael Brandao Withdraws

The 2023 bodybuilding season will kick off in March as competitors prepare for the second most prestigious contest the sport has to offer. In a recent Instagram post, Samson Dauda…

Doug Murray

Arnold Schwarzenegger Issues Statement On Friend/Mentor Jim Lorimer’s Death: ‘I’m Devastated’

Bodybuilding legend Arnold Schwarzenegger moved on from competing decades ago, but his passion for bodybuilding and fitness hasn't gone anywhere. In a statement issued in Arnold's Newsletter, Schwarzenegger shared a heartfelt…

Nikhil Sharma

Arnold Schwarzenegger: Daily Walking and High Protein Meals Will ‘Boost Your Lifespan’

Arnold Schwarzenegger is still committed to fitness and bodybuilding at the age of 75. In a recent newsletter, Schwarzenegger stressed the importance of walking daily/eating high-protein meals for living a…

Doug Murray

George Farah on Andrew Jacked Almost Pulling Out of 2022 Olympia: ‘He Had Bronchitis and 102-Degree Fever’

A few weeks following the 2022 Mr. Olympia contest, coach George Farah joined Dennis James and Chris Cormier to discuss the aftermath. Speaking on The Menace Podcast, Farah revealed eighth-place…

Doug Murray

Big Ramy Receives Hero’s Welcome in Home Country of Egypt After 2022 Mr. Olympia

Former two-time Mr. Olympia Mamdouh ‘Big Ramy’ Elssbiay lost his coveted title at 2022 Olympia, where he was outmatched by four other competitors. Weeks following the performance, fans from Egypt…

Doug Murray

“He Just Looked Flat To Me” Dennis James On Big Ramy’s Physique Hours Before 2022 Mr. Olympia Prejudging

Former 2-time Mr. Olympia Big Ramy's loss at the 2022 Mr. Olympia event has been the biggest talking point in the aftermath of the event. Egyptian IFBB Pro bodybuilder Mamdouh…

Andrew Foster, C.S.C.S

Dry Fasting vs. Water Fasting – Everything You Need to Know

Fasting involves abstaining from food or drink for a predefined period. While people may fast for various reasons, including ethical, religious, or for better health, the duration and fasting methods…

Dr. Rashmi Byakodi

6 Major Headlines Coming Out of the 2022 Mr. Olympia Weekend

The 2022 Mr. Olympia contest finished last weekend, which saw 11 champions earn bodybuilding's most coveted title. After a historic contest, Hadi Choopan became the 17th man to hold a…

Doug Murray

Iain Valliere Reacts to Lackluster Performance at 2022 Mr. Olympia: ‘We Made Some Mistakes’

Canadian bodybuilder Iain Valliere had been a mainstay in the top ten of the Men’s Open division until the 2022 Mr. Olympia, held Dec. 16-17 at Planet Hollywood Resort &…

Nikhil Sharma

Arnold Schwarzenegger Shares the Holiday Spirit with Christmas Workout

Legendary bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger is easily one of the most popular and successful athletes in the sport. The seven-time Mr. Olympia winner has cemented his status as an all-time great…

Nikhil Sharma

Strongman Terry Hollands Smokes 400-kg (881.8-lb) Deadlift In Preparation For 2023 Britain’s Strongest Man

Terry Hollands is one of the most successful Strongman athletes in history, who, despite retiring more than one year ago, has decided to make a comeback to the sport. Furthermore,…

Vedad Tabakovic

Drinking Water During Fasting: A Complete Guide

In recent years, fasting has gone from being a fringe health fad to a mainstream strategy for shedding unwanted pounds and improving one's overall health. Studies show that periodic, short-term…

Dr. Rashmi Byakodi

Smith Machine vs. Free Weight Power Rack: Pros and Cons and The Better Choice

The gym is like a jungle, but instead of trees and vegetation, the weight room is covered with machines and free weights. A lifter usually has to make their way…

Vidur Saini

Tia-Clair Toomey Announces Pregnancy, Will Not Compete at 2023 CrossFit Games

Australian sensation Tia-Clair Toomey stands as one of the most successful CrossFit athletes of all time. She is coming off a historic run at the 2022 CrossFit Games, where she…

Nikhil Sharma

Rich Gaspari Talks Hadi Choopan Dispute: ‘Bring Dryness Back to the Sport’

Bodybuilding veteran Rich Gaspari has experience competing at the highest level in the sport. In a recent Instagram post, Gaspari reiterated his take that modern bodybuilders lack conditioning and called…

Nikhil Sharma

Bodybuilder Nick Walker Shoots Down Competing at 2023 Arnold Classic: “Not This Year” 

Bodybuilder Nick Walker will not compete at the upcoming 2023 Arnold Classic next March. On Thursday, December 22, 2022, Walker broke the news via Instagram just days after finishing third…

Doug Murray